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Mud

2013
Drama
2h 10m
A drama centered on two teenage boys who encounter a fugitive and pact to help him escape from an island in the Mississippi. (imdb)

Directed by:

Jeff Nichols

Screenwriter:

Jeff Nichols

Starring:

Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Sam Shepard, Joe Don Baker, Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson, Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, Stuart Greer, Tye Sheridan, Michael Abbott Jr., Jacob Lofland

Genre:

Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Mud

2013
Drama
2h 10m
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dougiedDougieD
Rated 21 May 2013
100
97th
You know a movie has you under its spell when you sit in silence for hours mulling its meaning through your mind. Mud is a spellbinding experience that plays like a Terrence Malick version of a Mark Twain story. There is a lived-in quality to the film that lends it a feeling of authenticity, and its penetrating look at the definition of love is both invigorating and disturbing. The cast is uniformly great, but towering over them all is a mesmerizing McConaughey, with his best work as an actor.
Rated 21 May 2013
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 17 May 2013
4
70th
An extraordinary coming-of-age film that explores love, chivalry and masculinity to beautiful effect. It all feels so organic and comes together so naturally - Nichols has a gift for storytelling that always puts character first but never obscures his themes. McConaughey once again demonstrates that he's the most interesting star working right now.
Rated 17 May 2013
obdurateObdurate
Rated 23 Jul 2013
90
91st
It's slow-paced but beautiful, with the scenery pretty much being a character by itself. Luckily Mud and Ellis are compelling leads, and the rest of the cast fleshes out the rest of the backbone of the movie. McConaughey gives a wonderful performance (and still manages to take off his shirt), and when the shit hits the fan at the end, it's more intense because of the tone of the rest of the film. It's hard to not feel something by the end.
Rated 23 Jul 2013
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 01 Jul 2013
9
90th
The lasting appeal of Nichols previous works just rubs off on the film and its uniformly excellent cast, their absorbing narrative and vivid imagery having been streamlined into an agreeably well-paced, tender coming-of-age tale. His next film is being described as a "government chase film with a sci-fi bent"; I'm sold.
Rated 01 Jul 2013
thesaberfoolTheSaberfool
Rated 23 Jun 2013
65
70th
A modern day Huckleberry Finn displayed through a mild Southern Gothic filter. Nichols seems to love this setting, beautifully photographing life on the river, warts and all. The story is a simple enough fable and generally doesn't feel too heavy-handed in its coming-of-age messages, though I don't feel like the ending works quite as well as the earlier material, tending to be a bit too over-the-top. The performances from the kids are surprisingly good and McConaughey continues his hot streak.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 31 May 2021
89
80th
This is a great indie coming-of-age story full of wonderful Southern American imagery. Nichols is an amazing writer--so literate you could think this film was based on a novel. At its core this is an impactful story about a young person realizing that his parents and the real world frequently lie to save the people close to them, only to wind up hurting them instead. It loses some steam at the end, but still, highly recommended, especially to watch McConaughey.
Rated 31 May 2021
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 08 Sep 2013
95
83rd
Really great movie. Mud really catches the attention of the viewer. Excellent screenplay and directing and one of McConaughey's best movies. Jeff Nichols is a great director and I really enjoyed it. Not a lot wrong with it.
Rated 08 Sep 2013
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 09 Jun 2013
86
89th
Mud's spellbinding photography is its first noticeable attribute, but, as the story unfolds, its the wonderful performances that accentuate Nichols' storytelling. Even McConaughey, as he attempts to reverse-Fitzcarraldo a boat out of a tree, is fantastic. Nichols' depiction of the South feels real and worn, and the welcomed themes are blunt but effective.
Rated 09 Jun 2013
caprimodecaprimode
Rated 17 May 2013
85
80th
Another Nichols' film set showing the South in the most simultaneously dreary and charming way. This is a coming-of-age tale that explores what it means to love a woman, and how that evolves (or doesn't) beyond the age of our adolescent heroes. McConaughey and the two young leads are heart-warming in a pretty gritty environment. Terrific cinematography.
