Review of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) by Rebecca31 — 13 Dec 2017

Easily one of the best films of the year. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a masterpiece, brilliant from start to finish. A truly dark story twisted together with black comedy and an outstanding cast. Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell are particularly impressive. Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, there is a reason everyone is talking about this film and it's definitely not one to be missed.

You don’t need me to set the story up, the trailer did that just fine, Mildred's daughter has been murdered and months later the police have nothing to show for it so in an attempt to get some movement on the case and throw it back into the spotlight she rents three billboards with a powerful message to the police. It’s easy to tell when you’re watching a terrific film and from the beginning Three Billboards grips you and doesn’t let go once. Who doesn't love a bit of dark humour? Martin McDonagh has found the balance between comedy and tragedy, such a morbid topic handled to perfection. A movie that cares about its characters, keeps the story unpredictable and honestly what more do I need to say to convince you? McDormand is exceptional, perfectly capturing the pure rage of a grieving mother. Sam Rockwell has the best character development I've seen in a film this year, giving an Oscar worthy performance. I cannot recommend this highly enough, I loved every minute of it, I'm dying to see it again and I urge you all to see it, no exceptions.