Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Tibor B — 26 Feb 2013

And the most overrated movie of the year goes to...

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Tibor B on 26 Feb 2013.

Beasts of the Southern Wild has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Randy C (345) on 30 Sep 2018

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By Kiko Martinez (245) for San Antonio Current (241) on 26 Jan 2018

Amongst the giants this year, this film by first-time director Benh Zeitlin can be overlooked. But without it, true fantasy is lost…

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By Freddie M (31) on 10 May 2016

Heard great things about the film and wanted to see it. So disappointed. My roots are in southern Louisiana. My family is Creole…

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By Good B (168) on 30 Sep 2018

Despite wonderful performances and a exuberant tone this movie possesses, the movie feels utterly pointless…

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By Francesca Steele (73) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 10 Aug 2017

Beasts of the Southern Wild, a deliciously dreamy tale about a fictional Bayou community in the backwaters of Louisiana, does not so much jump…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 27 Jan 2016

Quite a beautiful and emotional film, made with all amateur actors who are captivating to watch…

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By Ada D (59) on 06 Feb 2016

Beasts of the Southern Wild is one of the best movies of 2012…

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By Zachary M (293) on 04 Sep 2016

So the entire movie is a metaphor for the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, did I spoil that for you…

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