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Milk

2008
Drama
History
2h 8m
Biopic about gay-rights icon Harvey Milk, activist, politician, and the first openly gay man in America to be elected to public office.
Directed by:
Gus Van Sant Gus Van Sant
Written by:
Dustin Lance Black Dustin Lance Black
Starring:
Sean Penn Sean Penn Josh Brolin Josh Brolin James Franco James Franco Alison Pill Alison Pill Diego Luna Diego Luna Emile Hirsch Emile Hirsch Victor Garber Victor Garber Joseph Cross Denis O\ Denis O'Hare Dave Franco Dave Franco
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Drama, History, Biography
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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2008
Drama
History
2h 8m
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indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 28 Nov 2008
94
94th
Unafraid to step on mainstream toes, presents Milk& those around him in all their too-easy, 70's unsafe gay sex glory. Milk's relationship with his Latino lover has red flags all over it but Milk - a man, not saint - still thinks w/ his d-ck.An absorbing illustration of how both grass-roots community organizing & political you-scratch-my-back manuevering are both essential to achieving true social change. A moving climax&tribute to the man while never neglecting the power of the collective.
Rated 28 Nov 2008
jebJeb
Rated 12 Dec 2008
92
83rd
Gus Van Sant returns with a bang. Captivating, realistic, extraodinary, spectacular, superlative and utterly fabulous, Sean Penn delivers the performance of the decade and of his entire career. Based on real events, Milk will rip you apart piece by piece with outstanding acting, masterful pacing and features one imposingly daunting script. You won't be disappointed.
Rated 12 Dec 2008
kojilessKojiless
Rated 15 Apr 2016
84
88th
Milk was good...... What? I'm not allowed a snark-less review every 2000 movies or so?
Rated 15 Apr 2016
eveeluneveelun
Rated 17 Dec 2008
81
82nd
Certainly Penn's performance is terrific: nervous, gleeful, magnetic, arrogant, and very human. But the film is not, as I had anticipated, just a frame for his performance. The story is captivating, the supporting characters are interesting and well-acted, and the message is strong without being vindictive or patronizing. It's not exactly a subtle film - a few scenes were a bit manipulative- but Harvey Milk was not exactly a subtle guy, so in the end it works really well.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 22 Dec 2008
50
48th
Take out the cloying wheelchair-bound kid and the implication that Dan White was a self-loathing homosexual, and maybe tone down the death scene, and it'd be more deserving of the praise it has received. Gotta admit, though, that much of its power springs from its temporal proximity to California's Prop 8. Is it bad that Milk's assassin is the most interesting character?
Rated 22 Dec 2008
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 11 Jan 2021
93
87th
Elevated cinema allows us to not just watch a hero overcome an obstacle, but empathize with their struggle long after the movie is over. Milk takes a classic Hollywood story of a man fighting a system and ennobles it by showing the how the conflict is escalated by homophobia. Van Sant deserves kudos for a flawless looking 1970's San Fran. And this is my favorite Penn performance, as he doesn't merely imitate Harvey's mannerisms from tv clips, but embodies the essence of a private man.
Rated 11 Jan 2021
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Dec 2008
2
21st
Disappointing considering that I love Van Sant and Sean Penn and this is getting a lot of hype so I was expecting more. Diego Luna's character was beyond annoying and I wish Dan White would've killed him as well. Sean Penn's performance is good but compared to his other stuff it doesn't hold up. Don't believe the hype and I would love to say this is Van Sant's worst movie but I haven't seen the Psycho remake. I wanted to love it but it didn't do it for me =(.
Rated 25 Dec 2008
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 27 Jan 2009
25
17th
Despite convincing acting this didn't do it for me. Why was every character so ridiculously black and white? Either extremely stereotypically gay or homophobic. I know this is the beginning of gay activism in San Fransisco, but I couldn't relate to a single character, or the story. If you have an interest in civil activism it might be a good watch, but for a European at least I think it's too hard to relate to. I've seen the gay rights issue done much better before (Philadelphia for instance).