Rated 17 May 2013
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Dec 2013
85
85th
REALLY enjoyable drama that asks a lot of questions (and makes a lot of statements) on love and loyalty, against a pitch-perfect Southern atmosphere. The movie strikes a chord with me in a BIG way. McConaughey's titular character is endlessly empathetic despite his flaws, the two leading kids are just damn impressive (proving the potential power of child actors), and even the mostly-straightforward story tosses a little symbolism at you through smart plot devices. Love is dirty; this is pure.
Rated 27 Dec 2013
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 28 Apr 2014
80
86th
Overtly symbolic, but it somehow soothes the flow of the film - which makes the symbolism more intelligent than it would had it been any other film. Can't wait for his next film.
Rated 28 Apr 2014
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 26 Nov 2013
75
71st
This is one of those strangely familiar tales that you might over hear one day in a southern redneck bar told by one of the two kids once they hit middle age. It's authentic with its southern grit (it's got beanie weenies, bitches.) and doesn't overplay the cliches. McConaughey shows once again why he's one of the most underrated male actors out there. This story is pretty solid right up until the end when the action packed resolution seemed like it was spliced from a Jason Stratham movie.
Rated 26 Nov 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 19 Sep 2013
92
86th
I love when films imbue a strong sense of place into their souls, and Mud feels as Southern as any movie I've seen. A beautiful, languidly-paced masterpiece anchored by a triumvirate of excellent performances. Part-coming-of-age, part-contemporary fantasy, all wonderful.
Rated 19 Sep 2013
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 16 Aug 2013
48
36th
Makes so many right steps, so often approaches integrity and almost tells things as they are... and then it only takes several key scenes to spoil it. Why, Nichols? Why the sugar-coating and the moral pandering? Why the easy, off-the-shelf resolutions? I just don't understand it.
Rated 16 Aug 2013
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 06 Apr 2015
75
81st
This is a very nicely done film that centers itself on the characters which are very compelling, the whole flow feels natural and there is enough twists to make it fun. The story centers around two kids who live in a river's margin and find a man who is hiding, it is about the wisdom that is found in among the poorer, something not often seen on film.
Rated 06 Apr 2015
dylanwilson6dylanwilson6
Rated 28 Aug 2014
85
90th
A story of love, growing up and a criminal. McConaughey continues his roll with another amazing performance, as he just continues to amaze me in his transformation in acting the last few years. He really holds this movie together, even though the kids are the main characters in this movie and they held their own, which can sometimes make or break a movie. I really didn't need that scene for the climax, but it fits well enough and doesn't distract from the overall film.
Rated 28 Aug 2014
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 25 Jun 2014
90
96th
This is a fantastic film. The script is well written and unpredictable. The cast all do a phenomenal job. Matthew McConaughey is excellent with an outstanding turn. The kids played by Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland are great, the film would not work without their excellent acting jobs. I highly recommend this film!
Rated 25 Jun 2014
superargoSuperargo
Rated 13 Mar 2014
46
26th
Terminally pokey and dreary, with a message about manhood that's never really addressed in any memorable, unique way. Well-intentioned, and Nichols is certainly a one-of-a-kind filmmaker who's probably got a masterpiece in him, but this seemed a little arid and underdeveloped to me...not to mention a wee bit misogynistic.
Rated 13 Mar 2014
maakalmaakal
Rated 26 Jan 2014
64
21st
Jeez that kid likes to punch people. What a little punk. I don't know, this film just did not grab me at all.
Rated 26 Jan 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 22 Jan 2014
70
77th
Mud has a couple of underdeveloped subplots and a lack of focus in its final quarter, but for the most part it's a slow-paced film about the growth of a teenager and love. It's a somewhat long movie, but its deliberate pacing helps establish atmosphere. This isn't a film for those lacking in patience. It has very solid performances, in particular from Tye Sheridan and Matthew McConaughey, and isn't boring even if it could have been in lesser hands. Mud comes recommended.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
ribcageribcage
Rated 20 Jan 2014
90
92nd
one of the most captivating flicks you'll ever see. written, directed, acted so well that within five minutes it's completely engrossing and never lets go. wonderful ending.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
lexlex
Rated 16 Jan 2014
90
80th
With three films Nichols has already convinced me he's one of the finest American directors coming out now. With a stylistic elegance that relies on subtle rural poeticism contrasted with raw Southern lifestyle, his films are a force to simply sit back and drink in. Mud might be his finest achievement yet, at least in storytelling and characters, and I'll continue to hype Nichols up until his name is known and recognized by those damn awards shows who've snubbed him yet again.
