Review:
Green Book
overall review score: 4.5
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Green Book is a 2018 comedy-drama film based on the true story of a working-class Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.
Key Features
- Based on a true story
- Tackles themes of racism and friendship
- Strong performances by Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali
Pros
- Excellent performances by the lead actors
- Heartwarming story with important social commentary
- Beautifully shot and well-directed
Cons
- Some critics argue it oversimplifies the issue of racism
- Accusations of inaccuracies in the portrayal of historical events