Mud [DVD + Digital]

Love the story line in this movie.

"Mud" was probably a hard film to market because its themes are difficult to pigeonhole. Centered around the banks of the Mississippi it concerns itself with two fourteen year old friends, Ellis(Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), whose bond is probably forged by less than ideal home lives. Ellis' parents are on the cusp of separation and Neckbone lives with an uncle his natural parents nowhere to be found. They have a secret hideaway on a desert island on the river and one day they find an interloper to their idyll, Mud(Matthew McConaughey). Rumpled in appearance with a pistol strapped to his waist Mud relates a tale of him being on the run from bounty hunters because he killed a man who was abusing the love of his life, Juniper(Reese Witherspoon). The boys are taken in by these tales of alleged gallantry and start doing favors for Mud. It begins with them bringing him food, then passing messages to Juniper, and finally scrounging parts for Mud's boat. The message here is twofold. "Mud" illustrates the rocky road from adolescence to the teen years and secondly how the impressionable clamor for romance even if it is far removed from the truth. McConaughey is absolutely spellbinding as the rascal Mud and the two newcomers are screen naturals who seem to be playing real teens and not facsimiles. Director-writer Jeff Nichols not only crafts a terrific script but establishes an eerie mood to accompany his words. "Mud" is a fascinating film that takes any number of twists and turns that you won't guess the ultimate outcome. Just enjoy the boat ride.

Great movie

So what’s the glory in living? Doesn’t anybody ever stay together anymore? If love never lasts forever, tell me What’s forever for? That’s a song from Billy Gilman’s debut album that kept coming to my mind after watching Mud. I’m coming to the conclusion that some of my favorite films to watch are dramas with complex character relationships. Something about the quest to understand the characters, as well as identifying with all the little emotions, make a well-done drama something I can watch over and over. Mud is among the best as far as an exploration of character relationships. The depth of Mud (McConaughey) and Ellis (Sheridan), the two leads, is incredibly written and superbly acted. Several of the themes among the other characters are relevant and pointed as well. Going back to that song, Mud is largely an exploration of people who fail in their relationships with one another. Looking at the story in the end, I suppose it’s not the happiest tale, but one of the most powerful ways to communicate a message, the same as the song, is negatively. Now, it can also be a challenging and dangerous way to tell a story. There’s a difficult line to walk when the viewer’s instinct is to justify the protagonist’s actions. And Mud has some difficult actions. Let me begin by saying I loved the character of Ellis. There are very few films that showcase the complexity of a kid like this, and I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one do better. The film connects us to him very quickly, and despite his faults, I was instantly sold on his story. He’s also the most solid guy in the film. Yes, he tells some lies and makes mistakes, but the film always gives us something to think about and in the end he’s the one I respect the most. The character of Mud is a little shadier, but again, we’re given so much to think about that the film’s emphasis is on trying to understand him rather than justify him, and eventually he makes the statement that “no, I’m not a good guy.” Though Mud may seem to be filled with cheap emotions and temporary relationships, I found it crying out so loudly that this isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. For me, it perfectly hit the narrow goal between connecting us to the characters and telling us, “don’t do this.” Matthew McConaughey is an amazing actor. He flawlessly performs the role of Mud, and few actors can pull off the trick of opening a character’s depth without much direct talk about their issues. Tye Sheridan is, after watching this, in my opinion, one of the very finest actors of his age in the industry. As flawlessly as McConaughey, he pulls off the complex role and his climactic low-point scene is so real that I’ll admit I had tears in my eyes. Though some of his upcoming films look to be pretty dark, I’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for his performance. However, very few films are perfect, and Mud has a few glitches along the way. There are a few rough spots in the script, mostly structural rather than the action. I just felt that a few things were out of place and/or happened too quickly. I also should mention the language. It’s frustrating when I like so much about a film, but it’s loaded with bad and crude language, especially when, in this case, a lot of it comes from kids (usually Ellis’s friend, Neckbone). Most of the time it’s lazy writing, and always it keeps me back from being able to recommend a film to a friend without reservations. For a thoughtful exploration of relationships and absolutely phenomenal performances from McConaughey and Sheridan, Mud is very close to perfect. Holding me back from a full five stars however, is the fact that the script could be paced a little better, and also ‘cause I’m tired of sloppy language where it isn’t needed.

