(older movie reviews with a fresh coat of paint)

Matthew McConaughey anchors a fine cast that elevates a simple tale about the innocence of kids and the sins of men.  Set in Arkansas, Mud takes you on a good ride.  Director Jeff Nichols tale hits like a real and personal journey and the viewer is sucked into the dangerous adventurous dark world of Arkansas.  McConaughey once again slips into the skin of a beast he hasn’t approached often in his past yet is starting to bite into more in the twilight of his career.

Mud isn’t a perfect man and is full of tricks yet the work of McConaughey pulls us into his story. The kids are played with their own dose of innocence but the best supporting performance here comes from Ray McKinnon, who plays Ellis’ troubles father.   (more…)