Red Dust (2004) Reviews

	Timothy F.

6 out of  7  people found this review helpful

Once again Hilary Swank has chosen to act in a movie with human significance and social conscience. I found the movie very well done. Perhaps some in our society do not think that injustices committed in nations on the other side of the world, tare of viewing interest. The historical violence, the offers of amnesty, the ethical dilemmas are for those who desire justice and the knowledge of injustices being committed in various parts of our planet. Moreover, every good humanitarian resolution does not emanate from the U.S. Sadly, the corporations who control the news (and the vast majority of the movies shown in our "free" land seem to be more concerned about the trials and tribulations of so-called celebrties and sports stars.

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	Michael M.

6 out of  8  people found this review helpful

I am being generous in giving this a full star. While the subject matter is very engrossing, the acting and directing isn't worth the money spent on the movie. No wonder I never heard of it at the box office! If you would like to see a GREAT movie of exactly the same subject matter, rent "In My Country" with Samuel Jackson.

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	Eric W.

4 out of  5  people found this review helpful

This was an exceptional film that brought to light a part of world history that is often not heard. I thought the performances by Ejiofor, Swank and Bartlett were powerful and heartfelt. Overall, it was a difficult story to watch but it was a story that was most certainly worth telling. I highly recommend this movie.

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	Natasha R.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

this is a true story. chiwetel ejiofor let me know that the man this happened to was on the set everyday. it takes about 15 to 20 minutes before the movie actually hits its stride. it is a mystery, suspense, action with some graphic violence. What is the truth? how do you explain the truth? what is forgiveness and what is necessary for this. most people do not know much about the tribunals. western culture has not tried forgiveness on this grand a scale. south africa voted and determined that it was better to forgive as long as they told all of the truth. "Catch a fire" is about apartheid and "blood diamond" (hollywood fictional film) covers the time period of after the tribunals what did the forgiven become. many ended up in sierra leone as mercenaries. the reason why no one heard about this film they put in every last cent in making it and had no money leftover to market it. let's keep it alive by telling others.

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	Dr. Ronald S.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

What I thought would be a predictable story was well written with good acting. Recommended.

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	Gail C.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

This was a good film, but I was confused at the abrupt ending. I don't know if it was the DVD that Blockbuster sent me, or the actual ending. It could be the DVD was damaged. There was nothing of credits or anything identifying the film or the end of it. Just the main character and torturer talking. Then it was over, and went to play the film etc. This was disappointing after watching a very good film. I wasn't sure if I actually saw the ending of it.

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