Genre: Comedy / Drama
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Running time: 115 minutes
Mildred Hayes is a woman in Ebbing, Missouri, whose daughter was raped
and murdered. Frustrated over the lack of progress in the investigation over
many months after the crime, the grieving mother decides to rent three billboards
near her home to confront the authorities about what she sees as lack of effort
on their part. This move is far from pleasing the local cops and the general
population in the area, as many people try to convince Mildred to remove her
billboards.
This film walks the tight rope between black comedy and drama and it
does it quite well. A well experienced and talented cast was sure working in
its favor. Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell all offered
extraordinary acting performances.
The script is not without its flaws. There are a few clichés and shortcuts,
and I hate a non-resolution ending. But, overall, this is a film well worth
seeing.
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