A lively biopic of slain gay politician Harvey Milk, one that mostly avoids the "this happened, then that happened" routineness of many of its ilk.
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Milk (2008)
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Reviews Counted:216
Fresh:202
Rotten:14
Average Rating:8/10
Consensus: Anchored by Sean Penn's powerhouse performance, Milk is a triumphant account of America's first openly gay man elected to public office.
Theatrical Release: Nov 26, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $31.7M
Synopsis: The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected... [More]
Starring: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna
Director: Gus Van Sant
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REVIEWS FOR MILK
Milk tackles serious issues about equal treatment under the law and the power of a minority community to determine its standing in the larger world through political activism.
Aug 30, 2009
Ultimatelt resembles less the man than the titular white liquid -- warm, nourishing, somewhat sleep-inducing
Aug 26, 2009
The film is not only the story of Harvey Milk but the galvanization of the gay community in San Francisco and while Milk would have been quick to point out that there are very few lesbians in this film - something that Van Sant seems to miss - he would ha
Aug 1, 2009
A solid film with clear intentions -- to thoughtfully entertain. If you walk out of Milk and not be moved then you are missing a little soul.
Jun 10, 2009
Sean Penn gives a meticulously detailed performance as the cagey and charismatic pol, but credit should also go to Dustin Lance Black, whose script squarely locates Milk at the center of his community, his city, and his cause.
May 9, 2009
Top CriticAn involving portrait of the courage of one man standing up against hatred and bigotry.
Mar 1, 2009
The best film of 2008; engrossing no matter what one's sexual orientation.
Feb 27, 2009
Penn's comments at the 2008 Oscars might have been needed if it weren't for a previous statement by Dustin Lance Black who sensitively and appealingly, made an acceptance speech in which he spoke very personally about the pain of being gay as a youth.
Feb 25, 2009
O mais impressionante é observar como Penn se livra de todos os resquícios de sua própria personalidade e de seus personagens anteriores ao emprestar seu corpo a uma nova criação que em nada lembra suas demais performances.
Feb 23, 2009
Much like the documentary that went before; Penn's performance makes the remake worthwhile
Feb 22, 2009
Algo atípico: buen cine testimonial y militante con la forma de una producción mainstream de Hollywood. Gran trabajo protagónico de Sean Penn.
Feb 8, 2009
'Milk' is a docu-drama that's one of the best movies of 2008.
Feb 8, 2009
The film itself can be taken as an act of testimony, mingling archival footage with re-enactments and immediacy with nostalgia.
Feb 5, 2009
Penn is magnificent in the title role with excellent support from James Franco and James Brolin.
Feb 5, 2009
Sean Penn and gay director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting) have created a warm-hearted testament to Harvey Milk, the first openly gay individual who was elected to major political office, and was then murdered/martyred.
Feb 1, 2009
What if Van Sant's movie hit theaters in California a couple of months before Californians said yes to the no-to-gay-marriage Proposition 8 on November 4?
Feb 1, 2009
The film is dedicated to Milk's memory, but it's Penn that most of us will remember.
Jan 30, 2009
Van Sant has a powerful story to tell, and he tells it with craft, as it was written.
Jan 30, 2009
Penn is a revelation as Milk. He's always been a no-holds-barred actor, but this is another departure: his energy drives the story.
Jan 29, 2009
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March 9, 2009:
RT on DVD: Rachel Getting Married, Milk Lead Super Fresh New Releases
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February 24, 2009:
Backstage at the Oscars: My First Time
In the movie world there is no event greater, no red carpet glitzier, no awards show more meaningful, than that of the Academy Awards. While millions watch the biggest night in Hollywood via...
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February 1, 2009:
Slumdog's Danny Boyle Wins DGA Award
Danny Boyle takes home another win for Best Director from the Director's Guild of America -- could Oscar gold be just around the corner? See who else was nominated this year in our full list of...
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January 27, 2009:
Milk Among GLAAD Nominees
"Milk" has been a favorite on the awards circuit this year, and its hot streak has been extended courtesy of the GLAAD Media Awards, where it will compete in the Outstanding Film category.
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January 22, 2009:
RT Interview: Gus van Sant and Dustin Lance Black on Milk
Gus Van Sant and Dustin Lance Black look rather exhausted at this stage in their publicity whirlwind for Milk. The day RT sits down with them, the film has just received four BAFTA nominations,...
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