Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

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yosemiteNov 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could have been a great film but wasn't. Superlatives : the acting of Frances McDormand is superlative and Oscar worthy and the performances of Woody and Sam Rockwell were equally excellent. One or two will get a nomination. The plot was original and creative and the dialogue was equally creative. On the negative side , the vulgarity is gratuitive, unrealistic and ineffective. That same creative plot was inconsistent. The film lacked subtlety and the rural Missourians were were portrayed as hicks and dumb wits. The longer the movie played, the more unrealistic Frances' actions became. Billboards; yes. Bombing police station;not likely. This could have been another Fargo with better direction… Expand

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netflicDec 4, 2017

It is a story of a Missouri woman whose teenage daughter was raped and killed. Her grieving gets intensified by the lack of progress in police investigation in the search of the perpetrator after 7 months since the crime happened. She rentedIt is a story of a Missouri woman whose teenage daughter was raped and killed. Her grieving gets intensified by the lack of progress in police investigation in the search of the perpetrator after 7 months since the crime happened. She rented three billboards demanding faster police action.

The film is listed as a crime comedy but there is not much of a comedy here, it is mostly a dark drama with some sad humor. The protagonist Mildred is played by Frances McDormand, famous for her role in "Fargo" and many other movies.

Her performance is stellar, and in general I would commend on the whole cast's acting.

The script is the only component in the movie that is, in my opinion, not great.

Overall it is an excellent movie that I am sure I will want to see again.… Expand

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katezoeDec 17, 2017

Fantastic film with an incredible screenplay. Frances McDormand has another nomination under her belt and might win another Oscar as Best Actress! Sam Rockwell Supporting Actor Nomination! Film captures Trump's America.

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ajgseriesJan 9, 2018

The screenplay of this movie is absolutely stunning. The script handles this mode of tragedy very well but at the same time manages a very intelligent and very well thought comedy. Although some of the characters try to be funny in times ofThe screenplay of this movie is absolutely stunning. The script handles this mode of tragedy very well but at the same time manages a very intelligent and very well thought comedy. Although some of the characters try to be funny in times of stress and tension, which makes them insignificant in my opinion, the whole cast is amazing, but obviously the most outstanding is Frances McDormand's character. She is an unfiltered psycho who seeks justice for the death of her daughter. She's everything in this film, even her facial expressions are amazing. The film manages a very interesting comedy, for example, Carter Burwell puts a slow music to put you in a sad mood and make you feel for the characters and suddenly... you laugh. It is very unusual but hilarious.… Expand

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MacsMusicDec 29, 2017

This is a pretty heavy movie, and there is a lot of stuff to unpack. It deals with several different political issues in an offhanded way that works really well. Several lines from this movie stuck with me after leaving the theater. TheThis is a pretty heavy movie, and there is a lot of stuff to unpack. It deals with several different political issues in an offhanded way that works really well. Several lines from this movie stuck with me after leaving the theater. The acting is really good and most, but not all, of the comedy works pretty well. This movie was filmed perfectly. One scene had me in tears just because of the blaring music and brutality happening in the scene. Hate and forgiveness are the biggest themes of the movie, and the way forgiveness is portrayed on screen is really incredible. The characters are all interesting and very well acted. All in all, a really amazing movie that mixes depth and comedy very well with great acting.… 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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JLuis_001Dec 31, 2017

Well this is it, my last film of 2017.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the best closing film I could have asked for. An intelligent and interesting story that manages to combine a good drama with elements of black comedy thatWell this is it, my last film of 2017.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the best closing film I could have asked for. An intelligent and interesting story that manages to combine a good drama with elements of black comedy that although provide some relief, never make you lose sight of the rawness of the story that is narrating.

Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell deliver very good performances, especially McDormand who gives a strength and fierceness to her character that makes her at the same time admirable and resolute.

I admit that the movie has certain pauses of rhythm that can feel weird but in reality they don't affect the general performance of the story or the characters. The film is solid and remains so until the ending, which although it's ambiguous and does not really solve anything, as a spectator I didn't feel disappointed, because as it happens many times in real life with similar cases like the one that drives this film, it's that unfortunately, sometimes we don't get justice or answers. It's not nice but that's life. If you haven't seen it, do it.… Expand

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sanyrubAug 26, 2018

Engaging film full of heavy stuff carried in some of the most bearable ways, with fantastic characters played by equally fantastic actors. The leading role is one of the strongest of the year, a woman who desperately seeks justice and revengeEngaging film full of heavy stuff carried in some of the most bearable ways, with fantastic characters played by equally fantastic actors. The leading role is one of the strongest of the year, a woman who desperately seeks justice and revenge for her daughter´s death. The film reflects the many flaws of our society and leaves us thinking about the different possibilities and the many things in life we can do to take one direction or the opposite. Also, that very often, things are left unresolved and one has to live with it. Homophobia, racism, cruelty, hypocrisy, and many other sides of human beings are tackled here. And not one main character is left out of that. Especially interesting the arc for one of the police officer´s character, played by Sam Rockwell. Frances carries the film perfectly too as only she knows. It doesn´t feel like something especially new or artistic, but it wins us with its unpredictable nature and entertainment value.… Expand

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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018

