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AkumaJackApr 20, 2018

Excellent acting and decent directing, but the plot is nonsensical and characters are awful. They don't make sense. This film also shifts from serious to unfunny "comic" scenes every two seconds and spend the first half of the movie spoutingExcellent acting and decent directing, but the plot is nonsensical and characters are awful. They don't make sense. This film also shifts from serious to unfunny "comic" scenes every two seconds and spend the first half of the movie spouting left-winged stereotypes that clashes with the better crafted second half. there are many good ideas but poorly executed. Not a must see, not even bad though.… Expand

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annbdMar 6, 2018

The story was fine, but this high score I could only explain to myself with the bad *** protagonist, played by Frances McDormand ( she definitely deserved her Oscar). The unnecessary scenes, strange dialogues and actions made the movie notThe story was fine, but this high score I could only explain to myself with the bad *** protagonist, played by Frances McDormand ( she definitely deserved her Oscar). The unnecessary scenes, strange dialogues and actions made the movie not easy to perceive, to understand. This movie will make you confused, bored and disappointed. Can't believe it's from the 2018 Oscar Nominees. 115 minutes - too long for story, that could have been synthesized in 45 minutes. Annoying mad policeman, out of nowhere, transform himself into avenger, as well as helper to the desperate. Also the end was desperately dull and also the last telephone dialogue was not that clear, I mean I don't recognized the hint, he gave her, so she decided to visit the probable killer. Anyway, so many unnecessary things in this movie. Director and writer, Martin McDonagh, who has weird addiction to put a number in the names of his movies (Six Shooter, Seven Psychopaths, now this movie haha) failed with this one...… Expand

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BikerjamesJan 22, 2018

There is an art to making quirky films. The Coen Bros., Wes Anderson, David Lynch are all masters of the genre. They make films that are quirky and yet somehow believable. This film has moments that are so over the top they would neverThere is an art to making quirky films. The Coen Bros., Wes Anderson, David Lynch are all masters of the genre. They make films that are quirky and yet somehow believable. This film has moments that are so over the top they would never happen in real life. For example, there is a scene where a teenager at a school throws a soda on the Frances McDormand character's car, and the way she handles it would never happen in real life, and there were no consequences for her actions. In fact, she does several outrageous things without any consequences. There are other unbelievable outrageous moments that I won't go into. Other times the quirkiness works, so it's a mixed bag for me. This movie is definitely not a visitor's guide for the state of Missouri as most of the town are portrayed as bigots, including the police force. The acting was stellar throughout. Lastly, I hated the ending.… Expand

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BKMFeb 7, 2018

McDonagh's attempt to blend dark comedy with pathos isn't as effective here as it was in the masterful In Bruges. Much of that failure is due to the fact that this is a movie that is burning with anger which causes the comedic bits to feelMcDonagh's attempt to blend dark comedy with pathos isn't as effective here as it was in the masterful In Bruges. Much of that failure is due to the fact that this is a movie that is burning with anger which causes the comedic bits to feel jarring. The film also has a lot on its mind and struggles to adequately find a narrative foothold. McDormand and Rockwell give strong performances, but ultimately the whole affair gets away from them.… Expand

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TyranianApr 14, 2019

Rockwell was kinda entertaining but I didn't really enjoy this film, the characters are all obnoxious and its basically a two hour rant.

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frankiep86Nov 23, 2017

Being a huge fan of both McDonough and McDormand's work, I was truly looking forward to this film. And I tried to like it. But the structure felt contrived and the logic nonexistent. Great performances but stylistically the film did notBeing a huge fan of both McDonough and McDormand's work, I was truly looking forward to this film. And I tried to like it. But the structure felt contrived and the logic nonexistent. Great performances but stylistically the film did not seem to know what it was. A bit all over the place and I found myself uninvested in the characters.… Expand

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NavyBeanFeb 8, 2018

Good performances but the illogic of everything that happens just makes you scratch your head and wonder about some of the choices the director/writer made. He could have told the same story and not had these huge gaps in coherence that tookGood performances but the illogic of everything that happens just makes you scratch your head and wonder about some of the choices the director/writer made. He could have told the same story and not had these huge gaps in coherence that took my focus to the wrong place. There's a good story there somewhere underneath but this isn't it. And the ex-husband's new girlfriend's attempts at humor are so tone deaf and unfunny that I can't believe this is the same guy who wrote "In Bruges."… Expand

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HotelCentralMay 3, 2018

The acting in this film is excellent, even superb. It is beyond question that Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell fully deserved the Oscars they were awarded. And that is where my praise for this film ends.

