The Mustang

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  • 2020


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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1.5
If nothing else, The Mustang demonstrates that no narrative has become so hackneyed it cant offer anything of value. Av Club
4.5
In fact, thats exactly what the bald headed bruiser does the first time hes placed in a round pen with the unruly mustang who hes been assigned to tam .. Indie Wire
3.5
Never mind that the stallion weighs upwards of 1,000 pounds, or for that matter that horses dont have fists; Roman only knows how to express himself t .. Indie Wire
4.5
The Mustang, Clermont Tonnerres impressive debut feature, is a slow burning, tightly coiled character study of felony offender Roman Coleman (Bullhead .. Austin Chronicle
3.5
Overseen by program head Myles (an irascible Dern), Coleman is paired with an unbreakable stallion, which he dubs Marquis. Austin Chronicle
4.5
If you need further proof that Schoenaerts is a riveting lead, look no further. Collider
3.8
He isnt comfortable rejoining the general population and also isnt thrilled about his new job assignment either cleaning up after the facilitys wild m .. Collider
3.5
Striking out is a distinct possibility and something he has in common with the wild mustang hes tasked to ready for an upcoming auction, part of a pro .. Vulture
4.4
But in prison, his ticking bomb of a rage finds alternate targets and bursts out of his fists when he loses control of his emotions. Rogerebert
1.5
But the plot mechanics of Mustang arent nearly as inventive or heartbreaking, despite a strong and balanced performance from Schoenaerts. The Young Folks
3.5
With all the talent involved, its no wonder that the film mostly rises above its unbalanced script. The Young Folks
4.5
Our anti hero here is Matthias Schoenaertss Roman Coleman, in prison for a horrific crime (revealed late in the film) thats left him a shell of his fo .. JoBlo
3.1
Although de Clermont Tonnerre veers away from the storys expected ending at the last minute, the set up is entirely paint by prison numbers, including .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
He doesnt fare too well in this place.He slams his fists on the table during an introductory chat with an anger management therapist (Connie Britton). Spirituality And Practice
3.8
When we meet him, and long after weve met him in Laure de Clermont Tonnerres spare, minimalist tale, he comes off as a walking balled up fist. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Its a very specific link, between one animal and one particular inmate. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
In it, prisoners are used to help tame the wild horses that still roam free in the American West to make them saleable in auctions rather than have th .. Screen It
4.0
Each time you think you have this movie pegged, itll knock you for a loop. Rolling Stone
3.5
Also Read: Fatima Tops Mustang to Win Big at Frances Cesar Awards In fact, de Clermont Tonnerres opening images are of freedom, captured explicitly fr .. The Wrap
4.0
In lesser hands, it would have been.But director and co writer Laure de Clermont Tonnerre has crafted a far more nuanced tale about connection and the .. Az Central
3.8
And the Belgian born actor is immensely watchable, a coiled force whose monosyllabic responses he squints more than he speaks carry so much weight tha .. Ew
4.0
The Mustang is hard to look away from and worthy of praise. Its a gorgeous look at a man who finds the best version of himself in his relationship wit .. Film Inquiry
4.0
When interviewed by the prison psychologist (Connie Britton), tight lipped Coleman reluctantly admits, Im not good with people. Susang Ranger
4.0
The exterior shots are beautifully sun dappled but also chilly, perfectly capturing the juxtaposition between fury and tranquility in both human and h .. Common Sense Media
5.0
You can probably guess every beat of The Mustang ahead of time, but what does that matter Time
3.8
He has a grown daughter named Martha (Gideon Adlon) with whom he has a rage and guilt fraught relationship. Boston Herald
3.1
Its also how he maintained their loyalty up to and beyond the murders. Slant Magazine
4.5
Even so, Schoenaerts here brings to mind one of those Wayne swaggerers, the kind who tower over movies and other men. The New York Times
3.8
Here Schoenaerts plays Roman Coleman, an inmate of a Nevada prison who is placed in a state mandated rehabilitation program to train wild horses. The Film Stage
3.8