This movie left me with a very conflicted array of feelings, which I can say means that it really fulfilled its purpose. With some amazing performances (two oscar winners), and some fantastic scenes that make you feel everything fromThis movie left me with a very conflicted array of feelings, which I can say means that it really fulfilled its purpose. With some amazing performances (two oscar winners), and some fantastic scenes that make you feel everything from confusion, compassion, empathy, disgust, sadness, anger, and even happiness, I can say that this is great movie worthy of very high praise. Fair warning though, if you don't like heavy movies, this may not be your cup of tea.… Expand

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wafflereviewsMar 10, 2018

The entire cast of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri give some of the best, if not the best performance of their careers in this roller coaster of a film. It's intense, it's emotional, it's funny, it's dramatic, it's ridiculous, it'sThe entire cast of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri give some of the best, if not the best performance of their careers in this roller coaster of a film. It's intense, it's emotional, it's funny, it's dramatic, it's ridiculous, it's touching, and most of all it's @!#%ing excellent. The story never stops moving, and it just gets better with every moment. It pulls you in and doesn't let go until the credits roll, and you won't be able to stop thinking about it. This film has started 2018 off with a bang. I don't want to say much more because I won't give away any plot details. Just see it. Stop reading this and see it.… Expand

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madmal69Mar 21, 2018

Excellent film, with breathtaking performances by Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Every single scene kept me at the edge of my seat. Simply, flawless, in every single way -- and one of the best films I have personallyExcellent film, with breathtaking performances by Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. Every single scene kept me at the edge of my seat. Simply, flawless, in every single way -- and one of the best films I have personally seen in a very long time.… 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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OscarOrNotApr 1, 2018

Best movie of 2017, shape of water wouldnt make my top 5 to be honest. It was a good movie but the hype was absurd.

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PipeCApr 19, 2018

A canonical class on character development, performances and direction. A game-changer. I have just witnessed one of the— narratively speaking —more intense feature films ever, one that, surprisingly, doesn't require Parisian landscapes orA canonical class on character development, performances and direction. A game-changer. I have just witnessed one of the— narratively speaking —more intense feature films ever, one that, surprisingly, doesn't require Parisian landscapes or delicate photographs to be the most effortlessly acidic film offer in a very long time, one incorporating a really powerful drama and a delicious caustic black humor, putting you as a voyeur of the pain of others, a depraved buy purgative activity.

The leading role of " Fargo" wonderful actress Frances McDormand, which will surely lead her name to global media focus, she expels strength, even when her heart is broken into hundreds of pieces. This impetuosity is precisely the agent allowing an almost instantaneous connection from the first scene on the road, that imperfection, remorse and feeling, seeking vindication in such emotional ways that announces the establishment of a new Ellen Ripley, for indie-drama genre, her brave nature, supported on the grief of a mother, stirs up a sensational feeling from which the film drinks on several times to achieve an unbeatable narrative cadence. The second great discovery is underestimated-actor Sam Rockwell. Rockwell returns with a worthy-recognition role, a really big one, Dixon, an alcoholic sheriff who doesn't frequent good manners, an arrogant policeman who doesn't care to pass over the world to be victorious. Needless to say, this actor executes one of the most powerful moments of the film at the hands of his character. Last, but not least, is a not-remotely-unusual player, as most of his performances get to touch the overwhelming, the really overwhelming. Willoughby is a police chief who failed to fully resolve a murder and rape crime, moreover, he's outweighed by repercussions that cause the three billboards of the protagonist and a life-or-death decision, here a controversial debate rises up, to confront a dreaded fatal fate. A huge praise deserves some set-pieces pushing beyond the mettlesome narrative development. The film is rich in sequences that transmit by means of the pictures, and although it's almost impossible to avoid spoilers, it can be said that such strong points are distributed proportionately between the scenes where supporting and leading characters are involved in other words, between sequences that don't focus only on the bad-ass protagonist, even though, indirectly, all the moves lies on her. A mother, two local sheriffs, flames, explosions, love affairs, three billboards on deep-scarlet background and serious lettering, a surly dentist and a hired murderer are the ingredients used for the construction of a film which is based on its potent and articulated screenplay.

The score is brutal. From the start, I have considered musical accompaniments as key pieces for the success of transmission of emotions, of truth; A filmmaker must get to most possible resources to make sense of the specific and general purposes of the story, so I personally think that a simple melodic structure supports fabulous acting and creative task. Carter Burwell, who curiously had also worked with Mr. McDonagh in "Seven Psychopaths", has behind him gold scores of the stature of "Carol", "Anomalisa" and "Mr. Holmes"; Now, he reappears with full hands through compositions that are rightly coupled with the most heartfelt moments of the film, His score for this story express, on many occasions, more than pictures, because from masterful and harmonic sounds he transmits grief, tribulation, intractability and madness accompanying the characters, while potentiates his chances to opt for the coveted golden man. We will have to keep a close eye on this New Yorker, as he insinuates being the next monster producing excellent soundtracks for deep films thanks to his undeniable talent.

