Sean Penn is creating awards buzz for his riveting portrayal as Harvey Milk in this Gus Van Sant film.  Milk was California’s first openly gay elected official, but it wasn’t an easy trek to get there.  Starting out as a closeted man working for corporate America, he picks up his things and leaves for San Francisco with his lover Scott, played by James Franco (Pineapple Express, Spiderman movies), to start a new life and no longer be afraid to be out.

I can understand why people are talking about this movie.  Not only was Penn extraordinary to watch as Milk, but everyone else in this film played their characters so honestly and so real that I was truly captured by everyone’s performances.  From Emile Hersch (Into the Wild) as the young, passionate campaign assistant to Josh Brolin (W.) as the nemesis to Milk in office, everyone deserves to be recognized for their acting.

This historical replay takes you back to the 1970’s, a changing time for our country.  When watching this movie, you feel like you’re right along with Milk for his struggles and achievements.  Not only do you witness superior acting, but you also see one of the biggest movements in our nation’s history on the big screen.

Who to take to this movie: adults who like historical dramas

Don’t see this movie if: you’re not a fan of independent film directors

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