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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jul 28, 2012
Pros: Interesting characters, excellent perspective, great look considering budget, good soundtrack.
Cons: Pacing lost my attention for long stretches. Dialogue difficult to understand at times.
Summary: Beasts of the Southern Wild is a mystic blend of fantasy and reality narrated through the voice of six-year old "hushpuppy" (Quvenzhane Wallis). The film tells the story of a Katrina-like storm as told through the eyes and mind of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 27, 2013
Pros: Wallis; Henry; creative narrative strategy
Cons: So much sadness and squalor
Summary: A memorable element of the 2013 Oscars was that the category for best actress sported both the oldest and the youngest nominees ever chosen for that category. The young actress chosen was Quvenzhane Wallis, the 9 year old star of Beasts of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 16, 2013
Pros: Acting, interesting concept
Cons: Slow in places
Summary: Beasts of the Southern Wild was one of those Oscar films that no one had heard of or seen advertise. It was a complete surprise to me and I knew nothing about it. It was a very interesting film that showed us a subculture of people who live ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 2, 2013
Pros: Acting, writing, story.
Cons: None for me.
Summary: I originally saw the trailer for Beasts of the Southern Wild while seeing a film at my local arthouse. I thought it looked very interesting and moving, but the plot seemed a bit ambiguous. I was determined to see it when I was absolutely blown away ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 26, 2012
Pros: Wallis, Henry, direction, storytelling
Cons: Lacking in detail about the other Bucket residents
Summary: Beasts Of The Southern Wild takes a look at the world from the eyes of a little girl. Her name is Hushpuppy (Quevenzhane Wallis), who lives off the southern US coast on an island called The Bucket. Hushpuppy's mother is not there, and her father, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2012
Pros: Beautifully acted, characters felt real. Lovely scenic views of Louisiana swampland and nature.
Cons: The shaky camera and closeups.
Summary: To quote one critic on Beasts of the Southern Wild, “Here is why some of us love the movies: They let you see with brand new eyes.” (source: Ty Burr) And Beasts is such a glorious movie that it will take a while to decide ... read more
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