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By Andy K (331) on 11 Dec 2008

Denzel Washington and Kevin Kline both stand out in this sometimes intense, sometimes moving portrayal of country ripping itself apart…

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By Rita Kempley (781) for Washington Post (9,851) on 22 Nov 2008

The proficiency of the actors powers the movie despite a stiff script and Attenborough's preference for choreographed crowd scenes over intimacy…

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By Nick Z (156) on 02 Oct 2008

Great true story, good acting, good actors. I remember watching this movie in high school. (I don't remember what for, Africa, diversity, history...)…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 30 Sep 2008

Richard Attenborough returns to the historical epic with Cry Freedom, the story of a friendship that shaped the face of a country…

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By Rudy V (27) on 08 Sep 2008

While the film itself may be flawed, the story, like many which sprang from the struggle against apartheid is affecting and inspiring, driven…

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By Barry D (151) on 27 Aug 2008

Great movie about South African black activist Steven Biko and his struggle against apartheid…

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By Hilde S (5) on 10 Aug 2008

Sentimentalt familiedrama, med overdreven understrekende musikk…

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By Private U (13,627) on 09 Aug 2008

My favourite movie of all time..The greatest Inspirational and emotional journey, very moving…

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By Jon N (378) on 05 Aug 2008

I think I understand the criticism, it was more bout the white guy than really bout Biko, who was suppose to be the lead character…

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By Tp B (215) on 02 Aug 2008

Denzel is superb and Kline is not bad at all. It's a true story which makes it even worse to watch, because yes - it is painful at times…

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By The B (217) on 24 Jul 2008

Honorable but overlong, plodding film with a lack of plot focus…

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By Clint Morris (426) for Moviehole (333) on 22 Jul 2008

One of the best films to come out of the 1980s. Simply amazing…

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By Jay Scott (240) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 21 Jul 2008

Bewildering at some points and ineffectual at others, but it isn't dull…

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By Joan M (59) on 20 Jul 2008

A gorgeous movie with a true story and a good moral…

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By Josh P (638) on 17 Jul 2008

The movie that shouldve gotten both Kevin Kline and Denzel Washington their first oscars....its the true story of one mans struggle and fight…

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By Sarah L (684) on 10 Jul 2008

What an excellant film, great acting with a true story told sensitively…

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By Girl-Melody L (136) on 17 Jun 2008

Although Attenborough's direction is unimaginitive, the story of they way Donald Woods was transformed by his relationship with Steve Biko,…

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By Bryan B (351) on 16 Jun 2008

Lol watched an hour of it & slept through half of that hour. haha, that's how not interesting it was tho I did like the acting…

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By Lincoln L (4) on 13 Jun 2008

It will aiways be the best Denzel Movie ever…

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By Mary N (87) on 12 Jun 2008

Having visited South Africa & Apartheid museum, this movie provided me w/additional context. Can't believe it's only been 30 years…

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