McConaughey plays the titular Amziah King, a rugged, banjo-playing Oklahoma beekeeper struggling to make ends meet in a business that’s not as profitable as it once was. It’s the perfect role for the Oscar winner, who clearly relishes every moment on screen and even showcases some surprisingly strong singing chops. Amziah’s journey centers around reconnecting with one of his foster children, Kateria (a game-changing performance by Angelina LookingGlass), and teaching her the ropes of the honey business. Together, they assist the police in investigating a string of incidents involving the theft of gallons of honey. Their investigation leads them down some unexpected (and surprisingly bloody) paths, with Patterson drawing on a Coen Brothers-esque sensibility that complements the film’s darker, rougher moments The film is undeniably a crowd-pleaser, earning a large standing ovation after its premiere at SXSW.-The Only Critic
“Patterson has delivered what will inevitably go down as one of the very best and most crowd-pleasing movies of the year.”-Collider