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" written and directed by Martin McDonagh will make history in my review Watchlist as the first motion picture in which I didn't evaluate technical or visually artistic aspects, which clearly are executed in a beautiful, crude and stunning way, however, I haven't considered them as a fundamental part because this film is purely story and characters. I was skeptical about a true audiovisual production mustn't be made up of visual, narrative and creative art, however, this work has shown me that art can be conceived by putting some components a greater importance than others, but finally, they are all there. A blistering catharsis led by top-notch performances and a glorified direction, this film is the most human, poignant, shocking and coherent drama I have seen in a long time, a major achievement for cinematographic narrative that reveals the potential emergence of a feasible writing maestro, while it serves as a magnet to unite a hugely talented group of people who make the film what it is.… Expand

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eva3si0nApr 10, 2018

One of the best movies of 2017. I did not see so realistic and live cinema long ago. At some moment begins to seem that it and not invented story, and the most this life. And the most important is end of history. There is no happy end, all asOne of the best movies of 2017. I did not see so realistic and live cinema long ago. At some moment begins to seem that it and not invented story, and the most this life. And the most important is end of history. There is no happy end, all as in life. I wish Martin Makdonakh still great success more to remove movies.… Expand

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CittadelFeb 20, 2018

I don't want everyone to understand this movie, because it almost feels like a treat when you figure it all out. I barely have anything to complain about when it comes this Oscar-nominated movie. Period.

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whoischarlotteFeb 1, 2018

Is this 'best picture' worthy? No. Is this a good film? Well, yeah. Three Billboards is unconventional, it didn't take itself too seriously and made me laugh so easily. It's just a shame that the end is pretty dull.

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kiankJan 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a sad tale of a mother looking for answers about the rape and murder of her daughter. I really enjoyed the first half of the movie, especially the parts with Woody Harrelson. Francis McDormand also did great. The ending is a bit disappointing as I wish there was justice for her murdered daughter. I loved all the suspenseful scenes but I felt like they tried to create too many relationships. After Harrelson's character died, I felt like the movie slowed down a bit but overall the movie good, but not amazing. Overall, I would give it a 8.0.… Expand

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lewiswakeFeb 5, 2018

Three Billboards is probably best described as a dark dramatic version of a Cohen brothers film.

It has a diverse cast of characters that are all excellent portrayed by their actors, particularly Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell. Both orThree Billboards is probably best described as a dark dramatic version of a Cohen brothers film.

It has a diverse cast of characters that are all excellent portrayed by their actors, particularly Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell. Both or these characters show great depths in their tough attitude and crippling emotional trauma.… Expand

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CoKronakanJan 26, 2019

This felt like another emotional roller coaster with great emotional value and great humor and funny jokes. The actors where as perfect as perfect gets. The emotional scenes where just simply a masterpiece and they delivered the feelings ofThis felt like another emotional roller coaster with great emotional value and great humor and funny jokes. The actors where as perfect as perfect gets. The emotional scenes where just simply a masterpiece and they delivered the feelings of sorrow, love, vengeance and anger in such a meaningful and artistic way. The director's style and choice in cinematography is simply something Iv'e never seen before. Fresh and very well executed. The movie is such an entertaining piece and it keep the tension high all the way through with it's amazing unforeseen events and turns that it depicts the struggle of real life perfectly. The shadiness and lies and every single detail was outstandingly executed. The characters are just so perfectly written and acted and such complex personalities with profound moral codes that it is hard to even start to comprehend yet still believable, because it strongly reflects the reality to much. The emotional power this movie has is just amazing. The music also helped the impeccable immersion and tension. The situations our main characters are presented with and interacting with each other are often grotesque. But the humor and funny situations are very well delivered as well. I honestly had gags in one minute and tears in my eyes the other minute. It's literally like a lifeline of emotional overwhelming project. Overall it's an amazing movie which it's a must watch if you can stomach the drama genre. It was always a 10/10 masterpiece but the conclusion and ending was a bit lack luster which cut right before the apex of the events. None the less the message is clear and strong visiting true problems in the world. AMAZING!!!!… Expand

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CTHReviewsSep 11, 2018

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a fantastic film about anger and how people deal with it. But weirdly enough, it often times takes it in a humorous way, which weirdly works.

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AndrewBurgeMar 24, 2018

Before anything, this is a movie about the power of anger and how it can easily overwhelm any other emotion. Frances McDormand's Milded Hayes is a person whose anger and hatred towards the injustice done to her by the Police Department whichBefore anything, this is a movie about the power of anger and how it can easily overwhelm any other emotion. Frances McDormand's Milded Hayes is a person whose anger and hatred towards the injustice done to her by the Police Department which failed to catch the rapist and murderer of her daughter, Angela, seems to lead her every move. Yet, do not expect to see the police as a villain here. In fact, Martin McDonagh does a staggering job at removing any evil representation of the Police Department even from the beginning of the film. And he does that through Woody Harrelson's Chief Willoughby who, despite being on cancer's Death Row, is actually the most empathetic and understanding of the characters. This really is a refreshing and long-awaited view on the classic "cops are corrupt, racist and evil".

Yet despite the surprisingly likable and respected Chief Willoughby, the anger found in almost all other characters is compelling them to do disturbing acts - Hayes putting the billboards up even though she knew Willoughby has cancer and Sam Rockwell's Officer Jason Dixon infamous rampage through a window and violently assaulting the man in charge of the billboards. But there is one more subtle take on this anger displaying, which is the message on the last billboard which claims 'raped while dying'. It is clear that Hayes wants everyone to be disturbed and shocked by the details of her daughter's last second, perhaps to make them feel the same suffering as she does.

So, while having a few abrupt tonal shifts, like a deep scene about a deer and reincarnation which, while powerful, felt a bit forced and rushed, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a foul-mouthed sure-fire and efficient cry of inner peace with one of the best performances of the year, especially Sam Rockwell's troubled, childish and bizarre yet funny Officer Jason Dixon.… Expand

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hijosdelsiglo20Mar 19, 2018

Best film seen in many years. A perfect balance of tragedy, humanity and a pinch of humour. The plot is thought-provoking, the actors are brilliants. All in all, an modern classic.

