Mud - Enjoyable, but very slow

Sometimes when you describe a movie as `slow' people may think that you didn't enjoy it. The trick with `Mud' to get the most out of it is to be in the mood for something with no car chases or gun battles.

It's about a wanted criminal, aka `Mud,' who, while living on an island off a U.S. river, befriends a couple of boys. What follows is a tale that is primarily based on love, i.e. the expectations people have of love, versus the reality.

Like I say, it's slow. It's about relationships forming (and unforming, of course!) therefore don't go expecting anything too fast-paced and action packed. However, if you're into more `character-driven' movies, then give this one a go. People often criticise child actors for `ruining' a movie. The young boy here gives an outstanding performance, as does Mathew McConaughey.

6/10 May just keep you awake if Freddy Krueger was haunting your nights