Review of Seven Days in May (1964) by Joe H — 17 May 2008
As the year winds down, I'll be watching a handful of movies in school. In Ap US History, we took the test a week ago and watched [b]7 Days in Way[/b] in the past week. It's a very good political thriller about a power-hungry military figure (Burt Lancaster) who wants to have a military takeover of Washington. The president (Fredric March) is informed of this by Colonel "Jigs" (played, as can be assumed, excellently by Kirk Douglas). The movie is one of political importance, even in this day and age. Its messages of democracy and of bravery are significant and powerful. The direction, by John Frankenheimer is creative and effective as the movie pinnacles in one scene, acted out amazingly by Lancaster and March. This scene is really great to watch - the acting is quite flawless. Good supporting performances all around. Just a good movie. [b]8.5/10[/b].
In my Morality and Social Justice class, we watched [b]Freedom Writers[/b], a movie that my mom and little sister just love, which is a pretty good sign for me to stay away. We watched it in my Morality class and I was surprised to find that it didn't suck. I've seen the final 15 minutes a couple times and it seemed trite, but the build-up really isn't that bad. Hilary Swank does a good job and the film has a good message, but there's nothing terribly special here.
[b]6/10[/b].
This review of Seven Days in May (1964) was written by Joe H on 17 May 2008.
Seven Days in May has generally received very positive reviews.
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