Viggo Mortensen All The Way

Rating: 6/10 (4 January 2019)

I mean, I could watch Viggo Mortensen for a day without getting bored but something was missing in this film. Viggo plays Tony an Italian American bouncer who goes on to work for an acclaimed singer who is African American. Initially he shows prejudice towards them but as he accepts to be the driver of Maharshala Ali (Don Shirley) he understands the evil of Jim Crow in the southern states. While the plot may be generic and Oscar bait, the performances makes it worthy enough for a watch. Viggo Mortensen nails the Italian American accent perfectly and continues to be the most consistent performer out there. While this film doesn't offer something you haven't seen and relies on cliche, it ends up being heart warming enough to impress us.