Rated 16 Jan 2014
kavuKavu
Rated 15 Jan 2014
80
69th
Great atmosphere, nice simple story and surprisingly good acting.
Rated 15 Jan 2014
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 03 Jan 2014
85
85th
When it comes to acting, this is one of the 3 best movies I've seen from 2013. Oh, except Reese Witherspoon of course. Not that she was BAD, just so-so, I su-ppose.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Dec 2013
80
85th
Nichols observes this Mississippi-based male story with such a gentle look that it turns out to be much more than just a good-looking film about tough little folks growing up among troubled adults. It's about fathers and sons -- or the very images that represent adults and kids. Mud was found in the woods, raised by a loner, he tried to run away with his girl, never had a ma or a pa. But it took him little -- Mud telling Ellis he has to believe in the love of a woman -- to be a great dad.
Rated 21 Dec 2013
mohkoMohko
Rated 14 Dec 2013
80
83rd
Nichols has created a perfect atmosphere for this movie and it somehow manages to feel fresh. I feel like Mud is greater than the sum of it's parts.
Rated 14 Dec 2013
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Nov 2013
8
82nd
Can Jeff Nichols do no wrong? Very strong trio of films for him so far. Hell, if you can make child acting not horrific you must be some sort of genius. McConaughey's best film since Lone Star, the guy needs to just play rednecks exclusively. A movie that sticks with you for all the right reasons
Rated 25 Nov 2013
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 09 Nov 2013
70
54th
Nichols takes one small step back in this handsomely made and emotionally satisfying but slightly unremarkable drama about love and its disillusionment.
Rated 09 Nov 2013
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Oct 2013
60
63rd
Some moments or lines of dialogue stray a little towards folksiness, but for the most part this is an unusually subtle and complex drama that, while inevitably it will be seen mainly by adults, perhaps succeeds better as a movie directed at children or adolescents. Nichols is undoubtedly a talented director, even if there is something a little too conventional at the heart of this drama.
Rated 14 Oct 2013
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 18 Sep 2013
80
79th
The superbly well-rounded cast and the lived-in, grimy atomosphere are the main attractions of this intelligent, affecting little youth flick. It's nowhere near as bleak as Nichols previous entry, but the fact that this movies' intended target audience will probably opt for G.I. Joe 2 instead of watching this is depressing enough for me.
Rated 18 Sep 2013
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 13 Sep 2013
8
79th
What a stunner. Gorgeous to look at and a real dark gritty coming of age story. Easily the best performance I've ever seen from McConaughey.
Rated 13 Sep 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 06 Sep 2013
75
77th
Ellis is a terrific character and Tye Sheridan is one talented young actor. Nichols' coming of age tale is almost on par with 'Shotgun Stories' and between this, that and 'Take Shelter', he's one of the most exciting directors around.
Rated 06 Sep 2013
td888td888
Rated 01 Sep 2013
70
76th
I have to put Nichols on my list of directors to keep an eye out for. Great film.
Rated 01 Sep 2013
ludvigsenludvigsen
Rated 07 Aug 2013
80
86th
Ellis for best character of 2013
Rated 07 Aug 2013
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 02 Aug 2013
85
93rd
Missed opportunity for a Primus theme song.
Rated 02 Aug 2013
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 01 Aug 2013
100
97th
One of the best coming of age stories I've ever seen. How do you, as a child, maintain a sense of hope when the world around you grows ever darker? Ellis faces some uncomfortable and unfortunate truths related to relationships that all rang true to life. His innocence may not be long for this world, it rarely is, but through it all he may gain perspective in the place of the bitterness that has consumed so many of those around him. Best movie I've seen so far in 2013.
