Denzel Washington, Denzel Whitaker, Forest Whitaker
A controversial figure, challenging the social mores of the time, Professor Melvin Tolson (Washington) used unconventional and ferocious teaching methods to shape a debate team at Wiley College, a sma...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 13, 2008
Stats: 6,054 reviews
An absolute favorite - hands down. Great performances by everyone: Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker typically phenomenal, and I loved the performances of the three who were in the debate team.
The movie may started off slow, and paced at the same rhythm for quite a while,...( read more)
Glorious Film, With a strong talented cast telling a great story.. I love this movie
A feel good movie about the debating team at a 1930's all black Wiley College. They have quite the uphill battle as during the 30's, black schools are segregated and underfunded and in fact Negroes still are lynched occasionally.
There's no debating the talent and interesting story on display here. Recommended.
OK movie, not awesome. I was more impressed by Nate Parker than Denzel Whitaker (no relation to Forest). Nate Parker reminded me of Denzel Washington in Glory in a way. It was a good story, but at times the actions and dialog of the characters seemed to come out of nowhere. T...( read more)
hahaha, same with cita's opinion --> i enjoyed the debate ^^ although the movie's plot was slow with the same rhytym and sometimes a little bit boring.
Washington's charisma is on full display, and he makes Tompkins a figure of remarkable courage. full review
An enjoyable, rousing film, despite its formulaic quality. full review
All of this unfolds with such predictability, the title might as well be The Great Foregone Conclusion. full review
An absolute triumph for Denzel Washington. Here is a movie that can make a difference. What more can you ask from a film? full review
Without unpredictability or the possibility of an unhappy ending, how can a film truly inspire? full review
awesome movie. inspiring movie. good job of denzel and forest. this movie give you motivation to fight for what is right, learn when you fail, and never, never, but never give up.
This movie was snubbed at members of the Academy. And it didn't get not one single Oscar nomination! Ain't that a bitch!!! I know Denzel Washington was fuckin pissed when this movie not to mention American Gangster were kicked to the curb by members of the Academy. This movie SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED for Best Picture,Best Director(Washington),
Best Supporting Actor(Forest Whitaker),Best Supporting Actress(Jornee Smollett).
And Hollywood continues to snubbed GOOD BLACK MOVIES!!!
And this one had a positive message!!! About the importance of character and the importance of a good education!!!
This is a GREAT film! Everyone, especially young african americans, should see this. Denzel did a great job on his directing debut. Jurnee Smollett was absolutely breath-taking in her powerful role.
This picture has OSCAR written all over it!!! Reasons:
Two of the greatest African-American actors of our time together for the first time in one picture.....Academy Award Winners DENZEL WASHINGTON and FOREST WHITAKER.
A powerful script with strong production values(produced by Oprah Winfrey under her production company Harpo Films)
in one of the BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! Not to be missed!
Denzel is DA BOMB!! I've got goosebumps just from the trailer. Can't wait to see this !!!!
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