Rated 27 Jan 2009
netmonknetmonk
Rated 29 Jun 2010
94
96th
Wow. Sean Penn is incredible in this movie, but the rest of the cast are excellent as well. The tone and look feels authentic, the story is absorbing and inspiring, and I was moved to tears several times. I've seen it claimed that they made Milk a bit more of a cuddly teddy bear than he was, but this is excellent entertainment, and important activism. Outstanding!
Rated 29 Jun 2010
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 17 Jul 2009
68
70th
A conventional biopic in most ways, partly thanks to (and not in spite of) the fact that it's about a somewhat controversial pubic figure. Still, it is very, very well made; realistic, well paced, always interesting without stooping to sensationalism, and excellently played by Sean Penn.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 23 Feb 2009
85
80th
Besides the crippled kid, the poorly handled death scene, the sometimes lame music cues, and the weak end Milk is an excellent biopic. Masterfully shot by Gus Van Zant and I was really pleased with the results of mixing and recreating of old archival footage. Sean Penn blows it out of the water and in fact the entire supporting cast is amazing. Go see Van Sant's best movie to date, you will not be disappointed.
Rated 23 Feb 2009
vincentevincente
Rated 23 Jan 2009
84
88th
null
Rated 23 Jan 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 01 Dec 2008
89
83rd
I loved Milk. Sean Penn gives the performance of his career in Van Sant's best offering yet. This showcases a marvelous story of hope, change, and struggle in a community that needed a hero and when push came to shove, got one in an unlikely place. Milk is marvelous and is certainly riveting. It's hard not to be emotionally gripped by the story here. Milk as a character is so full of depth. Look to this one come awards season.
Rated 01 Dec 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Jul 2010
85
87th
An excellent bio-pic. I'm not really a fan of Sean Penn in general, but he has his moments where he shows how good of an actor he is and this is one of them. Some people say it was formulaic and I can't really disagree completely with that, but it didn't bother me too much. A movie I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
tathieltathiel
Rated 11 Mar 2010
83
79th
Very good and interesting performance by Sean Penn.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 24 Jan 2009
72
41st
Follows a standard biopic template: charting an escalating but measured path of defeats and triumphs, toss in a couple of moments of irony, some light humor, and the big inspirational ending, fade to black for the coda of follow-up intertitles. A tape recording made by Milk provides a convenient framework device for providing exposition when necessary. I probably sound too harsh... it's not a bad movie at all, and I'm sure it was important to Van Sant. Penn is fine, Franco arguably even better.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
judsonladyjudsonlady
Rated 27 Oct 2012
70
80th
No matter your beliefs on the gay lifestyle, this movie is a must see. It shows again that our country cannot deny people their basic rights. It again reminds us that despite our beliefs, we all have a right to stand up and fight for what we believe is wrong.
Rated 27 Oct 2012
pigletPiglet
Rated 26 Jul 2009
79
89th
Awesome performance by Penn, well worthy an Oscar. A personal(the screenwriter is himself gay) tale about the struggles you endure as a homosexual trying to make something of your self in USA.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
aliyaliy
Rated 01 Oct 2010
90
87th
awesome
Rated 01 Oct 2010
mohkoMohko
Rated 16 Jan 2009
80
83rd
Really well acted and directed biopic.
Rated 16 Jan 2009
neonmanNeonman
Rated 09 Oct 2013
89
90th
What a great life this guy lived, and what a great movie to tell its story.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 15 Mar 2009
86
84th
As far as inspirational biopics this is really well done with wonderful performances and a story with enough uniqueness to feel fresh. At a couple of points it gets overly sappy but on the whole it's effective.
