The Mudge Boy

Name: The Mudge Boy
Genre: Drama
Released: May 7, 2004
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Richard Jenkins, Tom Guiry

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Showtime Networks | Release Date: May 7, 2004 | R

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Richard Jenkins, Tom Guiry

Summary: This film chronicles the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge (Hirsch), a 14-year-old misfit who, while vying for the attention of his vacant father, struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death. (Strand Releasing)

Director: Michael Burke

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Chuck Wilson

(Emile Hirsch) a miraculous young actor. Read full review

Ruthe Stein

A little picture -- the names of the entire cast would fit on half a sheet of paper -- but it’s more heartfelt than movies with 50 times the budget. Read full review

Megan Lehmann

Offers an idyllic, comforting surface of tree-shaded lanes and sunshine-dappled fields - but a disturbing tale throbs beneath. Read full review

Robert K. Elder

Simply photographed and well acted, The Mudge Boy captures "Deliverance"-level disturbing images as it takes an unsentimental approach to its characters. Read full review

Jack Mathews

Deeply disturbing, but dramatically realized, and the movie marks Burke as a young talent to watch. Read full review

David Rooney

Sensitive direction and a touching performance from Emile Hirsch in the title role help counter some dramatic naivete and awkward, at times unintentional, humor in The Mudge Boy. Read full review

Kevin Crust

A deadly earnest drama tripped up by clumsy plotting and unintentional bursts of humor. Read full review

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larryM

Oct 6, 2005

Solid acting performance portrays behaviior I personally have experienced. Emotional at times and certainly makes you thing long past the conclusion of the movie.

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JoshW.

May 18, 2007

An incredibly well-acted film, depicting the sorrowful tale of a strange young boy, his stern father, and a friendship that gives way to some confusing truths. The narrative runs at a slow pace, but flows well with the pastoral setting; the ending, however, came all too quickly and left me An incredibly well-acted film, depicting the sorrowful tale of a strange young boy, his stern father, and a friendship that gives way to some confusing truths. The narrative runs at a slow pace, but flows well with the pastoral setting; the ending, however, came all too quickly and left me waiting for more.… Expand

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Belmsher

Aug 10, 2011

This unique movie got me thinking about it for days and days after seeing it. Very complex, very sensitive, made me cry with some of the most disturbing scenes and their deep meaning (the wedding dress scene: creepy and damn provoking, yet necessary)... this won't be indifferent to anyoneThis unique movie got me thinking about it for days and days after seeing it. Very complex, very sensitive, made me cry with some of the most disturbing scenes and their deep meaning (the wedding dress scene: creepy and damn provoking, yet necessary)... this won't be indifferent to anyone with a heart.… Expand

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JimG.

Jun 25, 2006

Touching story of a seeming misfit who turns out to be the most human of any character portrayed. A figure of innocence and earnestness surrounded by those who have no where else to project their failures, tragedies, and damages.

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