Raped while dying and still no arrests? How come?

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a dark and twisted tale about a mother and the tragic loss of her daughter. Frances McDormand plays a foul-mouthed smooth talking country woman who seems to have reached the end of her wits. After almost a year since her daughter was brutally murdered and no news from the Police, Mildred (McDormand) calls out the police chief in a very public way, on three billboards.
This movie isnโt about catching the murderer of Mildredโs daughter. Itโs not about how she was raped and burned alive. Itโs also not about how small town police departments are often notoriously complacent. This movie is about exactly what the title says, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. The billboards go up and the the small town around them comes crashing down. [perfectpullquote align=โrightโ bordertop=โfalseโ cite=โโ link=โโ color=โโ class=โโ size=โโ]โAn emotional ride with plenty of laughs, tears, and surprises.โ[/perfectpullquote]
Sam Rockwell is becoming one of my favorite lesser-known actors. After Three Billboardsโฆ he cements himself on that list. Rockwellโs performance should land him an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Officer Jason Dixon. Throughout the film you can see his character evolve and by the end you start to feel sorry for him, even after almost two hours of hatred.
The rest of the cast is great and they all turn in amazing performances. Woody Harrelson somehow jerks the tears right from your face while still making you laugh. McDormandโs rough exterior eventually cracks and you can see the shining light thatโs been trying to get out for the entire movie. John Hawkes has a great supporting role as Mildredโs estranged husband. Thereโs even a surprise role by Peter Dinklage. Dinklageโs portrayal of James is delightful and well-spoken as usual.
In summary, Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri is fun, but deep down itโs tragic. We are carried through various instances of death and despair but writer Martin McDonagh peppered in enough comedy to keep us sane.
Who should see this movie?
Fans of dark comedies, viewers looking for an original movie, and people who like great screen performances.
Who shouldnโt see this movie?
People who donโt like natural (vulgar) language โ It is rated R. Thatโs it. Everyone should see this film.
Score
9 / 10 โ An emotional ride with plenty of laughs, tears, and surprises. One of the most original ideas Iโve seen in a long time.
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They never catch the rapist/murdererโฆ The ending is a little weak or maybe I just missed the point. The movie ends with the two lead characters driving off into the sunset, happier than when they started.