Milk
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84 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

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  • Starring: Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Sean Penn
  • Summary: In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. (Focus Features)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    100
    It's a total triumph, brimming with humor, heart, sexual heat, political provocation and a crying need to stir things up, just like Harvey did. If there's a better movie around this year, with more bristling purpose, I sure as hell haven't seen it.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Sean Penn never tries to show Harvey Milk as a hero, and never needs to. He shows him as an ordinary man, kind, funny, flawed, shrewd, idealistic, yearning for a better world.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Colin Kennedy
    80
    Milk thoroughly deserves all of the press ink that will doubtless be spilt over it. Wear your 'Vote Penn' Oscar pin with pride.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    60
    The final result somehow undersells a man whose life and death were watershed moments in the gay rights movement.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 101
  3. Negative: 17 out of 101
  1. Adam
    10
    Milk is one of those rare movies that tries to be many things, and succeeds at all of them. This is a film that can provoke change, open eyes, and change lives. I know it changed mine.… Expand
  2. Steve
    8
    The performance that Sean Penn gives is very good. You could tell when watching the movie that Sean Penn was truly dedicated to playing the role of Harvey Milk. He totally immersed himself into the lead character acting with strong conviction, absolute confidence and complete believability.… Expand
  3. ChrisK.
    7
    Stinks if you already know the ending.
  4. DavidH
    3
    This is basically a boring gay propaganda film. The only redeeming value is an excellent performance by Penn, also there was a bit of historical value.… Expand

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