Review of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) by Wayne M — 21 Jan 2018
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a darkly funny, intense, powerful film that carries a sharp wit and a dark underbelly. Irish writer/director Martin McDonagh has left his comfort zone and dived into the underbelly of rural America.
It's not a perfect film, it has flaws but its strengths are considerable adding up an intoxicating thoroughly entertaining film. The biggest strength of the film are the performances. Frances McDormand is superb as the grieving mother of a dead teenager who tackles head on a police department she believes is under performing.
One of the police officers is played brilliantly by the ever talented Sam Rockwell. His character is pretty deplorable but there is an interesting story arc in store for him. This film is about redemption and salvation.
It's about inaction and the moral decisions we make. There are some story holes but it moves at a pace that still pleases. Dialogue is sharp and darkly funny and it is more poignant than I expected with some powerful scenes that affect the heart and the head.
The film feels fresh and original which definitely makes for a great experience.
This review of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) was written by Wayne M on 21 Jan 2018.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has generally received very positive reviews.
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