 | Donna E. |
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this movie and found the history of this man amazing! I learned a great deal and enjoyed it at the same time. Gruffudd was wonderful as William Wilberforce. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Tom H. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a well-acted film with a feel-good theme and many excellent performances. However, it ignores the reality of Wilberforce's social conservatism, which resulted in his support of many ... Read MoreThis is a well-acted film with a feel-good theme and many excellent performances. However, it ignores the reality of Wilberforce's social conservatism, which resulted in his support of many repressive causes in Great Britain. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Johannes M. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Great movie for many reasons! Great story, great acting, fantastic history, and good for the whole family. Will definately watch this one again. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Shawn C. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Thought provoking and emotional journey. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Robert S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
I thought the movie focused on the writer of the song Amazing Grace; however, this is not the case. That character is included in the movie, but plays more of a supporting part. The movie focuses ... Read MoreI thought the movie focused on the writer of the song Amazing Grace; however, this is not the case. That character is included in the movie, but plays more of a supporting part. The movie focuses on the abolitionist (sp?) movement of England. It has a great message and is a great history lesson. Great acting, great story, very emotional! And...oh...did I mention great acting?!? Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Lisa S. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This was both educational and inspirational. We were touched by how one man was able to follow his conscience despite all odds. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| David and kimberly C. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
This movie is a awesome dictpiction of a true gentle man who changed history with kindness and compassion. It is a heartbreaking movie but it is a definite must see, it truly brings you up close and ... Read MoreThis movie is a awesome dictpiction of a true gentle man who changed history with kindness and compassion. It is a heartbreaking movie but it is a definite must see, it truly brings you up close and personal with the slave trade in the 1800's. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Karen D. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
The kids and I liked this movie much better than "Amistad", Spielberg's lengthy and often confusing treatment of the American slave trade. Both are "important" films that I think ... Read MoreThe kids and I liked this movie much better than "Amistad", Spielberg's lengthy and often confusing treatment of the American slave trade. Both are "important" films that I think everyone--especially kids--should see; however, I also thought the pace was often plodding. I kept wishing that the film would get to the point (and the climax, which was the House of Commons' law that ended the British slave trade) faster. I am very glad I finally got to see this film; I heard so much about it. The acting and directing were well done; I believe the writing could have been a little tighter. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Kitty L. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a great movie, showed persistence and determination to end further cruelty to humanity. One of those must see movies even if you can care less about history itself. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Victoria S. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
A movie so well-intentioned, and so important in its subject matter, that you almost had to like it. But it could have been better. Some moments were handled in a melodramatic or corny way that ... Read MoreA movie so well-intentioned, and so important in its subject matter, that you almost had to like it. But it could have been better. Some moments were handled in a melodramatic or corny way that diminished their effect, and the role of Wilberforce's sweetheart/wife was so ineptly played that it only served to highlight that the movie has no strong roles for women. But even so, it was moving and inspiring. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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