Green Book Surprised Me

Green Book: Deserving of its Accolades

During my brief fun-employment, I was able to remember what Moviepass was good for. Meaning that I went to a few matinees that I wouldn't normally have been able to attend. At least the annual pass I paid for isn't going to waste. I walked into a 12:15 pm showing with my mother. We both knew that the film was about a northerner driving an African-American musician through the South. We also knew that the film had been winning awards, so we might as well see what the fuss was about. We even unexpectedly got to share a free birthday bucket of popcorn. Shout-out to the AMC Stubs Rewards Program!

We saw racism within the film and then saw how the main character developed within the film to no longer feel the way he felt originally. You could guess that that would be a major plot point, but what we didn't expect was how it was presented. 

Obviously, as a Southerner watching the film, we have a different cultural upbringing than someone raised in New York. I feel this especially when asking my parents about their experiences in school during the 1960s. I learned things from this film about that time period that I hadn't previously encountered. Green Book, the namesake of the film, for example. A Green Book is a real thing that I have never heard of. I had also never heard of a "sun-down city." I looked at my mama during the film with wide eyes. 

The performances were very well done. Yes, awards were won, but you never know what your personal opinion will be until you personally watch it. The only negative thing I heard was that the film was "white-washed." I cannot fully disagree with that. I don't harp on that fact, because the film is more about the story of the driver. It was great. 5/5 Stars!