A review of a film "Green Book" DISCLAIMER: this article may contain spoilers. Today I have watched a film called “Green Book” which is based on real events. It’s 1962, New York, Tony Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) loses his job of a bouncer after a fight at the Copacabana club and is desperate for money. A friend of his tells him that someone called Dr. Shirley (Mahershalla Ali) needs a personal driver so Tony goes for an interview. There he learns that Dr. Shirley is a black pianist who is going on a tour down to the Deep South. Therefore he needs someone more that just a chaffeur, someone who can tackle unpleasant situations that may occur along the way. Though Tony himself is somewhat prejudiced about black people, he needs money to support his wife and two sons, so he agrees. I find this film brilliant in many ways. Firstly, the cast is perfect and acting is plausible. The chemistry between two main heroes, vulgar Tony and refined, well-mannered Doc Shirley, catches your attention right from the beginning and do not let go till the end. In addition, they managed to recreate the spirit of the 60s with the authentic costumes and decorations. And, of course, soundtrack. There are lots of great tunes from that period of time. But, what I love the most about it is plot. It’s not just a film to put your feet up with on Sunday, it shows us what it was like to be a black person in the segregated America, where neither your intelligence nor wealth would allow you to enter places for white people only, if you were of black complexion. Where people would enjoy your performance, but refuse to eat in one room with you. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone who loves good acting and entertaining story.