Mudbound

  • 2017


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3.8
But if the film is novelistic in its sprawl, maybe sometimes to a fault, its written in poetry as well as prose. Av Club
3.8
As if making up for lost time, Rees returns with a sweeping period epic that operates on a far grander level. Indie Wire
4.5
While Mudbound is rooted in a precise historical moment, its also a sobering commentary on timeless struggles. Indie Wire
4.0
Dee Reess richly rendered Deep South epic offers a well acted, hard hitting view of post war America. Time Out
2.5
But its not the Sundance breakout that many were hoping it would be. Screen Daily
4.5
Its a film brimming with rich characters, incredible performances, nuanced direction, and a pitch perfect script. Collider
5.0
But the biggest accomplishment of Mudbound is its restraint; its a lyrical lament that aims both for the heart and the mind. Vulture
3.3
Mud clings to the boots, it cakes onto cloth and fabricand sometimes it can even feel like it globs onto your spirit. Paste Magazine
5.0
Director Dee Rees masterfully executes her character study, filling the frame with visuals as big and powerful as the emotions she draws from her supe .. Rogerebert
5.0
It is an inherently powerful story, but it is the confident way that Rees conveys it that allows it to connect.This is a film that could have been a g .. Rogerebert
4.6
And if you werent invested, you may be pleasantly surprised that the drama eventually shifts gears. IGN
4.0
As a home for the film, Netflix does make sense, because watching it sometimes feels like binge watching four back to back episodes of something. Telegraph
5.0
This is not a feel good story of an interracial friendship overcoming all odds. The Young Folks
5.0
This is not a feel good story of an interracial friendship overcoming all odds. The Young Folks
4.5
More like classic Hollywood fare such as GIANT or even GONE WITH THE WIND as opposed to modern Sundance offerings, Reess accomplishment here is nothin .. JoBlo
2.5
When it finally arrives, like something out of a graphic horror movie, Mudbound seems briefly to lose its footing. Philly
5.0
Dee Rees has done an exquisite job drawing out the nuances in this ensemble piece. Spirituality And Practice
5.0
And yet, despite its often brutal realism, Mudbound isnt masochistic; it leaves room for hope, and argues fiercely for love. Village Voice
3.1
Mudbound is not a great film, not polished enough to earn its Oscar contender hype.But it is a worthwhile one. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Its a social historical drama that explores how World War II changed the racial dynamics in the deep South, as it slowly (too slowly) builds to its sh .. Sover
3.5
10 1 7 / 10 Dee Rees is a gifted filmmaker with a clear interest in telling painfully human stories of race, identity, and struggle, always interested .. Blu Ray
4.4
Rees paces her 134 minute movie with patience and skill, and it never feels bloated or oversized, but neither does it ever feel too slow. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.4
There is already a grave hereunmarked as it would be for its occupants. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Its essentially a weepie, and as such its a winner: nicely acted, fairly restrained in its emotionalism and bringing us a curious true story. The Times
5.0
More than two hours of ache, sweat and sadness are at the core of Mudbound, a sweeping, often spellbinding epic of cinematic storytelling that runs ri .. The Times
4.5
This harrowing, intense, searing movie about two families bound together by land, war and poverty in rural Mississippi in the middle of the 20th Centu .. Lariat
4.4
A fiercely intimate epic about poverty, racism, violence and a divided America, Mudbound scorchingly reflects the Trump era without being a part of it .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Its a complete triumph, and I hope itll have a long journey ahead of it this winter. Decider
4.0
If the plot of Mudbound is familiar, its very repetition is devastating, especially in this moment in US history, when Trump and white supremacists di .. Pop Matters
4.0
The alchemy developed between artists paired to create tunes for other people could be hit and mysterious, but this duo of Nashville based musicians ( .. Pop Matters
1.5
Rees film is a sweeping saga of two poor families, one black and one white, in Jim Cro era Mississippi, but its powerful moments are too often swamped .. The Wrap
3.0
The Jacksons quiet dignity could have been respectfully boring, but the actors bring to their roles a level of lived in authenticity that lifts the fi .. Cs Monitor
5.0
Mudbound is beautifully shot, well edited, well acted, well scored and well directed. Film Journal
4.0
In this sense, Mudbound is at once sweeping epic and granular character study. The Guardian
4.0
Theres a rich, arterial force in this films storytelling: director Dee Rees handles the material with flair and real passion. The Guardian
