Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Curt Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.

ndnapo **SPOILER ALERT** The Mule is not funny, it's not entertaining, it's neither engaging, nor well-written and as an audience member I was not interested in what happened to the main character. In fact about half-way through I was hoping it actually is possible for someone to die from not being able to pass stools. I'm not being gross here, that is what the movie is about, a drug Mule, trying not to pass stools, so that he won't get caught by the Australian Federal Police.The acting by the main character, Angus Sampson, is below par. And not even the extraordinary Hugo Weaving could lift this appalling script and it's scant premise from the gutter that it wallowed in.I know it's attempting to be a black comedy, but it lacked both the finesse and comedic characters or dialog to ever be either.With so many incredible stories coming out of Australia this film is an embarrassment to see out there in the world.Like the premise of this film the viewing experience of watching The Mule is like being made to swallow a steaming pile of excrement, again and again and again. Do yourself a favor, watch ANYTHING else instead.

King Cali Simple and to the point. It's about a man who is suspected of importing drugs, and the police need him to take a $h*t so they have evidence to prove their suspicions..they are allowed to take him to a hospital for an x ray, but decide to take him to a hotel and wait it out(until he takes a **** )....They can keep him for ten days. He's smuggling a known drug dealers heroin batch, and the drug dealer is out looking for him and his friend.The camera work is fantastic, the acting is great, and the dialog is catchy.. watch it, you wont regret it.

crystalsawadam Brilliantly made film, best independent indie film of 2014. The film was great from start to finish, very engaging and highly enjoyable for all. The lines were not only sarcastic and serious but also extremely comical at points. The directing was done perfectly and showed the audience the lovable character that is a typical mummy's boy as we followed him on his drug-induced journey that was highly enjoyable.The acting was phenomenal and literally has you mouth opened at several point sin the film because it is just that shocking. A beautifully produced film and highly enjoyable for anyone to watch. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. 10/10.

malbanese When people form opinions about Australian Cinema, they generally base that opinion on previous Australian films with successful backgrounds, i.e.; Animal Kingdom, Chopper etc. What Angus Sampson has created here is a fantastic, moody, brooding black comedy/drama that surpasses most of the tripe that comes out of the US and Australia, but also that stands alone as a film that really works on all levels. Ignore Sampson's past achievements in the form of 100 Bloody Acres and the Insidious franchise etc. This film is a winner, and it's completely different. It is a stand alone film that pulls all the right triggers at all the right times. Sampson, having written, produced, starred and co-directed shines here as a shy and humble first time drug mule. His reluctance to be a participant in the smuggling leads to his fumbling through airport gates leading him to a minor cavity search that lands him locked up in a hotel for 7 days, guarded by Federal Police, waiting for the contents to pass through. The premise has been done before, however Angus Sampson brings the character to life and watching him hold on to number 2's for days is both uncomfortable and hilarious. This film is by no means a comedy. But throughout the film, the banality of simple Australians can't be helped but laughed at as they stumble through the complications of their lives. This film is a great Aussie crime drama that will stand up to the test of time like Animal Kingdom and Two Hands.Definitely worth the watch and Angus Sampson is also one to watch in the future.