Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Tvjerry — 03 Aug 2012
When the film begins, the titular beasts seem to be the animals surrounding 6-year-old Hushpuppy. As it progresses, the definition expands in several ways. There's not really a plot here, more of a situation: she lives in an isolated bayou community with her father, but since it's told thru her eyes, everything takes on a dramatic and fanciful perspective.
The remarkable performance by newcmer Quvenzhané Wallis has you alternating between wanting to comfort her and cheer her pluck. The film feels and looks low-budget (esp. the never-ending shaky camera), but there's a sophistication to the naiveté.
This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Tvjerry on 03 Aug 2012.
Beasts of the Southern Wild has generally received very positive reviews.
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