Milk
Never Blend In
His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Academy Award winner Sean Penn stars in this stirring celebration of Harvey Milk, a true man of the people. Based on the inspiring true story of the first openly gay man elected to major public office, this compelling film follows Milk's powerful journey to inspire hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's history. With a stunning all-star cast, including Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsh, Diego Luna and James Franco, it's the emotionally charged story that was proclaimed the Winner of The New York Film Critics Circle Best Picture Award!
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A film for everyone - RobBC
Van Sant eschews his usual enigmatic approach and presents us with a straightforward, beautifully polished story told in one continuous flashback as Harvey sits at his kitchen table recording his memoirs “in case of assassination”. Through the seamless use of archival footage, incidental music, and vintage clothing he manages to evoke a sense of time and place, which, while remaining authentic to the era, conveys a sense of immediacy that hasn’t dimmed in 30 years. Sean Penn gives what could well be his greatest performance to date, aided in large part by a tremendous supporting cast, most notably Josh Brolin’s passionate portrayal of the cowardly White. "Milk" is an inspiring testament to the life of a great visionary, delivered with the force of a classical tragedy and made all the more moving by the fact he was an actual person. Essential viewing.Excellent movie! - fatboyp
I'm always amazed at these types of stories and how the efforts and determination of certain individuals have made such a remarkable impact on modern society. I was only a young child when the events of this film took place and really had no idea about the extreme bigotry against gays in the early 1970's in North America. We certainly have come a long way. Sean Penn's portrayal of Harvey Milk is spellbinding and the rest of the supporting case does an excellent job. If you want to watch a movie with a thoughtful, interesting and compelling story rent this one.Sean Penn -- Is there anything he can't do? - grmpyungman
When you watch a biopic, you are making a big investment in the actor playing the main character. In this case, you hit the jackpot: Sean Penn takes a role that is challenging in an understated way and nails it. His Harvey Milk is human, not a caricature, and captures the nuances of a role that others with less craft would surely ruin.
This is a great movie, with a great supporting cast. But most of all, it shows off Sean Penn's talent and confirms that he is one of the best American actors going.
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A film for everyone - RobBC
Van Sant eschews his usual enigmatic approach and presents us with a straightforward, beautifully polished story told in one continuous flashback as Harvey sits at his kitchen table recording his memoirs “in case of assassination”. Through the seamless use ...Excellent movie! - fatboyp
I'm always amazed at these types of stories and how the efforts and determination of certain individuals have made such a remarkable impact on modern society. I was only a young child when the events of this film took place and really had no idea about the ...Sean Penn -- Is there anything he can't do? - grmpyungman
When you watch a biopic, you are making a big investment in the actor playing the main character. In this case, you hit the jackpot: Sean Penn takes a role that is challenging in an understated way and nails it. His Harvey Milk is human, not a caricature, ...