Trash Mountain

I wish a movie that’s about how messy and cluttered life can be didn’t wrap up as neatly as this one, but Hearon and his collaborators have earned enough goodwill by then to make it work.

Rey’s directing style keeps the spirit of Mumblecore cinema while bringing it into the immediate present, injecting subtle political commentary into naturalistic scenes.

Hearon and company made a film that is not just terrifically entertaining and cathartically tear-jerking, but also a showcase for its leading man.

In addition to the brother-sister sharp banter, there are some very amusing and somewhat cringe-worthy encounters with other family and townsfolk. However, like most of life, the film boils down to the small moments, which are the heart of the narrative.