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Beasts of the Southern Wild

Beasts of the Southern Wild

2012
Drama, Fantasy
1h 33m
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in "the Bathtub," a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink's tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe; for a time when he's no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack--temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. (sundance.org)

Directed by:

Benh Zeitlin

Screenwriter:

Benh Zeitlin, Lucy Alibar

Starring:

Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana, Pamela Harper, Lowell Landes, Amber Henry, Jonshel Alexander

Genres:

Drama, Fantasy

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Beasts of the Southern Wild

2012
Drama, Fantasy
1h 33m
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kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 06 Jan 2013
5
43rd
Wildly overrated, pseudo-profound and way too gimmicky indie flick that not only telegraphs its plot and character developments, but also regurgitates simple truths about parent-child relationships, death and loss without any originality. Not once did a character or an event surprise me. This is what you get if you cross "Where The Wild Things Are", "Ballast" and "Treme" and simplify everything. Both Wallis and Henry act their hearts out, mind you, and there is plenty of nifty camerawork.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
ytadelYtadel
Rated 28 Jul 2012
4
44th
A very strong sense of setting and a powerhouse performance from little Quvenzhané Wallis partially make up for a sleepy narrative and the mildly creepy poverty porn aspect of it. Also, is it just me, or is this movie essentially libertarian propaganda?
Rated 28 Jul 2012
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 28 Jan 2013
37
34th
Somehow belabored and vague in the same sentence. Like Zeitlin saw Malick and decided to replace his lyrical Romanticism with some weird disprivileged-endorsed social Darwinist libertarianism.
Rated 28 Jan 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Jan 2013
54
8th
I have no qualms about calling this good, but it did nothing for me. The film's use of music is exactly what I hate, an overbearing soundtrack that strives to tell the audience exactly how to feel. The cinematography is deliberate, but in a way that doesn't appeal to me, as is the acting. Finally the script is a meandering lethargic mess, with the only moments of clarity coming in the form of Hushpuppy's trite observations about life. I just couldn't bring myself to care about any of it.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
markjpMArkjp
Rated 28 Dec 2012
85
80th
Just as I thought we were all done with all this end of world crap, this little gem comes a long with a fresh take on things. It's a post apocalytic end of the world film in miniature where magic realism coupled with a wonderful childish and naive narration creates a great frame for the story.It get's a bit too artsy for it's own good towards the end, but that doesn't mean that it isn't one of this years best. Hurricane Katrina meets cajun Whale Rider with a dash of Where The Wild Things Are.
Rated 28 Dec 2012
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 24 Jun 2012
98
96th
Mad Max told from a little girls perspective, where the disaster that destroyed the world is the disaster that destroyed New Orleans. A film that manages to capture all the shit that happened to happen down there and mix it with the wonder and magic of childhood, where the gaps in the world are filled in by your imagination.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 30 Aug 2015
10
96th
Those who find the simple truths of this movie "pseudo-profound" might want to consider the fact that by the end of the century most of its filming locations will be underwater. With that being said, this movie works on two levels. As a story, it's a fable-like allegory about man's gradual destruction of nature, told through the eyes of a precocious girl. But as a piece of historical significance, it serves to witness, through film, a land and a culture that will sadly but surely disappear.
Rated 30 Aug 2015
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 28 Dec 2013
61
12th
Any film that chooses 2 spend 90 minutes pointing out the nobility a child can find growing up in a wildly unsafe "community" of ignorant, child-endangering alcoholics (whose only discernible legacy is a resiliency forged on neglect & willfully dragging their children through trauma) is profoundly misguided & maddening 2 sit through. Then again, I guess some striking imagery & the filmmakers' obvious resourcefulness is enough 4 most critics 2 disregard all that & heap mountains of praise on this
Rated 28 Dec 2013
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 13 Mar 2013
90
93rd
