The Mule Blu-ray Review – An Absolute Gem!

I’ve always enjoyed Clint Eastwood films so when he returned to acting in The Mule (2018) I had to take a look. I wasn’t disappointed either so let’s take a look at the Blu-ray which came out at the beginning of June. Here’s The Mule Blu-ray Review.

• The Mule (2018)
• Genre: Crime Drama
• Directed by Clint Eastwood
• Running Time: 116 mins
• UK Rating 15
• Discs: 1
• Released By Warner Bros
• Blu-ray Released: 3 June 2019

Plot

When a horticulturist Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood), who is in his 80’s, finds his business and way of life failing he becomes a drugs mule. Delivering packages across America proves to be a lucrative job and it allows Earl to fund the things that matter to him.

However he is about to become under the scrutiny of DEA agent Colin Bates (Bradley Cooper) who is determined to put an end to the Mexican drug cartel’s operations.

Style / Direction

The films directed by Clint Eastwood whilst the cinematography is handled by Yves Bélanger.

Music / Audio Effects

The music is by Arturo Sandoval.

Acting / Characters

Clint Eastwood plays Earl Stone, a horticulturist in his eighties that changes occupation. Meanwhile Bradley Cooper plays DEA Colin Bates, a man looking to stop the Mexican drug cartel from moving drugs around America via mules.

There are some really great scenes between the two actors. The characters have a mutual respect for each other despite being on opposite sides of the law.

The acting here really is of the highest order.

Cast

• Clint Eastwood as Earl Stone
• Bradley Cooper as Colin Bates
• Laurence Fishburne as Carl (DEA Special Agent)
• Michael Peña as Trevino (DEA Agent)
• Dianne Wiest as Mary, Earl’s Ex-wife
• Ignacio Serricchio as Julio
• Andy García as Latón (Cartel Boss)
• Taissa Farmiga as Ginny (Earl’s granddaughter)
• Alison Eastwood as Iris (Earl’s Daughter)
• Richard Herd as Tim Kennedy

Conclusion: The Mule (2018) Film Review

If you enjoyed my The Mule Blu-ray Review so far you may want to check out the following films:

• Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
• Dirty Harry (1971)
• Joe Kidd (1972)
• Magnum Force (1973)

Conclusion: The Mule Blu-ray Review

On to my movie rating for The Mule (2018)

• Movie Rating: MUST SEE
• Blu-ray Picture: EXCELLENT
• Extras: GOOD

Amazon UK Links

The Mule (2018) is available now on Blu-ray.

Film Trailer

For those of you yet to see the film I’ll leave you with a little taster…

Clip not representative of the Blu-ray version

That concludes my The Mule Blu-ray review. I plan on reviewing a few more Clint Eastwood films towards the end of the year. Check back soon…

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