MUD, the Movie

There's a little movie in some theaters called "MUD" and indie film starring Matthew McConaughey as Mud. Other stars include Reese Witherspoon as his girl friend, and Sam Shepard as an old friend.  The dal main character is Ellis, a 14 year old, played by Tye Sheridan.

This story is part Huckleberry Finn, and part Outsiders.  Ellis and his friend "Neckbone" find Mr. Mud on an island on the Mississippi River and befriend him.  Mud is hiding out and they decide to help him.

(Huck Finn).  Ellis is a young teen with urges and wanting to learn about love.  However, his folks who live in a house boat on the river (on the Arkansas side), and Mud is having girl friend problems.

Ellis can't tell if Mud is lying or telling truths.

Mud's girlfriend plays around and every time she finds another guy, Mud beats them to a pulp. Problem is when Ellis learns about MUD he imitates.

This is a slower paced film that catches you off guard.  It took me about an hour, an suddenly I got it.

There is more here than meets the eye.

The movie is PG-13 (no F word).  It is a very different story.

I give it **** stars.  2013 movie #15