As a screenwriter Taylor Sheridan has been on a roll over the past few years. It started with Sicario, which I thought was fantastic, and then it continued with Hell or High Water, which I thought was fantastic. Now here comes Wind River, and while the roll hasn't necessary come to a stop it has certainly slowed down a bit. I think this is in large part do to Sheridan taking up the task of directing this time around. Wind River is certainly not a badly directed film, but it does certainly feels weaker in comparison to his two previous screenwriting efforts. Honestly, a part of me isn't all that surprised. Sicario was directed by Denis Villeneuve, whose track record speaks for itself, and Hell or High Water was directed by David Mackenzie, who I though did one hell of a job. Unlike Sheridan both are seasoned and it shows in those works. While I cannot say the same for Mackenzie (cause I haven't seen enough of his work), I could see in Sicario the touches that make it a film by Denis Villeneuve. Wind River fells kinda basic in comparison honestly - generic almost. Competently done, no doubt, but doesn't have much of a punch behind it as I would have liked to have seen. Enjoyed my time with it and could see what Sheridan was going with it/saying, but just never felt all impacted or "wowed" by it. Wind River is a solid effort, good in its own right but not something that will blow you way.