Green Book

Great story. Has all the emotions from happy, sad, funny and angry. Great movie.

This movie is a gem that I believe is often overlooked. While covering the difficult subject matter, there are also light-hearted and altogether humorous moments to offer balance to the film. Mahershala Ali captivates and shines in this role as Dr. Don Shirley. Truly the real star of this film who offers a complex character full of humor, grace and style. Viggo Mortenson holds his own as Tony Lip, where he finds newfound comradery with Don Shirley, both coming from different backgrounds, culturally, educationally, and monetarily. Not to mention that this movie is during the time period where Martin Luther King Jr. and black men are fighting for equal rights throughout the country. Tony Lip in the beginning remained in ignorance or racial stereotypes only to be faced with it head-on in the deep South. Despite the many boundaries, a friendship of contrast was formed and they learned from one another and with that came appreciation. I read some reviews that were harsh accusing this film of being a White Savior Narrative. And while, Tony had to help bail Don Shirley out on a couple of occasions, he was hired to be a chauffeur and body guard, given that it is absolutely true that Nat King Cole was beaten by an all white audience in Birningham, AL in 1956. Don Shirley had to prepare accordingly. However, Don Shriley, also helped Tony Lip out in terms of writing letters to his wife, getting them both out of prison and being calm, while not resorting to violence when situations presented themselves. He also helped Tony from making some serious mistakes that could of led to some bad outcomes so they equally helped one another. On balance, they helped each other, which is what friends do. White Savior or Black Savior...they both stepped in that role. If you want to watch a movie that explores the attitudes of the 1960s South, Jim Crow Era but at the same time leaves you light-hearted and gives you a measure of hope, I suggest you try this one. For the time you watch it, you will think that anything is indeed possible.

The Green Book is one of the best movies made. These two gentlemens true-life stories are heartwarming, educational, and still relevant today. Both actors were spot on in telling a story about each others life as a man of color or different races. I am not into todays movies unless they are based on true stories. This one is a must-see.

I didnt know much about this movie. Was pleasantly surprised but felt it was a little lighter than it needed to be. Of course, wonderful performances by Ali and Vigo!

I absolutely loved this movie and i rarely ever watch movies, i sat down and took the time after seeing some reviews on it and Im absolutely astonished at how wonderful this movie is, its full of all sorts of exciting scenes and everytime they moved on to a different show I expected something different in each one, it showcased how each of them had bad habits and opposite lifestyles and they both changed each other for the better, this is a great movie!

Well made movie based on facts without having to shoot and blow people up. No need for idiotic super heroes. Real human heroes that did human things. Glad I saw it.

I had no idea what the green book was before watching this heartwarming, sad, lovely movie. The story of these two gentlemen from very different worlds and how they shared this tough moment in time together, which ultimately brought them together as true friends, was wonderful. I cant recommend it enough. Simply a beautiful story.

As I said highly recommend everyone to watch this movie from start to finish. 5☆s all the way to the bank.

Great movie based on a true story!

I like to story because it was true. Didnt like the truth about it. I understand stand alot from watching it. Very informative.