In Winter

While a "love" story, this isn't a fluffy snowbound weekend meeting In a charming New England village. The back drop is cold winter in Northern Minnesota, the cold that chills to the bone and is symbolic of the frozen souls of the protagonists. Film lovers will see strong influences of Ingmar Bergman in this beautifully shot , superbly acted, haunting story.

This is the first time I have written a review without watching the whole movie. I only made it through half of the movie. There was no reason for me to continue and find out what happens because nothing happened in the first half to draw my interest. I think it was supposed to be a romantic movie - after watching the first half , I honestly don't know how I would classify it. Most people will turn this movie off during the first five minutes - during that time the only thing you see is credits on the screen , a steady snow and a dreary building. There was no story to this movie. You had no idea who the characters were , there background or what they were planning to do. I cannot believe some people rated this movie a nine or ten. My question - What movie we're you watching ?

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.

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!

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!