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bbrmoraesApr 15, 2018

I really enjoyed the experience of watching Three Billboards. If you want a movie that express all the feeling in yourself, congratulations, because we have a winner. It's funny, depressive, sad, distressful and lot of more hide feelings.I really enjoyed the experience of watching Three Billboards. If you want a movie that express all the feeling in yourself, congratulations, because we have a winner. It's funny, depressive, sad, distressful and lot of more hide feelings. Everything in this movie happened in right time with a right solution, even if it's a joke or a tragedy. We can say that Three Billboards is the best movie of 2017, for sure. Francis McDormand and Sam Rockwell, with the support of the directing by Martin McDonagh, made an outstanding perfomance that wont be forgot too soon. To finish, i believe and i hope the movie is going to enter in the list of best classic movies of all time.… Expand

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NinteundoApr 21, 2018

The way this film takes a very serious subject and turns it into a hilarious film shows how much talent went into making it.

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mrafrotastic00Jun 2, 2018

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Sam Rockwell, an outstanding actor, has finally discovered a masterpiece that conveys how brilliant he is; this is the moment he wins an Academy Award. Starring: Frances McDormand. Woody Harrelson.Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Sam Rockwell, an outstanding actor, has finally discovered a masterpiece that conveys how brilliant he is; this is the moment he wins an Academy Award. Starring: Frances McDormand. Woody Harrelson. Sam Rockwell. Directed by Michael McDonagh. 100/100. "Every great film should seem new every time you see it," said the late Roger Ebert, a film critic from the Chicago Sun-Times. "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" might be a difficult title to remember, but the movie will be unforgettable for audiences. This is a morbid comedy that will sting people with its banter and heartbreak. "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is definitely a film that deserves Oscar recognition. Michael McDonagh has created an instant classic with an original plot and an excellent ensemble. In light of the pervasive profanity and violence, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is one of the most creative films this year. The story focuses on Mildred Hayes, a depressed mother who is portrayed exceptionally by the wonderful Frances McDormand, who avenges her daughter's murder by advertising the negligence of the local police department. McDonagh, screenwriter and director, writes the screenplay with sarcastic wit and touching unpredictability. "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" should receive a nomination for the category of the best original screenplay. Furthermore, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" includes an awesome cast. Frances McDormand has a high chance of receiving an Oscar nomination this year. Woody Harrelson is superb as Chief Willoughby, a content sheriff in Ebbing. Sam Rockwell is a revelation as Deputy Jason Dixon, an acrimoniously racist, unsophisticated officer; Rockwell is magnificent at mixing humor and drama together in his performance. Viewers will witness portrayals from Peter Dinklage, Abbie Cornish, John Hawkes, etc. Audiences won't be disappointed by the movie, especially the actors and actresses involved. In conclusion, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a film that is relevant to this era. If "Get Out" wins over this film in any category, I will laugh at a consistent rate; "Get Out" was marvelous, but it is incomparable to this movie. From the ravishing scenery to the uncertain finale, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a portrait that captures society with purpose and provocation. Like the exemplary Roger Ebert said above, I have a feeling that Ebert would've loved "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."… Expand

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lurkerrrJun 26, 2018

The sad story about how hate can destroy life, mental health, society and affect just random people around. Being let out from the cage, it is going to override any human intentions and morph them into something completely different. PeopleThe sad story about how hate can destroy life, mental health, society and affect just random people around. Being let out from the cage, it is going to override any human intentions and morph them into something completely different. People change, thoughts, ideas, everything is getting reshaped by hate and being unleashed it can never fully controlled anymore, neither its consequences.… Expand

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CyanureaAug 27, 2018

The Flannery O'Connor comparisons are apt. Filled with both the best and worst of human nature and brilliant wit. Tremendously well written. Angry, stark, ultimately hopeful with one sentimental slight of hand.

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Luke_SantaAug 14, 2018

What a incredible film, easily one of the years best! McDormand, Rockwell and Harrelson give performances of a lifetime, as well as a amazing supporting cast. Its funny, sad, powerful and unpredictable. Go do yourself a favor and watch thisWhat a incredible film, easily one of the years best! McDormand, Rockwell and Harrelson give performances of a lifetime, as well as a amazing supporting cast. Its funny, sad, powerful and unpredictable. Go do yourself a favor and watch this if you haven't seen it. Easily going to feature in my top 10 films of the year for 2018.… Expand

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M3TAmeatDec 5, 2018

I like the actor selection for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing. Maybe it was the wright mood, when i saw this film or it was really that good. After the first trailer, my thoughts were on an entertaining movie with a harsh mood. But it cameI like the actor selection for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing. Maybe it was the wright mood, when i saw this film or it was really that good. After the first trailer, my thoughts were on an entertaining movie with a harsh mood. But it came so much more that I actually want to give a 10 out of 10.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Mar 31, 2019

One of the best movies of 2017 and my personal favorite movie of that year. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a cinematic masterpiece, with a thrilling, exciting, heartbreaking story about a mother that tries to seek justice forOne of the best movies of 2017 and my personal favorite movie of that year. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a cinematic masterpiece, with a thrilling, exciting, heartbreaking story about a mother that tries to seek justice for the unresolved murder of her daughter. The directing, cinematography and script are top notch, with some great camerawork and wonderful dialogue with some genuinely funny lines. Also add the incredible performances by Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson and you get a recipe for an almost flawless movie. The acting is definitely the best of this movie and what really helps to make it the amazing movie this is.

