But the flaws of the movie overcome the strengths.
The first hour serves as preparatory for the dramas tragic twist.
Yet in over 60 minutes, we learn very little about the characters.
Despite Kormakurs intent in shaping the adaptation into something realistic, the results are still rather poor.
But his mountain-man-bun makes him exceptionally decorative in the drama, and a potentially great testimonial for mountain shades.
Rating:
2.5 out of 5