Run by the ornery, ancient cowpoke Myles (Bruce Dern, now in full Walter Brennan mode), the program meets its match in Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoena .. Boston Globe
3.8
First is Matthias Schoenaerts as Roman, who is a raw bundle of anger and rage, aimed at others and himself. Reeling Reviews
3.5
First is Matthias Schoenaerts as Roman, who is a raw bundle of anger and rage, aimed at others and himself. Reeling Reviews
4.4
(One of the largest purchaser of these horses is the Department of Homeland Security they are ridden by officers patrolling the southern border.) ReelViews
4.0
We meet him during a visit with a prison psychologist (Connie Britton, in a two scene cameo), whose questions initially sound like an out of touch ver .. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
This is the only book that gives a true picture of the character of John Wooden and the influence of his assistant, Jerry Norman, whose contributions .. Tony Medley
4.5
Hes serving his sentence a minute at a time, an hour at a time, a day at a time, a methodology that has kept him in solitary for most of the 12 years .. Pajiba
3.0
There hes attracted to the noise of a horse desperately trying to pound its way out of a locked enclosure. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Over time, Roman bonds with his animal, and learns the virtues of patience, hard work and dedication. Detroit News
3.5
He plays a man named Roman Coleman, with a shaved head and a biker goatee and a stoic glare, whos behind bars for reasons that The Mustang holds back .. Variety
2.8
When hes assigned to an outdoor cleanup crew, he gains the attention of Myles (Bruce Dern, doing his Bruce Dern thing), the curmudgeonly director of t .. The Play List
4.0
We know hes a convict in a Nevada penitentiary, serving a long sentence, but we dont know why. Now Toronto
4.4
Now a teenager and a few months away from having a child of her own Martha (Gideon Adlon) has come to the prison to convince her father to grant her e .. Deseret News
3.8
This is Clermont Tonnerres feature directorial debut, but her 2014 short Rabbit explored similar terrain with a story about a female inmate. New York Post
4.4
Roman is at odds with his pregnant daughter (Gideon Adlon) and when the pens psychologist (Connie Britton) asks him what he might do when he gets out, .. Ar Kansas Online
5.0
The Mustang starts with a fine ideaan incorrigible prison inmate learns to tame his own wild rages by taming, and training, a wild mustang. Wsj
2.5
Actually, thats exactly what he tells the prison therapist (Connie Britton, woefully misused) as she tries to guide him back into general population a .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
Some kind of violence brought him there, just as his passivity in the face of authority (in the form of a psychologist played by Connie Britton) gets .. Straight
3.5
Kudos to this European tandem for telling a uniquely American story. Movie Web
3.8
No longer dealing with females who need to connect with animals for their therapy, she turns her attention to a detention center holding violent crimi .. Shockya
3.5
They train the horses so they can be auctioned off to farmers, ranchers, or the Border Patrol, with proceeds going to WHIP. Film Comment
3.5
Roman goes outside of his boundaries by investigating a loud banging noise. Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Its chaos above, but there in the dirt, the man is arrested by what he sees. Film Avclub
4.0
Prisoner Roman Coleman (Matthias Schoenaerts) is a man of few words. Fresh Fiction
4.0
These tropes and themes come together to create the quintessential prison movie, where the white guy is the hero and everyone else is dirt under his f .. Black Girl Nerds
3.5
One day on yard cleaning duty, Coleman spots a mustang as mercurial as himself. Original Cin
4.0
Boldly examines the reality of incarceration and animal captivity while providing incredible performances and an impressive debut by Laure de Clermont .. Rendy Reviews
2.0
In vain, a prison psychologist (Connie Britton) attempts to discern his interests in order to assist his acclimation to a new environment, determining .. Ion Cinema
3.8
As we see in the films opening scenes, it is thrilling to see the wild horses race across gorgeous natural settings, the embodiment of the American sp .. Movie Mom
5.0
Several states require high school students to pass a civics test in order to graduate. Qc Times
5.0
She shows you something; it means something, and you know what it means. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.0
His identity, you realize, is that of a prisoner.He doesnt think about his past, his future or his needs. Ap News
