Winter in the Blood
Winter in the Blood

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Virgil First Raise wakes with a shiner and a hangover in a roadside ditch on the stark but beautiful plains of Montana. As he rises to face the day he sees a vision of his father lying dead at his feet. Impossible-- his father froze to death in a snowdrift years earlier. Virgil returns home to find that his wife, Agnes, has left him. Worse, she's taken his electric razor and his beloved rifle. Virgil sets out to find her-- beginning a hi-line odyssey of inebriated encounters,... (Full plot summary below)

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Virgil First Raise wakes with a shiner and a hangover in a roadside ditch on the stark but beautiful plains of Montana. As he rises to face the day he sees a vision of his father lying dead at his feet. Impossible-- his father froze to death in a snowdrift years earlier. Virgil returns home to find that his wife, Agnes, has left him. Worse, she's taken his electric razor and his beloved rifle. Virgil sets out to find her-- beginning a hi-line odyssey of inebriated encounters, sexual skirmishes, and improbable cloak-and-dagger intrigues with the mysterious 'Airplane Man'. Virgil's quest also brings him face-to-face with childhood memories and visions of his beloved, lost brother Mose-- some glorious, some tragic. Only when Virgil seeks the counsel of an old, blind man named Yellow Calf, does he grasp the truth of his origins and begin to thaw the ice in his veins.

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Seattle Times - 8/10 by Tom Keogh[An] audacious, funny and often tender movie.
Oregonian - 6/10 by Jamie S. RichSpencer has lots of potential star power. The truth of his performance provides the emotional core of this well-told drama.
Orlando Weekly - 6/10 by Rob BoylanThere are worthwhile scenes, and the mood is occasionally affecting, but it doesn't come together as a singular piece overall, and that's too much to overlook.
User Review - 10/10 by Carole SI simply adored the book and I loved the cast they picked for this film, so yes...I have been itching to see this movie what seems like years (actually...I think it has been years since they first announced they were making the film)!! It's been a long time coming and I couldn't find any cinemas near me that were playing this film, so I had to wait until it went to Netflix or DVD. It finally arrived on Netflix a while back during big scary classes that I had limited free time. This movie has been eluding me for so long!! Was the wait worth the time? YES, YES, and more yes! I adored this film!! It certainly did right by the book for sure. There were a few slow spots, but the rest of the film made up for those tiny hiccup moments. The acting was fabulous, the screen-writing was on key, and the costumes fit the location/time period. Okay...I am biased, because I am a huge Chaske Spencer fan. Hahaha can't help myself. ^_^ This is a movie that is quiet, but filled with such drama. Poor Virgil. Was he a great man? No, he is extremely flawed and sometimes plays the anti-hero in the film. That is why I like the story...he is no hero, just a man trying to live his life and get over his past. WHICH, in the book the character was unnamed, but I am glad they named him in the film. Virgil is a perfect name for this character. Pretty ironic and symbolic. Fantastic name choice. But it sure did make me feel feelings and made me want to reread the book really bad. I also want to re-watch it!! THE FEEEEEEEELLLLLLSSSSSS! I can't say much else without giving away major spoilers. I do recommend reading the book first and then watching, but it really doesn't matter since the filmmakers did a lovely job with making it follow the book pretty well. In the end, this was a good film...it meet all my expectations and I am happy! The wait was totally worth it. I highly recommend it to everyone who likes a book/movie that makes them think, but also watch a man find his way through the darkness of life. Out of five stars, I stamp this with 5 stars. Re-watch?: YES, YES! I am actually itching to watch and reread!
User Review - 8/10 by Justin GExcellent movie about a man who can't get his life unstuck. And a good looking movie with lush cinematography, spot-on period sets and dressing, good support from the soundtrack, and a bevy of fine character actors (plus some good new talent). Uncertainty about what is real and what is not enhances a spiritual/psychological journey informed by native American mysticism without leaning on it as a crutch. While they are very different movies, I was reminded a bit of the spirit journey in Jim Jarmusch's DEAD MAN. Plus, it's always a pleasure to see Gary Farmer in a movie - especially in a good substantial role like this.

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