Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Directors:

Benh Zeitlin

Writers:

Lucy Alibar, Benh Zeitlin

Actors:

Jimmy Lee Moore, Hannah Holby, Phillip Lawrence, Kaliana Brower, Henry D. Coleman, Joseph Brown

Synopsis:

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming...
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  • Reviews 5
  • Highest Rating 90
  • Lowest Rating 55
  • Average Rating 77
75

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

I'm glad this film has received so much attention because it really was unlike anything else that came out this year. It's more of an experience than a narrative. I didn't fall in love with it, but I can certainly see why others did. See it, if only for the stunning visuals.
ross
February 1, 2013
55

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Hushpuppy lives in destitute conditions vacant of any local education system or structure, yet she eloquently recites poetic narration filled with grown up, non-idealistic views of the world she can't possibly understand. Wah to overly precocious child leads. Beautifully shot.
jilka
January 31, 2013
90

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

One of the best movies I've seen in awhile, a mix of reality and fantasy set in an isolated fishing community around New Orleans during hurricane Katrina. The young actress in the lead role is incredible.
andrew
January 27, 2013