Freedom Writers
Director: Richard LaGravenese
Year: 2007
Stars: Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Eva Benitez, Mario
I've seen this type of movie a number of times before. It's basically a teacher-makes-a-bunch-of-no-hoper-high-schoolers come good. However, I normally enjoy these types of movies, at least to some degree, and something about the description in the TV guide caught my eye with this one - although not sure what!
Hilary Swank is Erin Gruwell, a first time teacher at a rough high school who wants to do the best she can by the kids there. Whilst nothing completely original is said, it is one of the better examples in the genre. And the use of anti-semitism to make a point (instead of focusing solely on the standard black racism) is a nice, unique touch.
Nothing you haven't seen, in some shape or other, before, but well done - possibly due in part to the fact that this is based on a true story.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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