Rated 15 Mar 2009
sebbysebby
Rated 18 Jan 2009
60
46th
Sort of a by-the-numbers activist film without any real distinguishable attributes. Okay but nothing more.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
bzymusbzymus
Rated 13 Aug 2023
78
60th
really liked this bio
Rated 13 Aug 2023
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 06 Oct 2010
80
93rd
The movie is a fascinating biopic with well-rounded characters and timely themes. Sean Penn was excellent at not only channelling the mannerisms of Harvey Milk but also his charm and energy. His relationship with the Franco character was portrayed in an authentic and organic way. Both the 'hero' and the 'villain' were three dimensional due to the stellar screenplay. Worth noting that the movie was a bit uneven (some unconvincing performances and pacing was at times problematic).
Rated 06 Oct 2010
chaotronchaotron
Rated 28 Oct 2009
60
25th
I guess if you keep wondering how much longer it'll go throughout the movie, then it's just not your kind of movie. Don't know why. Maybe being European, the story was just not that interesting. They would have convinced me that Milk was gay even if he hadn't been kissing other men ALL the time.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 15 Jan 2009
80
69th
Great performances by Penn, Franco and Brolin. The story is a bit unimpressive though.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
sinclairSinclair
Rated 01 Sep 2010
88
82nd
Amazing performances and an important story.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 27 Dec 2008
88
74th
Heartwarming and inspirational, but a bit too much like a typical biopic for a movie that takes the stance of people being open about who they are. Sean Penn does an incredible job and deserves any accolades that come his way.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 16 Dec 2010
91
93rd
Though there was material predating Milk that told the story of Harvey Milk, this movie in itself is important because the older stuff didn't reach any sort of audience at all. A few minor stylistic and acting points aside, Milk is a fair representation of the events and the time period itself. My one compliant, though major, can't detract from the score I have given: Mickey Rourke was robbed. You all know it.
Rated 16 Dec 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 28 Jan 2010
87
75th
A fine performance by Sean Penn, and a vivid evocation of an important place and time in American History.
Rated 28 Jan 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 15 Jan 2009
88
91st
Much like Tom Hanks delivered a monumental performance in "Philadelphia," Sean Penn also delivers a monumental performance as Harvey Milk in a stirring biopic about the politician's anti-discrimination fight in the 1970s. Penn is remarkable here, slipping into his character like a chameleon. This is probably his best performance since 1995's 'Dead Man Walking.'
Rated 15 Jan 2009
filliganFilligan
Rated 29 Jan 2009
96
94th
It's no secret that people will react stronger to subjects that are relatable to them. This is why I teared up several times during Milk, and at one point truly felt like standing up and cheering on the protests. Penn gives his best performance by miles, and the script is top-notch. As a film, it's exemplary. As a statement about human rights, I hope it opens a few eyes and minds out there.
Rated 29 Jan 2009
stainStain
Rated 08 Dec 2008
60
47th
Well-made but too much of a hagiography. Not one word is mentioned about Oliver Sipple. At least Spike Lee had the cojones to show Malcolm X gloating over the assassination of JFK in *his* biopic. Also, quite honestly, there's just... well... too many scenes of guys mauing. Am I a bad person because homoeroticism makes my stomach churn? Undoubtedly somebody is going to scream "BIGOT" at me for saying this, but I don't like to watch people going to the bathroom, either
Rated 08 Dec 2008
scacescace
Rated 21 May 2016
95
72nd
Amazing film about an American tragedy. Excellent performances by main and supporting cast. Well directed, fast moving film about a true hero to the Gay and Lesbian population.
Rated 21 May 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 18 Dec 2008
6
70th
Sean Penn continues to be the one actor whose acting is so jarringly controlled that he perpetually exists in the uncanny valley, but the movie is an excellent political biopic by any standard. Well-scripted and generally well-acted (Diego Luna's character was annoying as hell though) with, as far as I know, a high degree of fidelity to real events. And of course in this post-Proposition 8 age its lessons remain depressingly immediate and relevant.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 15 Apr 2009
73
48th
I really just didn't find this movie that interesting. I think Penn overall does a good job in his role, and I was shocked by Hirsch's role (mainly because I just never knew it was him until the credits). It just didn't have as much power as i thought it would. For the historic story it was telling I thought I would be pulled more into the story, but I just never was.
