"The Mustang": Movie Review
"The Mustang" is a mixed affair. It's an extremely touching story, that never quite hits those emotional high notes consistently enough.
Roman (Matthias Schoenaerts), a man of violence, takes up a rehab program in prison for his intense anger issues.
Inspired by a true story (more the concept), the film is wonderfully told. It's themes about fighting the past, and the present is heart warming, and the chemistry between Roman and his horse is a devastating metaphor.
But whats left in between the relationship of Roman and his horse, is lacking. Bruce Derns performance as the director of the rehab program is mostly boring and unintentionally aggravating. And the performance by Jason Mitchell (previously in "Straight Outta Compton") is cliched and boring.
There are spots where more could've been done, such as the relationship between Roman and his daughter, but its never fleshed out enough to deliver that emotional punch it so desires.
Whats left is a film with some really solid moments and a lot of mediocre ones, with a performance by Schoenaerts that shouldn't be ignored. "The Mustang" had an opportunity to shine, but wastes it with predictability.
There are spots where more could've been done, such as the relationship between Roman and his daughter, but its never fleshed out enough to deliver that emotional punch it so desires.
Whats left is a film with some really solid moments and a lot of mediocre ones, with a performance by Schoenaerts that shouldn't be ignored. "The Mustang" had an opportunity to shine, but wastes it with predictability.
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