We know Mathew McConaughey is his own hero, but he's actually not a bad person to look up to. In Mud he really got his character to seem gritty and tough, but also vulnerable and good hearted, and made me root for him in the end. The boys (Ellis and Neckbone) elevated the movie and brought a real genuine feel to it. Filmed in Arkansas, it shows life on the Mississippi river, and is a portrait of small town life.
Best friends Ellis and Neckbone set out down the river following a rumor of an abandoned boat stuck in a tree after a storm. They immediately claim it for their own, until they notice the fresh groceries inside... They then encounter Mud, a homeless fugitive living on the island to rendezvous with his one true love Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). Ellis (Tye Sheridan) takes it upon himself to reunite the long lost lovers, to prove to himself that love is real, and doesn't always fail like it has with his newly separated parents. This movie is definitely one of McConaughey's best, Tye brings real heart to his role, and the shootout at the end is pretty exciting. Give it a watch.
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