Talented people bringing history and human rights to life in an original form of cinematic art.

Rating: Null/10 (14 July 2014)

Homosexuality has been condemned by the foolish for centuries due to religion and immaturity. One conscience and brave man named Harvey Milk fought for the rights of gay people during his time of being a politician in San Francisco who was elected to the board of supervisors and became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office. Milk was rewarded and eventually assassinated for his work, but his legacy continues to this day to the point where an amazing motion picture files his life. Gus Van Sant directs this blazing film about Harvey Milk. 'Milk" centers around his time fighting for gay rights and the challenges he faced while doing so. Milk gave many powerful speeches, met many other homosexual and heterosexual beings to help his campaign, and shows strength and persistence throughout his battle. What's so original about "Milk" is its creative screenplay by Dustin Lance Black (a homosexual who idolizes Milk) because he doesn't make your typical biography film that goes in chronological order by showing "first he did this, then this, then that, and then died." Instead, "Milk" shines and is an absolute inspirational triumph about human rights and hope. We see the life of Harvey Milk in a very vivid way that doesn't drag at all. It shoots right into his mission from the second it starts! Sean Penn playing Harvey Milk is a brilliant choice by the casting crew. Penn not only looks almost oddly similar to Harvey Milk, but sounds and acts just like him and gives a tremendous performance. Gus Van Sant also takes you into the prejudice San Francisco 1970's setting excellently. Van Sant allows you to see the consequences homosexuals' faced without being overdone or to political. Excellent visual shots to portray this biography in a moving way, and timeless production and costume design give "Milk" the final touch in making this a rights film about heroism and freedom that should inspire the public about treating everyone, not just homosexuals with the respect and kindness they deserve.