The charming, poetic little sister of 'Winter's Bone', set on the heartbreaking backdrop of post-Katrina New Orleans. Unlike 'Winter's Bone' or perhaps 'The Road', this gentle beast doesn't rub your nose in misery, but rather assumes the magic realist viewpoint of a child. I absolutely adored this movie and move to vote that 'Hushpuppy' is amongst the coolest names for a character in any work of art ever, bested only by Johann Gambolputty.. de von Ausfern .. schplendenschlittecrasscrenbon ......
Rated 13 Mar 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Jan 2013
70
65th
I'm not crazy about films that are light on plot but this one was more than worthwhile for Zeitlin's original voice and unique style. So I'm cool with him getting a Oscar nom. Also, the score was quite good. It's a movie I was impressed with more than drawn in by and one that I'm not inclined to revisit.
Rated 16 Jan 2013
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 15 Jan 2013
2
17th
a film about a child that feels authentically like it was written and directed by that child; hilarious to imagine it canonised next to faulkner or malick(?!), but i'm sure i could find a space for it on my refridgerator door... [Full review]
Rated 15 Jan 2013
henrikHenrik
Rated 02 Jan 2013
85
90th
Light on plot, but heavy on raw, visual poetry.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
aneyaney
Rated 11 Dec 2012
45
48th
I appreciate the effort, but this failed to resonate with me. Too uneven.
Rated 11 Dec 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 08 Dec 2012
55
43rd
Closer to Brillante Mendoza's primal anxieties than to Malick's christian/naturalistic poetry, this indie hit features a great social context, honest performances and a brilliant little girl embodying true sorrow and pain -- but this is hardly a good film. Naive storytelling, innocent handheld filmmaking and a conventional plot about a poor family broken into pieces -- mom's-gone, dad-drinks, dreams-and-nightmares-are-my-best-friends -- seem arresting, but also dramatically flat.
Rated 08 Dec 2012
bofbof
Rated 02 Dec 2012
81
86th
Really liked it, a few Hollywoodisms towards the end notwithstanding. An intimate, magical-realist little tale, the bastard child of Tideland and Treme, a story that blurs the line between family drama and full-on apocalypse, where parents try to turn their children into beasts to survive the new, harsher world on the limits of a society that raises walls against itself... Unless you're completely allergic to child actors, see it.
Rated 02 Dec 2012
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 28 Oct 2012
75
65th
An impressive achievement, though despite the wonderful cast (Wallis and Henry are both superb) and great cinematography it is a bit narratively messy and failed to captivate me the way I hoped it would.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Jun 2020
5
20th
(2nd viewing) A perfect example of a film that blew me away when it came out, only to lose its initial appeal years later. Messy and haphazard and I really felt sorry for that poor girl having to grow up in such a terrible community, with an abusive dad who wouldn't know parenting if it slapped him in his drunk ass face. If a movie about a child's innocence being challenged by the harsh realities of the world is right up your alley, there are definitely better options to seek out.
Rated 13 Jun 2020
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 18 Feb 2019
60
48th
Never really clicked for me, and the overly used shaky cam is disorientating. I was impressed with the acting though and despite the flaws it was an ok watch.
Rated 18 Feb 2019
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 20 Oct 2013
50
27th
One can hardly dismiss Zeitlin. His debut film is earnest and artfully poetic with its fair share of wonderful visuals. But the film, whether intentional or not is up to debate, seems to actively imply that poverty is some sort of spiritual identity, that choosing to remain impoverished is a noble and brave act, and aspiring for a better, more comfortable life is somehow a form of weak-willed compromise. And in this regard, Beasts is nothing more than exploitative poverty porn.
Rated 20 Oct 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
40
19th
Wait, guys, stop it. It is a little girl acting like a little girl. That isn't acting. That is to be expected. Stop hyping her right now.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 23 Feb 2013
50
11th
Meandering, unfocused, unnattractively shot film can't make its mind up on what it wants to be -- a rambling docudrama about the day-to-day existence in the bath-tub, or a more concrete narrative about a young girl coming of age. That the girl in question is ultimately too young (as presented) to be capable of processing this journey, the ultimate climax is not the cathartic follow-through necessary to complete the tale. Has its moments (and Wallis is a cute star, if not terribly accomplished).
Rated 23 Feb 2013
