Review of Mud (2013) by Marks V — 26 May 2015
In "Mud," best friends Ellis(Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone(Jacob Lofland) travel to their favorite island, with the promise that Ellis will be back in time to help his dad(Ray McKinnon) with deliveries. While there, they discover a boat in a tree before finding it lived in. Its occupant, Mud(Matthew McConaughey), seeks to cut a deal with the boys while waiting for news of Juniper(Reese Witherspoon). Ellis spots her in town before he makes quite the impression on May Pearl(Bonnie Sturdivant).
With each movie he makes, Jeff Nichols shows improvement and with "Mud," he shows he can handle a complex narrative, with the help of a very good cast that also includes Sam Shepard and Joe Don Baker. But just as much, this movie meanders like the grand river where it is set, eventually setting on the usual cliche for its climax. That's not to mention also forcing the parallel between Mud and Ellis, instead of just framing this is as a boys' adventure intruding on an adult world.
This review of Mud (2013) was written by Marks V on 26 May 2015.
Mud has generally received very positive reviews.
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