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Summary: Everyman's struggle to live one foot in front of the other..
Review: I saw this movie last night, by chance.I am now buying it, and the book, and the "sequel" book. This story of Socrates Fortlow will compel you to look at your own life in a very real way. The story, the rhythm, the feel, the character development are ALL as true as it gets. Albeit written as a black experience, the truths expressed are applicable to each of us as we traverse the thornfilledpath from our own prisons of hate and anger and violence to the power and glory and majesty and deepflavouroflove acquired slowlyonefootinfrontoftheother by being heroic in each thought and deed in our daily life. It's all about changing the world around us one deed, one day, one hardfought battle at a time. Mr. Fishburne, bless your heart. Mr. Mosely, I wish I could attend just one of your classes!
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Summary: Everyman's struggle to live one foot in front of the other..
Review: I saw this movie last night, by chance. I am now buying it, and the book, and the "sequel" book. This story of Socrates Fortlow will compel you to look at your own life in a very real way. The story, the rhythm, the feel, the character development are ALL as true as it gets. Albeit written as a black experience, the truths expressed are applicable to each of us as we traverse the thornfilledpath from our own prisons of hate and anger and violence to the power and glory and majesty and deepflavouroflove acquired slowlyonefootinfrontoftheother by being heroic in each thought and deed in our daily life. It's all about changing the world around us one deed, one day, one hardfought battle at a time. Mr. Fishburne, bless your heart. Mr. Mosely, I wish I could attend just one of your classes!
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Summary: Glad I Stumbled Upon this Movie!
Review: I was channel surfing when I found this film, and I was stopped in my tracks. Fishburne is excellent as "Socrates". Very enjoyable film. I will eventually purchase this one.
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Summary: Understated Brilliance
Review: I would highly recommend this movie for children (teenagers especially) be they black, white, hispanic, asian, etc... There is much to be learned about dignity, responsibility, repurcussions, courage, compassion, friendship, reality, conscience, the subtleties of racism, respect (for oneself and others), and character from this fine, fine film. The movie is not slow. It just doesn't spoon feed all of its' poignancy to the viewer. Unfortunately, it requires the viewer to have a context from which the stories' relevancy can be discerned. The movie is extremely subtle and requires both life experience and intelligence to appreciate. I found it to be particulary engaging (if not action packed) and compelling. Most american movies only point is to promote indiscriminate sex, violence, and stupidity as desirable goals. So to be presented with a story that actually requires you to think and reflect is nearly a miracle. And I don't think i've ever seen a movie that utilized so many cameo appearances in such an effective manner. If you liked this one I highly recommend that you check out NBC's Homicide which offers up similiar quality. HBO is to be commended as usual. It's just too bad that they don't only show their own (HBO production) movies
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Summary: POWERFUL
Review: Laurence Fishburne delivers one of his best performances. This is a powerful and emotional movie with heartfelt characters. Bill Cobbs also has one of his best performances. The movie shows poverty, human struggle and life on the streets. L. Fishburne plays an ex-con who trys to only do good in life and survive in the ghetto. He has a major effect on everyone around him and wont let the streets bring him down. This is a great movie and one of my favorite films. I recomend it to any one who likes real-life dramas.
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Summary: This is an EXCELLENT movie!
Review: Lawrence Fishburne plays a diamond in the rough - a true hero, and a hero does not have to die. He's a the kind of man a woman would be honored to have, a man would respect as a friend, a boy could look to for direction and guidence, a neighbor would welcome next door and an employer would consider a valued employee, if given a chance. A "thinking man." A responsible man who knows who he is and does not have to wear it like a badge.
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Summary: Not slow, but smarter than average.
Review: Ok, you came here to find a good movie. So I must say this movie is the best american film I 've ever seen. Almost I did not believe it is in English. Always so perfect. Watch it, feel it, buy it. If you have muscles in the right place, the brains.
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Summary: A truly outstanding film.
Review: That says it all folks... HBO, get it out on DVD or laser disc (at a working class price)soon!
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Summary: One of my favorite movies
Review: This film immediately became one of my favorite movies and sparked an interest in the work of Walter Mosely. I read the book and the book is excellent. I advise anyone to both read the book and see the movie. The main character, Socrates was easy for me to like and I was able to understand the struggle to make yourself better and to find dignity in daily life. See this movie!
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Summary: One of my favorite movies
Review: This film immediately became one of my favorite movies and sparked an interest in the work of Walter Mosely. I read the book and the book is excellent. I advise anyone to both read the book and see the movie. The main character, Socrates was easy for me to like and I was able to understand the struggle to make yourself better and to find dignity in daily life. See this movie!
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