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Sometimes I truly enjoy sitting back and watching a movie I normally wouldn't bother with. Everyone has a specific genre they typically ignore because it just isn't their cup of tea. Tear-jerking drama's are the ones I typically avoid. But when I had the chance to watch Mud I gave it a try because I am a fan of Matthew McConaughey and think he is a highly underrated actor.
Mud is a captivating movie that immediately draws you in and keeps you in it's world due to strong performances all around (especially McConaughey) and a gripping story. Even the kids in this movie (sorry their names escape me) did an outstanding job and look to have a very bright future. Simply put their performances are top-notch.
The bond that the kids form with Mud is portrayed so genuinely and played out so well you forget you are watching a movie.
Just to touch on the story, it revolves around two boys that befriend a mysterious man who calls himself Mud that lives on the Mississippi River bank. I won't go into more detail because that would ruin the heart and soul of this movie.
The negatives for this film are it's long run time and some pacing issues that aren't deal breakers because the film itself truly is THAT good. There are some subplots that pop up that are just a tad above fodder but still, even they don't ruin the movie.
The last 20 minutes or so is something else entirely and in a way doesn't fit with the previous 1hr 45 minutes however it works and works well.
In all Mud is a genuine movie acted and directed to perfection. It is a great change of pace from what I usually watch and something I hardly ever watch. This obviously won't have many fans or many who will give it a chance in this forum, but I feel it is more than worthy enough to be mentioned.
A very solid 7.5/10. Would have given it an 8 but it does run a bit long and those fodder-like subplots bring it down a notch.