Three
Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has the razor sharp wit we've come
to expect from Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths) but adds a
whole lot of heart.
The
tonal balance is perfectly judged and it somehow manages to still be
funny even during times of great tragedy. It's my favourite so far of
this years big awards contenders and I'd be very surprised if Frances
McDormand doesn't sweep the board for her hard as nails
Mildred Hayes.
It seems fitting that such a ballsy female character should win in a year in which much has been done to raise awareness about gender inequality and sexual harassment within the industry in light of the Harvey Weinstein revelations.
Sam Rockwell is also excellent and fully deserves his nominations for best actor in a supporting role.
It seems fitting that such a ballsy female character should win in a year in which much has been done to raise awareness about gender inequality and sexual harassment within the industry in light of the Harvey Weinstein revelations.
Sam Rockwell is also excellent and fully deserves his nominations for best actor in a supporting role.
Shame Casey Affleck has decided not to present the Best Actress Oscar. I'd have loved to see him and Frances on stage together.
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