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Summary: a real tear-jerker with a history lesson
Review: I first saw this film in the theatre, having snuck in after another movie. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen and I have probably seen it 30 times since (no exageration). This film gives a history lesson about apartheid in S. Africa while the story line alows you to fall in love with all the characters. Combined with rousing African songs (some of which can be heard in more recent movies), this is a riveting although violent film.
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Summary: Riviting
Review: After seeing The Power of one when I was living in Miami when it first came to the Big Screen, I could not leave the theater before the very last of the credits rolled. I learned so much about the situation between the Africaners and English that I never knew existed. The music is so incredible. I play the soundtrack quite often, very loud! The movie I watch at least once a year and also when I feel a bit down. It has such an effect on me that I cannot explain it. Worth every minute to watch it every year. It has become part of my life.I only wish they would make a movie of Tandia - the continuation of the story.
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Summary: Stunning vistas and thoughtful insights
Review: I loved this film and disagree with Maltin totally. The film makes you think about apartheid and just life. Not a pretty film in places it is disturbing to the eyes sometimes as we see really horrible living conditions. Rent it and watch then buy it. You will love it.
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Summary: It is My Favorite movie
Review: The movie is wonderful, inspiring and heart felt. I really enjoyed it
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Summary: One of the most moving films I have ever seen
Review: Undoubtedly one of the best films I've seen. I spent some time working in a hospital in rural South Africa. The film captures the emotions I felt while working there. Nothing can come close to the feeling of oneness with the world as you can experience in a Third-World setting. This film attempts to recreate the tension and reality of the area. It does an incredible job.
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Summary: The power of one is a fabulous movie.
Review: This is probably the best movie I have seen in a long time. It is incredibly realistic and after watching it I wondered if it was based on a true story, but surpisingly it wasn't. Even though there is a lot of violence it is critical to the story. See it and I am positive you will enjoy it.
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Summary: Totally inspiring and uplifting, an excelent movie!!!
Review: Following the path of a boy who's life is one bad memory after the next. This movie show's how strong and influential one human being can be. Couple the fine acting skills of Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud, and Stephen Dorff and throw in a heart warming score of african hymns by award-winning Hanz Zimmer. You have yourself one powerful movie. If you like the movie I do suggest you read the book. For it adds detail in areas the movie does not.
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Summary: Silly and impeachable
Review: By making a white kid into the hero of the struggle against apartheid and the Messiah of the African races this movie reveals that behind its fell-good anti-racist message there lies something much darker: the unspoken assumption that blacks can only be saved by a heroic white man. On top of that the plot is almost unendurably silly, full of easy cliches and ridiculous situations. This is shame, because the cinematography is excellent and Morgan Freeman and John Gielgud deliver, as usual, very solid performances.
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Summary: If you believe that filmed versions of books have a duty to
Review: . . .to adhere to the book then you will be very disappointed. I was. The book's magic lies in the innocence of a young boy who is very, very special, but who has no knowledge of his own specialness. The movie never captures this aspect of the book.I was disappointed also with the overblown political content of the film.
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Summary: My Favorite of All Time--Nothing Beats The Power of One!!!!
Review: I just finished watching this movie for the 3rd time, and it is still my favorite movie of all time!! I'm in the process of reading the book which is great and I'm buying the soundtrack tomorrow!! If you want to treat yourself to a good time, watch this movie!!!!
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