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Green Book

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
476K
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Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.  Confronted with racism, danger-as well as unexpected humanity and humor-they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.
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A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
476K
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POPULARITY
354
196
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    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Stars
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Mahershala Ali
      • Linda Cardellini
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Stars
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Mahershala Ali
      • Linda Cardellini
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    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 424Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    Top rated movie #133
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 59 wins & 124 nominations total

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    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)
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    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
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    Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali at an event for Green Book (2018)
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    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)
    Viggo Mortensen at an event for Green Book (2018)

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    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Tony Lip
    Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali
    • Dr. Donald Shirley
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Dolores
    Sebastian Maniscalco
    Sebastian Maniscalco
    • Johnny Venere
    Dimiter D. Marinov
    Dimiter D. Marinov
    • Oleg
    Mike Hatton
    Mike Hatton
    • George
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Record Exec
    Joe Cortese
    Joe Cortese
    • Gio Loscudo
    Maggie Nixon
    Maggie Nixon
    • Copa Coat Check Girl
    Von Lewis
    Von Lewis
    • Bobby Rydell
    Jon Sortland
    Jon Sortland
    • Rydell Band Leader
    Don Stark
    Don Stark
    • Jules Podell
    Anthony Mangano
    Anthony Mangano
    • Copa Bouncer Danny
    Paul Sloan
    Paul Sloan
    • Copa Maître D' Carmine
    Quinn Duffy
    Quinn Duffy
    • Mikey Cerrone
    Seth Hurwitz
    Seth Hurwitz
    • Johnny Randazzo
    Hudson Galloway
    • Nick Vallelonga
    Gavin Lyle Foley
    Gavin Lyle Foley
    • Frankie Vallelonga
    • (as Gavin Foley)
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Nick Vallelonga
      • Brian Hayes Currie
      • Peter Farrelly
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    Mahershala Ali: From "4400" to 'Green Book'

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    • Trivia
      Upon the film's release, the Shirley family stated that Tony and Doc were not friends, they had "an employer-employee relationship". In January 2019, audio recordings of an interview with Don Shirley emerged in which he stated, "I trusted him implicitly... You see... not only was [Tony] my driver, we never had an employer/employee relationship. You don't have time for that bullshit. My life is in this man's hands!... So you've got to be friendly with one another."
    • Goofs
      The version of "Lucille" that plays in the car is not the original 1957 recording, but a rerecording Little Richard made for K-Tel in 1976... 14 years after the film is set.
    • Quotes

      Tony Lip: The world's full of lonely people afraid to make the first move.

    • Crazy credits
      The real-life photos (and a few insights into their lives after the events in the movie) of Dr. Donald Shirley and Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga are shown before the end credits roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at Six Toronto: Episode dated 11 September 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      That Old Black Magic
      Written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer

    User reviews1.7K

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    Top review
    8/10
    A re-awakening journey
    My main reason for watching 'Green Book' was due to me wanting to see as many 2018 films as possible, and that it had won the Best Picture Oscar (so naturally wanted to see too that it was that good). Like Viggo Mortensen as an actor, the film's concept was appealing and it looked appetising. Word of mouth, including from very trusted friends online and in real life, was very positive so there were plenty of other reasons too.

    'Green Book' turned out to be when watching a very good film and nearly a great one with many fantastic things. Wouldn't go as far to say that it is my favourite film of 2018, and as far as the other Best Picture nominees go there was a preference for 'Roma' and 'The Favourite', but if to put it in a group of either best, solid middle and worst films of the year 'Green Book' would be closest to being in the best category of those three groups. It is a very, very well done film and its good intentions are evident throughout and noble.

    It could have done with more grit in places, really do appreciate that it was trying not to be heavy-handed or trying to offend with a quite heavy theme but they could have done more with it and given a little more depth to what there was. Not saying it wasn't there, quite the contrary, just wish there was more.

    Credit is due for the laudable and successful efforts in making the story accessible and it is one that easy to like and get into, but actually it could have afforded to do a little more risk-taking and have a little more complexity.

    Viggo Mortensen though brings a lot of charm and entertainment value to his role, and Mahershala Ali is a dignified and very moving contrast. Their chemistry is wholly natural and beautifully irresistible (never feeling contrived or rushed) which provides a lot of 'Green Book's' heart, while their characters are more than just characters and instead feel very human. This is very different territory for director Peter Farrelly and it is surprisingly restrained direction from him and it suits the material very well. It's a lovely looking film too and affectionately photographed, while the music is beautifully chosen and fitted some nice nostalgic song choices here.

    The script is thoughtful, charming and also moving, and regardless of anybody feeling that it is a little too accessible and could have done with more grit the story kept me riveted and left me moved, inspired and like my heart had been warmed. The YMCA scene is a powerful one and a character development turning point handled beautifully.

    Summing up, one of those very good and nearly great films. 8/10
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    FAQ3

    • Does Mahershala Ali play the piano? What about when we see all of Mahershala's body, including his hands? He is absolutely mimicking the music we are hearing!

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Russian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Cẩm Nang Xanh
    • Filming locations
      • Houmas House Plantation, Burnside, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Participant
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Innisfree Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $85,080,171
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $320,429
      • Nov 18, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $321,752,656
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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