THE MULE

Inspired by true events, The Mule is an Australian film set in Melbourne 1983 and surrounds Ray Jenkins who is drawn into the seedy world of drug trafficking. Suspected of carrying narcotics internally, he is detained for 7 days without charge until he expels the evidence.

Angus Sampson stars as the mule who refrains from emptying his bowels and Hugo Weaving is effective as the arrogant and abusive Federal detective. This crime comedy delivers a welcoming injection of humour which detracts from the numerous graphic scenes of human excretions, brutality and murder.

Towering above the gross and disturbing nature of this film, is an intelligently written script containing ongoing references to America’s Cup, a match race between two yachts. The film’s unpredictable climax aptly coincides with Australia’s victory in the race.

Dark and gritty with numerous twists and turns, mature viewers should be enthralled by the events that unfold.

The Mule is on sale digitally from November 21 and available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Rental from December 3. (MMo)

***1/2