Rated Greg’s Top 5 Woody Harrelson Performances

1. Zombieland
2. True Detective
3. Kingpin Three Billboards
4. White Men Can’t Jump Kingpin
5. The Edge of Seventeen White Men Can’t Jump

Similar to Logan Lucky this past summer, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is another sendup to Coen Brothers crime films that probably would have been much better off in the actual hands of the Coens.  It’s worth seeing for the fantastic, vibrant performances all around, especially an all-timer from grizzled vet Woody Harrelson, but beware that there are flaws in the story ranging from minor to significant that were way too hard to ignore by the end.  There are some movies that leave you feeling underwhelmed given its grand potential and yet you’re not quite sure what you would change to make it better (i.e. Blade Runner 2049).  This isn’t one of those movies.  There are so many blatant, easily avoidable unforced errors in Three Billboards.  I would equate it to my friend Willy who’s generally a great guy but will also lie to your face about what he ordered at Burger King.  Grade: B-