Hard-to-Watch and so Twisted

Rating: 9/10 (16 March 2020)

This was quite the "comedy", oh boy. The title pretty much tells you about a pretty important piece in the story- the three billboards. The story was very nicely built up, and the acting by the main leads was absolutely amazing. They brought their characters to life. One can feel the pain in Frances McDormand's every move, the rage and confusion behind Sam Rockwell's actions, and the struggle in Woody Harrelson's eyes. Great casting!
There were times when the movie became almost too difficult to watch, as it dealt with a lot of different matters- rape, murder, domestic violence, police brutality, homophobia, and racism. But each topic was dealt with it in a sensitive way, and it didn't feel like a confusing mixture of social issues.
I cannot speak enough about the direction and the screenplay. It was a very mature portrayal of problems that plague the society, and one woman's struggle to get justice for her daughter. This was really a great movie. Even on the second watch, this doesn't feel at all stale.