12/18/2016 - The Eagle Huntress (2016) - 6/10

A beautiful and gratifying exploration of an ancient sport in a far-off place, and the young woman pushing the boundaries of ritual & gender. The visuals of the area and the eagle hunting are extraordinary. Truly remarkable, and worth seeing.

Honestly, the story and certain events felt a little staged. Less capturing life occurring and more embellishing details to juice up the non-fiction. Despite that, the tension, emotion, and essence of the story stand paramount.

This is a good film, though a bit light of lasting depth. The cinematography and staging of the natural beauty is a wonder and the exploration of a rarely seen spectacle is special. Above average film.