A beautiful and subtle film. A young family moves to Montana in the early 1960s. When the father (Jake Gyllenhael) loses his job, he signs up to fight wildfires and is gone for long stretches of time. His wife (Carey Mulligan) struggles to keep the family going, and in doing so, questions whether she loves her husband. The film is nuanced (slow moving some would say), which seems perfect for the story. The mood, set by the writing and gorgeous cinematography really make you feel like you're in the 60s. Some may find this film boring, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The polar opposite of an action-packed, shoot-em-up movie. This, my friends is what indie filmmaking is all about.
4 out of 5 stars
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