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Title: Green Book (2018)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Viggo Mortensen | ... | Tony Lip | |
| Mahershala Ali | ... | Dr. Donald Shirley | |
| Linda Cardellini | ... | Dolores | |
| Sebastian Maniscalco | ... | Johnny Venere | |
| Dimiter D. Marinov | ... | Oleg | |
| Mike Hatton | ... | George | |
| P.J. Byrne | ... | Record Exec | |
| Joe Cortese | ... | Gio Loscudo | |
| Maggie Nixon | ... | Copa Coat Check Girl | |
| Von Lewis | ... | Bobby Rydell | |
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Jon Sortland | ... | Rydell Band Leader |
| Don Stark | ... | Jules Podell | |
| Anthony Mangano | ... | Copa Bouncer Danny | |
| Paul Sloan | ... | Copa Maître D' Carmine | |
| Quinn Duffy | ... | Mikey Cerrone | |
Mahershala Ali is perhaps best known for his performances in "House of Cards" and Moonlight, and has been nominated for his second Oscar for Green Book. What other roles has he played?
In 1962, Tony "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, is looking for work when his nightclub is closed for renovations. The most promising offer turns out to be the driver for the African-American classical pianist Don Shirley for a concert tour into the Deep South states. Although hardly enthused at working for a black man, Tony accepts the job and they begin their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for safe travel through America's racial segregation. Together, the snobbishly erudite pianist and the crudely practical bouncer can barely get along with their clashing attitudes to life and ideals. However, as the disparate pair witness and endure America's appalling injustices on the road, they find a newfound respect for each other's talents and start to face them together. In doing so, they would nurture a friendship and understanding that would change both their lives. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
A very inspiring film. I walked out of the cinema feeling like there is good even in the unlikeliest of people. The dialogue was well written, and the main characters were equally as loveable. Viggo Mortensens acting was only overshadowed by that of Mahershala Ali, whose portrayal of an educated african-american man living in 1960's america was both heartwrenching and absolutely hilarious. While Mortensen stood for most of the comic relief, I found myself laughing the hardest from Ali's deadpan deliveries through the character of Dr. Shirley.
The story of a black man who struggles to gain the respect of his fellow african-americans, while simultaneously resisting and pulling at the roots of the racism and oppression which keeps him from being as successful as the americans and europeans who should be his equals by all measures musical and educational.
While the story and plot left little to be desired. I felt one or two jokes were shoe-horned in and would have been better discarded. The visual tone was fitting to the film, but the camerawork was nothing out of the ordinary. Not all films call for out-of-this-world originality in all marks however. And this film allows the audience to focus on what is really important.