"Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri" Review
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' Review - 8.5/10
In a recent interview with the director, Martin McDonagh said that “it is dificult for there to exist more than 4 genius films in one year”, if he is right or not, i still cannot confirm, but for now, i can confirm that “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is one of those movies that ignites my passion for cinema.
There are so many precious details, that i dont know where to start. In the first 15 minutes of the film i was completely surrendered to the humorous audacity of the speeches of the characters, when suddenly, Peter Dinklage appears to complete the already perfect cast to encarnate the stereotypes of a smalltown in America.
With Frances McDormand, playing Mildred, with a frighteningly realistic performance, as she guides us to her search of justice, the viewer is faced with such complex situations that at a certain point it becomes difficult to understand who are the villains and heroes of this story. This contributed greatly to the element of surprise of this story and the unexpected connections between the characters.
The magnificent way the director in the middle of the movie kills a central character, dismantling the whole story, and then builds almost another different film from the consequences of the action is one the richest details that cinema of the 21st century has the pleasure of watching .
The complexity of each character such as Sam Rockwell’s that finds himself in a constant ethical debate, between what are his values and the figure of "tough guy" that must remain conservative for the village. As well as Lucas Hedges’s character, who changes between revoltion and a submissive personality, are details only achieved by great actors, who manage to convey this mixed feeling of compassion and repulsion to the viewer.
This film has the power to pass on to those who see it, the judgment of the characters, in a conception of classical philosophy, the viewer can try to understand which individuals are good or bad.
Because the story is so centered in a small town, the encounters between characters are many and it is not uncommon to see references in the dialogues to previous speeches that remind the spectator of the sarcasm and the delicate connection between all the small pieces of history. In this narrative there are no loose ends.
The extremely timely humor and the soundtrack of amazing quality, which includes themes by Joan Baez framed with the unfolding of the story bringing the perfect touch so that this movie stays in the memory of the lovers of cinema for many years, bringing with mastery the theme of feminine empowerment in the form of art. The only criticism is 2 or 3 sudden cutscenes, which catch the viewers by surprise. But I can forget that ...
A film that I recommend to all who like a good intriguing film with stereotypes as well as dark humor. I venture to say, that probably, my Oscar is delivered.
Thanks again to Mr.Piracy for the film's viewing.
Signed,
B
