Mud

Tali: Mud is a Southern drama about two young boys who befriend a fugitive in an attempt to connect him with his lost lover and regain his freedom. I had heard (from Leo) that this was THE BEST movie of all time (or something to that effect) and finally got around to watching it. And while I was certainly impressed by Matthew McConaughey not being cast in his typical 'dude' roles, there was something about this movie that just made me feel... meh. The pacing was slow (even for me), and I just felt no sense of urgency or a connection to the characters in the way that others had. Mud certainly is an anti-hero, but I didn't feel that the story was exciting or intriguing enough to make the film as a whole likeable. 65/100.

Leo: This movie was like a more conventional version of Beast of the Southern Wild. It had the sense of wonder but the story was more plot oriented and the twists were very good. The theme of the movie was showcasing how "love" progressed, disappeared, and returned to each character. It had its moments, too, when it was funny. I see how Tali would dislike this move a bit - it portrays all of the women as, well, not the nicest individuals, though I think that those roles are realistic in this film. The kid actors were incredible, the main character is going to be a big deal within the next decade, calling it right now. It wasn't the "best" movie I have seen, but definitely in the top 5 I've seen this year. Leometer: 88/100.