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 21 Feb 2013
82
57th
I'm torn. It's a beautiful movie, but I just didn't connect with it the way some of the other people here did. Maybe it's because I'm a through-and-through city boy, but it was really hard for me to believe that people like this still exist - even in the deep south. Again, I'm so conflicted because I usually dig movies like this, but in the end I was left in the cold.
Rated 21 Feb 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 13 Feb 2013
80
49th
A magical movie collage, for better and for worse. It's beautiful, original, and marvellously acted; its unusual structure and pace undoes some of the stellar work, though
Rated 13 Feb 2013
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 04 Feb 2013
9
96th
A truly unique film experience--enganging, poignant, and inspiring--Beasts of the Southern Wild is an absolute must-watch. Wallis' and Henry's performances stand alone as the best of 2012, possibly even among those of all time. Zeitlin impresses with his direction and a magical score, fitting the tone of the film perfectly. As soon as it ended, I wanted to watch it again. Wallis deserves every acting award of the season: Hathaway and Chastain could learn a thing or two from her subtlety.
Rated 04 Feb 2013
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 01 Feb 2013
79
66th
A film which left me divided. I loved the look and feel of the first half, and the amazing work the cinematographer and set designers were able to do in such grim surroundings, and also the child's perspective and the work of Q. Wallis. However I felt the narrative became a bit loose and most of the dramatic impact was confined to the first 20 minutes. Also the magical element didn't resonate very strongly with me. Impressive film-making for sure, but a bit of a damp squib for overall impact.
Rated 01 Feb 2013
thesaberfoolTheSaberfool
Rated 22 Jan 2013
59
60th
The opening sequence is easily the most memorable, making a place as awful as "the Bathtub" look like paradise - great cinematography. There are a lot of interesting ideas here, with the coming-of-age fantasy of having to face down the apocalypse in parallel with facing a parent's passing. But the story (what little there is) is too scattered, too loosely constructed to drive the themes home. Performances and cinematography alone do not a masterpiece make.
Rated 22 Jan 2013
rossRoss
Rated 18 Jan 2013
65
64th
The perspective of a small child is a smart angle on this story as it gives Hushpuppy's sad life a more bearable feel. The acting is not impressive, but not necessary either as Wallis' single facial expression is sufficient to get somewhat emotionally invested in her tragedy.
Rated 18 Jan 2013
worleyjamersworleyjamers
Rated 15 Jan 2013
60
31st
Poetic. There are some brilliant elements on display here; the movie delves into some deep aspects of survival, family, home, and civilization. The film also features some intriguing imagery and symbolism, but those things combined didn't come together as I was led to believe. The film was not emotionally resonant at all (in my opinion). An ambitious directorial debut from Benh Zeitlin, but I do not understand the Oscar nominations (at all). I wasn't impressed by Quvenzhane Wallis's performance.
Rated 15 Jan 2013
evranaevrana
Rated 03 Jan 2013
77
65th
Maybe this movie has the best capture of that chilling feeling of natural disasters. It makes you tumble down in the wild universe of Hushpuppy's mind, where a Michael Jordan uniform replaces her mother. Towards the end, it becomes a bit incoherent, but overall you leave the movie with very strong emotions, which is a rare achievement in today's film scene. I hope that this won't be "Shining" for Wallis and she continues to act, she exudes charisma and personality.
Rated 03 Jan 2013
naurunauru
Rated 26 Dec 2012
10
6th
10 points for the lead actress. The rest is just poorly written and goes nowhere. It takes a full hour for anything to happen at all. Fantasy elements are pointless, and while the theme song is nice, the sappiness is pretty grating by the end. Whole budget seems to have been spent on a shallow-depth-of-field camera, so the rest of the film has glaringly low production value. I wanted to like it, but couldn't. At all.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
kojilessKojiless
Rated 25 Nov 2012
91
94th
Needed more aurochs.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
obdurateObdurate
Rated 21 Nov 2012
90
91st
You HAVE to put it down for Wallis, who at such a young age carries the film. Believe me, there's a lot of film to carry: this is a masterfully done work of art. The internal logic and dialogue makes this very poetic, it builds a "fantasy" movie but it's more down to earth. There are no dragons (though there are beasts), but what makes it is the imagination of the world. This is the South like you've never seen. Emotional, complex, driven home by an incredible final 10 or 15 minutes.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Nov 2012
