“Director McDonagh finds something strangely universal in his phony Missouri town…” The victim’s mother, Mildred (Frances McDormand) is understandably frustrated and angry that seven months have passed since her daughter’s death, and the perpetrator is still presumably walking free. That could have been easy for a story about an unsolved murder and rape. That rejection of nihilism prevents Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri from becoming a witty exercise in cynicism. Without becoming a Pollyanna, McDonagh reveals that even his most contemptible characters are far from irredeemable. With his new offering, the Oscar-winner (for his short Six Shooter ) supplements his intricate plotting and razor-sharp dialogue with a sense of compassion for his characters. With Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, he demonstrates that he has a big heart to go with it. The film hits theaters later this year.From watching In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths, it’s obvious that Irish playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh has a brain. Watch the full trailer for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri above. With live-action remakes, sequels, and prequels monopolizing the industry at the moment, it’s refreshing to see something new and, above all else, funny. McDormand also appears to give a stand-up performance. It sounds violent, and it is, but it has a refreshing air of humor about it. Expect some choking, people being set on fire, and lots of cursing. Things only get progressively worse from there. “It seems to me, the police department is too busy torturing black folks to solve actual crimes,” McDormand tells a reporter. To add more fuel to the fire, she calls out the chief of police, played by Woody Harrelson, for his lack of action. Why? Because she posts a trio of messages inquiring about her daughter’s unsolved murder case. When Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) buys the billboards on the road leading to her small Southern town, things get dramatic. Finally, we have an original movie to look forward to.
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