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Loved It!
PostedMarch 7, 2009
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from Chicago, IL
Lost my interest in Sean Penn after "I am Sam", but he was great in this movie! I will be adding this to my DVD collection when it comes out. Haven't had any new additions in awhile since a lot of the new movies out there aren't that great.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedMarch 7, 2009
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Its, superb.Its touching.I was emotional and my fren was literally crying .Its worth watching .
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Movie
PostedMarch 7, 2009
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from Fort Worth, TX
It's important that in these times when so much emphasis is placed on honoring our heroes, we don't forget those brave Americans who fought and sacrificed by going against the mainstream. By making sure that civil rights were not denied some of us, Harvey Milk helped to secure freedom for all of us. This movie is one of Van Sant's best, Danny Elfman's score is excellent as usual, Penn's portrayal is amazing and will live as one of his career highlights. Josh Brolin is great in portraying the tightly-wound darkness that Dan White always seems to have in the old footage of him. Soon to be a classic, you should catch this on the big screen while you can.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedMarch 2, 2009
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Good movie and acting.... Depict the beginnings of the homosexual movement in the US.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedMarch 2, 2009
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from Burbank, CA
Casting and Acting is superb. Sean Penn is Harvey Milk. Shows actual true footage.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Incredible
PostedMarch 1, 2009
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from Chandler, Az
I wasn't sure I wanted to see this movie. Sean Penn did an outstanding job playing the role of Harvey Milk. During Milk's term, I was in high school being ridiculed, taunted, and teased for being "different". I knew nothing of Milk's passion in fighting for civil rights and gay rights/issues. I wept at the end thanking Milk for fighting for civil rights. I am ashamed to say that I sit back and continually hand over the power to other gay/straight people to shame and ostracise me for not being more than I am. I've reached a point where I've become intolerant of gay men. I suppose I am more intolerant of those who have tried to destroy me during my life, both gay and straight. Thank you Sean Penn and thank you Harvey Milk!!!!!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Amazing Story, Amazing Performances
PostedMarch 1, 2009
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from New York, NY
Sean Penn gave an amazing, sensitive performance of a gay character that really brought him to life. The movie is so important for people to know how hard it was to be out and Gay in past.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Touching, Intimate and Awesome!
PostedFebruary 28, 2009
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from New York, NY
This movie frames Gay rights in such a way that everyone can appreciate and value the importance it has to society as a whole.
Sean Penn did an amazing job along with the entire cast who were selected perfectly.
I loved this movie!! go see it!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedFebruary 25, 2009
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from Brooklyn, NY
Wow! This is an amazing true story of how one politician stood for the rights of gay people during the 1970's and the price he paid to get there. Sean Penn truly deserved his Best Actor Oscar for his performance as the title role!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedFebruary 21, 2009
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from Glendora, CA
Gus Van Sant's biographical film gives the slain public figure his due recognition as a naturally born leader though it's been over 30 years since his assassination by a disgruntled colleague.
It goes without saying that Penn gives one of the bravest and most convincing performances of 2008 and the part should bring him an Oscar in a field where all nominees are well-deserving of recognition. Penn wholly becomes Milk for the length of the film, which chronicles the activist's life from his 1970 move from his native New York to San Francisco where he sought some manner of asylum and had few intentions of becoming political until he sensed the injustices heaped upon the gay community in the nascent gay scene of the mid-1970s.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
PostedFebruary 21, 2009
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from Naperville IL
You instantly "forget" that you're watching Sean Penn. An amazing cast draws you into the compelling story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Film!
PostedFebruary 21, 2009
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My husband and I loved this film. Sean Penn was amazing and a great, true story that inspires and educates.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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An Amazing Film
PostedFebruary 20, 2009
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from New York
This was one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time. Sean Penn inhabits every role he plays and Milk is probably one of his best ever. Every actor in the film did an amazing job bringing their characters to life. I was very impressed by James Franco in particular since his previous work has been mostly unremarkable.
Gus Van Sant is a genius. This film should be required viewing for anyone who is interested in the development of gay rights and civil liberties in this country.
I hope that this film will be properly recognized as the masterpiece it is.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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WONDERFUL!
PostedFebruary 18, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
This movie is very moving. A wonderful depiction of a beautiful person. I am so glad that this movie was made, so that people of my generation can understand how this Gay Rights movement evolved in SF.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 thumbs up!
