Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - Martin McDonagh

Drama / Dark Comedy - R - 2017

Detailing the mangled life of Mildred Hayes; Three Billboards is a drama that focuses on grieving and the many forms it takes in people. Mildred is forced to cope with the recent rape and murder of her daughter, along with the inconstancies of the small-town police department in finding the culprit. In this off-beat dramedy, Mildred Hayes brings the whole town along for the ride.

I can easily say -- though some may disagree - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was by-far my favorite film of 2017. It filled me with an onslaught of emotions ranging from laughter to despair. With phenomenal casting; the major characters Mildred, (Francis McDormund) Chief Willoughby, (Woody Harrelson) and Officer Dixon, (Sam Rockwell) were all flawed, yet unapologetically themselves -- an admirable trait. All three brought their A-game with Oscar-worthy performances. The redemption arc of Jason Dixon is one of my favorites in any film I’ve seen. Sam Rockwell magnificently captures the essence of the character. 

McDonagh’s boisterous characters are still fresh on my mind long after viewing the movie. I can understand how this movie may not be for everyone, as it is quite violent and abrasive, (also can be slow for some) but the exceptionally headstrong characters and memorable storytelling cannot be ignored.