Netflix 'best ever film' leaves fans in floods of tears
The Mustang, released in 2019, garnered high praise and tells the tale of Roman Coleman, a violent criminal serving time in a Nevada prison, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts. The movie opens with a helicopter herding hundreds of wild mustangs that are to be 'broken' and sold.
Roman has difficulty interacting with people, and in an attempt to find him a productive task before he can be reintegrated into society - after serving 12 years for a brutal attack on his partner that resulted in brain damage - the prison assigns him to train the horses.
Each prisoner is allocated a specific horse to prepare for auction within 12 weeks. As Roman forms a close bond with his horse, Marquis, he begins to develop friendships through his work with the animal.
The film culminates in a heart-wrenching conclusion about one man's desperate quest for redemption following a horrific act of violence, reports the Irish Star.
Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre in their debut film, who dedicated five years to meticulous research into real-life training programmes involving prisoners and horses, The Mustang received widespread acclaim upon its release.
The Guardian praised the film with high regard, saying: "Brilliantly, Schoenaerts almost underplays Roman's anger, lumbering slowly like a wounded animal, the downward slope of his eyes conveying a howl of rage. It's an electrifying performance."
With a near-perfect score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has garnered acclaim from both audiences and critics alike.
One admirer said: "The Mustang is a unique character-driven film that is headlined by a jaw-dropping performance by Matthias Schoenaerts."
Another added: "It's an extraordinarily gripping film as it delves into social issues and humanity, cutting into your emotional foundation to see the world in a different light."
A third reviewer said: "French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who also co-wrote, impresses with a feature directorial debut that displays an understanding of film as both craft and poetry. She also displays a reverence and hope for flawed humanity.."
The film's powerful portrayals have left many viewers deeply touched. One fan said: "One of the best films I've ever watched. Matthias Schoenaerts and Bruce Durn are spectacularly authentic. The viewer is sucked into both the situation and the predicaments of the players. Just wonderful."
Another shared their experience: "This film is a visually beautiful and riveting story pivoting around the cathartic connection between troubled man and wild horse, and the ripple effect from that. I was completely emotionally invested."
One viewer was moved to say: "Incredibly powerful story of forgiveness, growth, redemption, and finding joy and purpose after tragedy. Amazing performances by all!".
You can catch The Mustang streaming on Netflix now.
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