‘Superb’ film to stream after ‘Oscar worthy’ Amazon Prime release The Order

A remarkable film, inspired by a lesser-known true story, is a must-see for fans of The Order, recently added to Amazon Prime.

The crime drama, featuring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, has just been made accessible to subscribers of the major platform.

In the movie, Jude Law portrays an FBI agent spearheading an investigation into a series of violent heists.

The evidence points towards a white supremacist group, led by Nicholas Hoult’s character, harbouring sinister plans to overthrow the federal government.

Viewers who have already watched the film expressed their astonishment that the plot is based on real individuals and events from the 1980s.

This suggests that those who enjoyed the title have another similar movie option in terms of inspiration and execution.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a gripping crime drama available to stream on Disney+. It is based on real-life events that may be unfamiliar to many viewers.

Released in 2018, Frances McDormand stars as Mildred Hayes, a heartbroken mother still mourning the rape and murder of her daughter. Months later, she publicly challenges the police officials when they fail to apprehend the perpetrator, .

McDormand clinched an Oscar for her stellar performance, and many cinema enthusiasts argue that Jude Law should have also been acknowledged by the Academy for his role in The Order. Unlike The Order, Three Billboards isn’t a direct adaptation of a real-life case, but it draws significant inspiration from one.

In 1991, Kathy Page, a 34-year-old mother and waitress, was found dead in her car in Texas. At first glance, it appeared to be a tragic accident. However, speculation arose that she was murdered elsewhere and then positioned in the vehicle. Her ex-husband quickly became a suspect, but no arrests were made.

Page’s father erected billboards accusing the police of incompetence and demanding a confession. Initially, he crafted hand-painted signs bearing messages like: “Vidor Police Botched Up the Case,” “Waiting for Confession,” and “This Could Happen to You”.

He later installed billboards directly naming his daughter’s ex-spouse as the murderer and accused authorities of accepting bribes.

Martin McDonagh, the director of Three Billboards, came across these signs during a trip across America, sparking the idea for the script. While he deviated significantly from the actual story, altering the victim’s age and having the mother put up the billboard, the film remains a work of fiction that resonates with audiences due to its underlying truth.

McDonagh opened up to Collider about the inspiration behind his work, revealing: “The idea of the anger and the pain behind that was something that I could never really get out of my head. I didn’t know it would be a story or film, but the rage that put a bunch of billboards like that up was palpable and stayed with me.”

Fans have been vocal in their praise for the film, with one stating online: “This film is sensational and definitely worth a watch. There’s not a wasted line of dialogue in the script. There’s more character depth established in the first half hour of this movie than the entire MCU. It constantly makes you reflect on the consequences of your actions, it’s like an ultimate butterfly effect movie, but done in a believable not so in your face way. You’ll laugh, cry, stand in solitude with characters then be horrified in their actions the next minute.”

Another enthusiast was equally moved, saying: “I can’t believe my eyes, ears, and the feeling of my gut after watching this film. This was heavy and superb. No longer can I simply mention Fargo when recommending Frances McDormand to a less qualified movie liker. From now on Fargo is the salad, and this film is the main course. Sam Rockwell crushing another character task and film like he is known to do time and time again.”

Three Billboards in Ebbing, Missouri is streaming on Disney+, The Order is streaming on Amazon Prime.