4.0
Her hero is a tumbleweed of sorts.A burly inmate at the Nevada State Prison who spends his time drifting through the dusty corridors and sandy landsca .. Vulture
3.5
Roman (Matthia Schoenaerts) has already been incarcerated for twelve years and has just finished a lengthy stint in solitary confinement when a prison .. Battleship Pretension
3.8
Not a good start, but Romans mostly a quiet, keep to himself kind of guy (Im not good with people, he remarks). Cambridge Day
3.5
Dont get me wrong, I think the prison programs are extremely worthwhile, but the thought of countless other wild mustangs being virtually imprisoned f .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.5
The men and horses bond and both benefit from the arrangement.Almost from the start, first time director Laure de Clermont Tonnerre makes the connecti .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.0
Involving story of struggle & redemption thru program where tough men work with wild horses in prison. Actors, horses and Nevada scenery are gorgeous, .. Film Forward
4.4
The threat of violence looms around every corner.Yet, what stays with you here is the passion that can be had through dedication. Hollywood News
2.5
In one of the most telling lines, the supervisor Myles tells him, If you want to control your horse, you first have to control yourself. Kdhx
4.4
(The picture was shot on location in a decommissioned Nevada state prison.) Seattle Times
4.5
Prisoners in a number of Western states are given the chance to tame these animals so they can be sold at auction and put to good use. Leonard Mal
4.4
Inmates who obey the rules and can handle the horses, and handle the programs grizzled old boss, Myles (Bruce Dern), are allowed into the program. Movie Cricket
3.5
When the state decides he can reenter the general population, he is set up with a job doing outdoor maintenance after he informs the prison psychologi .. Sa Current
3.2
Things do change when Roman enrolls in the prisons horse training program, and surprise makes an emotional connection with a stallion. Worldo Free L
5.0
Roman doesnt get along well with others, evident by the fact that he just got out of solitary confinement, so the prison psychologist (Connie Britton) .. Victoria Advocate
3.8
No offense to the interconnected multi layered storytelling of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the DC Cinematic Universe, but sometimes its fun to wa .. Madison
4.5
Roman is serving his time in rural Nevada, and his pregnant 16 year old daughter Martha (Gideon Adlon) wants him to sign a paper officially emancipati .. Nashville Scene
1.0
THE MUSTANG Audio Review Double Toasted Rating Full Price THE MUSTANG Audio Review The story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the cha .. Double Toasted
3.8
Working from her original story idea, actress turned filmmaker Clermont Tonnerre (who wrote the script with Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock) spin .. Good Times
3.2
As one beast begins to settle down, the other takes a small step toward forgiveness. Texas Art & Film
4.0
Much of it is federal land, so the horses are rounded up as a way to control overpopulation. Newport This Week
3.5
The Mustang tells about the wild horses that are caught and sold for auction after being put through a program in which theyre trained by prisoners. Sover
3.0
The Mustang isnt just for horse loving people, even if you have ridden a horse only once in your life, you know the power and strength that is there, .. The Phantom Tokkboth
4.5
3/25/2019 0 Comments The originality of The Mustang resonates deeply amid a spate of biopic films.
5.0
Its a bond that has a deep effect on both man and horse. The Mustang reminded me a lot of last years beautiful film The Rider in the way it takes old .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
This redeems it beyond that unfortunate starting circumstance and makes for an overall worthy character study in toxic male masculinity. Splash Report
3.8
A telling scene roughly midway through the film sees a number of inmates in a group therapy session reveal how long they thought about committing the .. The Filtered Lens
3.1
The flick literally hits the ground running with an opening scene of wild mustangs roaming the open plains in the Midwest being wrangled by government .. Movie Jawn
3.8
The fact that does get so much right and gets us to empathize with Roman in her feature debut is a mark of what will hopefully be a long career. A Reel Of One's Own



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