Rated 01 Aug 2013
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 31 Jul 2013
75
81st
It has this "stand by me" vibe going, an adventure for and by kids of a bygone era. No mobiles, no facebook, no fashion marketing by bland overstyled disney-zombie-teens. It's a simple narrative about friendship, trust and going against the odds for ones believes. There are some minor issues, but for todays standards it's quite an all-audience pleaser, which hopefully will teach at least some shallow little bastards what life really is about.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 28 Jul 2013
88
75th
I like the way it multifacetes life-themes, such as love, growing up, friendship - This without being boring. From this point of view, but also visually, it reminded me of Stand By Me. Characters are drawn to be very plausible and they are brilliantly carried by the actors. MacConaughney must have loved this part, he sure as hell played it like he loved it. Kids were great too, especially Tye Sheridan. Loved that the kid kept punching everybody.
Rated 28 Jul 2013
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 28 Jul 2013
81
82nd
It's not often that McConaughey gets upstaged but in this low-key but mildly flavorful sorta-Southern drama he's overshadowed by the two young male leads -- a marvelous Tye Sheridan, in particular -- & the Mississippi itself. Sam Shepard is around for gravitas & allusion, as is Joe Don Baker. Witherspoon is mostly absent, as is any sort of narrative punch or pull, until the final 15 minutes, reminding me that this ain't the 70s and this ain't no Night Moves, either.
Rated 28 Jul 2013
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 Jul 2013
79
82nd
Life is not always like it should be. Well directed and nicely acted. A solid story though I did not like that much of the ending. But life goes on and that's the main thing. Tye was good on lead and his character was very well written.
Rated 27 Jul 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 17 May 2013
80
89th
Another really good film by Jeff Nichols. The story, the characters, and the thematic elements are all very well done. Probably my favorite thing about the movie was the use of music. Tye Sheridan also gives an excellent performance
Rated 17 May 2013
xacviantxacviant
Rated 12 May 2013
84
66th
Two adolescents (Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland) discover a mysterious fugitive, Mud (Matthew McConaughey), who is trying to reunite with his lost love (Reese Witherspoon). Mud recruits the boys to help him, but his past may catch up with everyone involved. A languid, thoughtful fable, marked by well-drawn characters who behave like people, not characters; superb acting all around helps, with Sheridan a particular standout. Slightly overlong, but engagingly told, with beautiful cinematography.
Rated 12 May 2013
trauttraut
Rated 25 Jul 2023
70
15th
A story about love and trust from the perspective of a young boy. The climax of the film is Ellis's realization that love is flawed, and not as simple as it seems, whereas trust is universal, and timeless. Perhaps what's best is Nichol's mastery of weaving story and setting into one. The result is a glimpse into enchanting rural, Arkansas bayou life. However, the underexplored female characters (Juniper especially) in a movie centered around relationships hold this film back.
Rated 25 Jul 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 28 Aug 2021
78
56th
Exhibit A of the "McConaissance" is a spell-binding showcase for its leading man; the film works best charting the growing relationship between McConaughey and Sheridan, its predictability distinguished by performance and characterisation. Introduction of too many secondary characters and plot threads make the mid-section a slapdash, ultimately tiring juggling effort; while the story seems destined to end in violence, the shoot-out finale reeks of a quickie effort to tie up the loose ends.
Rated 28 Aug 2021
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 08 May 2021
80
62nd
Mud had a lot going for it. McCanaughey was great in this dramatic role. His character is continually shadowed in lies and it mixes well with the innocence of the two boys who befriend him. Speaking of the two boys, they are really great actors. I've spoken many time about my disdain for child actors but these two kids are really good. I found the movie a bit too long but there was really a lot going on in this story so maybe it deserves the longer runtime. The middle drug a little bit.
Rated 08 May 2021
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 29 Jan 2020
63
39th
Mud is a well-written, well-paced, and very well-acted coming-of-age tale, that just didn't do anything for me. Be it the setting, the narrative, or the characters but I could never get into it. Guess this one just wasn't for me.
Rated 29 Jan 2020
amerigoamerigo
Rated 19 Jan 2019
77
46th
A modernized version of Tom & Huck. It's a well-acted though somewhat predictable story. Easy to watch, but a little too conventional to be memorable.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 10 Jun 2018
75
93rd
#18#, exp3, rw4, story, ratings, cast!