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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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Petrocelli1960Dec 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is full of plot flaws, stereotypes and bad writing. A police officer throws someone out a window (in front of the new chief of police) and in not arrested. The main character kicks two high school students in the groin and is not arrested. There are a whole series of subplots that go nowhere. Skip it.… Expand

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ChrisTodDurDec 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went to see Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and I am COMPLETELY baffled by the critical acclaim for this film. What am I missing here? The film is an utter mess.

The movie is about a mother who seeks to find answers to her daughter's murder by placing three billboards up that demand the local chief of police for answers. The problem there is, the billboards lead only down a country road that hardly anyone drives, so I don't understand why there's such a fuss. When the news stumbles across the billboards and makes it top story on the 6pm news, all hell breaks loose.

The film is filled with too many characters that any one character cannot be fleshed out enough to have any kind of sympathy for them. There are characters in the film, like Peter Dinklage's "James," who just appear to be convenience plot breaks and do nothing, really, to help the plot. And there are characters and situations in the film that are so ultra-violent that you wonder why there weren't arrests made (for example, one scene involves a man who throws another man out of a second floor window in broad daylight, yet he was not arrested for it).

In one scene, the billboards are set ablaze, and the lead character just pulls out this massive fire extinguisher in her car - as if everyone drives with one. In another scene, one supporting character is burned very badly and ends up in the hospital - in the exact same room as the guy whom he threw out of the window! That character, in the very next scene, ends up in a bar - wait, wasn't he just all bandaged up and in the hospital? - and just happens to be there at exactly the same time as someone whom he thinks is admitting something that could possibly end the whole case. The whole movie is just preposterous. It's also very racist, homophobic, misogynist, and ultra violent.

I also do not see how it could be considered a comedy, with heavy topics as rape, murder, suicide, revenge, and the above mentioned racism, homophobia, and misogyny.

WHY is this movie getting critical acclaim???

Is the acting good? Sure - but when isn't Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Lucas Hedges, Caleb Jones, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage good? It's not their faults. It's the script that is a mess - from the beginning to the end.

UGH! I really wanted to like this movie. I didn't like much of it at all. I'm giving it a generous 4/10 - I really want to know WHY critics and audiences are liking this movie. There isn't really much to redeem it.… Expand

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misterpJan 13, 2018

There are few good scenes in this otherwise cartoony, pretentious, and sloppy movie. The script is flat and shortchanges the audience by presenting a lead character with interesting challenges and then going nowhere. This movie is not worthThere are few good scenes in this otherwise cartoony, pretentious, and sloppy movie. The script is flat and shortchanges the audience by presenting a lead character with interesting challenges and then going nowhere. This movie is not worth seeing. The movie is about 99 percent on the intelligence level of the Dukes of Hazard, which is ok if you are looking for entertainment, and 1 percent like the Coen Brothers. Go watch the Dukes of Hazard or the Coen brothers and skip this movie that is a lost mess.… Expand

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Cancer714Feb 2, 2018

Years from now people will scratch their heads over how this contrived cornball of a movie became a critical darling. The English Patient was utterly sublime in comparison. Its politically correct idiocy is so heavy-handed that it seemsYears from now people will scratch their heads over how this contrived cornball of a movie became a critical darling. The English Patient was utterly sublime in comparison. Its politically correct idiocy is so heavy-handed that it seems like a Lifetime movie with lots and lots of cussing and ridiculous violence. Frances McDormand does her usual spectacular job of playing Frances McDormand and stands a good chance of nabbing another Oscar for, that's right, playing Frances McDormand.… Expand

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newenglanderDec 21, 2017

I kept waiting for this movie to end. The story was going nowhere fast and quite a few characters were not believable. The only character that was interesting to watch was the mother of the dullard cop. What was the point of this movie? II kept waiting for this movie to end. The story was going nowhere fast and quite a few characters were not believable. The only character that was interesting to watch was the mother of the dullard cop. What was the point of this movie? I didn't laugh, I didn't cry, I didn't get emotionally invested. Also, the casting for some characters was atrocious! Why would that 19 year old girl be with that unattractive older guy? Why would the rapist throw a rabbit figurine in the gift store? I know these were subplots but it starts to get exasperating to watch such foolishness.… Expand

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ospreyFeb 5, 2018

I loved In Bruges and also love all the performances in this movie but that is all I can say that is possitive about this laughably terrible movie. I can't understand where all the rave reviews are coming from. Nothing in this movie ringsI loved In Bruges and also love all the performances in this movie but that is all I can say that is possitive about this laughably terrible movie. I can't understand where all the rave reviews are coming from. Nothing in this movie rings true and the overall message is lost on me. If it was meant to be funny it fails completely. None of the characters are believable or likeable and within about 20 minutes I was groaning at all the actions and dialogue. Really atrocious, so shocking as I was expecting a great movie from all the buzz and praise this movie was getting. Some parts, like the voice over of one of the characters reading letters made me wonder how they convinced this actor to read these lines at all. Baffling!… 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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Compi24Dec 12, 2017

