Mudbound (2017)

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   Siskoid

   Mudbound is adapted from a novel and feels, but that's not meant as a negative, merely that it manages to have novelistic élans, like poetic narration coming from several of the characters, sequences that jump from one cast of characters to another, and a scope that's a little longer, in terms of time, than most movies. The story examines race relations in post-WWII Mississippi through two symbiotically-linked families, one white, one black, and finds them intolerably difficult. In a state that is, thematically, stuck in the mud of the past, nothing can change, and even a progressive attitude will only lead to tragedy. At the very heart of the film are two war veterans, one from each family, something that bonds them beyond what skin color would permit, and while Mary J. Blige got an Oscar nomination for her supporting role, Jason Mitchell as Ronsel may well be the highlight for me. A heavy but honest film perhaps best exemplified by a the bitterest eulogy ever given in a film - it's worth getting to the end for it. 6 years 2 months ago
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   ntan

   Wow. What an emotionally stirring third act. The cinematography by Rachel Morrison is gorgeous, and a devastatingly powerful performance by Jason Mitchell is the star. It's also my choice for this year's Best Adapted Screenplay. 6 years 4 months ago
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   flaiky

   Terrific film. Epic, novelistic storytelling that's thematically rich, 100% truthful, and driven by fascinating characters that are performed, quite literally, to perfection - and all complemented by subtly beautiful direction. 6 years 6 months ago

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