Ultimately, this is an awful filmThe acting in this film is excellent, even superb. It is beyond question that Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell fully deserved the Oscars they were awarded. And that is where my praise for this film ends.

Ultimately, this is an awful film populated by mean and revolting characters. They do a fine job of representing America, and the human race, at their very worst. And the story goes nowhere.… Expand

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JNOTRFeb 6, 2018

It's a good movie, but nothing out of the ordinary in my opinion. I think McDonagh did a better job in In Bruges and in 7 Psychopaths. The film presents an excellent performance by Sam Rockwell and some good from Frances McDormand and WoodyIt's a good movie, but nothing out of the ordinary in my opinion. I think McDonagh did a better job in In Bruges and in 7 Psychopaths. The film presents an excellent performance by Sam Rockwell and some good from Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson (not enough for Oscar nominations). The script is very good, but it has a big flaw in the last 20 minutes that are totally rushed. Very little humor compared to the previous works of the director. I hope he does not win the Oscar for Best Picture.… Expand

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zedzdedJan 29, 2018

awwww man, the first half was amazing but the second half.... well i could barely watch it. way to squander what was a great idea. Great performance from Frances McDormand but I just started to lose compassion for her half way through whenawwww man, the first half was amazing but the second half.... well i could barely watch it. way to squander what was a great idea. Great performance from Frances McDormand but I just started to lose compassion for her half way through when she continuously did spiteful and nasty things with no justification and absolutely no repercussions. That coupled with the 1 dimensional rendering of the redneck racists and stupid cops just left a bad taste in the mouth. Also cheesy voiceovers from dead people... no thanks.

I think the deer scene was the moment for me when this one jumped the shark. If you're going to have CGI in your movie, it better be absolutely flawless. If it looks like a badly lit cut out or a glitchy render then you have shattered the illusion of reality and every minor flaw becomes magnified in scrutiny.… Expand

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imthenoobFeb 14, 2018

McDormand gives easily the best performance of the year for an actress and there are certainly good parts in the movie but the parts are far greater than the whole. The movie totally falls apart in the second half, Especially after theMcDormand gives easily the best performance of the year for an actress and there are certainly good parts in the movie but the parts are far greater than the whole. The movie totally falls apart in the second half, Especially after the incident with the sheriff. And the ending was just really unsatisfying to me. Not a terrible movie but I wouldn't keep my expectations high when watching it.… Expand

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DanilJan 25, 2019

Pretentious over-hyped Oscar bait with terrible script, good cast and no ending.

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kensrueFeb 27, 2018

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starts off with a good story line, good acting, captivating composition and some very quotable lines. Pretty soon it becomes evident that the makers sacrificed the story line to provide the audienceThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starts off with a good story line, good acting, captivating composition and some very quotable lines. Pretty soon it becomes evident that the makers sacrificed the story line to provide the audience with an over-dose of climax. The movie feels like an ingenious attempt at creating a film that relies on shocking the audience with over the top emotional conflicts that add nothing to the actual story, which feels to me as a response to our modern society with a lack of attention and a constant craving for stories of misery. It does succeed at delivering that, but in my opinion becomes overly contrived very fast.… Expand

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moviecritic68Dec 28, 2017

A very unique screenplay which can't help from intriguing someone. A bit slow at times but overall worth attending. Very strong performance by the lead actress with a mixture of some dark comedy from other characters.

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FadeBlackMay 25, 2022

Wonderfully crafted in terms of complex, multi-layered characters, and an unpredictable plot. And while I appreciate the story is up for interpretation, there wasn't much about the big picture and the whole point and meaning to really move meWonderfully crafted in terms of complex, multi-layered characters, and an unpredictable plot. And while I appreciate the story is up for interpretation, there wasn't much about the big picture and the whole point and meaning to really move me or captive me in any way.… Expand