A film that could have very easily became a bloated, stodgy, and tired treatise on everything that's wrong with the American justice system/racism/police brutality/etc., but thankfully Martin McDonagh's third feature, "Three BillboardsA film that could have very easily became a bloated, stodgy, and tired treatise on everything that's wrong with the American justice system/racism/police brutality/etc., but thankfully Martin McDonagh's third feature, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," never really commits to focusing too sharply on one thing in particular. Instead, we get little doses of criticism and commentary here and there, but with a larger spotlight shown on the complicated, non-binary mechanisms of human morality and behavior that operate in and around these facets of discussion. It's tremendously well-acted, with special marks going to Frances McDormand and the criminally underrated Sam Rockwell for absolutely killing it with their respective performances. A very compelling, well-made drama with rich thematic subtext and a fantastic script.… Expand

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WarriorlilyDec 7, 2017

(Possible spoilers) Mildred's daughter has been dead for 7 years. No leads. She pays to have three billboards erected, asks the police chief, (Woody Harrelson) - Why? The billboards shake things up, trigger a strange, sometimes violent series(Possible spoilers) Mildred's daughter has been dead for 7 years. No leads. She pays to have three billboards erected, asks the police chief, (Woody Harrelson) - Why? The billboards shake things up, trigger a strange, sometimes violent series of events. Mildred stands strong, is unapologetic despite backlash from the community. Her grief is unrelenting. It is another character, a whole weather system. It fills up the screen. Tchotchkes get smashed, Molotov cocktails get thrown, loyalties change, but this is not your typical revenge movie. Great performances by McDormand, Harrelson and Sam Rockwell (who plays a violent **** of a cop). Abbie Cornish miscast as Harrelson's wife. (She was way too young and watching them have sex was creepy). Near the end a character says, "Anger begets anger" and this isn't a life lesson for us or even an overarching theme. There are no lessons and this made me like the movie even more. It was fresh, unpredictable, dark and at times, really really funny.… Expand

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OudayYehyaJan 6, 2018

THIS MOVIE! One for the books. Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell kill it. I've never seen a flawless performance by both of them. Woody Harrelson deserves many awards for that breathtaking display of Bill Willoughby. My favorite part is theTHIS MOVIE! One for the books. Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell kill it. I've never seen a flawless performance by both of them. Woody Harrelson deserves many awards for that breathtaking display of Bill Willoughby. My favorite part is the storyline itself and another is the comedy in the movie; these small punch lines that just make you laugh out loud. This movie is definitely worth watching.

Give this review a thumbs up if you found it helpful and don't forget to check out my other reviews!… Expand

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arash22Feb 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Ebbing Redemption When I saw the reactions to this movie the score, I was like man this is the one, finally after a long time here is a perfect movie to enjoy. Especially it is a movie from Martin McDonagh who brought us In Bruges which I couldn't stop watching it over and over for a while, and Frances McDormand? God this is going to be gooood, so I got the movie, scenes passing one by one, the acting was great the music was great the shots was great as I expect it, but the story was going the wrong way. I couldn't believe things were going on in ebbing, out of nowhere everyone become such a goodie-goodie. Oh my god, the movie lost everything even really good acting specially by McDormand and Rockwell was lost. I couldn't believe them anymore. I think McDonagh wasn't even there when they made this or he was but he was dead drunk the whole time. Come on people look at Ebbing and learn how to erase hate from your hearts, come on people look at this poor old lady who suffered so much of her daughters death and she is the only one who cares, so she decided to become Rambo and waste everyone, but suddenly by that stupid fire scene she decided not to and become a good person and start loving people more. Dixon, the stupid racist looser cop who happen to be gay too, in a matter of seconds just by reading that letter find the way of becoming a better person and a good detective and the only thing he has to do is to sit in a bar and wait for the killer to come and sit near him and confess, after that he have to become Wolverine and take DNA sample in the stupidest way possible or should i say not possible. Woody Harrelson character kill himself so not to ruins everything up like every other character in this movie, I think all the characters should have done the same. I am shocked by foolishness in writing, lots of holes in script, what was that little gay doing in this movie? Is he here just because he is friend with director? Why all the hot girls must be stupid? Why the night they were on a date in that restaurant her x-husband should be there to? Why... Don't waste your time on this movie like I did instead go and watch In Bruges again or Olive Kitteridge just to see what are this people in this stupid movie capable of.… Expand

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qMar 14, 2018

Disgraceful, dark movie full of filthy language, disrespect, violence, inappropriate sexual relationships, and characters too cartoonishly vile to be believable. Only a few characters--probably not coincidentally African-American--seemed toDisgraceful, dark movie full of filthy language, disrespect, violence, inappropriate sexual relationships, and characters too cartoonishly vile to be believable. Only a few characters--probably not coincidentally African-American--seemed to be imbued with any modicum of decency in an otherwise totally dystopian community. I suspect the writer of this sordid swill is some pseudo-intellectual snot who decided to reveal in his screenplay his despicable prejudice against and contempt for what he thinks rural white Americans are like. I have been alive for quite a few years, and I have yet to come across any people so irremediably repulsive as the characters in this film are. The movie is a slog through a sewer. Nothing more.… Expand

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MysticDingoAug 8, 2018

SJW trash. The movie is filled with tons of little virtue signals, and is completely unrealistic and a jingoistic look at the south and southerners. Total dumpster fire. This movie was a big disappointment from the director of "In Bruges."SJW trash. The movie is filled with tons of little virtue signals, and is completely unrealistic and a jingoistic look at the south and southerners. Total dumpster fire. This movie was a big disappointment from the director of "In Bruges." Talking about taking a DNA sample from every baby boy that gets born for the day that boy grows up and breaks the law then "we got em!" which of course assumes that every boy will grow up and become criminals. The only reason that this movie gets a 2 is because most aggregate review sites throw out 0's and 1's.… Expand

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RelaxedmikeFeb 6, 2018

Movie was good with an interesting plot for the most part. I would have given it a much higher rating had it not been for the ending.

