Sean Penn takes home an Oscar, and Gus Van Sant delivers a great film.
Milk perseveres at the expense of his relationship with Scott and is finally elected.
Not that youd expect any less from Penn, who is undoubtedly one of the finest actors working today.
James Franco is also excellent as Milks great love, Scott Smith.
Penn seems to have mastered Milks mannerisms, charm and look brilliantly.
Josh Brolin is almost identical in look to Dan White as is Denis OHare to Senator John Briggs.
Ive found Gus Van Sants previous output hit and miss.
There have been interesting moments in most of his previous work, excluding the excruciating experience ofLast Days.
Id go as far to say thatMilkis his finest movie to date.
Overall, Id say that the movies a must see even though the Blu-ray release is pretty weak.
It really is a shame that the disc doesnt do the film and subject matter justice.
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Rating:
4 out of 5