Film Review: ‘Green Book’: Yes, It Deserved the Oscar, and More

Film Critic

3/7/2019|Updated: 3/7/2019

PG-13 | 2h 10min | Biography, Comedy, Drama | 16 November 2018 (USA)

“Green Book” won the Oscar for best picture. Here’s my Johnny-come-lately review. Let’s cut to the chase: I’m an actor, not a literary-background film critic, and from an acting POV, the “Green Book” Oscar is spot on.

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.