We need more Martin McDonagh

Rating: 9/10 (1 January 2018)

It usually takes about 4 years for Martin McDonagh to release another one of his films. We waited 5 years this time, and it was totally worth it.
The positives include the performances, particularly by Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell, with John Hawkes and Woody Harrelson also standing out. As usually Martin McDonagh's writing is funny and boundary-pushing while never losing the heart of the film in his own jokes. The characters are also very well written, with Mildred not being the female powerhouse that the trailers suggested. The directing of Martin McDonagh has always been good but this film steps it up a notch, with the film capturing the feel of the town brilliantly in the early stages.
The negatives only really include a slightly dodgy performance by Lucas Hedges and one or two scenes that used cheesy emotional music when it didn't really need to be there. These are very small things that just prevent this from being a 10/10 film.
To conclude, Martin McDonagh proves himself to be one of the best writers around and Three Billboards out Ebbing Missouri probably being his best film yet. Hopefully Martin McDonagh will get nominated for screenplay at the Oscars as well as best performances by Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell.