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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

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Tegan2 Wed 24-Jan-18 00:23:29

Nominated for several Oscars and well deserved. Not for the fainthearted, or people who don't like violence or swearing, but one of the most riveting films I've ever seen. Supposedly a murder mystery but is, in fact, a film about redemption.

Tegan2 Fri 09-Feb-18 12:31:49

Have just got the dvd of Fargo and I'm really looking forward to watching it.

Tegan2 Wed 14-Feb-18 23:28:48

Saw it the other night but fell asleep so have to watch it again. Hadn't realised that Fargo was also set in Missouri, or that Frances McDermot [sp] was [and still is!] married to one of the Coen brothers. And that it wasn't actually based on a true story; that was just a lie!!

pensionpat Thu 15-Feb-18 08:52:10

Just caught 3 billboards before end of run. It was excellent. I wS a little annoyed that quite a few people were laughing. A few parts were mildly amusing, but not laugh-out-loud. Perhaps the laughter was a release of tension.

Tegan2 Sun 18-Feb-18 23:09:17

Just won best film at the BAFTAS; haven't felt this emotional about a film awards ceremony since Life of Pi didn't win the Oscar for best film. And this was in a year when the films on release have been exceptional.

gillybob Thu 22-Feb-18 10:06:18

Saw this last night (2 for 1 meerkat movies night) and can honestly say I haven't enjoyed a film so much in a very long time.

I think there were a couple of laugh out loud moments pensionpat and some very un-PC things that you just couldn't help but smile at.

Without spoiling the ending for those who might still want to catch it, I was left feeling quite happy for Dixon but still quite sad for Mildred Hayes.

A brilliant film, but not for those who are offended by bad language.

pensionpat Thu 22-Feb-18 12:48:34

There are many films/tv shows that have bad language, which I have found brilliant. E.g. The Sopranos, Breaking Bad. The language makes it more realistic, and I would have missed out on a lot of pleasure if I found swearing offensive. I've probably become desensitised!

travelsafar Thu 22-Feb-18 18:08:36

Watched this and thought it showed people in a small American town as being a bit weird and totally un PC. I would'nt rave about it but liked it enough to watch to the end.