A modern parable of life, love, the metaphysical wonder of
childhood and the longing to connect our primordial beginnings to our ultimate
destinies. A world of flood, survival,
fears and death are viewed through the eyes of a small child in an obscure
delta community. The strongest little heroine the big screen has seen probably
since the Great Depression is enchanting her own world and pretty much every
viewer of this remarkable thing; “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” This is of
course an after- thought looking back at a remarkable screen experience.
Watching this is to be very much in a state of entrancement, abandon and awe. 
To
describe this film is almost to do it an injustice. It is the most unique
cinematic style of story-telling to come around in many years; it is the real
thing. It can only be truly appreciated in the viewing. It will live with you
for a while.The center of the film is Hushpuppy; portrayed by at (the
time five year old) Quenzhane Wallis. She is dynamic…you will be drawn in from
her first frame on screen. She and her
single parent father Wink; Dwight Henry (who is superbly cast) go on an amazing
journey that cuts to the core of life and existence in a rare thing of beauty.
Ben Zeitlin directs and shares a co-writer credit with Lucy Alibar. Alibar’s
one act play “Juicy and delicious” was the basis of the film. .jpg)
“Beasts” has already been lauded at Cannes and Sundance. More
acclaim is certain to come. It is what film is about when thinking of the new
and daring. Add it to your must see list…you will not be disappointed by this
miracle!
