Milk (2008)
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Reviews Counted:215
Fresh:201
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 Limited
Box Office: $31,716,847
Synopsis: In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay... [More]
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Reviews for Milk
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 3/4 |
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. Full Review |
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Ultimatelt resembles less the man than the titular white liquid -- warm, nourishing, somewhat sleep-inducing Full Review |
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A- |
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 Full Review |
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A- |
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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
An involving portrait of the courage of one man standing up against hatred and bigotry. Full Review |
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The best film of 2008; engrossing no matter what one's sexual orientation. Full Review |
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3.0/5 |
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. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Much like the documentary that went before; Penn's performance makes the remake worthwhile Full Review |
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4/5 |
Algo atípico: buen cine testimonial y militante con la forma de una producción mainstream de Hollywood. Gran trabajo protagónico de Sean Penn. Full Review |
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4/4 |
'Milk' is a docu-drama that's one of the best movies of 2008. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The film itself can be taken as an act of testimony, mingling archival footage with re-enactments and immediacy with nostalgia. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Penn is magnificent in the title role with excellent support from James Franco and James Brolin. Full Review |
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3.0/5 |
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. Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
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? Full Review |
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4/5 |
The film is dedicated to Milk's memory, but it's Penn that most of us will remember. Full Review |
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Van Sant has a powerful story to tell, and he tells it with craft, as it was written. Full Review |
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5/6 |
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. Full Review |
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Quite simply, Milk is an unmissable film about a man who energised a movement. Full Review |
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March 09, 2009:
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February 24, 2009:
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February 01, 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... More...
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... More...
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