In just a few days, one of Clint Eastwood's films will be removed from Netflix's catalog. There are exactly four days left to watch it.
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While Netflix has been able to make a name for itself with its own productions for several years, the SVOD giant also offers its subscribers other content. Films and series that have achieved great success in cinema and television are regularly included in the catalog of the streaming platform with the red logo, but not only that… It sometimes happens that Netflix puts films online that are not necessarily very popular success at the box office or with critics. This is the case with “The Mule,” directed by Clint Eastwood and released in theaters in 2018. The film is still available on Netflix, but not for long… Until December 31st The mule will be removed from the catalog. In France it recorded 1.8 million cinemagoers. Unfortunately, as far as American critics are concerned, the film was not unanimous, with 193 reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes website giving it a 70% positive rating. Internet users gave it a rating of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7/10 on IMdB.
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The Mule is inspired by a true story
Like many films, “The Mule” is one that was inspired by a true story… VSIn particular, it concerns the life of Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran and drug transporter who originated the character of Earl Stone. Screenwriter Nick Schenk said: “The best mule in the history of the Sinaloa Cartel was the one you least expected: a 90-year-old man traveling for work. They adored him. They treated him like a king and let him do whatever he wanted. That’s where I started.”
The Mule: new collaboration between Clint Eastwood and Nick Schenk
After Gran Torino, La Mule marks the second collaboration between Clint Eastwood and Nick Schenk. The director was also impressed by the way the screenwriter brings his characters to life. “Nick has the gift of creating characters who always learn new lessons, even when they're old. “Earl is open-minded and interested in the world around him, even if it gets him into trouble,” he said.
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