This movie simply knocks it out of the park. Where do I begin? First off, the story is a wonderful one: two misfits, one human and one equine, heal each other. Secondly, the script is tremendous, lean and tight, with no excess verbiage. Dialogue is kept to a minimum; most of the story is shown via the visual imagery. And the cinematography is stupendous. Thirdly, the acting. I had never heard of Mathias Schoenaerts, but his work in portraying this angry man in the process of self-redemption is monumental. The scene of his second meeting with his daughter is just a master class in facial expression, and rips your heart out. And who knew Bruce Dern was still alive, let alone working? Fourth, the very final scene is one of the most powerful and touching conclusions to any film I have seen. I don't understand the user rating of just 6.8. Do not miss this fabulous movie.
Review of The Mustang