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EPMDJan 21, 2018

Not an enjoyable movie. Everyone is angry, very angry. The police are incredibly offensive. There is no subtlety to their bad guy behaviour. Actually, the whole movie lacks subtlety. There are characters who do bad things and face little toNot an enjoyable movie. Everyone is angry, very angry. The police are incredibly offensive. There is no subtlety to their bad guy behaviour. Actually, the whole movie lacks subtlety. There are characters who do bad things and face little to no consequences. The dentist scene alone just made my eyes roll. Anyone doing what the main character did in that scene loses all sympathy from the audience. Bottom line: I am amazed that this is winning awards.… 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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TrevorsViewDec 8, 2017

Much credit goes to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Its analysis on a small town’s skewed priorities on law and order feels inspired by the United States’ many cultures, especially from the perspective of Mildred, played by OscarMuch credit goes to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Its analysis on a small town’s skewed priorities on law and order feels inspired by the United States’ many cultures, especially from the perspective of Mildred, played by Oscar winner Frances McDormand (Fargo). She never says a single kind word to anyone, but her true personality blooms once she routinely plants flowers in front of her blood-red billboards as if at the Vietnam memorial. Once there, she shares a melodic conversation with a deer beside the highway, keeping her human. The rest of Ebbing, Missouri also seems given up on America’s growth, set instead to let desires run on dunking others beneath self-worth.

Though be warned: the three steps to the feature’s creation appears a tad too rushed. The pre-production process mentions the Catholic church of the town exactly once in the first act, missing out on its powerful potential to serve a stronger MacGuffin to the story beyond just its hindrance to society. The production process’s cheap burn makeup effects look poor compared to the wounds put on Leonardo DiCaprio’s bear wounds. The post-production process disrupts its own narrative flow by throwing a flashback into a moment when dialogue would have sufficed.

Looking at the Oscar’s past Best Picture winners, Spotlight and Moonlight, they both kept a consistent visual style, unlike Three Billboards. Primarily, the editor, Jon Gregory (Four Weddings and a Funeral, In Bruges) was a poor choice to put together the feature; a potential Oscar contender ought to require someone more experienced to present a population of human beings turned into thoughtless advertisements. Likewise, cinematographer Ben Davis (Guardians of the Galaxy) resorts to unnecessarily pointing the Steadicam upwards. If treated like a mockumentary similar to This Is Spinal Tap, then a greater impact could linger in this movie’s legacy.

Now with the problems out of the way, basically everything else in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri accomplishes its civic duty.

Obviously, cops nowadays are no State Farm, so here their portrayal gets treated positively. Mildred’s middle-class family home in particular takes no breather: her ex-husband continues to abuse her while her last shared memory with her murdered daughter reeks in high regret. Maybe the people here were born with it, maybe the pressure to advertise caused everyone to become whatever social message they always talk about. Its timelessness in leaving the precise year vague adds the extra snap, crackle, and pop to the core theme.

My commemorations go to the finger lickin’ good performances by the whole cast, every single one proves the power of an ensemble, particularly the underrated actor Caleb Landry Jones (Breaking Bad, Get Out). Yet Sam Rockwell in particular is after an Academy Award nomination, and understandably so: his performance turns agitated one minute and collapsing in silent tears the next.

I appreciate how Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri knew not to excessively milk its timeliness right after it calls the cops a **** Torturing Business,” since they lack concentration on actual crimes. Although these cops prefer the equally undignified term “Persons of Color;” even they the authorities think Black people fall short against “normal” White people. This mouth-gaping social relevance soon turns ironic once a new Black police sheriff comes into town.

Beyond the Blacks/Police conflict that challenges old stereotypes, jokes about people’s weight and height keep going and going and going without crossing the line towards the offensive. The head of Ebbing’s P.R. business even has the name Red, because everyone else around him sees red—both literally and figuratively!

It’s a greatly clever style of writing which helps you to think different in a harsh way. We all want and need to preach about what makes us pound our fist on the table, and as depicted here, our abuse of our First Amendment rights turns us into our branding, erasing the definition between our wants and our needs. It really boils down to: Where do you want to go today?… Expand

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americaneagleFMay 13, 2018

This movie was not a good reflection on someone who has suffered a great loss. Taking your anger out on other people, is a little ridiculous. The One scene where the woman, commits a gruesome act on her dentist, was a show stopper for me.This movie was not a good reflection on someone who has suffered a great loss. Taking your anger out on other people, is a little ridiculous. The One scene where the woman, commits a gruesome act on her dentist, was a show stopper for me. that is where I lost all respect for this movie.… Expand

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travis_bickle7Mar 27, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a pity to see Martin McDonagh fall from a decent level in "in bruge" to "seven psychopaths" and then land on such a disaster called three billboards.
no characters, there are no justifiable explanations for what people in this movie do, i mean why on earth would she burn the police station?! seriously?
this is just the tip of the iceberg in this absolute nightmare.… 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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FarhanFirozMar 30, 2018

