There are movies that I’ve come to love simply because of how wholesome these movies are. Not underdone or overdone. Just right. Hitting all the notes as they are supposed to be hit, and sending the message home. One of those very wholesome tales I will be sharing today with the most amazing members of the Cine TV community.
It’s the early sixties, and an Italian American Bouncer by the name of Tony Lip searches for employment while his previous job is closed for renovations. Incidentally, an African American pianist by the name Don Shirley is in need of a driver for his eight-week concert tour through the Midwest and Deep South. Because of the stellar recommendations Tony has, Don hires him, and they begin the tour.
This movie, directed by Peter Farrelly, which is based on a true story, tells the tale of this pianist and his driver, and the various ways they navigate the Deep South in a time when racism is still very much the order of the day. Torn between two worlds, these two face complexities and a relationship dynamic that can only come borne out of suffering and a first-hand experience of what it means to not entirely fit in.
I said this movie is wholesome, not because it doesn’t tell hard truths or it isn’t a hard watch at different points, but because of the unique and rather fragile way this story is told. Each scene is intricately woven to reach a climax that fits perfectly into what message was supposed to be passed.
Viggo Mortensen as Tony Lip and Mahershala Ali as Don Shirley couldn’t have been a more perfect fit. It was an odd-couple kind of relationship dynamic that shows growth, personal development, and a reformation of perspective. From the uneasiness of Tony and the stiffness of Don, their brotherhood and chemistry progress into something beautiful, and quite frankly, unique.
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A scene that stays with me? The one where the banter over Don should eat the fried chicken in the car and the ice is broken. With these two, you see the uglies hidden just under the surface and how man, in our own right, just cannot be perfect. The struggle of fitting in. Too black to be considered white, and too white to be considered black. Torn between two worlds, and still not accepted and even shunned by either.
It’s a beautiful story that you just cannot fully describe but will always remember. From the impeccable acting to the even more divinely sounding tracks, everything was tailored to be beautiful even in all the ugliness that surrounds it. It makes a lot of sense for this movie to win an Oscar. Can’t say a single negative thing about it. As opposed to the raunchy comedies that Peter Farrelly is known for making, he clearly outdid himself with this serious theme. Hope you enjoy!
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