Great movie with genuine performances

Rating: 9/10 (8 February 2015)

This academy award nominated drama set during the 1964 civil rights movement is truly entertaining and one of the best films of 2014. This film not only boasts a strong cast and performances but gives a realistic showcase of the events that took place during the civil rights movement. In some scenes, it will have you cheering for the bravery of the characters and in other scenes it will leave you have you in shock. Overall, Selma is pure entertainment.
Selma follows the story of Martin Luther King, played by David Oyelowo, and his effort on garnering equal rights for African Americans. His efforts however, put the lives of people around him in danger. David Oyelowo's performance as King was amazing and definitely "Oscar material". I love scenes when King was speaking in front of everyone, his speeches were inspiring and interesting to listens to. The best scene is the march in Montgomery and the police attacks that it leads to. The scene was so realistic and probably the most powerful scene in the movie.
I recommend this movie to everyone.