Mud tells the story of a dangerous but charismatic fugitive (Matthew McConaughey) hiding out from bounty hunters on a remote island on the Mississippi.
I was a little hesitant after watching Jeff Nichols' previous film, 'take shelter' that one felt a little uncomfortable at times, but Mud is a complete hit, a winner! Mud, the main character is played by Matthew McConaughey who without wanting to give to much away is a man on the run hoping to hook up to the love of his life played by Reece Witherspoon.
Mud enlists the help of 2 young boys, one of them particularly becomes fascinated with Mud, as the more he learns about him, the more Mud's life is somewhat equal with what he is going through both at home and at school also. Both boys are happy to go ahead and help Mud, seeing the whole thing as an adventure, which I suppose it is for a young boy, meeting a fugitive in the woods, helping him plot his escape.
One reason I found this film so brilliant was the scenery. Some of the swamps, rivers and town images we see are Beautiful, like any other Americana movie, such as Thelma & Louise, Easy Rider , the grapes of wrath or the Outsiders you really get a sense of America and in particular Arkansas where this film is located. Some of scenery we see at the 2 young boy's home are in particular breathtakingly staggering, the images of the houseboats on the river will be a great sense of escapism to many a non American.
The cast is also brilliant, Matthew McCoonaughey has been brilliant for a few years now especially since I saw him in killer Joe, It's also really nice to see Sam Shepard pop up here too, this coming from a huge western fan where I'm more used to seeing him, Michael Shannon has a much smaller role than we are used to seeing him these days but is very good and Ray McKinnon as the boys father is very good, he may seem familiar from Deadwood or Son's of anarchy.
The film ties up very nicely, not too clichéd at all, and for music fans keep your ears out for a Beach Boys classic, Help me Rhonda!
This movies comes highly recommended, my favourite movie of 2013 hands down. *****
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Mud tells the story of a dangerous but charismatic fugitive (Matthew McConaughey) hiding out from bounty hunters on a remote island on the Mississippi. Discovered living on a boat in a tree by two young boys, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), an unlikely friendship forms as the boys struggle to help Mud escape his pursuers whilst at the same time reunite him with his long-time love Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). Actors Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Shannon & Sam Shepard Director Jeff Nichols Year 2012 Languages English
American drama starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon. With nothing else to do for the summer, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) take to exploring the banks of the Mississippi where they find a boat nestled in a tree. As they begin making plans to use the boat, they quickly realise that someone is living in it and it isn't long before they're introduced to its owner, Mud (McConaughey). A relationship forms between the three and Mud promises to let the boys have the vessel if they continue bringing him food and help him reunite with his lost love, Juniper (Witherspoon). But when they agree to help, they soon realise that Mud is a wanted man and that a gang of bounty hunters are in hot pursuit...
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