Report Card---"Green Book"

"Green Book" is an incredibly good film.
It's the true story of Don Shirley, an African-American classical and jazz pianist, who embarks on a
tour of segregationist South in the early 1960s.
He hires a tough Italian-American to serve as his valet and right hand man.
We see how their friendship develops.
The title refers to an actual Green Book, that serves as a guide for hotels and restaurants that accommodate blacks, that Don is reluctant to use.

On to the scoring.

Is it interesting?

All ways.
A+.

Compelling even?

Always.
A+.

Is it good storytelling?

Excellent.
A+.

Is it well written?

Extremely.
A+.

Is it well cast? Well played?

Extremely Vigo Mortensen is terrific.  As is Mahershala Ali.
A+.

Well shot?

Very
A.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

I don't know.  But it was very well directed.
A.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

Immediately.  Early 1960s.
A.

Is it too long? Too short?

Perfect.
A+.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Yes, and yes.
A+.

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Is it predictable?

I had no idea what was going to happen.
A+.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Often.
A+.

Is it funny?

Often.

A.
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Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

Yes.  Absolutely.
A+.

Is it impressive?

Very.
A+.

Overall grade: A+

Not to be missed..

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