Good reviewers trashed this film for trading in racial stereotypes—which is true, it does—but Green Book has proved to be a tremendous crowd pleaser, and in my humble opinion, as one who hates upbeat, life affirming films, it works. This was clear from our Sneak Preview at the last FilmColmbia Festival, where it got a standing ovation, and shined among a raft of Oscar nominated movies. As several reviews have noted, it is particularly welcome in the current climate, when dog whistling is out, and up front racism is in. The picture won three Golden Globes, one for Best Screenplay, one for Best Supporting Actor that went to Mahershala Ali, and one for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy). It was co-written and directed by Peter Farrelly, and is so good it makes me want to revisit Dumb and Dumber. Maybe I missed the subtext! — Peter Biskind
“Green Book fires on all cylinders, creating the kind of satisfying mainstream moviegoing experience that many observers thought Hollywood had forgotten how to make.” — Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
“I have to confess that in the current, insanely divisive political climate, I enjoyed Green Book‘s spoon-feeding mightily.” — David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture
“Green Book is a savvy and super effective piece of popular entertainment.” — Kenneth Turan, L.A. Times
Peter Farrelly
Nick Vallelonga, Brian Hayes Currie, Peter Farrelly
Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, Mahershala Ali, Don Stark
Universal Pictures