Brown thanked the judge and proceeded, well, as i was saying, i had just loaded bessie, my favorite mule, into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi. Clint eastwoods the mule is one of the actordirectors most personal projects. A flawed yet enjoyable lateperiod eastwood entry, the mule stubbornly retains its footing despite a few missteps on its occasionally unpredictable path. This movie is based on a true story of a world war ii vet named leo sharp. Bucking the current trend of emotionally monochrome dramas, this film is a rich tapestry of triumph and tragedy, humor and sadness, and guilt and forgiveness. While the name is different, the story is adapted from sharps real. Sep, 2019 while the mule is inspired by a true story, there are obvious changes to the narrative. Dec 21, 2018 with the mule, nick schenk, the screenwriter behind eastwoods 2008 film gran torino in which eastwood plays a character much like this one has adapted the story of leo sharp into the.
The true story of the mule and leo sharps drug trafficking. The mule is the fascinating story of a man who literally refuses to give a sht. Clint eastwood movie the mule films scenes in downtown. In a way, its sort of like rexplainlikeimfive for films. Clint eastwoods latest the mule has made a surprising amount. At the same time, his daughter iris alison eastwood is getting remarried elsewhere. The true story behind the clint eastwoods character earl stone by anna menta aug 17, 2019 1661 shares yes, that 87yearold, flowerobsessed drug mule was a real person. Arriving in theaters just 10 months after his the 15. First show of the first day with the mom who appreciates seeing movies made by her generation. Dec 24, 2018 the answer is that, yes, to some degree the mule was based on a real story. First off, its nice to see an older actor playing and producing and directing of course an older person from their own generation and era. To praise the mule by saying that its the best film ever made by an 88yearold.
The mule is the definition of an eastwood directed film. His story was told in a new york times story which you can read ahead of seeing the. Clint eastwoods the mule trailer is super tense cinemablend. This content has been uploaded as part of my portfolio. Actor plays a drug runner in his first onscreen role since 2012, but the film never reaches its potential. The real life tale of leo sharp, who was arrested near ann arbor and sentenced in detroit to prison at age 90 for his role as a. Eastwoods stone is purely fictional, and how he lived his daily life is something that was conjured up for the film.
Clint eastwood directs and stars in a drama about an elderly man who becomes a drug runner for a mexican cartel. Dec, 2018 the mule was inspired by a startling 2014 article in the new york times magazine by sam dolnick, theres a true story behind the mule. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The real guy who inspired clint eastwoods character is leo sharp, a world war ii veteran not a korean war veteran like in the film. Abc7s iteam first reported on the worlds oldest drug mule in 2012. Earl stone clint eastwood is a successful horticulturalist in peoria, illinois but neglectful of his family. This is the true story of clint eastwoods movie the mule and drug runner leo sharp.
Arturo sandoval, clint eastwood bond over jazz for the mule. The story of leo drug mule sharp appears headed for the silver screen backed by a hollywood icon clint eastwood. The film opens with earl stone clint eastwood, an elderly man who grows daylilies, winning another award for his flowers. Sharps story gained national attention when the new york times magazine ran a 2014 article by sam dolnick titled the sinaloa cartels 90. The same goes for everything he has directed over the past 10 years and many other films as well.
For a flick about a drug mule who refuses to take a shit for almost two weeks, this is a surprisingly smart film. That was for love or country, the story of his life, and it won him an emmy in 2001. Clint eastwoods the mule has began shooting in las cruces and was recently spotted in. Jul 25, 2018 clint eastwood movie the mule films scenes in downtown las cruces. The mule was inspired by a startling 2014 article in the new york times magazine by sam dolnick, theres a true story behind the mule.
Dec 12, 2018 the mule is a sloppily constructed story and he does nothing to elevate it beyond what it is. The screenplay, by nick schenk, is based on the new york times article the sinaloa cartels 90yearold drug mule by sam dolnick, which recounts the story of leo sharp, a world war ii veteran who became a drug courier for the sinaloa cartel in his 80s. Remarkably, the mule is based on the true story of leo sharp. His story was told in a new york times story which you can read ahead of. The mule is a 2018 american crime film produced and directed by clint eastwood, who also plays the lead role, with a script by by nick schenk. However, there is a disclaimer at the end of the movie reminding viewers that it is fictionalized. The mule is a sloppily constructed story and he does nothing to elevate it beyond what it is. Its pitchblack ozzy cinema, superbly acted hugo weaving. The mule loosely based on true michigan drug bust story. The mule is based on a true story, and clint eastwoods character earl stone was a real man named leo sharp.
Now, the story of leo sharp will reach a wider audience than ever before thanks to clint eastwoods forthcoming film the mule. Clint eastwood in the mule from the writer of gran torino comes another feelgood story of a casually racist oldtimer a problematic character that director clint eastwood. The mule true story reveals that the name was changed for the movie. The mule is inspired by a true story and follows his character earl stone, a 90yearold curmudgeon it is eastwood after. Clint eastwood movie the mule films scenes in downtown las. There will be spoilers for the movie the mule in this article. The mule uses true events to frame a much more compelling story. Eastwood treats sharp as a sort of antihero, a regretstricken man struggling to get out of the business, caught while making one last run. Drug enforcement administration special agent jeff moore arrested sharp in 2011 and was interviewed by the new york times writer sam dolnick regarding the investigation into the worlds oldest drug mule. Dec 05, 2018 thats where, some five years later, clint eastwood and nick schenk added a twinkle to the drug mules smile. The mule is the fascinating story of a man who literally. The mule is a solid, if unremarkable, lateperiod film from eastwood that coasts by on the icons natural star power and charisma. Was there really an elderly man like eastwoods earl stone who was a drug mule for a.
Jan 31, 2018 the story of leo drug mule sharp appears headed for the silver screen backed by a hollywood icon clint eastwood. While the name is different, the story is adapted from sharps real life transformation from. Dec 19, 2018 his latest film, the mule, was released to theaters on december 14th, 2018, and is earning major buzz for eastwoods portrayal of the lead character, as well as for the remarkable true story the. Jan 18, 2019 another gripping, but quite different story. Based on a true story about a 90yearold drug mule, eastwoods latest stardirector outing with the mule is a fascinating exercise. Clint eastwoods latest the mule has made a surprising.
Arturo sandoval, clint eastwood bond over jazz for the. Aug 17, 2019 the mule is based on a true story, and clint eastwoods character earl stone was a real man named leo sharp. The mule is based on the true story of leo sharp, which was chronicled in the new york times by sam dolnick. The mule is inspired by the true story of 90yearold leo sharp, who became a drug mule for the sinaloa cartel. In the mule, clint eastwood plays earl stone, a world war ii veteran who becomes a drug courier for the sinaloa cartel while in his 80s.
Dec 14, 2018 the mule is based on the true story of leo sharp, which was chronicled in the new york times by sam dolnick. This is the place to find out what you just watched. Full version of the childrens animation dream come true a mule moms story. Drug enforcement administration special agent jeff moore arrested sharp in 2011 and was interviewed by the new york times writer sam dolnick regarding the. It is eastwoods first acting role since 2012s trouble with the curve and his first starring role in a film he directed himself since 2008s gran torino. While the mule is sandovals biggest exposure as a composer yet, its not his first film score. Thats where, some five years later, clint eastwood and nick schenk added a twinkle to the drug mules smile.
Clint eastwoods deeply personal the mule considers. The long path from my desk to clint eastwoods the mule. It is a most intriguing sign of the times when one of the better australian films of. Dec 12, 2018 clint eastwood directs and stars in a drama about an elderly man who becomes a drug runner for a mexican cartel. The mule is a 2018 american crime drama film produced and directed by clint eastwood, who also plays the lead role. Clint eastwoods the mule has began shooting in las cruces and was recently spotted in the citys downtown. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 106 produced by 14. By this time the judge was fairly interested in farmer browns answer and said to the lawyer, id like to hear what he has to say about his favorite mule bessie. While the mule is inspired by a true story, there are obvious changes to the narrative. This movie is based on the real life story of leo sharp, a retired horticulturist who, in his 80s, takes up a gig as a courier for the sinaloa drug cartel, driving across state lines carrying.
In the film, the dea never gets a look at stone until the actual arrest, for maximum effect, except for an entirely invented episode where bates and stone, unaware of each others real identity. With the mule, nick schenk, the screenwriter behind eastwoods 2008 film gran torino in which eastwood plays a character much like this one has adapted the story of leo sharp into the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl. Clint eastwood s the mule, which he directed and stars in, is based on the incredible true story of an octogenarian who became an unlikely drug mule, transporting staggering amounts of cocaine for a major mexican drug cartel. This movie is based on a crazy true story about a real life drug mule who was pushing 90yearsold. The answer is that, yes, to some degree the mule was based on a real story. Clint eastwoods the mule will bring the oneofakind crime story of leo sharp to the big screen. Oct 04, 2018 the mule is inspired by the true story of 90yearold leo sharp, who became a drug mule for the sinaloa cartel.
The mule is in parts more serious than funny, but it nonetheless manages to. Dec, 2018 clint eastwoods the mule is one of the actordirectors most personal projects. Is clint eastwoods new movie, the mule, a true story. Dec 01, 2012 this content has been uploaded as part of my portfolio. It features an esteemed cast including bradley cooper, laurence fishburne, dianne wiest and andy garcia. Only the crux of the true story remains, which is that sharp was an elderly war veteran who began transporting drugs across the midwest. Dec, 2018 the new clint eastwood movie the mule is a fictionalized version of a 2011 drug bust on a freeway near ann arbor, michigan. The real sharp, however, didnt show quite so much regret. The new clint eastwood movie the mule is a fictionalized version of a 2011 drug bust on a freeway near ann arbor, michigan. Throughout this article, i will be breaking down everything that you need to know about the movie as well as the real life inspiration behind it. Dec 15, 2018 the mule is currently making its way through theatres and whilst it is underperforming slightly at the cinema, that doesnt mean that there is no merit to the film. There are some beautiful moments and always a strong moral. To praise the mule by saying that its the best film. Jan 02, 2019 while the mule is sandovals biggest exposure as a composer yet, its not his first film score.
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