Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Jani P — 06 Sep 2016

This is a brilliantly made film. It's the sort of film that only people interested in black history and with a positive view of blacks will enjoy. You couldn't possibly enjoy this film if you are not interested in black history or do not have a positive view of black people.

A bit like schindlers list is for Jewish people. This is because it is essentially a history lesson told in a very elegant manner. The acting is breath taking. I always find that the unsung heroes of such films are the little known actors.

In this case the black actors working in the fields, the little black kids who are so authentic that they almost look like they are the kids of slavery undergoing the hardships of slavery. And ofcourse the racists etc.

In some parts it's harrowing but very well made. Macughtney is good, but once again, one feels maybe a different/better actor would have done a better job. My biggest problem with him was that he sounded like he sounded in the Wolf of Wall Street and in the Dallas Buyers club and sometimes it is off putting listening to him speak like that in this character.

Hence I think a different actor would have maybe changed their accent or speech. I'm surprised this wasn't picked up on, because it hit me straight away. Other than that brilliant.