5.0
Mixing poetic voiceover and gorgeous cinematography, time and again the frame fills with extraordinary observations and grace notes. The Guardian
5.0
Mudbound is a triumph for director Dee Rees, who in the span of two feature narrative films and various TV work has expanded from a small, intimate au .. Npr
4.2
Im not quite sure how Rees has done it, exactly, but the depth of heartbreak and humanity in this just her second feature film is remarkable. Ew
4.5
And the story does end on a hopeful note.But even when it doesnt land perfectly, Mudbound shows off the skill and promise of one of our most fascinati .. Slate
5.0
Jamie and Ronsels struggle to reintegrate into this segregated society after risking their lives for American democracy brings them together, their fr .. Flim List
5.0
What is surprising is how utterly brutal and devastating the end result becomes. Film Inquiry
4.0
With great performances across the board and a socially relevant story, Mudbound will resonate long after the credits roll. Empire
3.5
Its a disappointing end to an important if somewhat underambitious film, but it still succeeds in providing emotional resolution that reminds viewers .. Eye For Film
4.0
Insofar as white privilege is concerned, Dee Rees notes, Unless you investigate what you inherit in terms of ideas, attitudes and thoughts about the w .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Rees has a firm hand and a clear vision that gives Mudbound a balanced coherence that keeps you involved. Observer
4.0
Two Mississippi families, one white, one black, live through and after World War II, facing poverty and racism in MUDBOUND. Common Sense Media
4.0
The film could easily be remade to fit modern times, which is disappointing. Mudbound is simultaneously devastating and uplifting Flickering Myth
3.5
Rees uses voice overs to bring the many characters to life, but the text is thin; the movies exposition is needlessly slow and stepwise, and the drama .. New Yorker
4.4
Yet the film manages to reconcile its rupture of horrific violence with its larger sense of Faulknerian despair over the insurmountable trap of social .. Slant Magazine
5.0
Mudbound is the kind of juicy multicharacter saga that can be enjoyed on its own emotionally affecting, sometimes melodramatic terms. Washington Post
5.0
The way those instances of ordinary human tenderness and decency stand out is proof of the films achievement, which is to lay bare a world in which cr .. The New York Times
4.5
Mudbound starts out as a slow burner but is rewarding to stick with Set amid the misery and hardship of life in 1940s Mississippi, it follows the inte .. Express
3.5
Filled with scenes both broad and understated, Mudbound may take some time to find an engaging rhythm and poignant depth, but once it does, the powerf .. The Film Stage
4.4
Mudbound compacts a lot of story, handed off between no fewer than six narrators, into a little over two hours.So much of it works, with an unusually .. Chicago Tribune
4.4
It simply is a powerful and moving story, told with a wealth of nuances but no recourse to subtlety where none is needed. Boston Globe
3.8
She loves her domestic life in Memphis raising their daughters, but when Henry uproots the family to buy a rural cotton farm, Laura witnesses Henry an .. Reeling Reviews
4.5
And if youre here and havent seen that movie yet, you are subconsciously shunned by others. Uproxx
4.0
For an epic that might easily be titled America, Mudbound is never heavy handed or pretentious. The Irish Times
4.4
Its the perfect way to conclude the saga, making it an affirmation of human determination and dignity. ReelViews
4.5
But patient investment pays off in an epic that creeps up on you, its stealth approach laced with intelligence, elegance and an affecting balance of h .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
The bigotry of the time undergirds the film, but Mudbound doesnt let us forget just how thoroughly it also permeated American life. The Atlantic
4.8
Mudbound is going to be one of the hard to forget films of 2017 or this decade. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
The film is gorgeous, alternating between warm in its familial moments (both visually and tonally) and depressingly murky when it spends time in its e .. Birth Movies Death
5.0
New American classic Mudbound is a reminder of the brutality of American history, of the weight of generations of institutionalized bondage and famili .. Pajiba
4.5
A hymn to what we all share the human struggle, the mutual desire to succeed and create a better world for our children and it is a damning indictment .. Variety
5.0
Its a movie where the narration shifts among characters, making the audience privy to inner thoughts they would otherwise be hard pressed to articulat .. Cnn
5.0
Yet despite its sensitivity to all forms of discrimination, Rees film still makes its broadest and most pertinent points about racial prejudice and pr .. Nj
