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  Written November 26, 2008

  SUPERB OSCAR-WORTHY PERFORMANCE BY SEAN PENN! GRADE: SOLID A

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  Gus Van Sant's 2 hr 8 min movie about the ill-fated San Francisco openly gay Supervisor and gay civil-rights leader is TOP CLASS - excellently well-done!
  
  The entire cast gave such commendable performances that helped to elevate this stirring rousing film above and beyond the ordinary - helped to trumpet the fact that civil/human rights are guaranteed by our country's constitution.
  
  The advance preview audience gave it a heartfelt ovation.
  
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  Only the shallow superficial unenlightened would not be able to appreciate a tremendously well-made and well-acted movie of this high-caliber - but instead would launch personal unwarranted attacks against the stars/cast of this movie.
  So, please ignore HATEFUL and BIGOTED people who dissed this movie - especially when they HAVE NOT even seen it. D U H !!!
  
  A MUST-SEE!!!
  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
  
  

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  Written November 26, 2008

  Enlightening.

  by What the Huh

  First of all, what is with all the reviews of people panning the movie without having seen it? That a large part of the U.S. can't progress past blatent hatred is shameful. Disgusting. I have empathy for the gay community after seeing this movie. I get it. Oscar worthy and thought-provoking. Yes, two guys kiss, so the hell what.

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  Written January 28, 2009

  MILK

  by thepatrician

  A VERY STRONG MOVIE FROM A REALITY NOT THAT LONG AGO. IT REMINDED ME OF THE STILL STRONG CHRISTIAN REPUBLICAN PARTY AND THEIR ADLED BRAINS. FUNNY HOW THE MORMONS ARE FOLLOWING UP ON THEIR ATTACK OF THE GAY "AGENDA"(PROP 8). WHAT HARVEY MILK FOUGHT FOR IS A GOOD REMINDER FOR US ALL TODAY. SEE IT WITH YOUR TEENS WHO QUESTION CIVIL RIGHTS AND TOLERANCE.

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  Written November 27, 2008

  Inspiring

  by tlanek45

  Penn is simply remarkable as Milk. Brolin does a very good job of showing how self-hate can eat at your very soul. Topical in that it shows how religous fundamentalists have hijacked and bastardized Christ's teachiings. Technically, Van Sant does a reat job interweaving archival footage from the 70s with new celluloid that is shot to ive it an "aged" look. The ending is a stunning one. Harvey Milk not only preached hope, he lived it. This film will stand the test of time and bigotry. Thanks.

  • 8 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 30, 2008

  Excellent movie for the times we live in

  by oscar_feliciano

  This was an excellent movie, especially considering what has happened in a few states in the recent presidential election. It's amazing to see what lengths this one man, Harvey Milk, went to in the face of outright bigotry and hatred during the 70's. Despite the negative so-called "reviews" posted here as a result of either some church group or Christian chat-room, I strongly recommend that everyone go and see this film if it's playing in your area. If it's not, then please ask your local theater to screen it!

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 1, 2008

  JUST ONE - WOW

  by TrekkieCuban

  Whether you are gay or straight the movie MILK is a very good historic piece. Sean Penn plays the role of Harvey Milk flawlessly. The rest of the cast are also quite good in their performances. Harvey Milk, like so many other individuals throughout history, pays the final price (his life) for standing for something he believed in. This movie shows how just one person can make a difference. Yes he had help, but he became the force - the figure - to fight prejudice and injustice. If you are interested in history, this is a very good movie with a great message.

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  Written December 7, 2008

  Must See...Too bad it wasnt' released until after the Prop 8 vote in CA...might have changed attitudes

  by nannagal

  Must See...Too bad it wasn't released until after the Prop 8 vote in CA...might have changed minds and attitudes about civil rights for all people in this country, including gays, lesbians, and transgendered people. I loved the authenticity of the portrayal, the historical relevance to today's civil liberties struggles, church v. state issues, it has it all. Needless to say, Sean Penn was magnificent, and the rest of the cast was great as well.. Gus Van Sant did an overall wonderful job. Anyone who is not moved emotionally by this story....well, I will say no more. Please see it. Keep an open mind.

  • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 3, 2008

  Great Movie!!

  by agill81

  GREAT Movie! This movie is a must see! I didn't know about Harvey Milk until recently......
  
  I think a lot of the bad / so/so etc ratings are either evangelical / bigots who haven't even seen the movie and just stating that the movie sucks. "hippydippygal" hasn't even see it and gave it bad ratings. Most of the ratings are even before the movie came out.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 27, 2008

  Milk

  by Dang Diggety Dang

  Sean Penn is brilliant ! Brolin, James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Allison Pill.This is a movie that really needed to be made. Kudos to Gus Van Sant , David Webb, and Dustin Lance Black : the combination of real footage and the grainy vintage looking new film with a well written screenplay is pure genius.

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  Written December 27, 2008

  Bravo Sean Penn

  by DigiRyder

  Excellent acting on all parts here, very touching, and a great view of a piece of history. I did not realize at the time that the whole Anita Bryant thing and Harvey Milk were intertwined. Very well done movie. and shockingly tragic.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 29, 2008

  Milk is Grade A - Superb

  by ronyvette

  A must see movie for everybody. My only regret is that it was not released prior to the election campaign. If it were perhaps the outcome of proposition 8 in California would be different. As a straight grandfather of 6, I hope that Milk's fight for justice and the civil rights of all will continue unabated until it is achieved for everyone of us. Sean Penn as Milk and that of the entire cast outstanding. Milk is by far the best film I have seen in many years. It is a must see --take your parents, your pastors, ministers, rabbis and most of all your kids -- the fight for gay rights is a fight for justice for all of us.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 1, 2008

  Milk

  by DSdrums

  Intriguing portrayal of the life of Harvey Milk excellently played by Sean Penn. The film is quite good and worth a viewing. Van Sant is a terrific director.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 24, 2008

  MILK Captivates the Mind & Soul

  by lugubriousthespian

  Gus Van Sant's new film centering on the life & times of this country's first openly gay politician is by far one of his most personal as well as most profound. Recreating the zeitgeist of 70s era San Fran amidst the dawning of gay rights advocacy in America is by turns moving, infuriating and entertaining as Van Sant's narrative wisely frames the film within the context of Milk's own tape recorded accounts of his life that were made shortly before his tragically untimely death. Sean Penn's work here is certainly Oscar-bound as he effortlessly embodies the spirit of the late city official who was endearing, funny, charming and above alll else, a man who was found the courage to give a voice to millions who at the time were not strong enough. James Franco is equally superb in a very subtly nuanced performance as Harvey Milk's long-time companion. Even though the climax of the piece is known, it is never-the-less powerful in the capable hands of tis stalwart cast and director!

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  Written February 9, 2009

  MILK

  by FrankC31

  As a local resident who moved to the area rather recently I was very interested in the historical aspect of the movie. It was much more than that. Sean Penn's performance was outstanding. It did change my perspective of what the gay community was experiencing across the country at that time. I better appreciate the need for laws specifically directed at guaranteeing gay people the same rights as the rest of the population. Well worth the time and money to see.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 28, 2008

  Milk

  by JulieG_5

  I thought that Milk was a terrific movie, which shed light on a very controversial topic especially in this day in age considering the events that have taken place in California regarding gay marriage. I was not familiar with the story of Milk so it was a very moving and enlightening movie for me personally. James Franco and Sean Penn truly make the movie remarkable. I would recommend this movie highly, as it was very well put together and is a story that should be heard. Perhaps it can even move California to repeal their ridiculous law banning gay marriage.

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