Mjeteconer
Just perfect...
StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Asad Almond
A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
Cristal
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
tayahjade
I stumbled upon this movie one morning while flipping channels trying to find something to watch. I was immediately drawn to the era, so I watched with curiosity at first. Very quickly I started to realize this movie was not just something to pass the time, it was a gift to my soul. I can't wait to own a copy of this movie to share with my grandchildren. There are important lessons to be learned about what we value and prioritizing those values. It reminded me to think about what is important to me in my life. It is a movie with a purpose, to examine the heart and soul of the human spirit. This movie might even be appropriate for the classroom. If I were a school teacher I would certainly incorporate this movie into a lesson or two.
Honey
I think the movie was very beautiful. They both loved each other, and held onto that loved, and pursued it despite the odds that faced them both. It just goes to show that sometimes love CAN conquer all. I think he was a compassionate and remarkable man. It showed in his ability to love his wife, to stand up for his friends, his beliefs, and most importantly, his decision to give his life to save that little girl. It was sad that he died though. I always hold a special place in my heart for movies that try to portray love with no boundaries! I have been in interracial relationships, and i have a biracial child. I am open to love, no matter the race, because you never know who you will love until it happens to you. I think that is one of the main points this movie was trying to get across! Peace and Blessings
widescreenguy
I *have* to see plausibility in a film. even sci-fi stuff with half-man half-beast stuff has some plausibility what with DNA tampering possible.but this cliché laden namby pamby cutesy thing is the first time I give a NEGATIVE number on the plausibility meter.rich white guys from the south don't marry their servant's black daughters no matter how good looking they sound and look. and they don't get shipped off to Vietnam and get shot rescuing an orphan. if they're in Vietnam, THEY'RE the one barking the orders having graduated from ROTC.and rich southern gentry don't will their vast art collection to former black employees either.I just couldn't get past all this ridiculousness to see any poignancy in the film. way too much hooey to see any 'message'.
jkdeboer
Like another reviewer on the website, I too was present at this movies "Premiere." Mine was in Indianapolis at the Heartland Film Festival which I was covering for my school news paper, "The Indiana Daily Student." This took place in October 2001, so it was the official Premiere, so poo on the other person who said theirs was.I was supposed to review this new feature, but sadly I could not. The gracious hosts of the Festival gave me free passes to the Showing and the afterparty. So when I discovered that the film was insultingly manipulative I decided I should keep my opinions to myself.The poor quality of this picture is astonishing. The story is cliched, the black protagonists of course have to be saved by the white protagonists. The dialogue is laughable and I've seen more emotional performances by the Muppets (Seriously, go check out Tiny Tim's death in the Muppet Christmas Carol... its a tear-jerker).Anyways, a good love story, this is not... a good coming of age story, this is not... a good film about race, this is not. A good film? This is NOT! But then again what would you expect from a director who's most distinguished previous credit was being Associate Special Effects producer on Star Trek First Contact!
