Beasts of the Southern Wild

[victoriastone14]

Weird I also thought of where the wild things are when we watching this

Ya me too...!!!

[Jack Nevada]

Its probably the cinematography and music that reminded me the most of WTWTA

[yads]

I loved this movie. Its an absolute joy to watch.

Beasts is something very different, that's for sure. There isn't really any movie I could compare it to, maybe Where the Wild Things Are has a similar atmosphere, but that thing was just boring and Spike Jonze got lost in his own ass making it.

Quadfvergebee Wallis is terrific in front on the camera, she has to be the best child actor in the longest time. Henry Dwight as the dad was even better imo. His character reminded me in a way of Brad Pitt's character in The Tree of Life. They're both very conflicted men, who obviously care for the children but have been somehow completely disillusioned of the world.

The cinematography is crisp and fresh, and the music is teriffic.

One of the best films of 2012

5/5

If you want a couple of films that it reminded me of: Badlands and (particularly) Days of Heaven. Both are masterpieces... as Beasts is, IMO.

[acsc1312]

Watched it again last night and had the same issues I had in theaters. It's still a great experience and the score is just keeping it at a B+

[Jack Nevada]

Watched it again last night and had the same issues I had in theaters. It's still a great experience and the score is just keeping it at a B+

What issues did you have? And yeah, the score is indeed

[acsc1312]

Um it's kind of hard for me to explain. Some of it just feels off to me. I loved the first 30 minutes (especially the intro through the gorgeous shot of her running with the fireworks). I watched that part twice last night. It kind of stalls when the dad gets sick and she finds her mom. Then I love it again when she confronts the beasts and through the end.

[Jack Nevada]

I dont know how the A+ to F rating system works. What is B+ out of 5 stars?

[acsc1312]

Probably like 3.5

[Jack Nevada]

Probably like 3.5

Oh, all right. My least favorite part of the movie was actually the section when they were at the floating brothel. I didn't care for that too much. The rest was amazing

[Kvikk Lunsj]

I found the story tad dry. I thought the acting was good. The best parts are the score and cinematography. I think it is the weakest of the BP nominations. . 6/10

[Sims]

2 Fs...fuck all of you.

[Michael Gary Scott]

2 Fs...fuck all of you.

Well even perks got 2 F's and that was a much better movie. Edited January 20, 2013 by Michael G Scott

[Kvikk Lunsj]

Well even perks got 2 F's and that was a much better movie.

Perks is a thousand times better then this.

[Dementeleus]

Loved it. One of the year's best.

A

[riczhang]

2 Fs...fuck all of you.

Absolutely no shame in giving it an F.

[Fanboy]

I actually really, really loved this. Up there with the best movies of the year. Quvenzhané Wallis is simply amazing. Probably one of the best performances I've ever seen by a child actor. I almost teared up in the end.

A

[IndustriousAngel]

I almost teared up in the end.

You're one stonehearted bastard . I did tear up, even the 2nd time around!

[mattmav45]

More tomorrow, but I fucking loved it.First film all year in which I completely immersed myself in.

[mattmav45]

What a great film. Always love movies that take you to another world and environment.......the kind of films that remind you why you love the art of cinema.

I loved the sense of community of the individuals living in the Bathtub. There was a sense of camaraderie, loyalty, and devotion that prevailed throughout the film. I understand why some would have problems with the real word infusions, but for me this formed the crux of the movie.

The people of the Bathtub lived life a different way. They aren't meant for "civilized" society, and there's nothing wrong with that. I think the real world infusions served as a way to show just how their way of life contrasts with normal things in society. There's a reason they didn't want to leave prior to the storm hitting, and a reason they didn't want to have people come into their world.

The beasts to me were a metaphor of the Bathtub citizens. Raw and primal, and in stark contrast to civilized society. Very powerful when Hushpuppy accepts who she is, and confronts the beasts.

Judging from the reviews on IMDB, those sayings things like it glorifies "alcoholism, debauchery, etc." may as well not even have seen the film. You need to look past what things may appear at face level, and delve a little deeper to appreciate what's happening here. Yes, it's a different way of life.........but with an open-mind, it still shows the human condition, and what it means to be human.

I loved it. Bear in mind I still have yet to see the likes of Cloud Atlas, Perks, Amour, Holy Motors, etc..........but my favorite film of the year thus far.

A-

Edited January 21, 2013 by mattmav45

[rockNrollaDIM]

Not my thing.C