Comments on: Milk film review

By: Trace

Trace — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:49:19 +0000

This movie was absolutely amazing. Granted, Sean Penn is a consummate talent, but the performance he pulled off here was nothing short of fantastic.

This should be mandatory viewing for all gay men and women everywhere. Hell, this should be mandatory viewing for everyone in the country.

I can not believe that this movie was not opened before the Prop 8 vote.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:35:48 +0000

Milk is a great movie, but it’s not ostensibly about gay men AND women, because there are only two gay women in the film, and one (on the platform behind Milk during one of his speeches) doesn’t even speak. The movie makes the same elision from ‘gay’ to ‘men’ ONLY that is so prevalent in gay culture–and that also happens in this review. Please, let the ladies back in! We have been part of the LGBT movement from the beginning, but we still get sidelined–even in great films like this one.

By: Warren

Warren — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:06:41 +0000

Brian:

Thanks for your thought’s on this movie and VIP who inspired it. This movie conjures up so many emotions and is truly inspiring. I could not agree more with the parallels between prop 6 and 8. I believe that this depiction is one factor that will inspire this generation to take on the challenge of change or should I say true acceptance from the middle.

It took me 41 years to come out and I have never been prouder to be gay and more committed to supporting moving us further.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:03:22 +0000

gosh i hope this movie comes to Australia…

By: James Walsh

James Walsh — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:10:27 +0000

I knew about Harvey Milk before I saw this movie.
1.)The movie is like an re created documentery…only we are there to witness it all.
2.)All the actors and actress are amazing. Sean Penn has created an re enactment of Harvey Milk that is true to Milk’s spirit. He nail on the mark with respect and understanding.
3.)The structure of the movie from old film stills to orginal footage from Antia the Hateful fits in so perfect.
This movie is amazing… I wish we had a movie this good for Stonewall

By: TheRadicalRealist

TheRadicalRealist — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:48:04 +0000

I plan to see Milk, though it does not open in my city until December 5 and in some cities December 12.

By: Jim Elliott

Jim Elliott — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:57:58 +0000

I replied to the other article on this by accident. You review says 40 years when it should be 30 years.