Review of Green Book (2018) by Superbat — 08 Jun 2021

Green Book is a heartwarming and entertaining comedy drama, but it lacks the kind of depth that I'd expect from a "Best Picture" winner. Set in the 1960s, African-American pianist Don Shirley touring the Deep South with his newly hired, Italian-American bodyguard Tony Lip.

Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen put in stellar performances as the lead characters. Ultimately, it's Ali and Mortensen who make this movie watchable; the film's storyline lacked the originality and creativity that I'd expect from such an acclaimed film.

While Green Book is a solid film overall, I've seen many better movies that didn't win "Best Picture".