Top 250 Position: 129
Rating: 8.3 out f 10 (33,689 ratings)
Correct at 12th January 2018
Who's in it:
Frances McDormand
Caleb Landry Jones
Kerry Condon
Sam Rockwell
Woody Harrelson
Abbie Cornish
Peter Dinklage eat al.
Directed By: Martin McDonagh
Year: 2017
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Accolades:
Winner of 4 Golden Globes (Best Motion Picture- Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role) nominated for a further 2 awards. Nominated for nine BAFTAs. Oscar nomination yet to be announced.
Plot:
Following the unsolved attack and murder of her daughter, Mildred (McDormand) invests in 'advertising' on three billboards near her home, to ask the question as to why no one has been arrested. This meets a mixed reception from the local residents, as well as the local law enforcement.
Interesting Facts About the Film:
- The lead role was written with Frances McDormand in mind.
- Lowest body count for a Martin McDongh film. (I won't tell you how many!)
Source IMDb.com
Review
SOOoo.... I am always a little bit reticent when ‘new’ movies hop at a great pace into the top 250; leap frogging over long established movies in the list. But I’ll be honest , I can see why this movie has done exactly that. It is a dark comic movie, but I like it.
Considering the pretence of this movie, a vicious attack and murder on a young lady, this does not make the movie sombre and depressing, it is not the subject of the movie- it's about the moving forward and search for answers. You get lots of glimmers of humour so it does not dwell or become melancholy. Exactly like you would in 'real' life.
Don't get me wrong it is a dark comedy, it has its ,moments of anger, dark twists and depression but again isn't this what life is about?
It's not all about an outstanding performance by one individual actor, like a lot of movies that do well in awards seasons. It's about impressive (can be we even say believable) performances by everyone involved. Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell stand out, but why no recognition for Harrelson and Cornish?
Well deserved wins at the Golden Globes I would say, and I hope it does well at the other awards ceremonies in the coming weeks and months and gets the recognition it deserves.
For more information about the film visit the imdb.com page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/
