A profound film of such strength, courage, inspiration, imagination and heart. Realism storytelling at its finest, that reminds me of such raw filmmaking as Winter's Bone. Beasts Of The Southern Wild is emotionally hard hitting, eye opening, admirable, a revelation of a film that has true spirit and is unlike anything I've seen before. A genuine film of 2012, validating why it's nominated for Academy Awards.
The acting from first timer Quvenzhane Wallis was tour de force! Her acting was so authentic at such a tender age of 5, she will astonish you. She plays Hushpuppy, who lives in a poverty-stricken bayou community that Mother Nature has left in shambles. She barely gets by living with her ill father Wink, played brilliantly by another newcomer Dwight Henry; I'm shocked though that he didn't get nominated for an Oscar or any other awards. They were both outstanding!
Director, Benh Zeitlin will probably become an important director after this small triumph. He guides us through a land of great hardship but filled with hope, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Courage, bravery, wonder, carry on, faith and zealousness all through the eyes of a little girl, inspirational. He films and creates a story with such passionate intimacy that you feel you are watching a documentary. One of the best new directors of today!
Overall, Beasts Of The Southern Wild is a small victory of the awards season. It may not be for everyone and is deliberately paced, but the picture is unforgettable, moving, heartbreaking, bold and humane. Worth a watch!
The acting from first timer Quvenzhane Wallis was tour de force! Her acting was so authentic at such a tender age of 5, she will astonish you. She plays Hushpuppy, who lives in a poverty-stricken bayou community that Mother Nature has left in shambles. She barely gets by living with her ill father Wink, played brilliantly by another newcomer Dwight Henry; I'm shocked though that he didn't get nominated for an Oscar or any other awards. They were both outstanding!
Director, Benh Zeitlin will probably become an important director after this small triumph. He guides us through a land of great hardship but filled with hope, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Courage, bravery, wonder, carry on, faith and zealousness all through the eyes of a little girl, inspirational. He films and creates a story with such passionate intimacy that you feel you are watching a documentary. One of the best new directors of today!
Overall, Beasts Of The Southern Wild is a small victory of the awards season. It may not be for everyone and is deliberately paced, but the picture is unforgettable, moving, heartbreaking, bold and humane. Worth a watch!