One of the boldest movies of 2017 with a riveting plot and moving performances from the whole cast which makes u sit edge of your seat till the end. Martin's script balances dark humor and tragedy very well

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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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jhepDec 29, 2017

NO SCRIPT.....material that is all over the map and can't decide what the film is really about....."Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" with a really bad head cold !...the waste if good cast....sorry to see Sam Rockwell and Frances MacDormandNO SCRIPT.....material that is all over the map and can't decide what the film is really about....."Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" with a really bad head cold !...the waste if good cast....sorry to see Sam Rockwell and Frances MacDormand desperately attempting to breath some life and credibility into this chaotic, self-important wannabe "edgy" mess....and what's with extravaganza of profanity and four letter words ?....I started to feel I was at a frat party with a lot of teenage boys who couldn't hold their liquor !… 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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ScraperMar 4, 2019

Three Billboards talks about three billboards for ages and they're not all that shocking and only mildly interesting to begin with - hammering its title-turned-premise into submission. The first forty minutes is a dense, blue-gray daze withThree Billboards talks about three billboards for ages and they're not all that shocking and only mildly interesting to begin with - hammering its title-turned-premise into submission. The first forty minutes is a dense, blue-gray daze with dialogue that is far too snappy to be rural Missouri. I assume the next hour is the same way because I did not make it after that. It would've taken an alien attack ala Ridley Scott to redeem this absolute bore.… Expand

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SadiemarietrappMar 18, 2018

This won an award! Terrible show.....save your money, I want back 2 hours of my life!

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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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mikevoidJan 5, 2019

Just bad, not worth your time! It's really really really really really really really really really bad.

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PanchogulApr 11, 2021

Impresionante historia, es desgarradora y triste con oportunos toques de humor y sarcasmo que ayudan a que las cosas no se sientan tan dolorosas ya que la actuación de Frances Macdormand es increíble, su tesón y lucha por la justicia son deImpresionante historia, es desgarradora y triste con oportunos toques de humor y sarcasmo que ayudan a que las cosas no se sientan tan dolorosas ya que la actuación de Frances Macdormand es increíble, su tesón y lucha por la justicia son de otro planeta, transmite tantos sentimientos que te llegan directamente al núcleo junto con el jefe de policía con una enfermedad terminal que pese a su breve participación, transmite empatia y esperanza mientras que Dixon hace un personaje complejo y evolucionado, pasa de ser el patán insufrible a ser una luz de esperanza para Mildred y logran unirse por una causa en común.… Expand

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KenRNov 4, 2018

These days when many people see Awards being dished out to movies they begin to think twice about their worth, in much the same way as when advertisers spend up BIG to tell us their product is the BEST on the market - you can often expect aThese days when many people see Awards being dished out to movies they begin to think twice about their worth, in much the same way as when advertisers spend up BIG to tell us their product is the BEST on the market - you can often expect a cop-out. With Francis McDormand heading up the cast you might expect the Cohen Bros may have been somewhere in the wings to push it along – in fact, this work offers many of the depressing earmarks of some lesser Cohen productions (maybe that’s partly why the Academy selected it?) The overly sensationalistic mix contains all the ingredients that one could cram into a plot filled with a continuous succession of near-impossible coincidences (not to mention some perverse PC agenda pushing) With little or no character development and too many stretched situations - we are taken through a series of shocking actions that would land anyone committing just half of them, in jail or would have the local community after the perpetuator’s blood! - but no, our ‘hero ‘Francis violently assaults school kids, dentists, and near anyone she feels like with few saying little more than boo. The local police (an unconvincing bunch of simplistic stereotypes) bash people near to death in broad daylight, and this is all taken as just another day in a town where every inhabitant tends to be on the edge of a mental meltdown. There’s basically no-one the viewer can emotionally identify with or support – unless they too, are on the loopy side of Mental Health Denial. Add to the above, a lazy writer determined to create a swear fest - where all the foulest of outright mean language is paraded - in an attempt to out-shock any that’s gone before. This is somewhat juvenile trendiness in the extreme.

Any viewer bright enough to see beyond a manipulative piece of exploitation - will see this pretentiously overrated concoction for what it is. And for those who attempt to excuse this as “black humour” - it’s just so ‘simplistically’ dark as to be virtually invisible. While it attracted a lot of people to the ticket box, it’s obvious from the Huge amount of viewer feedback - published here, etc; many of these audiences were bitterly disappointed and would like both their time and money back. The end credits thank the local inhabitants for their co-operation but, I somehow doubt many would welcome them back - given the image painted of them! Lol.… Expand

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drlowdonDec 25, 2020

Seven months after her daughter was murdered, and with no culprit arrested, Mildred Hayes puts up three billboards with a message aimed at the chief of police William Willoughby causing conflict across the town.

Francis McDormand, whoSeven months after her daughter was murdered, and with no culprit arrested, Mildred Hayes puts up three billboards with a message aimed at the chief of police William Willoughby causing conflict across the town.

Francis McDormand, who seemingly never disappoints, is undoubtedly the star of the movie managing to brilliantly balance both the scripts dark humour and tragedy whilst still making Mildred seem like a real person. A few plot points are resolved a little too quickly and neatly, but overall Three Billboards makes for a good watch.… Expand