In Winter

This movie was made for the insomnia. If you start this movie, you will be asleep within 7 minutes. The first 5 mins, all you see as they roll credits is Anikka walking and smoking a cigarette. There is barely any dialogue at first. Eventually it does get a little less dull when she meets a stranger. You can show if a person has a dull life without boring the viewers.

It is an awful movie. The acting is terrible and the story is nonexistent. The only reason I watched on was because I lived in Cloquet for 10 years and it was cool to see the locations in Cloquet, Duluth (where I lived for 12 years, and just moved away from), and Superior. The movie isn't worth the time otherwise.

In reading other reviews yes, some scenes were a bit drawn out however filmmakers are constantly learning and evolving keep your eye out for more from Alexander. He understands the human condition maybe from a darker point but understands it. If you can calm yourself long enough to sit and watch it's very thought-provoking. The entire film has a constant theme From the way it was shot from where it was shot from how it was acted edited and composed. "in winter" I thought that was very well done!

I understand all too well that they are trying to portray an almost "lifeless" North Eastern town. But, this...... "slow starting" would be putting it mildly! At least there would be a start!!!!! I could only tolerate a third of it, and I had to turn it off. It was down right depressing just how "slow moving" this movie is! If you're in the mood for a nap, this is the movie for you. Cheers! X

In Winter, as with all great films, teaches you how to watch it. It has it's own pace. It breaks scenes off unexpectedly. It jumps locations and characters unexpectedly. By the end of the movie, it feels right. You have been brought into it's world. Great exploration of character, sexuality, disconnection. Watch it if you love film!