Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Beasts of the Southern Wild is a stunning debut, but leaves me feeling uneasy. Read More Reviews, The Current: In TheatresAnders BergstromAugust 3, 2012America, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Benh Zeitlin, Hurricane Katrina, magic realism, Quvenzhané Wallis, Southern Louisiana, SundanceComment