Yes to some this movie might look like a knock off of Dangerous Minds however, it really isn't. First it is a true story and second this story is actually quite different than the one that inspired Dangerous Minds. The lead characters are very different and came to the teaching profession in quite different ways. So if you do see this movie go in with an open mind.
Freedom Writers is a fantastic movie. It is very moving and inspirational. It also makes you want to scream at how awful our education system can be. Yes there are some bad examples of teachers in this movie. Yet, I know teachers aren't made that way they become that way thanks to a broken system. A lot of people go in with such high hopes of helping kids but, without the proper tools they can't and eventually they become jaded and either leave the profession or stay and just babysit rather than teach. This movie gives you hope that maybe there are more people out there that can find away to reach the kids.
I am always interested in anything Hilary Swank does and she again gives a top notch performance. (And you can not call yourself a true Hilary Swank fan if you don't know what movie she says, "Get out of my facial in.") The actors who make up her class are quite amazing as well.
The only real downside to this movie is that it has three places where it feels like it's the end of the movie. This kills the pacing and makes the movie drag a bit. Other than that it is a great movie and well worth the full price I paid to see it.
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I want to see it. Anyboady who says there are too many inspirational teacher movies should come to work with me. Then they'll see.
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