Been working my butt off, trying to finish a script here in the next few weeks, so I haven't been able to see everything I've wanted to see as of late, but I did make it a point to see Green Book late last night, and it was definitely worth it. Top five of the year for me so far, no question - maybe even top three - and I'd say that, as of now, it's between this and A Star Is Born for Best Picture (though we've still got a bit to go).
Green Book is a little cookie cutter, but it's so well done that it doesn't matter. For what it's aiming to be, it's absolutely perfect. Viggo Mortensen gives a fantastic and often hilarious performance, to the point where he'll almost assuredly be nominated for Best Actor. Mahershala Ali is great too, and the chemistry between them is phenomenal, but Mortensen is definitely the stand out. Overall, it's not too heavy - or as heavy as something like this could be - with just right balance of drama, laughs, heartbreak, and heartwarming moments. It's one of those scripts where not a single line or moment is wasted, with call backs abound, and just so admiringly effective and economical in that sense.
Green Book came out in limited release this weekend, but goes wide on Wednesday (the 21st), and it's the absolute perfect film to see over the holiday with the family. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this.
Green Book is a little cookie cutter, but it's so well done that it doesn't matter. For what it's aiming to be, it's absolutely perfect. Viggo Mortensen gives a fantastic and often hilarious performance, to the point where he'll almost assuredly be nominated for Best Actor. Mahershala Ali is great too, and the chemistry between them is phenomenal, but Mortensen is definitely the stand out. Overall, it's not too heavy - or as heavy as something like this could be - with just right balance of drama, laughs, heartbreak, and heartwarming moments. It's one of those scripts where not a single line or moment is wasted, with call backs abound, and just so admiringly effective and economical in that sense.
Green Book came out in limited release this weekend, but goes wide on Wednesday (the 21st), and it's the absolute perfect film to see over the holiday with the family. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this.