Rated 10 Jun 2018
burrrburrr
Rated 01 Jun 2018
86
75th
85.50
Rated 01 Jun 2018
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 16 Jan 2018
64
64th
More reviews here : http://movie-freak.be
Rated 16 Jan 2018
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 03 Nov 2017
92
76th
A-
Rated 03 Nov 2017
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 16 Jul 2017
80
76th
Dirty film
Rated 16 Jul 2017
majid1989majid1989
Rated 11 Jul 2017
75
53rd
دپ پسر جوان برای کمک به فردی به نام ماد اقدام می کنند
Rated 11 Jul 2017
kyoungbergkyoungberg
Rated 25 Dec 2016
72
60th
Incredibly well done! Just not my genre/interest.
Rated 25 Dec 2016
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
90
85th
great movie
Rated 21 Nov 2016
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 17 Oct 2016
50
35th
ger; [mud - kein ausweg]; ein gesuchter krimineller ist auf einer Insel und bittet zwei Jungs ihm dabei zu helfen, mit seiner liebe zu flüchten - doch kopfgeldjäger suchen den mann.;
Rated 17 Oct 2016
darkcloudDarkCloud
Rated 03 Sep 2016
90
83rd
Solid, rock solid acting by the young protagonist - Tye Sheridan - who owns this movie, just like the lush photography. Every single character plays their respective part to perfection. The story is fresh, baked just out of oven. See it, you won't regret.
Rated 03 Sep 2016
cluedon657Cluedon657
Rated 30 Apr 2016
7
43rd
Matthew McConaughey and the rest of the cast are great but I can't escape the feeling I've seen this done before.
Rated 30 Apr 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 29 Apr 2016
12
55th
Need to rewatch.
Rated 29 Apr 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 29 Mar 2016
75
39th
Es gibt eine Stelle, wo der Mississippi sich öffnet und man meint, die ganze weite Welt von der Stelle aus zu sehen. Die Vergangenheit scheint hier auf die Zukunft zu treffen... die ganze Review und die besten Südstaaten Dramen dazu findest du auf der Seite unserer Videothek cinegeek.de
Rated 29 Mar 2016
emmarikoemmariko
Rated 17 Mar 2016
8
54th
A touching coming of age story, Mud hits home in many of the same ways as Hesher (2010). Although predictable this film is far from average.
Rated 17 Mar 2016
lethiaslethias
Rated 14 Feb 2016
79
39th
Good acting. Could've been more. Really enjoyable though. Also the 666th movie ranked.
Rated 14 Feb 2016
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 04 Dec 2015
82
67th
Half coming of age tale, half crime study, it mixes both aspects well and gives a nice contrast to its exploration of responsibility, hope and redemption. It took a bit for me to get into it, the rural southern US setting isn't one that particularly appeals to me, but the various aspects of the film grew on me through some nice little moments of character development. The ending is pretty spectacularly done, a strong payoff for everything that comes before.
Rated 04 Dec 2015
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 21 Oct 2015
3
73rd
Updated, coming of age-ier Whistle Down The Wind about romantic rather than religious faith, it's alright.
Rated 21 Oct 2015
flipwhitmanFlipWhitman
Rated 25 Jun 2015
86
87th
Interesting bit of trivia: There is an alternate ending that reveals that Mud was made of actual mud all along. Bureaucratic scum have prevented it from seeing the light of day.
Rated 25 Jun 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 08 Apr 2015
52
37th
Just slowly moves you along like you're in a boat on a lazy river.And then you reach the sea.The End
Rated 08 Apr 2015
evranaevrana
Rated 04 Apr 2015
70
45th
My wife has a little crush on McConaughey, so thankfully he plays in good movies and it is fun to watch him. He really breathes life into his characters. The kids excelled in their roles too, it is a nice little story with some subtle notes on family relationships. It was how a good Hallmark movie should have been, but you know, a Hallmark movie is a Hallmark movie.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 15 Mar 2015
85
85th
Okay, I, for one, thought McConaughey was way better in this than he was in Dallas Buyer's Club. This is just a wonderful overall movie.
Rated 15 Mar 2015
eritsukueritsuku
Rated 17 Jan 2015
89
73rd
A pleasant surprise of a movie. I think McConaughey's reputation is blow way out of proportion, but he gives an excellent performance here.
