Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Rated R
Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Written and Directed by Martin McDonagh
The Story:
As the title suggests, these three billboards are placed outside of the town by a grieving mother (McDormand) questioning the police chief (Harrelson) about why her daughter's murderer has not been caught.
There's a lot to soak in with this movie.
It's probably the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful of Martin McDonagh's catalog of films.
That's a good thing, but all of his previous work that I've seen, I've always enjoyed.
The cast, which I'm limiting to just the three principal players, is simply outstanding.
I'm happy for the film and all the awards it was nominated for, and rightfully won.
The worst part was having Harrelson and Rockwell competing against each other for the same category.
Both are great, I would personally have given the edge to Harrelson, but that's me.
My only real complaint with the film, it wanders a touch here and there, maybe 10 minutes or so too long, but still comes in shy of 2 hours.
I won't go into much more than that, but if you were hesitant to see it, add it to your list and see what all the fuss was about.
I think you'll be glad you did.
Final Grade: A-
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