4.5
You couldnt call it a hopeful film, exactly. But there is plenty of hope around the edges. Vox
3.0
This is his story, and the film would be much better had it focused on telling it. Hey U Guys
3.8
The cumulative result will likely haunt you for hours or days to come. The Play List
3.0
But maybe dont expect an instant classic.The film turns Hillary Jordans evocative novel of rural life in post WWII Mississippi and a friendship betwee .. Now Toronto
4.5
The journey to this greatness is a messy one, but it is greatness nonetheless. Film School Rejects
5.0
What that gives us is an arresting portrait of a place, people, and time, but a weaker story than one might hope for, which leaves us with a very good .. Film Ink
4.0
Where Mudbound shines most stunningly is in the nuance of its characters. Ner Dist
5.0
This absorbing, incredibly accomplished film should win awards and be taught in history classes all over America. La Weekly
5.0
Rees always finds balancing notes here of humanity, passion and true love. Its a tale as messy as its muddy fields, and its a must watch. New York Post
3.0
An epic tale of racism and forbidden friendship in the American south of the 1940s almost comes a cropper but some excellent performances save it from .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
It offers burning proof that cinema can be employed to capture the grand sweep of history and the slow, grinding tectonic plates of progress without t .. Lw Lies
3.0
Director cowriter Dee Rees (Bessie) gives this 1940s drama such an epic scale that it might have played out better as a TV miniseries, with more time .. Contact Music
4.4
Pop icon Blige, nearly unrecognizable, is a tower of strength and mercy as her character battles to support her besieged family through one hardship a .. Ar Kansas Online
4.4
Ive given plenty of attention to the use of voiceover, and while it is crucial (Mudbounds spell fades when there is less of it in the second half) the .. Larsen On Film
4.0
The abject poverty, evil and relative misery that the characters face is perfectly presented as are the films visuals and performances. The Sun
3.5
All these fine actors elevate what is occasionally a melodramatic and rote movie. Daily Dot
4.5
Imagine an epic movie like Giant or, better yet, Gone with the Wind, made on a miniscule budget, but without sacrificing any of the subtext dealing wi .. Patriot Ledger
4.5
So many films about Americas past treat our sins as though theyve all been washed away. Mudbound, like the best of its ilk, knows thats not the case. .. Film
4.4
Redemption and hope eventually shine through here and there, and when that happens, its a beautiful thing. Chicago Sun Times
4.0
Confidently capturing a perfect sense of time and mood, Rees blends lovely, lyrical narration with breath taking cinematography. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
The reason to watch this is for Morgans performance as Hap. He bears every racist indignity with stoic resignation. His face is a mask of deference, b .. Straits Times
4.5
But while Mudbounds opening might be a little too familiar and lack panache it sets the table for what proves to be a decadent feast of cinematic bril .. Metro New York
5.0
Her film is episodic without feeling disjointed, literary but undeniably cinematic. Flavor Wire
5.0
This all in great association with cinematographer Rachel Morrison, who lights and frames the melodrama in a timeless fashion, is utterly compelling.D .. Awards Circuit
4.5
Mudbound may be a thoughtful portrayal of struggle but it always remembers its soul and its never a hard slog to watch. Bitly
4.0
Overall its an intriguing, powerful example of weaving complex intellectual substance and the weight of societal tragedy with the innocuous veneer of .. The Skinny
5.0
Theres a moment in Mudbound when Jason Mitchells character, Ronsel, returns home from World War II and tries to purchase groceries for his family.As h .. The Daily Beast
5.0
Mudbound is a sprawling family drama and portrait of Americana that canand shouldstand next to classics like Giant as an epic that so thoroughly captu .. Lainey Gossip
4.5
Its merits are many, despite its modest roll out and awkward title. East Bay Express
2.5
The power and acting of the film carry it, but the screenplay is less than it should be. Tony Mack
4.5
Mudbound is a dynamically raw and emotional film with exceptional performances from Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, and Mary J. Blige. Black Girl Nerds
5.0
And in so doing, she creates a deeply compelling and emotionally moving film. National Post
4.0
That it works as well as it does is a testament not only to Reess developing skills as a dramatist she is a filmmaker who maturely subordinates style .. Bfi
5.0
But although the rich tones of magic hour light illuminate the rural solitude with striking beauty at times, this is no Days of Heaven. Bfi
5.0
But its as powerful as a punch to the head, which is exactly the point. Original Cin
