Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Eric P — 21 Sep 2016

Disturbing, provoking movie, very well done.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Eric P on 21 Sep 2016.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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By Delysid D (566) on 22 Aug 2017

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By Robert Kojder (605) for Flickering Myth (680) on 04 Dec 2017

Director Gary Ross treats the movie like a glorified history lesson complete with shockingly amateur and inept filmmaking decisions at every corner…

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By Confederate S (2) on 14 Jun 2018

My brother is absolutely fascinated with this movie. I am not. For one thing it didn't need to be this long…

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By Bobby N (191) on 05 Jan 2018

Sheds light on the struggles in the south during that time. I enjoyed hearing and watching the story of Newt. Well worth ones time…

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By Araminta G (120) on 14 Jun 2018

My brother is absolutely fascinated with this movie. I am not. For one thing it didn't need to be this long…

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By Kenneth L (949) on 24 Jun 2017

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