Had good plot and actors

This movie arrived on time. It was in great condition. There was no damage at all to the packaging. The disc was free of any scratches or other problems.I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. Honesty is stressed for reviewers. Both positive and negative reviews are encouraged. There is no compensation or repercussions that bias my opinion. If my review was helpful, please click the Helpful button. Movie Review: Matthew McConaughey stars as a more than undesirable individual who has been on the run for many years because of a mistake he made many years ago. He befriends two young boys who help him to find a way to make his final escape. I have never seen McConaughey in such a role. Although he would not be considered approachable in this movie, you can also see the sensitive side of him in his relationship with Ellis and Neckbone. I really enjoyed this movie and you will two. I am reviewing this product to assist other consumers in making informed choices in what they buy. I am providing my honest opinion for others. Honesty is stressed for reviewers. Both positive and negative reviews are encouraged. There is no compensation or repercussions that bias my opinion. If my review was helpful, please click the Helpful button. How I rate items: 1 Star: (I hate it!!!): I would NOT recommend. 2 Stars: (I don’t like it): But, the product has some slight redeeming quality. 3 Stars: (It’s O.K.): Others may like it more than I do. 4 Stars: (I like it): Good product, but it may have some minor issues. 5 Stars: (I love it!!!): Perfect item and I will recommend it.

This is a very well done coming of age film that probably should have been called "Ellis" as he is the main character. The picture of Matthew McConaughey on the cover going for his gun with a sinister look on his face is very misleading. Although he does a great job, it's not his film at all. The small town two teenage boys from the wrong side of the tracks dominate the film. The movie is rich with character development and background story that will probably take most people back to that formative year in their lives when so much happened to make us grow up and learn about life. To say this is simply a movie about the boys' relationship with Mud is to minimize everything else that went on. It's almost like you can see the gears turning in their heads and hearts. It's touching and real (although not in a "I remember that time on the river..." way that most of us didn't have). It is like watching that point where childhood transforms into adolescence and you can never go back. If you are in the right mood, I think you will love it.

Good acting, Bizarre story-line but worth watching. Not sure if I would recommend someone to purchase this movie. I wish I would have just rented it from a Redbox. I based it on Amazon ratings and now I own a movie I will probably never watch again.

Mud is a beautiful film; thoughtfully written, artfully shot and expertly directed. At its essence, Mud is about a boy growing in to manhood, and coming to understand love in all its forms -- between friends, a parent to a child, a man for a woman, and that how one person knows love as one thing, another person knows it as another. Best friends Ellis and Neck find an abandoned boat in a tree left behind from the last flood, and will use it as their own secret base. They discover that their secret boat is not so secret, as a man has been living from it for a couple days -- the titular, Mud. The story follows the boys as Mud tells them how his circumstances led him to his current state: he is meeting his girlfriend, but he's in some trouble and will need some help to get back on his feet. Ellis, a believer of true love prevailing above all, that love is something you hold tight and fight for, decides to help Mud. Matthew McConaughey really is fantastic in this. The boys, Tye Sheridan (Ellis) and Jacob Lofland (Neckbone) are spectacular too! *** POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD *** Storytelling is at its finest, when you come to realize that Mud's increasingly complicated past (metaphorically) parallels Ellis's current life, and that is what is driving Ellis's desire to help Mud. Ellis is innocent, and his understanding of love is so pure, you almost want to believe in happy endings too. This movie is almost magic; set in the woods, surrounded by water, and whispered secrets by the bonfire. I wish I could articulate this better, but if it's not clear yet: I really like this movie.

