Review of Mississippi Burning (1988) by Jason O — 19 Mar 2011

This film was released right after I turned 8, and I remember always being curious to see it because I found the title, "Mississippi Burning," cool and interesting....even though I had no idea what it was about. Besides, I live right beside Mississippi. Finally saw it last night, and I have to say it was wellllllllll worth the wait! I found the film to be mega captivating from start to finish, and just all around great....I even liked the music track they play over and over throughout the movie when an uncertain sequence arises. I've seen a few Gene Hackman films and have always liked his stuff, but this may be his very best that I've seen so far. Can't say I've seen many, but this is also the best movie dealing with slavery that I've seen. It holds nothing back and I respect that in a movie. It also truly makes you wonder, with America being "the land of the free," how did lady liberty ever let things like this go on?? "Mississippi Burning" had that kind of power over me, along with the excellent cast.

Now, what has four I's and can't see?