Sam does a good job portraying demented, insufferable jerks who we love to hate, which he did so well in Matchstick Men and Iron Man 2. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a gritty, moving, yet at times hilarious film. And while there are scenes that could make any parent, sibling, or child teary-eyed, the film is also sprinkled with comical moments fueled mostly by Mrs Hayes’ don’t-mess-with-me attitude. There’s a somber mood right from the start, with a mother seeking justice for her daughter who was raped and brutally murdered. Black comedy seems to be director and screenwriter Martin McDonagh’s specialty. She curses, beats up students who bully you in school, and tells the condescending member of the clergy to back off – on top of the many other outrageous things she has done for the sake of her children.
Frances McDormand like you’ve never seen her before.Īs Mildred Hayes, Frances is the mom you wish you had and didn’t have. The film also won for Best Screenplay and Best Motion Picture-Drama at the Golden Globes, and received 7 Oscar nominations.Ģ. It’s a multi-awarded, Oscar-nominated film.įrances’ portrayal of the embittered Mildred Hayes won her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Film, while Sam Rockwell’s Officer Dixon bagged a Best Supporting Actor award. Still not convinced? It’s a must-see, and here’s why:ġ. It might not be your typical date movie, but it would definitely impress anyone who would care to see it. MANILA, Philippines – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a dramatic black comedy that tells the story of a mother (Frances McDormand) who rents 3 billboards to call attention to and seek justice for her daughter’s unsolved murder.