Green Book directed by Peter Farrelly is a comedy drama based on a true story that highlights the unlikely relationship between African classical pianist Don Shirley played by Mahershala and his white driver Tony played by Viggo Mortensen during a concert tour in the American South in the 1960, The film combines humor with human depth exploring issues of racism and friendship at a time when the United States was experiencing deep racial divisions.
The story begins with Tony Lip an ItalianAmerican nightclub bouncer in New York City looking for work after the club temporarily closes He is hired as a driver and for upscale pianist Don Shirley who needs protection while on tour in the racist South Tony with his simple and spontaneous personality a new world full of challenges as he begins to learn about the life and culture of his traveling partner On the other hand Shirley with his complex personality discovers in Tony a raw and unexpected humanity.
The film is characterized by an attractive and natural character development The relationship between Tony and Shirley begins with quarrels and cultural differences but slowly develops into a friendship built on mutual respect Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen gave exceptional performances as each of them was able to make their characters vibrant and realistic The chemistry between them added warmth and intimacy to the film making the audience enjoy a journey full of funny and emotional situations alike.
Directed by Peter Farrelly the film balanced between dramatic and humorous aspects which added lightness to heavy topics such as racism and discrimination The film used the Green Book a guide for safe travel for African Americans in the racist South as a symbol of the harsh reality that blacks experienced during that era Although the film deals with sensitive issues it presents them in a simple and understandable way without being burdensome or preachy.
Green Book is a film that carries a message of hope and humanity highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding between people regardless of their differences The story is full of touching moments that leave a lasting impression on the heart and make the viewer think about human relationships away from prejudice It is an enjoyable and touching film that is worth watching.
