Freedom Writers
For some reason I’m getting a lot of spam lately – probably one of the stupid things I signed up for caused that.
I forgot to tell you about the movie the other night, remember? Freedom Writers. Remember I thought it would be dippy and meaningful (emphasis on dippy)?
Well, I was wrong. It was a very good movie. It had me in tears a couple of times and my daughter was crying every other scene.
I’m thinking that Hilary Swank will be getting another award for this one. I liked the way she played the white, unhip teacher in the ghetto. Not too over-the-top in her uncoolness. I guess I’d have to consider this girl a good actress (no, I’m not going with the politically correct, “actor”, she’s a woman, damn it, I can call her an actress).
While it was not my favourite genre (you know, psycho killer movie), it was an enjoyable film. Go rent it.
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Joz, isn’t the book always better? I’ve never found an occasion where the movie was even better than the book, they don’t have that much time (unless they make a 4-hour movie, who needs that?) And that’s really neat that you actually know her. I’d have that posted right in my sidebar if it was me…. “I know [insert name of famous person here].
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Cool that you enjoyed the movie, but I can tell you that the book is a zillion times better.
Erin Gruwell is a very cool lady; she’s dating a good friend of mine, so I’ve been hearing about this movie for a long time now.
Unfortunately, Hilary is not likely to get any accolades for this film. I don’t think folks took this movie very seriously.