Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Red Band Trailer)

[Red Dragon]

You know, I have to admit that it's been quite some time since I've seen a film trailer (particularly a Red Band trailer), that has captured my interest and enthralled me as much as this drama/comedy/crime film. I am truly intrigued, and I just can't help but to wonder if this might be one of the better, truly moving films of 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jit3YhGx5pU&t=5s

Maybe it's the writing evidenced in the brief, but telling dialogue, or maybe it's the fact that as far as I'm aware Frances McDormand is actually incapable of delivering a bad performance... but something is telling me that this will be the film to look out for. It's certainly one of the films that I am most looking forward to.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to have Sam Rockwell, Peter Dinklage, Woody Harrelson, John Hawkes, Clarke Peters and Zeljko Ivanek rounding out the cast either!

Guess I'm curious to know if it's just me, or if any of my fellow cinephiles feel that this film might turn out to be something truly special...

[Padawan9188]

If Frances doesn't get an Oscar for this, there is nothing right in the world.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by Red Dragon

Maybe it's the writing evidenced in the brief, but telling dialogue, or maybe it's the fact that as far as I'm aware Frances McDormand is actually incapable of delivering a bad performance... but something is telling me that this will be the film to look out for. It's certainly one of the films that I am most looking forward to.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to have Sam Rockwell, Peter Dinklage, Woody Harrelson, John Hawkes, Clarke Peters and Zeljko Ivanek rounding out the cast either!

Could also be the fact that Martin McDonagh (In Bruges/Seven Psychopaths) has yet to disappoint.

The waits between his films are excruciating, but more than worth it. Hopefully this one continues his pristine track record.

[AaronJ]

This looks absolutely brilliant.

And yeah, it's looking like it could be McDormand's year. The only thing working against her is that it's a tough year in that category.

[eggsy]

One of the best films I've seen this year. Hilarious and touching. McDormand and Rockwell are both incredible.

[BlueRagtop]

I just came from seeing it this afternoon. It's going to take a few days -- and probably more than one viewing -- to unpack this film. Profanely funny one minute, then painfully sad & raw the next. All these tonal shifts shouldn't work; but they do, brilliantly. And the ending is sheer perfection. Another work of genius from Martin McDonagh.

Frances McDormand is terrific, but it's Sam Rockwell who steals the show. Probably the best thing he's ever done. Here's hoping the Academy takes note.

[javi92]

Hoping to see this weekend. Local independent theater says they are getting it.

[Darth Marcus]

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