Denzel. Period.

Rating: 8/10 (26 February 2017)

There is a lot of controversy about this movie. There are people on both sides of the spectrum that will argue for innocence and guilt... and that's ultimately what makes this story so interesting.
I've watched the film, I've read plenty afterwards and I cannot tell you if the man actually committed the crime of which he was accused. People will always pull the race card on both sides. People will always have an emotional opinion about guilt, innocence, race, and perception. Let's be honest, truth is not really part of judicial system on either side.
If you get right down to it, that is truly what this film is about. It's the human spirit. It's about redemption and condemnation regardless of right and wrong in a legal sense and the bottom line it's a good story. That is why it's a great movie.
Do yourself a favor and watch this movie, not as a documentary. Enjoy every moment that Denzel and all the other amazing actors are on screen. Enjoy the fantastic screenplay for what it is. A story. A drama that inspires us to be better human beings.