Und die Geschichte funktioniert auch. " Nennt mich Mud- ich komm` zurecht. " Als wenn Ellis nicht schon genug Probleme hätte, mit seinen Eltern zum Beispiel,- die nicht mehr wissen, ob sie sich lieben- und nichts dagegen tun können, dass das leben auf dem Fluß den Bach runter geht. Nein, da müssen er und sein Freund Neckbone auch noch auf Mud treffen, der einfach ihr Boot im Baum in Beschlag genommen hat. Aber ist dieser Mud tatsächlich ein Problem? Und warum wartet er ausgerechnet auf diesem Fleckchen Natur auf seine Freundin? Sehr merkwürdig. Aber und wirklich- Mud hört zu, hat ein offenes Ohr und ein Herz für die Probleme der Jungen. " Ich hab` sie gesehen,- soll ich sie `rüberbringen? " - " Nein- das schaff` ich auch allein. Bin auch allein hierher gekommen. " MUD- KEIN AUSWEG hält ein ganz gewisses Maß an Spannung stets aufrecht, ich wollte/ musste unbedingt wissen, wie dieser Film wohl endet. Schon von der fünften Minute an. Mud wird polizeilich gesucht- und nun will er das Boot aus dem Baum holen, wieder fit machen, um ab in Richtung Golf zu fliehen. Klingt utopisch? Nö. Und ist keinesfalls an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Nur soviel zum Film. Was dazwischen und danach und währenddessen passiert, verrate ich selbstverständlich nicht. " Ich besitze nur Zwei Dinge, die wertvoll sind..........- dieses Hemd hier,...und die Pistole. " MUD- KEIN AUSWEG: Und ich war so gespannt, manchmal sogar richtig angespannt. " Mud braucht Ihre Hilfe............" . ***************************************************** Story: Auf ihrer Lieblingsinsel machen Zwei Freunde eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: In den Baumwipfeln befindet sich ein altes Boot. Doch dieses wird von jemand anderes in Besitz genommen- Mud. Der von Polizei und Kopfgeldjägern gesucht wird. Was hat er verbrochen? Und ist er überhaupt schuldig? Und was ist an den Geschichten des Fremden erfunden oder............wahr? ************************************************************** Mein Fazit: Mud zu erklären, ist nicht einfach. Und langweilig ist er einfach nicht. " Ihr solltet auf euch aufpassen. Mud steckt in einer Sache drin, mit der ihr nichts zu tun haben wollt. " MUD- KEIN AUSWEG: Der Film wird zunehmend interessanter, heftiger. Fesselte mich bald richtiggehend. Reese Witherspoon, die man leider nur am Rande sieht,- und Matthew McConaughey in einem dramatisch angehauchten Abenteuertrip. Es heißt, es gibt eine Stelle, wo der Mississippi sich öffnet und man meint, die ganze weite Welt von der Stelle aus zu sehen- das las ich mal wo. Und die wunderschönen Bilder in diesem anspruchsvollen Film machen das sogar glauben. Und es ist ein sehr atmosphärischer Film- mit Spannung, Herz und Hirn. Und gut dosierter Action. Und für ab und an ein Tränchen schäm(t)e ich mich so gar nicht. MUD- KEIN AUSWEG- wunderbar gespielt, insbesondere von den Jungdarstellern Tye Sheridan( Ellis ) und Jacob Lofland( Neckbone). Ein Film über Menschen, die am Fluß leben. Eine sensible Geschichte, die über den Reifeprozess zweier Vierzehnjähriger erzählt. Herzergreifend. Mit einem Verlauf, der dem Thrill- Titel des Films alle Ehre macht. " Wo sollen wir denn hin? Das ist Mud,....das ist typisch für ihn. " Für mich ein starker, großer Film. Den man echt mal sehen sollte. Lauflänge: 124.46 Minuten ( mit Abspann ) ! Extras ( deutsche Untertitel ) : - Making of= 16.12 Minuten! - Interview mit Reese & Matthew= 5.40 Minuten! - TV Spots, deutscher Trailer, Originaltrailer!

Me la compré porque me la recomendó un amigo de cuyo criterio me fíaba. Pero no las tenía todas conmigo. Que M.mc.C, solía ir de chulito guaperas... Pero aquí está fenomenal. Y no cuento más porque soy la única a la que le gusta que le destripen las películas, y los libros, y voy adelantando y volviendo a donde estuviera , para saber lo que va a ocurrir , en cuanto hay intriga, que si no me pueden los nerrrvioss y no disfruto. Pero, de verdad. Es una gozada. No sólo los actores, también el ambiente del río, la fotografía... No se la pierdan.

I bought this as a Christmas present for someone but it was loose in the case, so I opened it to make sure it wasn't scratched. Then I watched it through just to sure. Then I watched it with the director's commentary to ABSOLUTELY sure. It wasn't scratched, and it was every bit as good as I remembered. I saw this in the theatre, twice. I was blown away then by the mood, the visuals, the score, the writing, but most of all by Matthew McConaughey's performance. The whole cast really. Sam Shepherd, Sarah Paulsen, Ray McKinnon, Reese Witherspoon, as well as youngsters Sheridan and Lofland. It's every bit as good on a TV-sized screen and I cling to the belief that it's one of the finest American movies of the century so far.

Excellent film à voir absolument, sur les gens qui vivent sur le Mississipi et en plus tres bon policier, visible par toute la famille. Une pépite.