Green Book

A brilliant film with a terrific cast. Colourful characters that jump out the screen. Emotive themes that will pull at yiyr heart string s. A must see film, a very special story with an important social climate message.

Amazing film, Viggo and Hershal have done an outstanding job portraying the two characters. Love the character development within the film, shows how Dr Shirley has a positive influence on Tony.

A very well acted film, covering the relationship that develops between a brilliant ,famous piano player and an not well educated immigrant Italian American "fixer" who drives him around various concert halls in the early winter of a segregated USA. The piano player is black, and looks down on the Italian American whom he finds distasteful,and whom he assumes is a thief amongst other preconceived judgements he makes about his driver. The driver, we see in an early scene, is not too happy to have his wife alone with black plumbers in his apartment, and gets some male cousins to be there too. As the story unfolds, both go on a journey. The actual concerts and travelling are really just a backdrop. The real journey is not the concert halls and towns, although there are many incidents involved. The real journey is how each of the protagonists learns to see, and appreciate the talents and abilities the other person has. Talents and abilities which enrich their lives. The music,and virtuoso skill, and courage of the black piano player, gives a growing appreciation and respect to the driver. In return the piano player learns to appreciate food, jokes, life and beauty in simple things and a different courage from the driver. A great story that deserves a very wide audience.

It's an interesting truth-based story and one worthy of a film, certainly. The trick is to avoid the clichéd acting of an Italian-American wisecracking hard man 'minder' from the Bronx - and to present a 1962 black concert pianist in a rightly intelligent and sophisticated way. Throughout, we thought that both principle actors managed that very well (see special features interview with Tony Lip's son). Indeed, Viggo Mortensen all the way through made the character distinctive and real (and likeable) and Mahershala Ali captured a convincing tone and manner (and stance/ bearing) very nicely. Well done both. It could of course have been made darker (a la Mississippi Burning or In the heat of the night) but it made a significant point nonetheless. **Slight spoiler alert** There were, however, a few irritatingly over sweet moments - not least 'getting home for Christmas' (where every cliché seemed to have been employed - a bit cloying to say the least) and the north USA cop pulling them over on the way home, only to be helpful and respectful (in stark contracts to their experience with various southern cops). But that apart we found it a warming and enjoyable film. That it was a double winning Oscar is, however, something of a surprise - but that's academy awards for you. All in all, a very watchable and likeable film that can be viewed more than once.

Great movie. used, but like new!

Great film

A true story, this film is funny, sad, and yet very uplifting. The friendship which develops between two of the most polar opposite characters gives you a feeling that there is real love for your fellow man in this world. Especially the world they venture into- the deep South of the USA in the 1950s. This is a film that will stand the test of time and it is so appropriate for the times we live in. Well worth the price of the DVD.

Loved this movie! I laughed so much. Beautiful true story. It’s lovely to see how racism can be overcome. Truly uplifting, whilst keeping true to historical facts of widespread racism especially in the south of USA. My only complaint is with the production. There are subtitles for people hard of hearing, but they are only on the main movie and not on the “extras.” Which I personally think is discriminating. Whilst I am not deaf, I have an illness/disability which means I need subtitles in order to be able to concentrate and hear whilst watching a movie. My DVD did get stuck on one part, but worked when I rewound it. So not sure if it’s scratched. Will check it again. As for the actual movie, it should’ve definitely won an Oscar. Truly beautifully acted & directed.