85
70th
I can see why it's being hailed as the next sliced bread, but I found myself restless throughout. But it is good. That's probably a reflection on my attention spam more than the film's quality.
Rated 16 Nov 2012
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 04 Oct 2012
30
7th
filmekimi 2012 & Beasts of the Southern Wild, mainstream Hollywood filmlerine aliskin seyirciyi tatmin edebilen bir film. Filmin seyirciye 'oynayan' bu tavri, filmdeki sosyalizm alt metnini gormemizi engelliyor. Bu nedenle benim icin izlenip unutulacak bir is, hatta zaman kaybi. yonetmenin her dakika gosterisci tavri mide bulandirici.
Rated 04 Oct 2012
thorn969thorn969
Rated 10 Sep 2012
48
44th
Not especially memorable. Very vivid, well done portrayal of poverty in New Orleans, but not much of a story.
Rated 10 Sep 2012
timmotimmo
Rated 18 Aug 2012
95
88th
Some of the best acting I've ever seen in anything ever. This is basically a perfect film. I hesitate to give it a 100 without seeing it twice, however.
Rated 18 Aug 2012
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Aug 2012
93
93rd
I've never quite seen anything like the vibrant world of this movie. It feels magical and larger than life, but at the same time could be a completely real place today, just viewed through the subjective lens of a child. The father-daughter relationship seems harsh at first, but gradually reveals itself to be more complex, thanks to incredible performances by Wallis and Henry.
Rated 08 Aug 2012
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 30 Jul 2012
89
83rd
Even though the handheld camera work made me nauseous, this film was incredibly imaginative and beautifully shot. The camerawork provided an intimacy very few films can muster, let alone execute as perfectly as this film did. The actors were more believable than some professionals and Wallis definitely deserves all the accolades she has received. What a knockout performance from a child-star.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
cinemafan91Cinemafan91
Rated 21 Jul 2012
64
33rd
The acting in this movie is good, but this does not make up for the movie being poorly made, written and filmed. It has a lot of potential, but most is missed other than a few powerful scenes.
Rated 21 Jul 2012
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 10 Jul 2012
84
81st
Imaginative and wonderfully performed, though the direction and editing strays at times.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
oplarsoplars
Rated 26 Jul 2024
85
83rd
Something new, different. Magical realism might be the category. Some criticize the script and the lack of character development and think it is messy, and a lot is not explained, but see it from a child's perspective and it makes totally sense. I see no lack in this movie. Sceno-/cinematography is tremendous. I dont know what to think about the message, if there is one, I think it escapes categorization which is a relief/annoyance - it doesn't speak to the thinking-mind but to the senses.
Rated 26 Jul 2024
badcosmonautBadCosmonaut
Rated 24 Jan 2024
1
1st
Hold the fucking camera steady! 'But but but we want it to be like you're really there! Like it's a documentary!' FUCK YOU. A documentary crew would try to hold the camera as steady as possible even if they had to run around, and if I was really there in person then my head wouldn't be bobbing around all over the place. Our bodies stabilize our heads and our vision. Directors who do this on purpose are brain dead morons who ruin their own films. FUCK THIS DIRECTOR.
Rated 24 Jan 2024
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 13 Jan 2024
66
32nd
This is interesting but I found myself wanting to like it a lot more than I actually did. Some aspects are really good, like the magical realism is well implemented and the score is good and the combination of editing with handheld cameras make the storm scenes very kinetically effective, but I just found my mind wandering. The setting and type of people it is about are not often represented in film, though. Definitely worth seeing, but I expected to like it more.
Rated 13 Jan 2024
nbpNBP
Rated 09 Mar 2023
9
94th
"Beasts of the Southern Wild" is a stunning debut feature that seamlessly blends the realistic and fantastical elements of its story. Through the eyes of its protagonist, Hushpuppy, the film creates a vibrant and magical world in The Bathtub. The cinematography, editing, production design, and music all work together to give the film a joyous and lived-in feeling, despite the impoverished conditions of the area.
Rated 09 Mar 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 10 Aug 2022
85
59th
This is a smart people movie, sometimes it works for me, sometimes not. Beautifully filmed though.
Rated 10 Aug 2022
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 28 Jun 2022
71
47th
