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Timely and moving
PostedDecember 3, 2008
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I blame Dustin Lance Black for the narrative of the film. It starts at the end so you know the eventual outcome in the first few minutes of the film. I knew to keep myself at bay because having been alerted to the tragic outcome. There is no trace of Sean Penn in this film. The emotions that run across his face when he learns the outcome of his fight against California Prop 6 brought tears to my eyes. I would have preferred that the film were a bit longer and would have gone into the events after the end of the film. I believe that this is perfectly timed to show California how they dropped the ball with Prop 8 and will take many friends to see this.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Oscar Winning Performance and Movie!
PostedDecember 3, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA
Sean Penn so embodies this character, I forgot Emile Hirsch was himself. Great screenplay, but what most important is that this crazy story be told.
If Dan White was black or latin they would have killed him meaning "the corrupt police " or he would have done life in Prision. It shows what weird times the 70's were. I loved them...in spite of this fact.
I highly recommend this film
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The best movie this year
PostedDecember 3, 2008
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from New York
Sean Penn is Harvey Milk. A brilliant performance in an equally fine movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Must See for Friend and Foe
PostedDecember 3, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA
Milk's story is one that should be known by every freedom loving person in America. This man loved his country and surely loved his countrymen and women. Sean Penn is brilliant in his portrayal of this courageous hero. This movie would not have such an impact if it was not so brilliantly written, directed, and acted. The movie received a standing ovation by the audience of the theater in which I viewed it. BRAVO!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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One of the best movies I've seen all year
PostedDecember 2, 2008
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from San Francisco, CA
Milk is one of the best movies I've seen all year. I could ramble on and on and basically tell you all about it, but instead I'm just going to highly recommend you see it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Extraordinary in every way
PostedDecember 2, 2008
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It's rare that a movie surpasses expectations. It has happened with Milk. It's a great movie, greatly directed and Sean Penn gives the best performance ever. He's helped but an exceptional cast of colleagues that, excuse the term, they all look like a bunch of REAL queens. They are all fantastic and the movie is an important piece of cultural history and civil right conquest. Thank You Harvey, and Thank You Gus. Hope the movie and the cast will get as many statuettes as they deserve.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Brilliant, Emotional & Relevant
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from San Diego
Wonderfully acted by all involved. I actually had to remind myself during the movie that I was watching Sean Penn! He really disappeared into the character. This film was particularly heart-wrenching after the recent passing of Prop 8 here in CA.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Excellent Bio Pic
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from New York
Wonderfully crafted and the best thing Sean Penn has done in many years. All the performances were great.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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MILK - The best film of 2008
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA
This is, without a doubt, the best movie I have seen this year. All of the amazing reviews are true, and the movie will make you laugh, cry, and make you feel like you really knew Harvey Milk.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Milk
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from NYC
Sean Penn will be up for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Harvey Milk in this "not to be missed" movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Must-see
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Washington, DC
Sean Penn's Academy-worthy performance cannot be missed. This movie is a must see for all people interested in civil rights of any kind, and it is an important historical biopic that all Americans must see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedDecember 1, 2008
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You can't go wrong with Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Diego Luna, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch... need I go on? Every minute of this film I felt entrenched in the struggle for gay rights and inspired by the perseverance that I was witnessing. Pay close attention to the score by Danny Elfman as well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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An outstanding film...a definite Oscar contender..
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Chicago, IL
One of the best films I've seen in a long time. Sean Penn is outstanding...brilliant. James Franco and the rest of the supporting cast are also amazing in their own right. This movie does a nice job of putting a face on an issue that is just as relevant in the present as it was in the 70's. Don't miss it...you'll be sorry if you do.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Fantastic
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Phoenix,Arizona
I recommend it highly." It crosses over all people and rights of people not just gay. There were such a cross match of people at the movies watching it that it was just amazing. Mostly young and educated groups of people. They get it and understand it. It won't be until the older generation dies off will all of us get equal rights. Seperation of church and state is a must.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
BRILLIANT!
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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You HAVE to see this movie. Not only will you witness the most amazing and adorable performance of Sean Penn's career, you will get an accurate history lesson on the struggle of the gay community to be recognized as an equal and important contributor to society. Harvey Milk was a legend. He is an inspiration to ALL people struggling to find an identity in this world, and a beacon of hope for anyone considered a 'minority' or an 'outsider'. This is one of the most important movies I have seen in a long time.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Milk
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from San Diego, CA
The movie was awesome. It was historically accurate and emotional, without seeming like it tried to be. Sean Penn did a great job and the supporting cast. I went with someone totally unfamiliar with those times and the story, and he also enjoyed it and cried at the end.
