What a beautiful movie!

Really Surprised!

One of the best films i have seen

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

I've been binge watching all of Reese Wither spoons movies and only watch the ones where she is one of the lead stars, so going through all of her movies i came across mud where she is one of the lead actress I was really excited also for the fact that Matthew McConaughey was in it also and he usually does great movies. So I decided to give this a watch 30 min in I go and say where is Reese the suppose girl friend of Mud and finally when she makes her appearance i was all excited but nothing happens you see her for like less then 2 min and then she only shows up 4 other times for under 2 minutes 2 throughout the film i mean come on but that's not the only reason i was kinda cheesed thee other reasons is no character development stupid story and didn't you mother teach you not to talk to strangers how slow dull and boring this movie is I had to speed it yup to be able to make it through the entire film It was that slow and nothing really special happens at the climax i just didn't care whether he lives or dies I'm just so glad this film is over and I can watch a better one

Captivating, Endearing, Believable. Great acting, and storytelling. Moments of powerful emotion in this piece of drama. Simple yet remarkable. Multiple different angles can elevate a simple story; Love and Friendship. Maybe a modern classic.It is not some an action movie, but a drama with Metaphors about humanity, life experience, conflict and love. So please, if you complain about movies are just turning in to superficial story and special effects, Go SEE THIS MOVIE, and support it.McConaughhey start his journey of great performances yet to come, like Mud, Rust;True Detective, and Ron in Dallas Club."it's hard, do not to knowing where you come from" - Mud

I heard this movie was excellent, so I bought it from the $3.99 movie bin at Best Buy. I just finished watching it, and it is boring and slow.The story revolves around two poor boys who have no substantial guidance at home. This is a total reflection of what the consequences are of having children with no respect for how to raise them well. These boys are left to their own devices and develop a romantic notion of the fugitive Mud and the woman he "loves." They get caught up in the ugliest of social economic realities in their efforts to unite Mud and his dream woman. This is no fairytale, however. There is nothing redeeming about these characters or their lives even with acts of perceived selflessness. It is just sad and depressing. The acting is good, but I would never recommend it based on the plot and pacing. Oh, and playing "Help me Rhonda" at the end TOTALLY does not fit the mood or style of the movie. Just not a good film. Putting the cheap DVD in the donation pile to take to the Salvation Army tomorrow.So long Mud...It was not nice to have known you...

This movies opens, with the feeling of grit, which you immediately recognize with the two characters Ellis and Neckbone. From the outset you get a sense that its an adventure for these two young lads, which immediately encapsulates your attention. This is a story, which you continue to feel was written from true life perspective, as it gives a feel for what could and does happen in what is understood to be the southern part of the U.S. Each character undertakes their role well and the director was clever in his casting, especially with Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland, who must have been told to watch the likes of 'Stand by me' prior to starting this film, as I said before it definitely has that feel of adventure and possibly mystery. The dialogue, natural to the surroundings, makes you feel the director and writer Jeff Nichols, was from a similar environment. Its only when I looked up Jeff Nichols history, it states he was born and raised in the area the film is set in, Arkansas.McConaughey is perfect for the role of 'Mud', in that you get the feel of a once wholesome southern boy, turned bad and now try's to inflict some knowledge onto the two young boys, so a relationship can be instilled for his survival.Word of advice, don't watch this movie round the gobby wife and kids, as it needs your attention for the great dialogue and unfolding story between these characters.