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Mud

2013
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2h 10m
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 08 Sep 2013
95
84th
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 14 Oct 2013
60
62nd
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 26 Jan 2014
64
22nd
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 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 02 Aug 2013
85
93rd
Missed opportunity for a Primus theme song.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Sep 2013
70
76th
I have to put Nichols on my list of directors to keep an eye out for. Great film.
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 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 13 Sep 2013
8
80th
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 15 Jan 2014
80
69th
Great atmosphere, nice simple story and surprisingly good acting.
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 12 May 2013
84
67th
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 07 Aug 2013
80
86th
Ellis for best character of 2013
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 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 25 Jun 2015
86
86th
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 24 Aug 2013
65
83rd
Good coming of age drama, albeit a little slow. The kid that plays Ellis does a great job. Had McConaughey gone "full retard" i.e., replace Mud with Sloth from "The Goonies", this would have been awesome! If I had to sum it up in one sentence, it would be " E.T. for adults"
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 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 16 Jan 2018
64
63rd
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Rated 26 May 2013
93
95th
Great film from top to bottom.
Rated 04 Nov 2014
80
64th
Em honra dos 45 anos de Matthew McConaughey.
Rated 29 Jul 2013
77
64th
no woman no cry...
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 19 Aug 2013
75
82nd
A gem. Such a beautiful and delicate coming-of-age story. Tye Sheridan is a revelation. Fantastic performances by the whole cast.
Rated 05 Sep 2013
94
93rd
This is one of the best movies of the year bar none. Matthew McConaughey delivers a standout performance as Mud. This is a fantastic coming of age movie drenched in local colour with well crafted characters and a great sense of story and place. Every actor is great in their roles. The story is engrossing and paced supremely well and makes the climax and denouement supremely satisfying and unsatisfying at the same time with how Mud's story ends.
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 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 08 May 2013
60
55th
Much like Take Shelter, it's a movie with a well-built, strong and vibrant message that's lost in its meandering and unentertaining middle. Unlike Take Shelter, it doesn't have two of the best performances of the year.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
82
83rd
Arkansas has never looked this good!
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 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 28 Dec 2013
84
89th
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 05 Sep 2013
89
95th
Another masterpiece from Nichols. His use of sunlight, the wonderful musical score, the sheer vividness of the images and the way this movie is paced so expertly; it's all simply brilliant. Nichols again produces intricate, flowing screenplay, giving the characters and their relationships proper meaning and depth. His depiction of the American South has so many layers to it also. And then the performances! McConaughey and Sheridan are amazingly good. So simple, but also not! Just amazing.
Rated 19 Sep 2013
78
70th
Mattyboy! im a straight male fan after Lincoln lawyer - that says it all
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 10 Sep 2013
3
45th
If you show a snake in act one...
Rated 28 Apr 2013
70
54th
Very good up until the cheesy ending.
Rated 13 Oct 2013
75
66th
Solid but not great. I have some theories about the ending but that'd be spoilers, so.
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 23 May 2013
80
83rd
It took a while to draw me in, but this is a really mesmerising study of how love changes as we grow up. It also has a fascinating look at fatherhood from a wide range of perspectives. The sense of place is great, the cast is very naturalistic (Sheridan is terrific) and I much preferred this to Beasts of the Southern Wild.
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 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 22 Dec 2013
65
51st
6+ recommended
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 11 Aug 2013
79
54th
An adult movie with kids playing the leads. The movie is shot beautifully, I felt like I could reach right out and touch the river as they sped along it. All the actors did a fine job and there were some really good tense moments. My main problem with the film was that it dragged at times. It's not a long movie by today's standards but it felt really long. I do think it teaches a lot of lessons about love and friendship and how complicated those things can be. Totally worth watching once.
Rated 07 Mar 2014
78
74th
Not really refreshing or unpredictable, but still pretty good at what it tries to accomplish.
Rated 05 May 2013
84
71st
Really impressive performances, especially the two child actors. Entertaining dialogue, weaves a well realized setting and enrapturing plot.
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 06 Apr 2014
80
44th
A well made, small, cohesive movie. Just doesn't feel like it had enough content.
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 18 Aug 2013
100
98th
Fucking fantastic, really.
Rated 14 Jan 2014
73
67th
Pretty enjoyable movie with a good cast (even the kids were not bad) and nice pace.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
McConaughey is amazing in this film, flat out amazing. But I think it could have been a tad more entertaining.
Rated 10 Jun 2018
73
92nd
#18#, exp3, rw4, story, ratings, cast!
Rated 12 Aug 2013
95
97th
Is there anybody better than Jeff Nichols at showing the complexity of humanity through the simplest of the people? No. Beautiful movie with excellent performances by everyone involved.
Rated 24 Aug 2013
67
65th
found this extremely watchable due to the direction and cast: everyone from the kids (surprisingly non-annoying) to mcConaughey and witherspoon are super convincing. and they even cast MITCHELL! the ending kinda feels like it's there to give it a commercial edge but i didn't mind it at all, it fits within the film's more magical side
Rated 17 Sep 2013
90
85th
Mud is running fueled by exceptional performance from McConaughey, beautiful cinematography, notes of rust in the air and, most of all, absence of popular today pedofile, gay whatever hints.
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 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 07 Jun 2014
78
69th
Feels a bit unbalanced, karma-wise, in the end there, but Nichols and McConaughy are great.
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 01 May 2013
60
54th
watched: 2013, 2020
Rated 29 Jul 2013
90
96th
Decent story with exceptional acting all around. McConaughhey is great in this as are the two boys. Beautiful to watch. Highly recommend this one.
Rated 11 Jul 2017
75
54th
دپ پسر جوان برای کمک به فردی به نام ماد اقدام می کنند
Rated 25 Jul 2013
5
69th
Well-meaning but contrived little fable with McConaughey as the sole redeeming factor. The "charming" message jars with the setting/tone, and the over-the-top ending doesn't work at all.
Rated 10 Aug 2013
87
91st
86.500
Rated 02 Sep 2013
83
78th
Jeff Nichols has become one of the top filmmakers in the last couple of years!
Rated 21 Oct 2013
40
26th
Starts promisingly before running out of ideas: any mystery quickly disappears, none of the umpteen sub-plots are developed adequately, and the last half-hour is just a load of random clichés (snake bite, massive gun battle, main character shot into the water, etc.) thrown in to end it somehow. It's a shame because it's an atmospheric, well-directed piece with decent performances from all. Harsh perhaps, but at over 2 hours this just isn't worth the time and I'd never recommend it to anyone.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
90
85th
great movie
Rated 16 Sep 2013
80
58th
Strong sense of place, and a theme that shines (love is worth fighting for, even with the people who fail you). The final gun battle seemed incongruous with the whole, while some of the plotting was on the "too neat" side of the ledger. I'm happy Nichols is out there, working to make films for grownups. He seems something of a dying breed these days.
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 23 Oct 2014
94
96th
Mud is more than dirt and water. There's heart and soul in there somewhere too.

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