Mud
2012
***
Director: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon, Joe Don Baker, Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson, Paul Sparks, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon
Ellis and Neckbone are 14-year-old boys who discover a fugitive hiding on a small island in the Mississippi River. The boys form a bond with the elusive man and want to help him flee with his girlfriend. This interesting drama captures an authentic sense of place and inhabits it with believable well-drawn characters. However, the film's questionable message appears to be that if you put your trust in women, be prepared for disappointment. Nevertheless, Tye Sheridan and Matthew McConaughey shine in their roles.
