Freedom Writers

  • 2007


MOVIE IS uplifting tenacious manipulative effective predictable
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$ 43 Million
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Positive Reviews 35
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.5
Advertisement Like its do gooder protagonist, Freedom Writers doesnt have a hip or knowing bone in its body. Av Club
2.0
The real life Gruwell is a sought after educational consultant, but the movie itself offers few real answers to the problems teachers face. Austin Chronicle
1.5
Richard LaGravenese, whose directorial debut Living Out Loud located a unique energy within almost every scene, trades here in mostly familiar platitu .. Screen Daily
3.0
Hilary Swank is tenacious and determined as Gruwell, but its moment by moment performances from her kids that make it worth watching.They do it even t .. Cinema Blend
3.8
The essence of Gruwells book, The Freedom Writers Diary, is that she got the kids to identify with the plight of the Jews in Europe. Ny Daily News
4.0
Right now the communities and nations of the world need to study the spiritual meaning of unity and the beauty that can arise out of the dignity of di .. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Directed by screenwriter Richard LaGravanese and based on the real life experiences of fledgling California high school teacher Erin Gruwell, this ear .. Tv Guide
3.0
Tweet Freedom Writers Jim Lane By This article was published on 01.11.07 Advertisement A rookie teacher (Hilary Swank) takes on a freshman English cla .. News Review
3.0
But its not like we havent seen this before, sometimes in even more brutally honest ways. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
However, the script is also careful to balance things out with the occasional witty line.An inspirational teacher movie that is moving, thought provok .. View London
3.5
All this is wonderful and truly emotional stuff, aided and abetted by a class full of unknown actors who emerge as distinct personalities. Film Journal
3.8
With all the cliches intact, no less.The earnest half of the movie reviewers brain: Oh, stop it. Boston
3.0
But for all its flaws, the film isnt bad at what it does, and its certainly worthwhile for younger viewers wholl likely have no clue that its utterly .. Mountain X
2.8
When you stop looking with your eyes and start looking with your heart you realized that life is so much more. Emanuellevy
2.0
Its just a shame that the Hollywood sheen of this MTV produced film dilutes the impact of a genuinely remarkable story. Empire
3.8
And really, who wouldnt think a movie like this would suck it from here to the Crab Nebula and back.And yet, its surprisingly not awful. Movies
3.8
The realism they bring to the roles more than compensates for a lack of acting experience.The movie is a tad too neatly constructed. Sf Gate
3.0
Swanks performance helps the medicine go down, too, making this a pleasant watch despite its indulgent length and sketchy characters. Bbc
3.5
And the underlying messages about respecting students and expecting great things of them will surely warm the heart of any moviegoer. Washington Post
3.8
The quality of the film undoubtedly lies in its storytelling sophistication, offering depth and note perfect pitch to a well worn plot. The Movie Boy
3.5
In truth, that sums up Freedom Writers almost exactly, but thanks to a sharp script and some finely tuned performances by both students and teacher, t .. Bullz-Eye
3.5
This is the kind of film that is aimed at young adults but has such quality that it should appeal to more mature audiences, too. Reeling Reviews
3.8
This is the kind of film that is aimed at young adults but has such quality that it should appeal to more mature audiences, too. Reeling Reviews
2.0
Erin herself is so unbelievably saintly and her fellow teachers so snivellingly evil that shes impossible to believe as anything more than an inspirat .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
8 things to watch out for this week Feature Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta debuts on PS4, Monster Hunter World hits PC and Better Call Sau .. Total Film
3.8
This isnt a great movie, but it is effective drama where the big emotional scenes more often feel real than contrived. ReelViews
4.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
2.5
But its refreshing to see her wearing pearls and a dress this time around. Hollywood
3.5
.. for all the dramatic license that writer/director Richard LaGravenese takes in his film, story and the stories of her students are moving. Seattle Pi
3.5
But, in the end, this movie can stand on its own.It is well acted, written, and directed, if you just look at it as an amusement. Tony Medley
3.0
Ive seen most of this before in other films... But if you like this kind of movie, it shouldnt be a waste. 7M Pictures
2.5
Sometimes art imitates life.And sometimes life goes to Hollywood and disappears completely. The Star
3.1
Still, this fact based drama does have a good premise and a good cast. Deseret News
4.0
The film tugs at our hearts with its sincerity while the uplifting moments are hard earned by a difficult journey. Urban Cine File
3.1
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3.8
Last January, we had Glory Road.And now, with Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming up next week, it must be time for another true story about an educator .. Christianity Today
4.4
And like her students, our demands to be entertained and engaged at the same time are met.Its not a smooth picture, and it certainly has its faults, b .. Ross Anthony
1.9
The earnestness and heart of the movie does grow on you over time. Waffle Movies
4.0
The Bottom Line: As good or better than MTV Films 2005 offering Coach Carter, this scholastic drama is sometimes a bit formulaic, corny and even manip .. ComingSoon
3.1
But too often this film feels pat if not preposterous, serving as a star vehicle for Swank rather than a credible life lesson for desperate students p .. Chron
3.8
It is a classic ingredient of the genre to have the school officials who exist mainly for the audience to hate, but it is taken to a new, borderline c .. From The Balcony
3.0
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2.5
But everything is so simplistic its boring.I believe real life is this simple. Can Mag
2.5
Its theatrical tone and shortcut plotting make it a blankly rewarding entertainment experience. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
2.2
Unfortunately, the film soon reveals itself as having more invested in the valor and perserverance it depicts than in the exigencies of storytelling a .. Nicks Flick Picks
2.5
Its a truly inspiring story; pity the movie doesnt live up to it. Seattle Times
2.5
Here, the film mixes unbearably hokey my badness material with something I didnt expect from a picture this threadbare: sensitivity. English Oh My News
0.8
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. Time Out Ny
2.0
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