Friday, May 8, 2009

Review: Frozen River (2008)

Frozen River
Emotional and silent look into a working class woman trying to make a better life for her two sons.
Frozen River has a documentary effect which makes us think that Melissa Leo's character is real.
Courtney Hunt tries to show us pure affection of two mothers who are willing to go into any danger for the betterment of their children. The movie silently tries to justify their actions with a humanistic touch.

Story is about two working class women struggling for a better life, involved in smuggling illegal immigrants to USA from Canada.

Worth all the nominations and awards. Great work by Courtney Hunt in her debut film.

Starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham

Directed by Courtney Hunt

Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics

Running time: 90 minutes

Rating: 8/10 (Frozen River)

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