Rated 15 Apr 2009
langelundLangelund
Rated 21 Jan 2009
50
34th
Well acted and without a doubt true to the real story and characters... but where's the story? The plot? All respect for what Milk did and the gay movement, but I simply dont see a really good movie here... I was - to be honest - a little bored... Especially if you compare it to the great documentary "The TImes of Harvey Milk"
Rated 21 Jan 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 21 Jul 2010
87
93rd
Brilliantly shot, scored, performed, paced, edited, written... I could go on! Penn is another level of brilliant here.
Rated 21 Jul 2010
bratingsbratings
Rated 11 Jun 2016
91
82nd
Emotionally resonant and superbly written, Milk offers up powerhouse performances from Sean Penn and Josh Brolin and highlights the directorial abilities of Gus Van Sant.
Rated 11 Jun 2016
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 18 Feb 2013
60
61st
I'd never heard of Harvey Milk and knew nothing of his life. But while watching this I knew exactly what the story would be - the highs and lows, loves and losses. It seems that almost every Hollywood biopic forces the life of its subject into the same predictable pattern. This is one of the better examples, due to some fantastic acting and above-average cinematography, but it's pretty much got Oscar-bait written all over it.
Rated 18 Feb 2013
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 01 Aug 2010
90
92nd
Overall Enjoyment: 35/40, Plot/Themes: 20/20, Cinematography/Direction: 15/20, Acting/Writing: 20/20 Fantastic acting, deeply interesting characters, all together a very well made film, and on top of all that historical and informative
Rated 01 Aug 2010
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 18 Jan 2009
100
99th
Fantastic film about a slice of history I knew nothing about. A must watch for pretty much everyone, and the best film that Gus Van Sant has lensed since Good Will Hunting.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 18 May 2009
75
89th
Great film.
Rated 18 May 2009
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 18 Dec 2011
79
77th
Sean Penn is very good in the title role. The supporting cast also does a splendid job in this film. I enjoyed learning about Harvey Milk and was entertained by the film. This film is obviously still very relevant in today's society.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 03 Jul 2012
85
85th
Sean Penn, and all the other major players, including Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch are brilliant. Didn't know much about Harvey Milk before I watched it, other than being the first openly gay politician, but this was an engaging biopic - Oscar Bait? sure, but why is that such a bad thing...
Rated 03 Jul 2012
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 09 Jan 2009
68
27th
No Movie that'll keep me in mind...but great acting by Penn !
Rated 09 Jan 2009
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
100
97th
Gus Van Sant and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black pull off something very close to magic. They make a film that's both historically precise and as graceful, unpredictable, and moving as a good fiction film--that is to say, a work of art.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
mottMott
Rated 28 Jan 2009
40
6th
A cliche biopic that doesn't tell you anything about Harvey Milk you don't already know. Definitely not worthy of best picture.
Rated 28 Jan 2009
jarmannJarmann
Rated 08 May 2009
65
31st
Even though Sean Penn turns in a good performance I find the story itself too politically correct and plain uninteresting.
