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Aug 11, 2017Matinee rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Mud, especially for fans of independent films since it is very slow moving. For me, the best parts are its cinematography, setting and young actors' performances. The music by Ben Nichols, guitarist/lead singer of Lucero and brother of the film's writer/director Jeff Nichols, is the perfect accompaniment also. This is my favorite film by Jeff Nichols (Loving, Midnight Special, Take Shelter, Shotgun Stories). It reminds me of Stand By Me and feels like a tall tale: the legend of Mud. Sam Shepard's performance is great also. Michael Shannon's character provides a little comic relief in this very tense film.