A teacher is challenged by a group of students. When the teacher begins to listen to them in a way no adult has ever done, she begins to understand that for these kids, getting through the day alive is not enough they are teenagers fighting a war of the streets that began long before they were born. The teacher gives them, Respect.
Has anyone else seen this movie? It's one of those movies that didn't get much attention, but it's really good.
I watched this movie and i must say, Hillary Swank has never been better.. she was so natural and so was the chemistry between her and the students...
all i can say about this movieis :Wow! What a movie!
I was in tears most of the time. Very, very intense movie. It was great! I didn't realize it was based on a true story and that made the whole point of the movie even better.
I recommend this to everyone. A must see especially if you relate to it in any way shape or form. I think it shines hope on disadvantaged youth and great encouragement to defy all obstacles! H
Hillary Swank is a good actress, and her ability to pull off the role was impressive. Her performance, and star power added to the films overall appeal.
Fine, I'll give it to you, It's a profound script. "Idealistic teacher with her own personal struggles finds salvation by imparting wisdom to troubled teens" I'm all for it.
However, it's a formula that's been done and done before, some better than others. There was no palpable distinction between this one and the films that came before it.
See: Dangerous Minds, Stand and Deliver, The Substitute, and even Sister Act had some of the same plot lines.