Rated 08 May 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 31 Jul 2009
70
76th
good movie
Rated 31 Jul 2009
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 24 Jan 2012
90
88th
The best of acting and direction. The story is both inspirational and filled with hope.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
katieevanskatieevans
Rated 16 Jan 2012
86
90th
don't mind the waterfall of tears or anything
Rated 16 Jan 2012
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 06 Aug 2014
91
86th
The power behind Sean Penn's performance is undeniable. He commands the screen like very few. His presence in this film brings a sense of hope and change and the film is an emotional look at the struggles Harvey Milk had to endure in order to try and make a difference. The supporting cast is also phenomenal, and the entire film captures an era full of innovative thinkers who were willing to stand up and fight for the right cause. A definite must see picture.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 30 Aug 2009
74
64th
A solid film but it feels too neat and structured to be inspiring. Penn certainly delivers, capturing the reluctant zeal of Milk. He conveys a distinct and fragile individual, not just a martyr for a cause.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 14 May 2009
84
81st
Normally, I'd go with a documentary (if one exists) over a Hollywood bio-pic, but I can't imagine a doc being much better than this. The cast is universally great, although the jury is still out on Emile Hirsch. I can't decide whether he's fantastic or terrible; it's one or the other. Inspiring, with a great message, but never devolves into sheer propaganda. Cut out the sledgehammer-like foreshadowing("I won't live to be 50!") and the odd wheelchair kid interludes, and my score'd be even higher.
Rated 14 May 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 27 Jan 2009
80
80th
The most impressive in the film is the incredible interpretation of Sean Penn. The direction of the film was very good, quiet and well appreciated. The script showed the last and important points of the case Milk, shown in an interesting way.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
rachelmoviesRachelmovies
Rated 08 Jun 2010
91
95th
This was a great film. The acting was superb, and the set design evoked the time period quite well.
Rated 08 Jun 2010
timmotimmo
Rated 23 Dec 2008
80
44th
Van Sant does a good job with the material. Penn makes Milk his own. I did tear up at the end. Anita Bryant and all those who agree with her should really be ashamed of themselves. But, did this really need to be a film?
Rated 23 Dec 2008
reubenitereubenite
Rated 30 Jan 2009
90
92nd
Brilliantly acted and constructed, Van Sant does well to let the story tell itself. I felt the only weak aspect of the film was the score, which was frequently absurdly over the top.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 04 Nov 2012
82
64th
Portrayal and direction is good, and the source material is important. But it's not a groundbreaking film or anything. Probably worth a watch if you're interested
Rated 04 Nov 2012
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 16 Jan 2009
45
38th
being a true story the script wasnt the hardest part i guess, sean penn wasnt bad, as usual, but i just dont care about the gay stuff, i'm pretty sure most people wouldnt have noticed if this movies hadnt been made (at least in europe)
Rated 16 Jan 2009
rufamRufam
Rated 19 Jan 2011
75
72nd
"Milk" is a successful inspirational docudrama, bolstered by a great performance by the versatile Sean Penn. Black's script isn't too subtle, but undeniably effective nevertheless and Van Sant's exceptional direction elevates it -he seems to shift effortlessly from scenes of remarkable emotional poignancy to others reminiscing a political thriller. Overall, this is a winning attempt at conveying an important message and, despite contrivance in the storytelling, it's the right message.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
northsiderNorthSider
Rated 26 Dec 2008
87
85th
Honest, tasteful, and poignant, Milk manages to righteously portray a wonderful message in cinematic form without being melodramatic or pretentious in the least bit. What really makes this movie riveting is its remarkably unembellished portrayal of Milk's life. Sean Penn is magnificent with the strong backing of Brolin and Franco, and Van Sant is able to beautifully document the essence of Harvey Milk. In the end, there is some left to be desired, but it certainly doesn't disappoint. Superb.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
indifferentiindifferenti
Rated 21 May 2012
8
54th
A very good biopic of Harvey Milk's life -- and a necessary one, seeing as how so many school districts are refusing to commit him to the textbooks. Very powerful, and gives you an iota of hope during these dark days for LGBT rights.
Rated 21 May 2012
buggz79buggz79
Rated 24 Aug 2009
79
75th
inspiring with awesome performanced by sean penn
Rated 24 Aug 2009
cinemahellcinema_hell
Rated 31 Oct 2009
20
1st
Gus Van Sant is one of the world's worse directors of all time.
Rated 31 Oct 2009
3names3Names
Rated 29 Dec 2008
95
93rd
Well, interestingly, Criticker is saying my PSI for this is 93; The same as CURIOUS CASE of BENJAMIN BUTTON... For me, MILK is the better film... Certainly the better Lead Male performance... I may be biased though; I was born and raised in the Bay Area... It was terrific to see the most beautiful City Hall in America on screen!
