A beautiful film about the struggle to keep our most basic rightfreedom

Rating: 9/10 (14 June 2005)

This film is so moving, I'm having trouble coming up with the appropriate words to describe it. It goes without saying that Spielberg's direction is nothing short of spectacular. I was thoroughly engrossed in the movie throughout. The realism of the scenes on the slave ship speak volumes. And the performances given by Matthew McConaughey and Anthony Hopkins were some of the best of their respective careers. And Djimon Hounsou (Cinque) touched me to the core depths of my heart. The conversation between him and his friend about the Bible was particularly poignant. But I could go on for pages and still not say enough about this film.
VERDICT: An emotional and heart-wrenching film that has the power to move the most cynical of hearts. HIGHLY recommended to all.
9.0 out of 10.0