Road Trip Worth Taking

FILM: Green Book (2018)

STARS: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini

WHERE: Marcus Ronnie’s 20 Cinema (St. Louis, MO)

PREMISE: In 1962, a New York City Italian tough guy is hired to drive and manage an accomplished black pianist’s tour to the deep south.  Along the way, understanding and friendship form between the two.

HE SAID: Good film. A little slow at times but well done. SCORE: 7 (On a scale of 1 to 10)

SHE SAID: Really enjoyed it. The leads were very good. Viggo Mortensen transforms himself for this film.  It is a very different role from others I have seen him in.  Mahershala Ali is elegant and eloquent throughout.  I love that the film stresses getting to know a person and not just label them with what you think based on their appearance or accent. It was a bit slow in parts but well worth the ride. SCORE: 7 (On a scale of 1 to 10)