Robin Wright’s "LAND"
A movie review by Dennis D. McDonald
A woman suffering from a recent family tragedy moves from the city to a remote cabin in the Wyoming wilderness. Self-isolating, she cuts off all contact with the outside world and tries to make a go of isolation and self-sufficiency.
Things do not go smoothly for her as she grapples with the realities of harsh nature and her personal shortcomings. It’s a voyage of painful self-discovery.
It’s not always easy to watch but in the end the journey Wright takes us on as well worth the time and attention devoted to watching events unfold.
Wright is on screen constantly and does not spare us unflattering close ups and painful details. But she succeeds admirably in presenting a tale that’s affecting and real without pandering.
It’s all helped by amazing location photography and well-crafted music. All elements are combined with care and thoughtfulness. Alberta doubles for Wyoming and the views of nature are often breathtaking and sometimes achingly beautiful.
This is is one movie where I would like to know more about the production details. It could not have been easy to make this movie; you can’t fake season changes on such a scale. Recommended.
Review copyright © 2021 by Dennis D. McDonald