I think the transition did work that fast from Tony's racism when he was it coming so open and hateful from others. His racism was embedded in Italian speech and his upbringing but in the South, the hate was so aggressive and forceful, he reacted to that. In reacting to that, it created a change in him because he didn't see prejudice as such a bad thing, but he then saw it for what it was.
I think the Green Book manual was used more as a symbol rather than an actual exploration of the book's contents. What was explored a lot in this movie was the theme of "allowed vs. prohibited"; where and what black people were allowed to be and do and what they weren't, and that was the purpose of the actual Green Book. It acted as a guide for black travellers, to show them the safest routes to pass, so that they could travel in peace. This movie didn't need to delve into the contents of the book to truly earn the title, "Green Book". What it did, and did so well, was explore the premise and primary theme of the actual book while also challenging it. Don was guided by the book- he made sure only to stay in "Black only" hotels, but he also challenged it by doing his tour- by him physically being in a space, performing an art form that back then was strictly prohibited for blacks. The only way you'd see a Black person in those spaces were if they were servants. In my opinion, I think it earned the title the "Green Book" and the writers and director did a great job of exploring the premise and theme of the actual Green Book manual without being super expository.
Absolutely!!!! It would be an American story, because like it or love it it sheltered scuttered the money that allowed this country to exist. In fact, The Town that Dreaded Sundown: An American Story. Even this country's historical horrors are ripe with great original stories.
This movie came out of nowhere, all of a sudden I started seeing tons of commercials and buzz about it. I definitely want to see this because Viggo Mortenson and Mahershala Ali constantly surprise me with the roles they choose. Also they better cast Mahershala Ali in Black Panther 2 as some leading character.
I am thankful everyday for being born in a time where I don't have to struggle as hard as my ancestors. And I thank God everyday for the strength they showed and the battles they fought for me to live the life I have. However, we still have some ways to go. So, I pray that myself and the coming generations never forget the past but instead give honour to our elders and continue the good fight for all people.
Indeed Vigo would be well suited for true detective. Old overweight italian detective who tries to solve a race murder in the deep south. Uncovering kkk. Anyways loved the movie and the review was honest. earned a sub.
This movie worked because everyone was human. The racist Italians were loving and were loved. The uppity Negro had an actual personality. Every character, even he most inconsequential, was fully realized. This movie was superb.
the "racist" italians were not racist just ignorant. thats why they had no problem eating with him at the end. it wasnt hatred but stereotyping\ignorance.
Are you guys going to do a review of “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” I honestly think it’s Melissa McCarthy best role, yet; definitely her best movie, yet. It’s a movie really worth reviewing, if you all haven’t done it already.
Funny korey mentons gay Oscar bait movies, mahershala ali didnt even get noticed by Hollywood until moonlight 😂 Maybe there really is a trick to getting actors who get slept on more clout..
Great review. Subscribed. You mentioned that Tony's change about racism happened a little fast for you. They actually went on that tour together for about a year and a half, the timeline was condensed for the movie.
I actually really enjoyed this film. The acting was indeed good. I actually dont think that Don Shirley was as unlikeable as Korey said 😂 I thought Don was misunderstood. He was trying not to be a stereotype and did not know how to relate to his own community. His line alluding to that point really hit me as I have definitely felt the same as a biracial person (Half African, Half Asian). A relateable identity crisis I would say the "Green Book" in thr story is an overarching metaphor of Tony using the Green Book or having to maneuver the South experiencing what Black people were going through firsthand 🤔
You got me Korey, did not see that "twist" in this review. I wondered about what that title meant in regards to this movie. I feel shocked at this concept, and even more shocked that I had never heard of this publication before now.
Finally got around to seeing this movie for $5! Viggo Mortensen and Marsahala Ali have wonderful chemistry together. Really good friendship of Tony Lip and Dr. Shirley learning from one another. One scene actually made me cry. Truth be told I too didn’t know about the actual green books history.