Rated 17 Jan 2015
glifosfatoglifosfato
Rated 11 Dec 2014
81
87th
storytelling, acting and photography are all there and feel very organic, so the immersion value is very high. plot has its weak points though, which become more apparent towards the tail end of the film (like the motel clerk scene). also, the scene where mud is introduced, it bothered me that he had a cigarette in his mouth but didn't smoke it.
Rated 11 Dec 2014
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 09 Dec 2014
8
86th
Fantastic performances, a subdued but effective script, and plenty of beautiful imagery.
Rated 09 Dec 2014
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 04 Nov 2014
80
64th
Em honra dos 45 anos de Matthew McConaughey.
Rated 04 Nov 2014
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 23 Oct 2014
94
96th
Mud is more than dirt and water. There's heart and soul in there somewhere too.
Rated 23 Oct 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 01 Sep 2014
77
76th
I feel like i'm rating this kind of high, but i'm actually surprised by how much i enjoyed this. I mean it's basically the same movie as Joe but i think this is a little bit better (Nichols' classic approach actually works for the better here, unlike the more unwieldy Take Shelter). I will say, it probably wouldn't be nearly as good with different kids in the lead, or without the naive young-love subplot which really helps to emotionally underscore the whole thing.
Rated 01 Sep 2014
justingsJustinGS
Rated 25 Aug 2014
7
58th
A good film that is held up by some really stellar performances. The plot kind of meanders along but the final result is a movie that won't leave you unsatisfied. Directed tightly, beautiful to look at and some great music, Mud is worth your time.
Rated 25 Aug 2014
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 01 Aug 2014
61
23rd
Didn't really care for it, at first there is a bit of a sense of mystery but after that disappears the whole thing feels pretty standard-fare drama. The two child leads came off as quite unrealistic in my eyes, acting and writing just didn't convince me when you consider their age. I quickly lost interest in the film and didn't gain it back by the end. I didn't find anything unique in this film, it all seemed pretty clichéd. Not my cup of tea.
Rated 01 Aug 2014
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 15 Jul 2014
65
30th
Crap ending, but I liked the acting of McConaughey. Suddenly his acting has improved dramatically!! (True Detective). Story not all that special...
Rated 15 Jul 2014
shauny18shauny18
Rated 03 Jul 2014
67
77th
Very enjoyable film with an excellent cast all putting in great performances. The child actors deserve a mention as they really are the heartbeat of this film. The script has a hint of mystery and suspense to it which I really enjoyed. You never really know if you can trust McConuaghy's character which is a theme played out really well throughout. With a well directed action sequence concluding the film this is really worth watching!!
Rated 03 Jul 2014
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 07 Jun 2014
78
69th
Feels a bit unbalanced, karma-wise, in the end there, but Nichols and McConaughy are great.
Rated 07 Jun 2014
daphnlDaph_NL
Rated 11 May 2014
56
56th
The movie is good, but often unrelatable if you are not from this Southern culture or American culture for that matter. I'm sure if you are from the Mississippi area you can understand the movie and the characters better than I did.
Rated 11 May 2014
the_fartistThe Fartist
Rated 06 Apr 2014
80
44th
A well made, small, cohesive movie. Just doesn't feel like it had enough content.
Rated 06 Apr 2014
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 07 Mar 2014
78
74th
Not really refreshing or unpredictable, but still pretty good at what it tries to accomplish.
Rated 07 Mar 2014
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 04 Mar 2014
83
68th
A complex story with a simple heart. All of the performances are good, partly due to the calibre of the actors but also because they're so well written and unique. Feels like a type of honest film we haven't seen in a while. It's not a mindbender by any means, but I wouldn't read much about this before watching it.