2.0
It depends on ones perspective, but this stunning film, gorgeously directed and skillfully acted, challenged mine. Blacknerd Problems
1.0
This dire vision might even be true, but the onscreen evidence is dodgy; Mudbound lacks the authenticity and justification of genuine folk art. National Review
4.5
Jamie has a harder time coming back into American society but its Ronsel who suffers the worst. Cultured Vultures
5.0
Her script with Virgil Williams captures Jordans writing style and the characters distinct voices as they alternately narrate the story. Ap News
3.8
Singer Bliges performance is not especially memorable.But it is effective, fitting seamlessly into a period ensemble in a way Banks does not. Sf Chronicle
3.5
Overall, Mudbound is a solid Southern story that expands well beyond believable heat, humidity and humming cicadas. Mid West Film Journal
5.0
Thats the way movies have won Oscars ever since 1929, and if theres any constant to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, its that it doesn .. Review Journal
5.0
A strong collection of vividly drawn characters carry Reess epic American story to a conclusion in which pain cant entirely trample hope. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell in Mudbound (TIFF) Mudbound is a fresh take on the old fashioned, socially conscious, epic melodrama. Film Forward
5.0
Lots of white townsfolk want to salute Ronsel, but they mostly wont. Aarp
2.5
Much like its characters inability to break free from the racial and social barriers surrounding them, Mudbound finds itself unable to transcend its o .. Cinema Scope
4.0
And her moving film does its part to bury those bones a little deeper. Metro Weekly
5.0
Mudbound is not a feel good movie but it reminds us what life was like for ordinary people not so many years ago. Leonard Mal
5.0
Yet the film resists falling into a clearly defined morality tale. Vogue
4.0
Writer/director Dee Rees (the filmmaker behind Bessie and Pariah) aims high with Mudbound, a sprawling Southern Gothic tale of two families whose fate .. Bust
5.0
Mudbound makes its point by taking its time. You have to be patient with it. Theres no drama in Mudbound. This is no 12 Years A Slave or Django Unchai .. Gq Magazine
3.8
It encompasses, with many brilliant brush strokes, the problems that lie in the American landscape, problems that still pertain to the political conve .. Worldo Free L
4.0
With this sweeping epic, Dee Rees has created a racially charged melodrama thats hard to shake. The Movie Minute
5.0
The movie marks the sophomore offering from director Dee Rees who made her own impressive debut with Pariah in 2011. Baret News Wire
5.0
With broad cinematic landscapes and rich literary themes, it is most certainly something best consumed in a widescreen theatrical format. Reel Reviews
4.5
Its a story that may look old fashioned, but sure doesnt feel that way. Buzz Feed
5.0
From Banks deplorable Pappy to the Bliges quiet but dignified Florence, Mudbound is crafted marvelously.The film is sweeping, but the payoff though vi .. Shadow And Act
4.0
Superbly written and brilliantly acted, this is a powerfully emotional and all too relevant race relations drama that marks out director Rees as a sig .. I News
5.0
Exploring the resilient spirit and dark underbelly of the Jim Crow South, Dee Rees has created a new American classic. Baltimore Magazine
5.0
Mudbound is old fashioned in the best sense.Its literary fidelity and historical heft offer an unsettling look at the past, while at the same time pac .. Newport This Week
3.8
It will be almost two hours before well have any idea what that look is about. Tracking Board
3.5
Still, the performances convey a persuasive subtlety that the script itself doesnt always possess. Houston Chronicle
5.0
Individually, the performances are deeply moving, not so much acted as lived in. Truth Dig
4.5
Still, with an impeccable ensemble, taut tension, striking cinematography and a resplendent emotional intelligence, this drama one not to be missed. Riot Material
4.5
Mudbound resembles an old fashioned epic, sprawling, as it is, in time and place with a large ensemble cast. Another Gaze
4.5
And it dares the countryfrom its idealistically flawed past to its continually conflicted present creeping forward into a future with little hope for .. Dayton City Paper
3.8
Jason delivers an epic performance, solidifying that he has a long career ahead. Bet
5.0
Its hard to imagine 1940s Mississippi Delta farm life looking more painterly than this while maintaining the sense that it is spiritually draining. The Culture Trip
4.5
If you can hang in there through the first half of the movie, it gets more on point and less voice overy as tensions build. Wizard World
4.5
The muck, the rain and the heat are truly palpable.The storytelling is absorbing as well. Epgn
4.5
Compelling, heartbreaking, and bold, Mudbound is an absolute must see. Hello Beautiful



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