Amazing Grace (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Apted
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Foreign, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
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25 out of 27 people found this review helpful This is one great movie! Despite this being a politically based theme this movie has a great subject in William Wilburforce. His life is the stuff great novels are made of. The movie does an ... Read More This is one great movie! Despite this being a politically based theme this movie has a great subject in William Wilburforce. His life is the stuff great novels are made of. The movie does an excellent job of showing his friendship with the Prime Minister of England and his passionate pursuit of the end of slavery through political change, not violence. The points are made without the usual graphic depictions and I prefer this to overt gore. There may not be enough action for some but for anyone wanting to see a part of history that ended well, watch this film! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
28 out of 32 people found this review helpful I didn't think this would be a movie I wanted to see I figured it would be a drawn out movie that would bore me to death, well just the opp I ended this movie very moved and a whole new ... Read More I didn't think this would be a movie I wanted to see I figured it would be a drawn out movie that would bore me to death, well just the opp I ended this movie very moved and a whole new understanding. it was very touching. A good movie for the whole family to see. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
18 out of 19 people found this review helpful A thoughtful, earnest telling of how slavery was abolished in England, long before the Emancipation Proclamation in the US. I appreciated the story of honorable men who would not stop putting forth the truth in the face of overwhelming opposition. As they say, "Evil abounds when good men do nothing". Though Wilburforce, well- played by Ioan Gruffudd, wanted to quit many times, he kept doing what is right. It was an inspiration for me to do the same. I highly recommend that everyone see it.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
24 out of 30 people found this review helpful Great acting and storyline. Finney, Gruffudd and Garai delivered a quality movie that was not preachy but informative. It was especially good to see British actors portraying British characters ... Read More Great acting and storyline. Finney, Gruffudd and Garai delivered a quality movie that was not preachy but informative. It was especially good to see British actors portraying British characters instead of wannabes. It added authenticity to the roles. Now, if movie studios would do the same for Asian movies. Viewers should check out the extra features as they provide interesting insights on the song "Amazing Grace" and the Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
20 out of 24 people found this review helpful The gathering of high quality actors is amazing. Many being British stage actors of the classic genre. This is a story about a real person that fought for ideals held dear. Conviction, drive, ... Read More The gathering of high quality actors is amazing. Many being British stage actors of the classic genre. This is a story about a real person that fought for ideals held dear. Conviction, drive, purpose is all there. After watching this movie you find yourself evaluating how you can make your life significant. Are we doing enough to affect the world? So if you are looking for a motivating movie, this is a good one. Well done cinematography, sets, costume, adds to the already brilliant story. Wilberforce really did change his world. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
13 out of 15 people found this review helpful I'm not a fan of historical movies, though once I got past understanding the heavy accents, it drew and kept my attention throughout. Very thoughtfully done, beautiful cinematography, the characters ... Read More I'm not a fan of historical movies, though once I got past understanding the heavy accents, it drew and kept my attention throughout. Very thoughtfully done, beautiful cinematography, the characters are very real and you can feel their passion and pain. I would recommend it to everyone. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
9 out of 14 people found this review helpful Although it was a tad bit slow, the movie itself was very good. Great acting, great scenery, great story. It's great that a movie with a someone religious theme can do well in the times that we ... Read More Although it was a tad bit slow, the movie itself was very good. Great acting, great scenery, great story. It's great that a movie with a someone religious theme can do well in the times that we live. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
13 out of 22 people found this review helpful Absolutely wonderful story with a great ending. Something you wouldn't mind showing your family or students because its clean. Only drawback - limited exposure of the ones they were actually trying ... Read More Absolutely wonderful story with a great ending. Something you wouldn't mind showing your family or students because its clean. Only drawback - limited exposure of the ones they were actually trying to save. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
12 out of 30 people found this review helpful The acting was excellent and the cinematography was beautiful. The subject was politically correct. We can all agree that slavery was (is) horrible. The problem is the pace of the movie is slow ... Read More The acting was excellent and the cinematography was beautiful. The subject was politically correct. We can all agree that slavery was (is) horrible. The problem is the pace of the movie is slow and borders on boring. It put me to sleep during two attempts to watch it. The first time it happened I thought that it was me and perhaps I was more tired than I felt. The second night I started the movie up at the last place I could remember the story line; approximately 1/3 into the movie. I fell sleep again about 2/3 through the movie. Not worth attempting a 3rd time. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 40 people found this review helpful This movie was way way too long. It COULD have been condensed down to 60 minutes at best. The subject matter has been hashed and rehashed in other films so it presented nothing new.This was a Poorly ... Read More This movie was way way too long. It COULD have been condensed down to 60 minutes at best. The subject matter has been hashed and rehashed in other films so it presented nothing new.This was a Poorly directed and edited movie.The actors were good and that's what kept me from turning it off. Would I watch this movie again?..NO! would I recommend this movie to others to watch?..NO again.. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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