Review of Cry Freedom (1981) by Mark R — 27 Jan 2008

Some things in the world are changing for the better.

This review of Cry Freedom (1981) was written by Mark R on 27 Jan 2008.

Cry Freedom has generally received very positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Cry Freedom

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Codie E (453) on 21 Sep 2009

Dicci Attenbourough can be a little reverential. This is however a great cinematic triumph…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By T A (71) on 30 Aug 2011

This movie is almost 25 years old, but is still a very touching and moving story. Klein and Denzel do a great job…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Jonny C (355) on 08 Sep 2011

Good movie based on actual events in 70's S.Africa…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Jack B (950) on 24 Mar 2010

Poignently brilliant and moving! It works…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By David D (2,198) on 08 Dec 2009

Well researched and perfectly placed together, everything about this film screams watch me! It should be introduced into the high school curriculum…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Devin S (62) on 16 May 2009

Condusing!!! had to watch for school. who really liked that movie (not me I can tell you that)…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Ian W (1,171) on 29 Aug 2010

Another one of my films that will make you think, this is based on the true story of the life of Steven Biko, a black activist protesting against…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Ron S (244) on 04 Jun 2010

Heavy movie, but excellent! The story of Biko may be immortalized by song, but you deserve to see this. It IS the human experience…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Glenn C (227) on 14 Jun 2012

Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom is packs a wallop…

Read Review

Review of Cry Freedom (1981)

By Byron B (1,084) on 11 May 2009

This movie truly touches the hearts of the people who watch it…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

More Reviews by Mark R

Review of Gotti (2018)

By Mark R (985) on 01 Jul 2018

Gotti ..Should of been made for DVD, not the theater ..John Travolta is a very good actor ...I just had a hard time with him being Gotti…

Read Review

Review of Atomic Blonde (2017)

By Mark R (985) on 31 Jul 2017

This movie was awesome... should have a better rating... bitter critics need to check themselves…

Read Review

Review of Akron (2015)

By Mark R (985) on 12 Feb 2018

Another good movie for young people and parents love is love keep up the good movies like this fair haven and burning blue all excellent…

Read Review

Review of Black Panther (2018)

By Mark R (985) on 05 Mar 2018

Over rated. I think it was slowest most boring marvel movie to date. Don't believe the critics…

Read Review

Review of A Quiet Place (2016)

By Mark R (985) on 18 May 2018

Also a very quiet movie. Very unusual. first 45 minutes or so just family being very quiet for some reason. only 90 minutes long…

Read Review

Review of Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)

By Mark R (985) on 26 Dec 2017

The music is fantastic, the story is fun and Fat Amy kicks butt…

Read Review

Review of A Quiet Place (2018)

By Mark R (985) on 18 May 2018

Also a very quiet movie. Very unusual. first 45 minutes or so just family being very quiet for some reason. only 90 minutes long…

Read Review

Review of Darkest Hour (2017)

By Mark R (985) on 04 Mar 2018

I thought the movie was slow and non energetic ....Yawn…

Read Review

Review of 2036 Origin Unknown (2018)

By Mark R (985) on 21 Dec 2018

Not sure what turned me off first, the cheesy CGI at the beginning or the labored, get-the-audience-up-to-speed dialog…

Read Review

Review of Fair Haven (2017)

By Mark R (985) on 16 Jan 2018

Excellent movie well done we need more positive movies like this to show our young people its ok to be your self and love happens…

Read Review

More Reviews by Mark R

Popular Movies Right Now

Dark Waters

2019

76%68 Reviews

The Batman

2022

75%430 Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey

2015

43%1,173 Reviews

Inside Out

2015

86%1,276 Reviews

Deadpool 2

2018

76%1,635 Reviews

The Gentlemen

2020

70%170 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

Hillbilly Elegy

2020

61%141 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

Avengers: Endgame

2019

86%432 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Cry Freedom

1981

79%199 Reviews

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

2016

60%1,847 Reviews

Just Married

2003

49%520 Reviews

Dig!

2004

76%395 Reviews

Non-Stop

2013

58%712 Reviews

3-Iron

2004

81%517 Reviews

Armageddon

1998

62%857 Reviews

Just Go with It

2011

57%787 Reviews

Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead

2009

41%276 Reviews

After Earth

2013

41%1,072 Reviews