Rated 04 Mar 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 28 Feb 2014
8
76th
Mud is one of the unexpected surprises of 2013 and with time and repeated viewings I think I will grow to love this film more and more. Matthew McConaughey continues his stellar run of form and unknowns Tye Sheridan & Jacob Lofland both impress. Jeff Nichols crafts such a beautifully immersive experience and the tone can shift from melancholic exploration to perilous adventure in a matter of moments. Creatively there's a lot to admire here and I found the overall experience incredibly rewarding.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 16 Feb 2014
75
73rd
Simply beautiful.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
dwyerdwyer
Rated 12 Feb 2014
88
86th
There is almost nothing new about the story itself, but it is told well, and it is a coming-of-age story that leaves some room for idealism, unlike so many that tilt in the direction of cynicism. For all its nostalgia, Stand by Me is something of a downer of a coming-of-age tale, while Mud, with all its muddy, mucky lack of nostalgia, manages somehow to make you feel good, a hard-earned payoff that I did not see coming.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
rufamRufam
Rated 08 Feb 2014
65
42nd
"Mud" is a coming-of-age film about a wanted man teaching the complexities of love to an Arkansas teenager that often surrenders to convention but overcomes its familiarity thanks to a compelling narrative and a touching, down-to-earth approach. McConaughey is strong as are the child actors, Nichols appears assured behind the camera and even if the film largely lacks the uniqueness of "Take Shelter", it nevertheless offers an engrossing, beautifully shot and subtly moving alternative.
Rated 08 Feb 2014
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 02 Feb 2014
70
54th
Solid drama with excellent performances. Both boys do a fine job and McConaughey is on point. The film is let down somewhat by a less than stellar ending, but the rest is so good I can live with it.
Rated 02 Feb 2014
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Jan 2014
73
88th
Stories with children as the main characters are always risky but this is pulled off pretty deftly. I am very impressed with Nichols as a writer and a director. McConaughey gives another solid performance but the supporting cast is superb.
Rated 25 Jan 2014
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 14 Jan 2014
73
67th
Pretty enjoyable movie with a good cast (even the kids were not bad) and nice pace.
Rated 14 Jan 2014
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 11 Jan 2014
70
38th
It's quaint, well made and occasionally funny. There are certainly some life lessons, but most of them have been done better elsewhere. It ends with a bunch of cliches when it tried so hard to avoid them earlier. I feel underwhelmed and apathetic towards the whole movie.
Rated 11 Jan 2014
snazzSnazz
Rated 09 Jan 2014
60
50th
Super great characters. Tye Sheridan playing the Ellis kid does a remarkable job and McC is well casted for this part. On the negative side, it's a little bit slow.
Rated 09 Jan 2014
troothTrooth
Rated 28 Dec 2013
84
90th
I have to give this movie southerner points. The southern accents actually sound really authentic, which isn't all that common in the movies. But aside from that, it's a great coming-of-age story that gets its themes across strongly, and tackles some pretty tough life lessons.
Rated 28 Dec 2013
boyd_crowderBoyd Crowder
Rated 25 Dec 2013
81
64th
fantastic photography & every actor in it kills it. some subplots were rather unnecessary and/or predictable. I guess this movie aims at a teenage audience mainly, and there I really see it working very well.
Rated 25 Dec 2013
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 22 Dec 2013
65
51st
6+ recommended
Rated 22 Dec 2013
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 15 Dec 2013
55
25th
I had really high hopes for Mud, but the main storyline, subplots and the moralising were so laboured, unrealistic, heavy handed and/or "muddy" that it was pretty near impossible to get involved. There is no clarity to the story, other than a pretty lame attempt to show how difficult, convoluted and multi-faceted "love" is blah blah blah, and that was never more the case than Ellis' "girlfriend", which was nothing more than completely throw away predictability. Great cast .. wasted opportunity
Rated 15 Dec 2013
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 15 Dec 2013
75
62nd
A Twain-esque film that muses about love along the way. The acting is decent, but lacks a truly great performance like Nichol's previous Take Shelter. Ends up too perfect IMO. Mud is a decent watch, but nothing I would fawn over.
Rated 15 Dec 2013
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 12 Dec 2013
8
80th
A storybook kind of story concerning loss and rejection that I think would appeal very much to adolescents or young adults. The Mark Twain comparisons are apt.
Rated 12 Dec 2013
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 30 Nov 2013
9
77th
Nichol's with a fantastic coming of age film. I am so impressed with how well the child actors performed. Even though Michael Shannon had such little screen time, he was still one of the stand out characters of the film for me.
Rated 30 Nov 2013
bentienbentien
Rated 28 Nov 2013
69
70th
Some great acting - especially from the two leads, and a couple of touching moments. Some flaws include a disappointing gangster sub plot.
Rated 28 Nov 2013

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