Freedom Writers (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard LaGravenese
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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7 out of 10 people found this review helpful I found this movie to be fabulous. The cast was perfect, believable and real. You will laugh and cry throughout this movie. The directing, producing, casting, lighting, clothing and absolutley every ... Read More I found this movie to be fabulous. The cast was perfect, believable and real. You will laugh and cry throughout this movie. The directing, producing, casting, lighting, clothing and absolutley every aspect of this film was incredibly done. Seeing real life through the eyes of all of these people involved was utterly amazing to me. I would recommend this to anyone, including children. This is real. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful I did not enjoy Hilary Swank's acting in this film. However, I liked the film quite a bit. I found I had a lot of unanswered questions at the end of the film. The actors playing the students were ... Read More I did not enjoy Hilary Swank's acting in this film. However, I liked the film quite a bit. I found I had a lot of unanswered questions at the end of the film. The actors playing the students were excellent as was the inspirational story. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I was pleasantly surprised by this. Although this type of movie has been done a bit too many times, this one was inspiring. I am also glad that they didn't make this ultra violent and full of ... Read More I was pleasantly surprised by this. Although this type of movie has been done a bit too many times, this one was inspiring. I am also glad that they didn't make this ultra violent and full of profanity. Whatever violence was shown was necessary (nothing gratutious). This is a great movie for anyone 13+. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful What a great movie. I grips you right from the beginning & you really care what happens to these kids. I am so glad this was based on a true story, I can't wait to read the collection of writings ... Read More What a great movie. I grips you right from the beginning & you really care what happens to these kids. I am so glad this was based on a true story, I can't wait to read the collection of writings from the true Freedom Writers! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful As a Corrections Officer and related to a teacher who teaches in the same prison I work in I felt this movie was excellent!! It shows that with a little encouragement and care for others that no ... Read More As a Corrections Officer and related to a teacher who teaches in the same prison I work in I felt this movie was excellent!! It shows that with a little encouragement and care for others that no matter where someone comes from, they can still become something great. Kudos go out to all teachers who can reach out to their students the way that Erin Gruwell did. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful This is an awesome movie. I enjoy watching movies that are true stories and this was one of the best I have seen. It touches your heart and makes you see what curve balls life can throw at you when ... Read More This is an awesome movie. I enjoy watching movies that are true stories and this was one of the best I have seen. It touches your heart and makes you see what curve balls life can throw at you when you least expect it. Teachers who can touch the lives of children as done in this movie are hero's. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I absolutely loved this movie. Yes it reminded me of "Dangerous Minds." I assumed it would, but I loved that movie also. Both were similar, yet different in their own ways.
Hillary portrayed her ... Read More I absolutely loved this movie. Yes it reminded me of "Dangerous Minds." I assumed it would, but I loved that movie also. Both were similar, yet different in their own ways.
Hillary portrayed her character very well. She seemed somewhat oblivious to the lady who was interviewing her, but showed that she was quite eager to meet her students and begin teaching. We realized that she didn't know what she was getting into, as did Michelle Phieffer's character in Dangerous Minds.
Her determination to reach her students was a bit unorthodox, but after seeing & learning what some of them go through on a daily basis, she realized that she needed something extreme to get their attention.
As a former teacher, I understood what she wanted to do & her emotions attached to the position that she was in. I was touched & was left wanting to read the book, in which this excellent movie was based on.
I would defintely recommend this movie to anyone. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Touches on the reality of what is happening with many American youth today, and how learning about history and connecting with role models can make a difference, as well as the value of a great ... Read More Touches on the reality of what is happening with many American youth today, and how learning about history and connecting with role models can make a difference, as well as the value of a great teacher and their contributions to our kids. The storyline mimicked some of what I have seen in my experience working with youth as they are often devalued or marginalized by the system they live in. We enjoyed this flick. Thank you. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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