Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Review

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. I hadn't seen a trailer for this film nor heard of the director. Seeing the Golden Globe nominations got this film to my notice. And I can say that this is one of the best films of this year.

Plot: Mildred Hayes has three billboards outside the town much to many people's dismay.

Story and direction: This film doesn't deal with the subject of rape but with the effects that a voice can have when it is displayed on a thing like a billboard. I liked the variation each of the main characters had. Lets start with Mildred. She always has a kind of rudeness which remains constant throughout the entire film. That can be because she has hardened up because of the incidents that have happened. She also breaks down at certain moments in the film which was the perfect way of her emoting her sadness. Now about Chief William; he is one of those who wants to abide by the law. That was very well written in the screenplay and how he is not able to do anything is very well shown. Now about Jason Dixon. He is one of those characters who just has about a problem in anything. But the sudden change in his character during the second half of the film was quite appreciated. The film has also very nicely interwoven the reactions and actions taken by people because of Mildred's action. The film is very beautifully shot, thanks to cinematographer Ben Davis. The colors which are transcended on screen look very real. An engaging background music by Carter Burwell also contributes to the greatness of this film. A fault that I felt, which may be me only, was towards the ending where I felt that it wasn't quite necessary.

Performances: Frances McDormand was great in her role. The variations in her role were well emoted by her. Woody Harrelson was good in the role written for him. Sam Rockwell was the highlight of this film. The variations that his character had were like none. Lucas Hedges was a great addition to this cast. Abbie Cornish looked quite honest in her role. Clarke Peters too delivered an honest performance. Peter Dinklage will always be loved no matter how long the role.

Favorite Scene: The very first scene where Mildred just goes to the ad agency and just says what has to be written on the three billboards. The dialogue delivery and mood created in that scene was great and that attracted me to this scene.

Verdict: I would say that I was floored with this film. It is filled with Award worthy performances and one of the best 2017 had to offer.

I am going with a 9/10.