The Farrelly brothers have had some great comedies (Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Stuck on You, even Shallow Hal had a good heart) but they have some awful shit indeed like the remake of The Three Stooges, The Heartbreak Kid, and Movie 43
@@thoomolong There's Something About Mary was both the best work of their career and the start of their downfall. Nothing that they've come out with since has either reached those same heights or surpassed them.
meet a guy in a party long time a go and the moment we start talking we desagre in everything, we had a big argument about politics, two complete diferent ideas, we where drinking a lot, he was trying to convince me of some political ideas and me as well, i said led zeppelin was the best rock band of all times, he said i was pink floid drinking, more beer and smoking a lot, he said big tits better, i said small tits better, more beer, i said whiskey, he said tequila, more beer and doing jelly shots, then he told me batman sucks as super hero and spider man was better, i allmost hit his face in that moment, and he mine, we fight all night, six o clock in the morniing and we where the only ones left in the party, not eaven the owner of the house was there, we agree in only one thing that day, we where really drunk and we need to eat something, so we went to eat some tacos that morning and left ... he is one of my best friends today... we still fighting on politics and comics by the way
I thought this movie was wonderful and I was pleasantly surprised that it was done by Peter Farrelly, one of the Farrelly Brothers. I've heard about the Green Book somewhere and Sundown Towns from my aunt & uncle.
I’m kinda over race movies, don’t need a reminding of how shitty this country’s past was cause of shitty racist white people and how it hasn’t changed that much even in 2018 and of course the oscars love movies like this they tend to only recognize black movies regarding racism or foolishness very rare they recognize something outside those genres regarding black people
Dirg Ramsey You're fucking stretching it with that 80% bullshit. 50% sure. But to add on another 30% is not only false but completely idiotic on your part.
Here's a question for everybody. Why are films that cater to oscar voters with pretty visuals (example this, First man etc.) okay but films that cater to mass audiences with pretty visuals ( Independence Day, every Michael Bay movie) not okay?
It's two different audiences. To oversimplify: your average movie goers loves the big budget spectacles and the critics and cineastes favor the so-called Oscar Bait or pedigree movies. Obviously films that cater to mass audiences are okay because the studios put way more money into them, millions more go to see them and they make billions more than movies like "Moonlight" or "La La Land". It's just that the mass audiences consume the film and go about their business. They don't write about it. The smaller Oscar bait films are usually loved by the critics who write about this stuff everyday, and their musings get space in the newspapers, magazines and big websites.
I would argue that one of the biggest differences is that Oscar voters are a very small number of people whereas mass audiences are a much larger number of people. WHO they are is irrelevant. When you try to say something that a half billion people agree with and are not offended by, it becomes bland. And that is eyeroll worthy at it’s worst. It’s like a person standing up in a bar and leading a toast to babies. It’s bizarre and ridicule worthy in its lack of meaning.
UPDATE: after watching and reading this stuff, oh yeah this definitely makes for an interesting comparison ORIGINAL: Haven't watch this video yet just want to point out there's an article from The Slate by Inkoo Kang called "Driving Mr Shirley" and she claims "the movie is more about making white folk feel good." Haven't seen the movie or read the article yet either but I can imagine this makes for a very interesting comparison
A client of mine (who's white) ranted and raved about this movie, when she did that, I knew there was going to be some fuckery. I asked her nonchalantly, does the black guy have a love interest? She said, " no, he had a dysfunctional relationship with some woman, and he's bisexual." I thought to my self, yeah, I'll pass.
Driving miss Daisy in reverse? As a black man, I thank God I did not come of age at the height of Jim crow in america. The mental games you had to play with yourself to rationalize and make whatever you can out of the demeaning treatment and space provided by white society at large.
You guys hated Django unchained, but like a movie that sugar coats racism. It's not just about the use of the "n" word. Racism is often more subtle than that. This movie makes excuses for the racist. Django unchained did not.
Tony’s own son was one of the writers. I think if his father wasn’t really like this he wouldn’t have been portrayed that way. Some people really are walking stereotypes.