Indomável Sonhadora estreava há 10 anos em Los Angeles e New York. Wallis é mesmo uma pequena força da natureza, é bonito dependendo do seu humor, especialmente se você está a favor ou contra da chamada "pornografia da miséria" em que diretor branco adora se aventurar. BlurayRip RARBG.
Rated 28 Jun 2022
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 22 Apr 2021
90
84th
I loved the mix of fantasy and reality in this drama. The girl Hushpuppy, played by Wallis, was sublime. I usually don't like child actors but she was strong. Every moment of her on screen was powerful, even her voice over throughout the movie felt like it had so much experience filling each line of dialog. The rest of the cast was equally wonderful. Her father Wink was a flawed character but he was doing the best he could raising this little girl. I was swept away by this story. A must watch.
Rated 22 Apr 2021
psimpsim
Rated 19 Apr 2021
77
59th
Very much its own thing, in the best possible sense. It doesn't maintain its initial momentum, but it's an impressive debut.
Rated 19 Apr 2021
salbaSalba
Rated 12 Jun 2020
83
81st
Gosh. The lead actor may be the best child actor I've ever watched. This film has deep & desperate poverty as the background, with a wonderful metaphoric mechanism in ancient aurochs and collapsing ice sheets - a brilliant display of the insecurity of the child, & how she deploys her imagination as a coping strategy. Heartbreaking story about the love & mutual dependence between parent & child under impossible circumstances. Unpretentious, imaginative, haunting & melancholic. Feels like a poem.
Rated 12 Jun 2020
kyriei2kyriei2
Rated 27 May 2020
85
86th
When it all goes quiet behind my eyes, I see everything that made me flying around in invisible pieces.
Rated 27 May 2020
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 16 May 2020
2
15th
Just go watch When the Levees Broke and consign this twee shit to the trash bin.
Rated 16 May 2020
goookcegoookce
Rated 04 Aug 2019
80
68th
"You're my friend, kind of."
Rated 04 Aug 2019
anttirAnttiR
Rated 07 Oct 2018
85
52nd
There was certain excoticism in this which I did not liked. Quvenzhané Wallis was awesome.
Rated 07 Oct 2018
burrrburrr
Rated 30 May 2018
82
60th
79.50+2 = 81.50.
Rated 30 May 2018
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 15 Jan 2018
50
23rd
Entertainment: 2/4. Spirituality: 1/3. Sustainability: 2/3.
Rated 15 Jan 2018
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 08 Jan 2018
80
69th
I loved this in fits and starts: sometimes it repelled me, but other times I was tearing up. And then the Elysian Fields sequence knocked me off my seat, so I think we'll call that a win on the movie's part. By the way, a note to cinematographers: please avoid super shallow focus when you're shooting on 16mm film stock, you're liable to turn your frame into an eye-straining blur of grain and HD compression..
Rated 08 Jan 2018
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 23 Sep 2017
70
47th
The shakiness made me nauseous, and I completely forgot a bulk of this film. Forgot that I had even seen it, for that matter
Rated 23 Sep 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Filmtipsets beskrivning av filmen har skrivits av någon mindre bemedlad. Beasts of the Southern Wild utgår från barnets perspektiv och resultatet blir för oss en blandning av socialrealism och fantasy. Visuellt sett är den tidvis väldigt vacker på ett esteciserande sätt och i andra passager snuskigt skitig. Kollisionen mellan barnets fantasivärld och händelserna i samband med orkanen är hjärtskärande och hennes övergivenhet filmens bärande tema. Jag får kanske anledning att åter
Rated 26 Feb 2017
mpythonMpython
Rated 14 Aug 2016
7
57th
6+
Rated 14 Aug 2016
hughpiesseHughpiesse
Rated 25 Mar 2016
65
41st
55
Rated 25 Mar 2016
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 11 Nov 2015
76
69th
Quvenzhané Wallis sure is a force of nature. The plot does lack narrative thrust despite lots of interesting subtext. Dunno if it's deliberately fragmented or just slightly incoherent but mostly it seems to wallow in a lovely & relaxed magical realist atmosphere. I don't want to undersell that and I did enjoy the serene & lyrical storytelling. This kind of stuff worked perhaps better in Zeitlin's short film "Glory at Sea" which seems to take place in a similar post-Katarina universe.
Rated 11 Nov 2015
mandymandy
Rated 12 Aug 2015
6
43rd
A magical, almost fantastical coming of age tale with a dark under belly.
Rated 12 Aug 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 13 May 2015
8
71st
Wallis gives a precociously strong performance as Hushpuppy in this moving story about the strength to accept change and to keep moving forward.
Rated 13 May 2015
mombert89Mombert89
Rated 07 Mar 2015
89
91st
this little girl is going to get stronger and stronger the entire film. its a perfect made movie with a special atmosphere! the inspiration never comes to an end! Thanks
