"GREEN" BOOK COVERS THE SPECTRUM

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2018)

"Green Book" relies on its writing and excellent performances by its leads to carry it through. What a concept. Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali absolutely nail the evolution of their relationship as two polar opposites show us how the differences are exactly the same. "Green" is in the dead centre of the spectrum and this film effectively takes you through it. It laughs at stereotypes and deals with shameful things from the past. It reminds us how far things have come and how far they still have to go. It leaves us with a poignant message that It's not about fitting in where you belong but more about belonging where you fit in. Green Book is.both a timely and timeless commentary on the condition of the human condition