THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (2017) Movie Review
Standing Up for a Controversial Message
Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the tragic story of Mildred Hayes, a woman brave and angry enough to publicize a controversial message that nearly tears her town apart.
Guilt and bitterness drives her to the breaking point. She feels neglected and deprived of justice. So, she takes matters into her own hands. Though reckless, her message is direct and demanding. She demands justice for her daughter.
The backlash against becomes severe, arising from everywhere. The town would rather forget the crime and move on. They want comfort. They want peace. They want easy. They want to remain ignorant to the evils of the world.
Proverbs 27:17 - "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend."
Except for Mildred Hayes. She is directly affected by this evil. She can never forget. She wants to fight it by any means necessary. Most impressively, she stands firm to her message. She allows nobody to intimidate her. Not the police. Not her abusive ex-husband. Not even the priest.
What will end this war?
ACCEPTANCE. MOTIVATION. KINDNESS.
Only when the drive to solve the case ignites in the police force does the community begin to heal. The case progresses. Justice ensues. Enemies become allies.
Colossians 3:23 - "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people."
Mildred Hayes may never see justice for her daughter. She wants to see effort. What she NEEDS is kindness, support, and love. It is the only way she can find the closure she craves.
