Beasts of the Southern Wild is a touching film about a young girl, Hush Puppy, and her father living in a forgotten section of southern coastline: "the Bathtub". Directed by Benh Zeitlin and starring screen newcomers Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry , the film explores the strained father and daughter relationship that is imposed upon by health issues, harsh living requirements, and impending danger of large boar like beasts.
This film was unlike anything I have ever seen The world that the director and designers created hearkened to present day yet imaginatively could be mildly futuristic. Even more interesting, was the lack of large budget and necessity of resourcefulness shown.
The movie seemed to have an underlying agenda that at times seemed blatantly overt. This message was one of being aware that your involvement with the environment will have lasting effect for generations to come. Ice caps melting and flash flooding were interesting ploys to convey this. However, from a directorial standpoint, it is important to have some take-away for the audience or the audience will be pissed at the ending. (no spoilers) Especially if the ending doesn't sastify the audience expectations. At least a takeaway will be a positive aspect of a film.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the movie and was told an intriguing story with compelling characters. Though, the compelling characters didn't resolve some issues that I had. But then again I think that this type of movies should end with remorseful tearful hugs with a sun setting slowly behind them. It doesn't! (minor spoiler)
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