Rated 07 Mar 2015
m3tanm3tan
Rated 28 Dec 2014
30
19th
I didn't get it at all. Silly fantasy meets Rabbit Proof Fence packaged as a contrived and trite indy flick. I kept falling asleep and gave up after a half dozen attempts to finish...
Rated 28 Dec 2014
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Aug 2014
80
50th
raw power
Rated 21 Aug 2014
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 22 Apr 2014
60
62nd
This story is filled with bravery and determination and community. But I see very little wisdom here--which is also an admirable trait. Without wisdom, all those other traits amount to a man in a storm, shouting and shooting into the clouds. (pluggedin.com)
Rated 22 Apr 2014
kebramonekeb_ramone
Rated 18 Feb 2014
88
67th
Filme muito bom, interpretação da pequena Quvenzhané Wallis foi fantástica.
Rated 18 Feb 2014
dwyerdwyer
Rated 12 Feb 2014
89
89th
It is not a movie that needs figuring out. It is a movie that only requires us to get to know its characters, as Hushpuppy wishes: “In a million years, when kids go to school, they gonna know: Once there was a Hushpuppy, and she lived with her daddy in The Bathtub.”
Rated 12 Feb 2014
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 24 Dec 2013
82
79th
Wonderfully endearing movie which reminded me of Whale Rider in its connection to nature and enduring family ties and values. BotSW manages to portray a grim, grimy, unpleasant lifestyle so alien to most of us, in a way that almost makes you yearn for the simplicity, spontaneity and joy of not having much to lose, and so not worrying about losing it; never more vividly portrayed than the escape from the refuge!! It was a real pleasure to see the world through Hushpuppy's eyes. Mesmerising stuff.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
sidehackersidehacker
Rated 20 Nov 2013
51
25th
If Tim Burton or Terry Gilliam watched a Malick film, basically. When you hear Hushpuppy's whispery voiceover tell us stuff like "When I die, the scientists of the future, they're gonna find it all" I can't help but feel like they've heard all this before. The few "unique" parts are basically dumb fantasy bullshit I don't care about and everything else is too derivative of Malick and David Gordon Green. The final shot is actually really great, though.
Rated 20 Nov 2013
rufamRufam
Rated 11 Nov 2013
80
85th
Sweeping and magical, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" benefits from Wallis' totally natural performance (Henry is great as well) and newcomer Zeitlin's powerful visual signature (some shots are breathtaking) to become a resonant and unique motion picture.
Rated 11 Nov 2013
robertaRoberta
Rated 24 Oct 2013
85
92nd
Miss Wallis is a truly acting beast in a wonderful sense,
Rated 24 Oct 2013
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 31 Aug 2013
20
12th
Where's the plot? Not far into watching this I tuned out and starting going over my banking in my head. I continued doing so for the duration. This, for me, is a bad movie.
Rated 31 Aug 2013
thehynesthehynes
Rated 28 Aug 2013
40
12th
Last night I had a terrible dream.Al Gore burst into my room,naked,with his tallywhacker in his hand.He was thrashing away at it whilst shouting about Hurricanes&Polar Bears.I shouted at him to get out but that just made him beat harder."Carbon Dioxide.I invented the internet",he moaned.Suddenly with a mighty roar his seed flew across the room and into my eye.I couldnt see,it stung but then I began to see images,colours and bit by bit I began to see this, this film,burning into my retina.
Rated 28 Aug 2013
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 26 Aug 2013
70
41st
Definitely a unique movie with great writing and cinematography. It wasn't totally my cup of tea, but if you're looking for something different, it's worth a look.
Rated 26 Aug 2013
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 22 Aug 2013
76
69th
Certainly more entrancing than I expected. Wallis could probably out act seasoned veterans. The story is sound, and the score fits it perfectly. Definitely looking forward to Zeitlin's future endeavors.
Rated 22 Aug 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 13 Aug 2013
77
84th
Original, refreshing, moving and uplifting. Visually pleasing and a beautiful accompanying soundtrack. Acting is good and realistic, cinematography is great and I like the refreshing perspective from the child protagonist. The story itself isn't bad, but it also isn't really anything special, though this is easily made up for by the other aspects of this film.
Rated 13 Aug 2013
noncuronon_curo
Rated 04 Aug 2013
78
37th
overrated
Rated 04 Aug 2013
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 23 Jul 2013
74
66th
The setting and style surprised me pleasantly, though if you strip away the poetic/cutesy/indie stuff there is not thát much impressive material left.
Rated 23 Jul 2013
bownBown
Rated 04 Jun 2013
70
23rd
