It is a shame many people have not seen this film because they believe its just another "goody-two-shoes-teacher-saves-students" film. They do not know what they're missing. Hillary Swank gives a believable and moving performance as Ms. G, and the entire group of students give extraordinary breakthrough performances (particularly April Hernandez as Eva).
There were even scenes that got me choked up (no spoilers here) including a scene where a student reads his diary out loud and when the students meet Miep Gies (yes that Miep Gies, from 'Anne Frank').
Listen, I seen them all from "Dangerous Minds" to "Coach Carter" and yes my expectations were low because of it and i guess it's probably why I enjoyed it all the more. Give this movie a chance. It's an extraordinary true story and more than worthy of a Movie Rental.
'Freedom Writers' is one of the best films of 2007. See it. 9.5/10
There were even scenes that got me choked up (no spoilers here) including a scene where a student reads his diary out loud and when the students meet Miep Gies (yes that Miep Gies, from 'Anne Frank').
Listen, I seen them all from "Dangerous Minds" to "Coach Carter" and yes my expectations were low because of it and i guess it's probably why I enjoyed it all the more. Give this movie a chance. It's an extraordinary true story and more than worthy of a Movie Rental.
'Freedom Writers' is one of the best films of 2007. See it. 9.5/10