Flash Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild

February 1, 2013

4 stars

Beasts of the Southern Wild - Fan Poster BOTSW is this year’s Tree of Life in a “I can’t even begin to explain what goes on or the symbolism but I was so taken by everything” way. I was drawn to Hushpuppy, more for the way she was written and her insightful voiceovers than for Quvenzhané Wallis’s commendable but, in my opinion, not quite Oscar-worthy performance. Dwight Henry is brilliant as her tough-lovin’ dad, Wink. Lucy Alibar and Benh Zeitlin’s script, as well as striking cinematography and a beautiful score (by Dan Romer and, again, Zeitlin) are the best things about this indie darling that’s a stark reminder that sometimes the ties that bind us to home and our community can be the biggest obstacles in our lives.

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25 thoughts on “Flash Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild”

r361n4 on February 1, 2013 at 8:42 am said:

Great job of fitting in the review to the new format 🙂

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:37 pm said:

Thanks, man!

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keith7198 on February 1, 2013 at 8:56 am said:

Nicely said! I loved this film!

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:37 pm said:

Thanks, Keith! As you can see I liked it a lot as well.

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Terry Malloy's Pigeon Coop on February 1, 2013 at 8:57 am said:

Nice and concise mate! Was bummed to miss this at the cinema so am very excited about checking it out as soon as I can.

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:38 pm said:

Thanks, Chris! Hope you get to see it soon. It’s something special.

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Mr Rumsey on February 1, 2013 at 10:47 am said:

I’m so excited to finally see this one when it comes out on DVD. Been waiting for it for months and then only to miss it in the cinema!
Nice review, the new Flash Review format seems to work 😀

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:39 pm said:

Thanks. This format will come in handy when I have little time or not much to say about a film. Hope you enjoy BOTSW once you see it.

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filmhipster on February 1, 2013 at 11:44 am said:

Love the Flash Review!!!! Short & Sweet.

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:

Thanks! That’s the goal 😉

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The Cinemaniac on February 1, 2013 at 12:20 pm said:

Now if you had given this anything less than four stars, a flash review would probably fit. You (and you specifically) could probably elaborate about why everyone seems to love it. I just don’t see what all the hype is about.

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:41 pm said:

Even though I didn’t support many of the characters’ actions, I loved the writing, the music, and the visuals. Those were the reasons I liked the film as much as I did. But I guess it isn’t for everyone.

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- The Cinemaniac on February 10, 2013 at 12:29 am said:
  
  Hmm okay. Guess it just wasn’t for me.
  
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sati on February 1, 2013 at 12:30 pm said:

I didn’t like the film as much as you did, but the performances and the music were absolutely fantastic.

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fernandorafael on February 1, 2013 at 12:42 pm said:

Yeah, definitely agree there.

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Mark Hobin on February 2, 2013 at 12:05 am said:

I thought The Master was 2012’s Tree of Life, but anyway, I LOVED this film. I would be so happy if Quvenzhané Wallis won Best Actress. Probably not gonna happen, but one can dream.

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