Let yourself go and enjoy the brilliance and emotion.

Rating: Null/10 (2 October 2000)

I don't know why I let myself get so bothered by others opinions but perhaps in this movie's case at least, it is because it is worth defending. I will not deny people of their right to think what they want, and have their opinion, but what some people write is somewhat beyond me, thus why I need to say my piece. I find that yet again some judge this movie as if it is a work of art, in a gallery on display and awaiting our criticism. No I don't think this is correct, perhaps the actors and creators made this film to inform us of this great injustice, as a way of their release of emotion, and our gain.
Can we please just let ourselves go and be taken in by this film. Forget where you are and be enveloped by a remarkable story that should inspire you to the core. This was packed to the brim with power and emotion, and if you missed it, then maybe you weren't watching the movie correctly, the way a movie should be watched, for our benefit. Was Denzel Washington's performance as good as it was said to be? The answer is it was better, and you can say otherwise, but he got through to me. Could you not see his own passion? One of the great performances of our time. I felt his emotion, and if he could do that, if only for a few, then he has gone beyond his job. A remarkable acting performance that should be congratulated, and i am satisfied that I recognised it.
This is an inspiration tale, and yes it is like The Shawshank Redemption and In the Name of the Father, but what does that matter? Is this is a true tale? Well yes it is and it needed be told. It cannot be a cliche for it exists and cannot be denied. No matter how many times the story be told and in how many different ways, it is not boring but insightful and I will continue to be impacted by it. It is a brilliant tale that inspired me and puts me on track. What a great man, what an honour it would be to meet him. What honour I could feel as the boy met his idol in this film, not just his idol but his role model and perhaps one for us all in a way. A representative of trust and strength and love.
I strongly recommend this film with the advise that you not look to criticise it but relax and enjoy it, and you may just feel something amazing, true inspiration. For this is a true story, and a powerful one at that. I loved this film and I have benefitted from seeing it. It has so many lessons, and even though, from what I read in other comments, some choose to ignore they even exist and concentrate on what is not as important, I have learned some, and I am happy that I and others can let myself go, and be taken by this movie, and feel some emotion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and thats really okay, and I loved this movie!
Thanks.