Director: Jeff Nichols
Country: USA
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Reese Witherspoon
Year: 2013
Yes, this is the name of the movie, which was released a few months back, starring Matthew McConaughey. Quite a strange title, it is the name of Mathew’ character. This film is a combination of coming-of-age and a thriller genre. The film is set in the banks of the Mississippi river.
Plot
Ellis and Neckbone, restless 14-year old boys, one day find a boat in an island. The boat is on a tree, sometime before the flood in the river had taken it up. The kids try to make it as their tree house, only to find it is already occupied by Mud. Mud informs them that he is waiting for his girlfriend, Juniper, whom he will meet in few days here. Ellis later comes to know that Mud is a runaway criminal, who is been wanted for a murder. Mud reveals that he killed the guy who sexual harassed his girlfriend. Mud seeks the help from the boys to get the boat repaired for his escape, the boys agree for it in return of Mud’ gun. When everything is set for Mud’ escape, Ellis is bitten by a poisonous –water-snake, in order to save him, Mud leaves the island to the town, where he is identified. Police and the goons who are planning for the revenge get the tipoff. The movie ends with Mud escaping.
Three male-female relationship is shown, although not wholly. Mud – Juniper, Ellis’s father – mother, who are in the verge of getting divorce and the third between Ellis – and his girlfriend May Pearl. All three are broken- making it that it is difficult for a man-women relationship.
Matthew McConaughey is one of the least seen stars in Hollywood. Juniper is played by Reese Witherspoon, can’t believe those chubby cheeks are gone! This film reminds me of the combination of “Stand By Me” + “Beasts of the Southern Wild”.
Expert critics say that this film is a modern take on Mark Twain. Looks like, this film is in the contention of this year Academy Awards.
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