Rated 29 Dec 2008
darkmandarkman
Rated 25 Oct 2009
80
81st
Biopic with great actors.
Rated 25 Oct 2009
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 26 May 2010
78
31st
Decent biopic.
Rated 26 May 2010
mrtomorrowMrTomorrow
Rated 21 Mar 2009
80
6th
Sean Penn's performance was outstanding. The rest of the movie however, was not...
Rated 21 Mar 2009
teftef
Rated 04 Jul 2009
80
54th
I shouldn't rate this as I couldn't watch it the whole way through, but it seemed quite good. My problem (and the reason I had to stop watching it) was too much male nudity and sexxing. Nothing wrong with it but it rather turned me off to the movie.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 23 Dec 2008
84
94th
A captivating and very moving film, joyfully directed by vas Sant and beautifully acted by all, with special note to Penn, Brolin, Hirsch, and Franco.
Rated 23 Dec 2008
monkeyhawkMonkeyHawk
Rated 20 Apr 2009
83
21st
Every g'dam bio-pic cliche in the book. But a compelling story and fine acting from Penn. I wanted to know more about Dan White.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
manasManas
Rated 19 Sep 2009
95
91st
I was totally amazed by Sean Penn. You gotta see this.
Rated 19 Sep 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 02 Feb 2009
8
78th
The acting was the highlight of this film (all actors were on the top of their game), since I couldn't give a shit about the story, and I wonder if Penn did, I mean how many oscar juicy roles can one guy pick. Anyway, don't hold it against me, because I do think it's one of Van Sant's better efforts.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
jennhoneyjennhoney
Rated 16 Mar 2009
87
86th
It made me laugh. I learned somethings. I saw Franco naked. Was bewildered by humanities ability to discriminate in the name of God. Was inspired by the possibility that can change. [Tuesday,Tuesday, Tuesday Two Video Store Deal 3.11.09]
Rated 16 Mar 2009
redbardragonRedBarDragon
Rated 02 Mar 2009
100
90th
I wish that the Czech Republic had its own Harvey Milk. Or at least a decent gay pride....
Rated 02 Mar 2009
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 24 Jan 2012
85
59th
Great biopic. Sean Penn is just great as Harvey Milk, whose story lends itself so well to film. Plus, the supporting cast behind him is excellent - James Franco, Emile Hirsch and especially Josh Brolin.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
shalevshalev
Rated 29 Dec 2009
64
6th
I don't know why, but after three failed attempts I realized I just can't finish watching this.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 17 Feb 2009
83
88th
When I started this one, I did not have much of high hopes. Apparently story got me and for a political movie I was pretty impressed. Very good work from majority of the crew. I liked a lot the mixture of real footage with faked new ones, except the quality of the tv airings were pretty gripsy for the time. :7
Rated 17 Feb 2009
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 02 Dec 2012
1
0th
Dull biopic about St Harvey Milk, enlivened by Sean Penn's fine performance. Get a hold of the documentary, 'The Life and Times of Harvey Milk' rather than this.
Rated 02 Dec 2012
janosJanos
Rated 08 Jan 2012
88
40th
Pretty straightforward biopic.
Rated 08 Jan 2012
erikstronkserikstronks
Rated 10 May 2009
89
90th
Indrukwekkende biopic over homorechtenactivist Harvey Milk. Ben niet altijd een fan van Gus van Sant, maar hier heeft hij een prachtige film afgeleverd. Hij schetst een noodlotsverhaal dat trager en trager wordt naarmate het einde nadert, en je precies weet wanneer de klap komt. En als hij komt, dan komt hij hard aan.
Rated 10 May 2009
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 24 Feb 2009
5
43rd
Very solid - if completely conventional - biopic backed by all-around great performances. But by no means comes close to fx "The Wrestler".