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
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from New Yotk, NY
'Milk' is one of the best films I've seen in recent years. Gus Van Sant absolutely outdid himself -- his always masterful storytelling and emotional pacing, the brilliant mixture of archival footage with acted scenes, terrific casting & acting all the way around. I'm so happy this FINALLY got made, and in such a thorough, authentic way. Bravo!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
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We were unable to attend the movie due to an illness in the family. I sent a note to your customer service, as this was all I could find in terms of a contact point for the cancellation with my phone browser. Please provide let me know how I secure a credit for the movie. I'm hoping to see it soon and we'll gladly provide a review. My confirmation no for the two tickets: 1161583540-51000413
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No, I do not recommend this movie.
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oscar worthy?
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
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from NY
for sure Mr. Penn has pulled off yet another remarkable performance and who could fault Van Sant's direction -not too much noise for Best Director though? but given the sole purpose of my viewing was to see how Penn stacked up Langella and Rourke, I left disappointed. good movie, great acting but not worthy of the same kind of attention being paid to the characters of Ram Robinson and President Nixon.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Wonderful and Thoughtful Movie
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
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from Phoenix, AZ
what a thoughtful and realistic look at the gay rights movement . Milk is one of the hero's in this movement. Sean Penn should earn and has earned every award. Remarkable acting from all the actors. Nice to see real film footage from the time of this story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Intense historically correct
PostedFebruary 16, 2009
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from Bedford, New York
This was a very intense movie. It shows how the San Francisco area was truly one of the first to fight for Gay rights. It was wonderful seeing that old footage because I remember most of the events. Harvey Milk should be honored for all he has done for the Gay communtiy in his short lifetime. Sean Penn deserves the Oscar nod, he is a chameleon. I do, however, agree with most of the other reviews, it was a tad too long.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very professional
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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from Queens, New York
The movie was excellent of course, but...Too long. Way too serious. I know that's what they wanted to achieve, but I wasn't sure if I was watching a regular movie or a History channel documentary. The movie was not sexual or anything, simply very political. You can wait for DVD and you have to be in a right mood for it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent Movie
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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from Long Island
Milk is a fantastic, historically accurate portrayal of the first openly gay politician in the United States. Sean Penn delivers an intense, committed performance that embodies the gay activist down to the most minute detail. Also, Josh Brolin gives a disturbingly realistic performance of Dan White. Overall, the acting is fantastic and worth every moment. Although the story tends to be a little lengthier than necessary, and a few of the scenes could have been shaved (I found myself getting a little "itchy" towards the end), the caliber of acting and the honesty of the story makes this a must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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well done. interesting take on the events of the '70's. wonderful acting.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Milk
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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from Los Angeles
Well acted, but too long which made it BORING. Period sets were well done, I liked the way they cut in actual footage and showed the photos of the real characters at the end of film.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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delightful
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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from new york
everyone should go and see it, sean penn is extraordinary as harvey milk!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not our pick for best picture
PostedFebruary 15, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
My wife and I agreed Milk isn't our pick for best picture but Penn's performance is definitely worthy of an Oscar. If you enjoy watching the Oscars, as we do, definitely see Milk.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent Character Study
PostedFebruary 9, 2009
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from Miami, FL
I remember the times and the issues. This is an outstanding portrayal of a very brave man, too many years ahead of his time. Work needs to be done to tear down this last wall of discrimination and to silence the hate mongers. Great job by Sean Penn.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Well Acted, but....
PostedFebruary 9, 2009
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from atlanta, ga
Good movie? Yes. Great movie? No, I didn't think so. The acting was quite good all throughout. I was pretty familiar with the story so for me it was just a little dull and drawn out. I'm not sure it needed to be as long as it was.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Milk
PostedFebruary 9, 2009
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from Mesa, AZ
I was interested in seeing movie as I remembered some of the real story. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well it was done. It was a great movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Learned a Lot
PostedFebruary 8, 2009
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from Wayne, PA
Excellent movie; dragged just a little bit at points but generally made you care about all the different people who were part of Harvey's life and movement. A very sad story for that moment; things have come far in some ways and in other ways we're still stuck in that mode of judging.
I think I was expecting a lot of gay people to be in the theatre but it was mostly middle-aged hetero couples like my husband and myself.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Movie
PostedFebruary 7, 2009
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from Toronto, Canada
"This movie was phenomenal. It promotes a great understanding of the gay movement. It exposes the homophobia, lack of education, and self-hatred that is behind bigotry. The acting was outstanding. I was unfamiliar with this story and found it very informative.”
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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