![]() For as charismatic as he is in this role, Eastwood rejects any preconceived notions as a traditionally masculine idol. Some viewers want Eastwood to play derivatives of Harry Callahan in every instance in which he appears on the big screen. Throughout his career, the star has been dinged with an inaccurate representation as an enabler of toxic masculinity. However, the contradicting dynamic of what this film is expected to be against what is put on screen is a commentary on the public perception of Clint Eastwood. Most films about crime and the drug trade would play for cheap thrills and lean into a rigid good versus evil showdown, but Eastwood's film is far more interested in a meditative character study. The Mule was criticized upon release for a lack of dramatic tension and urgency. As a drug courier, Earl needs to carry the aura of a noble grandfather to the traffickers who hired him. The first act requires a convincingly charismatic figure who is the life of the party at florist events and business engagements. His presence is solely responsible for this film's value in a manner that could not be replicated if he were only directing. As a movie-star showcase, Eastwood doesn't disappoint. Ever since his Best Picture-winning revisionist Western Unforgiven, the actor-director has continued making movies that grapple with his image as a star and public figure, notably Million Dollar Baby and Gran Torino. Disguised as a generic drug trafficking thriller, The Mule is humbly a dissection of the stardom and persona of Clint Eastwood. In saying that, its meditative quality will cause it to last in interest for years. The film's elevator pitch and the aid of Eastwood's face on the poster certainly sold tickets. On the surface, The Mule is hampered by an unoriginal premise with overdone dramatic beats. Lurking over this story is law enforcement DEA agents played by Bradley Cooper and Michael Peña are running into dead ends and oblivious to the truth hiding in plain sight. Their contributions to the criminal underworld begin as fairly innocuous until they are slowly pulled into the horror of this lifestyle. While upstanding to the law, these protagonists, including Earl, have a troubled personal life by their own undoing. The story of an innocent person who is perceived to be forced into the criminal underworld is a pretty timeless one that we have seen done many times before. Here's another update on whats going on from the Eddsworld crew which explains the future of Eddsworld: Mule, which miraculously grossed nearly $175 million worldwide upon release, is based on a true story of an elderly horticulturist, Earl Stone (Eastwood), who resorts to being a courier for a drug cartel as he faces foreclosure and the collapse of his familial relationships. If anyone is confused and doesn't currently understand that current situation here's a link that basically explains it: We are not an unwelcoming people but we would like if a standard of quality was kept on the posts, all posts must be directly related to Eddsworld and have some cause for discussion (i.e the word "brocolli" isn't good enough) ![]() ![]() Feel free to post anything you dig up to do Eddsworld or related shows they will all be welcomed here. Although Edd Gould is dead so that should be reason enough. Have some respect for his animations and comics, although your opinions are welcome, we don't want flaming. There aren't many rules only that things that are posted here have to do with Eddsworld however things by Tomska and other people who were involved and connected with him may be posted too. ![]() Yes we do know that Edd Gould unfortunately passed away on the 25th March 2012 from Acute lymphoblastic leukemia but that dosen't mean we shouldn't stop viewing his cartoons and talking about them. In this subreddit we will post things to do with Eddsworld and his other stuff and talk about his works. Some of you may have seen his most successful show 'Eddsworld' which is mainly what got him famous on Youtube. This subreddit is dedicated to Edd Gould and all his creations.
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