What happened in this movie again? I genuinely forgot. Shit. I remember nothing about almost the entire middle. But it was quite good. I guess don't star this.
Rated 04 Jun 2013
grouchyGrouchy
Rated 07 May 2013
89
87th
The plotting / story arc might be light, but the visual ideas it has are enough for three movies. It's not only a great experiment but a great introductory card from a team of filmmakers I want to see more from.
Rated 07 May 2013
lexlex
Rated 24 Apr 2013
85
67th
One of those movies that mark the arrival of a new, creative, directorial talent (provided he can follow up on it). Beasts is unique in its arresting visuals (which vary from colorful fireworks to post-apocalyptic landscapes) creating a surreal and emotional experience as well as implementing some of the finest musical pieces I've heard in film for some time. It's a shame that it can be a bit messy (especially in the final half hour) but luckily its greatness is measured on many other merits.
Rated 24 Apr 2013
baggerBagger
Rated 04 Apr 2013
71
54th
One day, the scientist of the future might be able to tell me why this was supposedly such a big deal. ... God that was forced, but seriusly maybe it's just my non-New Orleans loving heart that betrays me here, but I was never overwhelmed.
Rated 04 Apr 2013
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 03 Apr 2013
70
53rd
Now I kinda understand those oscar noms...
Rated 03 Apr 2013
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 30 Mar 2013
89
59th
I thought this was fairly impressive. I usually don't like listening to kids in the movies but this I put up with and liked a lot. Beasts of the Southern Wild is directed with a visionary eye from Benh Zeitlin and had a nice script. I might need to watch this again.
Rated 30 Mar 2013
poydflinkPoydflink
Rated 28 Mar 2013
90
91st
I didn't think the film tried to endorse some "libertarian" point of view, and maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much in comparison to other people. Great acting, touching story done well and great score.
Rated 28 Mar 2013
baffobaffo
Rated 23 Mar 2013
40
17th
Great actress and all, but the story does not hold together. Rambling, disconnected, overplays the cute magic dreamy child card.
Rated 23 Mar 2013
bramsterlingBramSterling
Rated 15 Mar 2013
80
67th
A gorgeous movie.
Rated 15 Mar 2013
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 11 Mar 2013
82
86th
Quvenzhané Wallis was just adorable in this kid point of view story at the edge of the world. Cinematography fills the blanks of partial amateurish acting. But the little girl bet them all. The story was a bit short though. The first half was imagine.
Rated 11 Mar 2013
qtpiqtpi
Rated 02 Mar 2013
8
84th
A marriage of vivid visuals and moving music. And for a film so concerned with aesthetics, even its script and story are gripping and filled with pathos.
Rated 02 Mar 2013
td888td888
Rated 28 Feb 2013
60
57th
Don't let the cover and the summary fool you. This is a very sad sad story. The floating catfish shack is the only highlight.
Rated 28 Feb 2013
laurenmlaurenm
Rated 24 Feb 2013
85
69th
Beautiful film, captivating little girl who is strong and adorable all at once. I felt emotionally on fire throughout.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
snazzSnazz
Rated 24 Feb 2013
50
30th
I'll give it credit for trying something wild, as you have take a chance and do something different to create something great. This one is just not my cup of tea.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
icybrianIcyBrian
Rated 24 Feb 2013
74
53rd
Beautifully shot with some great imagery and a setting that becomes the strongest character in the film. I can't say I connected with it as emotionally as I would have liked, but it certainly kept me engaged.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
jerkyJerky
Rated 24 Feb 2013
55
58th
ahhh...the South, you've outdone yourselves again.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
stuie299stuie299
Rated 23 Feb 2013
70
31st
Technically this film is amazing. The shaky cam gets a little annoying but otherwise the cinematography was great. For me the thing that really stops me from loving this film is the character of Hushpuppy. Quvenzhane Wallis gives a superb performance that's only magnified by her age. The problem lies with how much the plot hinges on her character. By the end of the movie the whole "as seen by an endearing 6 year old" shtick gets a little tiresome.
Rated 23 Feb 2013
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 18 Feb 2013
75
79th
Clumsy but engaging on some levels.
Rated 18 Feb 2013
guillaumeGuillaume
Rated 15 Feb 2013
84
93rd
A bit like Tideland, but more up-tempo and a bigger story. Even cooler because of such a low budget
Rated 15 Feb 2013
k_paxk-pax
Rated 15 Feb 2013
90
86th
I'm so sorry for all film festival that disregarded this perfect movie! it's the best movie of 2012
Rated 15 Feb 2013

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