Rated 24 Feb 2009
lawrencelawrence
Rated 09 Jun 2009
90
28th
Rushed in the beginning. There should have been much more on the White-Milk relationship: it didn't get that much time. Penn wasn't as good as Brolin and everyone else, funnily enough.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
chrispbaconchrispbacon
Rated 30 Oct 2009
94
51st
An excellent film by Gus van Sant that chronicles the rise of Harvey Milk, the nation's first openly gay man to serve in public office. The movie is heartfelt with multiple scenes that have the ability to bring the audience to tears. Sean Penn and James Franco have a cute romance, and Josh Brolin plays the slightly disturbed assassin. The film leaves us with a message of hope that Milk wanted to convey even in his darkest hours.
Rated 30 Oct 2009
solosaphienSolosaphien
Rated 20 Nov 2011
96
83rd
It is an different view of daughter-father relationship.Questioning relevance between intelligence and adopting "normal" flow of life.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
bruntunbruntun
Rated 01 Sep 2012
90
53rd
beautiful camerawork.. lighting,... love penn. read somewhere that they sourced vintage 70s/80s lenses to get that particular look.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
costasidneicosta.sidnei
Rated 14 Jan 2011
88
61st
Always updated.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
hotsakehotsake
Rated 24 Aug 2018
70
75th
A fairly dry and episodic film filled with great performances and wonderful set designs.
Rated 24 Aug 2018
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 20 Dec 2008
99
97th
I've honestly never felt so strongly about a gay activist before. This movie is gorgeous and the characters are play to heart wrenching perfection. A beauty.
Rated 20 Dec 2008
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 01 Sep 2012
70
41st
I don't really like these money-makers from Gus. All his instincts are suppressed, it's like watching a regular movie only you're waiting in vain for the right voice to emerge the whole time. It's good, of course, but it's depressingly generic, from the awful Elfman score to the feel-good message being shouted at every beat. It's also weirdly unemotional, even in the should-have-been-gutwrenching denouement. Like I said, it's good, but it's also a Hollywood biopic.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 17 Apr 2009
40
54th
Another Sean Penn tour de force but I just wish Gus Van Sant had allowed his unique style to shine through. Nonetheless "Milk" is certainly an enjoyable film.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
gatoquentegatoquente
Rated 14 May 2020
94
61st
I love the pacing, the quick intervals between placid conversations and tumultous events. It made the film interesting & engaging. Aside from the acting, the climax is also great: direct to the point, not much drama, just plain and simple killing and dying, as most lives would normally end. Still, the message of Milk's undeniable contribution to men's equality went through. MY SCORING: 99-96=Great; 95-90=Very good; 89-85=Good; 84-80=So-so; 79-70=Boring; Below 70=Forget it
Rated 14 May 2020
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 21 Dec 2008
75
64th
Having not been cognizant of Harvey Milk at all prior to the trailer of this film, I found the story of his political career and activist movement in the 70s to be fresh and captivating. I thought it was a bad move to reveal right at the beginning of the film that he gets assassinated. It was a shock to find out WHO assassinated him at least. Penn is the only one award-worthy, as it struggles for an emotional impact.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 24 Jul 2009
80
68th
Overrated. Good, but overrated. Great acting, but I felt that the script itself was formulaic. It's more or less a conventional biopic, which is a genre I find to be incredibly stale.
Rated 24 Jul 2009
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 09 Feb 2009
61
63rd
The best place to learn about history is films. I'd not heard of Harvey Milk prior to this which let me go in with absolutely no expectations. And it was really good. Also, James Franco is great in this. Desario after he graduated and gave up the punk.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 May 2015
76
76th
A great cast, headed by a phenomenal Penn, and a great story. A stark reminder that society still has a long way to go.
Rated 17 May 2015
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Energetic and stirring drama with a good performance by Penn but perhaps a little too simplistic.
Rated 30 Jul 2012

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