Review of The Mule (2018) by Brent_Marchant — 23 Dec 2018
With the exception of "Hereafter," I've never been an especially huge fan of Clint Eastwood, either as an actor or director. However, he has surprised the heck out of me on both counts in this latest offering, a surprisingly entertaining and emotionally engaging release about an 80-something horticulturist-turned-drug mule who changes his life (and seeks redemption for past mistakes) when he signs on to this new venture.
On screen, Eastwood shows a range that I didn't think he had in him, and his directorial work is, with the exception of a few sequences that go on a little too long, surprisingly sharp. The dramatic tension of this story is also punctuated with just the right amount of comic relief to make it fun as well.
This one is a real surprise, and a pleasant one at that.
This review of The Mule (2018) was written by Brent_Marchant on 23 December 2018.
The Mule has generally received positive reviews.
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