There is an enchanted-fairy-tale aspect to Mud, but its bright, calm surface only barely disguises a strong, churning undercurrent.
– Adam Nayman,
Globe and Mail,
17 May 2013
fresh:
For at least three-quarters of the way, this is a fine film, and one that kids and parents could see together.
– David Thomson,
The New Republic,
12 Jun 2013
rotten:
Sadly, Nichols, who made the superb Take Shelter, gets mired in mood this time around. But there's still an evocative sense of childhood exploration, and a gritty performance by Matthew McConaughey.
– Joe Neumaier,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan 2014
fresh:
An evocative highlight of the American movie year so far.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan 2014
fresh:
Glorious vision of youth and truth, love and loss, your name is Mud.