Netflix fans are hailing an Oscar-winning film as one of the best films they’ve ever seen after it hit the streaming platform early this month.
Cinemagoers were impressed by the film in question, which was released in 2018 to critical acclaim.
They expressed their love for a film that – despite winning an Academy Award – was not as popularly received by audiences as some of today’s releases.
The release has an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb and a 91 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
This is Green Book, which focuses on the accidental friendship between a renowned pianist and his driver/bodyguard.
Netflix fans are hailing an Oscar-winning film as one of the best movies they’ve ever seen after it hit the streaming platform early this month
Cinemagoers were blown away by the film in question, Green Book, which was released in 2018 to critical acclaim (pictured Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen in character)
The film’s synopsis reads: ‘When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to help Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African Americans.
‘Faced with racism, danger – but also unexpected humanity and humor – they are forced to put aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.
“The film (is) inspired by a true friendship that transcends race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line.”
At the 2019 Oscars, Green Book beat off competition from Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star Is Born to win Best Picture.
Mahershala Ali was also recognized for his performance as Dr. Don Shirley, for which he received the Best Supporting Actor award.
After seeing the film for the first time after it hit Netflix, fans rushed to X, formerly Twitter, to express their love for the film.
One fan wrote: ‘Has anyone else seen Green Book yet? For me 10/10’.
A second left a glowing review, saying: ‘Watched Green Book on Netflix. Really a good watch’.
After seeing the film for the first time after it hit Netflix, fans rushed to X, formerly Twitter, to express their love for the film.
Another praised it for its compelling score, as they posted: “Watched Green Book tonight. A great film with a great soundtrack.’
Another user helpfully pointed out that it is no longer available on Prime Video, having been made available on Netflix.
They said, “For anyone who needs to know…and that’s everyone. Green Book is on Netflix and has left Prime. Don’t mention it!’
A fifth added: ‘Watching Green Book on Netflix. Very entertaining, I must say… Mahershala Ali & Viggo Mortensen are great in it.’
Mahershala Ali was recognized at the 2019 Oscars for his performance as Dr. Don Shirley, for which he received the Best Supporting Actor Award (photo)