It received applause from the entire sold out theatre in San Diego.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Excellent
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA
All the bigots that just passed Prop. 8 in California, all those bigots that agree with its motive of destruction, and all the bigots from elsewhere that funneled money to pass it -- which is just about everybody in the country -- need to see this movie and get a clue.
Maybe you'll finally learn what the word discrimination means. Especially all you out there already screaming Discrimination! that goose-stepped to the polls to put some discrimination into other's lives. Maybe you'll finally get it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Fantastic
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from New York, NY
I can see why they're talking OSCAR for Sean Penn. What a beautiful performance! Extraordinary.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Sean Penn at his best!
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Littleton, CO
For those of us that were aware of Harvey Milk and his tragic death, this movie paints a beautiful portrait of a man who changed the way our society perceives the gay community and brought attention to the atrocities they face and still face. A must see!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
excellent
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Boston
every showing was sold-out, I can see why - it's that good.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Milk
PostedDecember 1, 2008
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from Englewood Cliff, New Jersey
In my opinion, 'Milk" is one of the best movies I have seen in years. It seems that the producers have assembled the best of everyone from the director and writers, to the cast, crew, editors, etc. etc. and so forth.
Sean Penn gives an Oscar-winning performance. The supporting cast were all marvellous. For more than 2 hours I could not hear a sound in the theatre, as everyone was totally engrossed. Run, do not walk, to see this
riviting and important film...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A MUST SEE!!!!
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from Westchester
Although the events that took place in the movie happened way before my birth I was definitely inspired and motivated to see how much he actually achieved. I went to see it in Chelsea and was amazed at the turnout. EVERYONE applauded at the end!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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An Absolute Treasure
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from New York, NY & Hoboken, NJ
Wonderful biopic. World-class performance by Sean Penn. The quality of his work has increased noticeably, especially after seeing "Mystic River." This time, he has grown exponentially as well as shown a vulnerability in playing a gay icon like Harvey Milk. I applaud him for having the guts to do this role. Oh, btw, I actually DID applaud at the end of the movie. I'll see it again and own it on DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Oscar worthy performances..
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from Los Angeles, CA.
...starting with Sean Penn who IS Milk in a beautifully realized performance that pulls out all the stops. He did his homework and not only mastered this character's mannerisms, but brought his perseverance and kind heart to life again as a champion for a fight that is still very timely and real for some of our citizens.
All the other performances were terrific, with Franco, Luna, Hirsch, and especially Brolin as the confused and disturbed White to round out this memorable group of charcters that were part of a historical event that still resonates today.
I recommend it highly.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
relevant to today
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from gilbert az
This is excellent- Sean Penn has an oscar nomination due.
True story and with theproblems still here with gay rights- extremely pertinent.
Hard to believe that it was 30 years ago- but it is fabulous to see
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Must See For Many Reasons
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from New York NY
This is a great movie. An interesting story, well told, fantastically acted. This movie captures so well, the mood and events on its time, and the universal and timeless themes of struggle, risk, and doing what you know is right. It also shows to cost of that to yourself and others.
It is a long movie that flies by in no time, you are just totally absorbed in it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Stunning
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from Boston, MA
Amazing, Best movie all year, Gus Van Sant's best work. Sean Penn should receive an Oscar for his portrayal of Harvey Milk.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from Chicago,IL
This movie is so important to see ideas and social ignorance have not changed in 30 years. Sad, but true. The only change that can happen is with oneself. I recently traveled home for a holiday visit and while I would consider myself fashion forward, I was mocked and laughed at everywhere I turned. Apart from my true friends no one realized I was decked head to toe in Louis Vuitton and Jil Sander. The words fxx and quxxx are still roaming about. It made me so insecure I ignored running into my nephew because I did not want to subject him to my humiliation. Until the mutual respect for humans is present there will always be a need for remembering the past. Think before you judge. We can all look at Harvey Milk and be proud!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedNovember 30, 2008
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Best movie of 2008. An important story about the continuing fight to achieve civil rights for all Americans.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Milk
PostedNovember 30, 2008
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from los angeles
This is a 10 out of 10 , I am still reeling from it and haunted .
This is one of the few movies I have been to where the audience applauded afterwards
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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