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Summary: A movie to watch over and over again!
Review: I loved this movie more than words could describe. The acting is superb and it is an amazing story line. I watched it over and over again and couldn't stop. I love the way one boy changs the life of a man in so many ways. Congratulations to newcomer Brown he was perfect for the part and he portrayed the character very well. This should be added to everyones DVD collention. A definete MUST SEE!!!!!
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Summary: THE ULTIMATE STORY OF FRIENDSHIP FOR THE NEW MILLENIUM
Review: I received this movie today for my birthday. I said the usual "Oh, Thanks" and set it aside. Then we watched it. What a terrific movie, story, plot, acting...it all was simply wonderful. 'Finding Forrester' is the ultimate story of finding friendship, gaining honor, and growing up. Sean Connery is his usual wonderful self (I do forgive him for the James Bond thing..he does get better with age!!). I highly recommend this movie to any and all. I don't get the 'R' rating, though there is some language..the obligatory 'F' word here and there. That notwithstanding, I think that this movie is great for early teens as well as the 'mature audience.' It is never too early to learn how to be a friend.
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Summary: predictable and cliche
Review: Despite the talent of its main actors, this movie was nothing but cliche. Every section of the storyline was predictable (e.g. the boy is told not to do something, and he does it), not to mention tacky Hollywood sub-plots (the boy's love interest, the man's sorrowful past, the school wanting the boy for his basketball ability). Half of this movie feels like deja vu, after 'Good Will Hunting'. And it's such a shame, because Rob Brown (the lead actor who wasn't even an actor when he got the part) is so very talented. Let's hope he gets another chance to make a good movie. Thumbs down.
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Summary: An entertaining and make-you-feel-good movie
Review: Finding Forrester is a story of friendship of two very
different people where they growed and changed for
the better because of this friendship. The plot is not
unfamiliar (reminded me of "Good Will Hunting" and
"Scent of a Woman"), yet it was presented well,
with gentle humour inserted at the right moment.
The newcomer Rob Brown acted his role very well.
I recommended this movie if you want an easy, entertaining,
and fun movie.
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Summary: A very moving film
Review: I loved this movie! Connery plays a great writer who only published one book and won the Pulitzer. Jamal is a black kid from the streets who loves basketball and is an aspiring writer. Connery ends up teaching Jamal the secrets of writing in private and Jamal wins acclaim for this. All the actors in this film were great. This movie deals with loss, romance and stereotypes in very convincing ways. This movie has substance and was able to hold my attention from start to finish. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see a good, old-fashioned film.
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Summary: didn't expect much, pleasantly surprised
Review: Personally I found 'Psycho' and 'Good Will Hunting' disappointing for various reasons so I didn't have high expectations but this is easily better than either movie and shows the promise that 'Psycho' hinted at (but was hindered by the strictures of a shot-by-shot remake that could never live up to the original, despite all the beauty of the film).
AND, it was wonderful to hear Miles Davis!!!!!! Buy the soundtrack even if you only rent the movie.
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Summary: You'll find a great movie when you pick this one up
Review: Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown), a black teen who is from the Bronx, is at a difficult path in his life. First of all, he's from one of the toughest places in the country, the Bronx. But, he is getting to the age where he wants to actually do something with his life. Jamal is a polished basketball player, but he has just as much skill and fondness in writing. Call it coincedence, but Jamal happens to meet and even become friends with a troubled, but famous author by the name of William Forrester (Sean Connery). Mr. Forrester only wrote one book, and that book was written over 40 years ago, but it is still very widely acclaimed. Jamal has a strong interest in touching up his great writing skills and he thinks that Mr. Forrester just might be able to help him on his path. Like some of the other reviewers mentioned, "Finding Forrester" is a bit cliched, heartwarming, and so on, but that's not to take away from it being a great movie. As always, Sean Connery does a spectacular job of acting, and Rob Brown did a good job of playing as the ambitious Jamal Wallace. Even as cliched and formulaic as "Finding Forrester" might be, it is still a great movie. If you're like me and you don't really care about how smart a movie is or how original it is in its innovations with plots, scripts, and so on, give "Finding Forrester" a chance. It's well worth it. It's a great movie of inspiration, tough times, and finding the fire inside to be the best you can be.
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Summary: cliche, film manufactured for the oscars
Review: This is a cliche filled attempt to win an academy award. It just has the look and feel of a movie that was made to play upon the insecurities of the academy. This is a movie that they "should" vote for because its about a young black kid, who, after being mentored by Mr. Miyogi(....oops thats another movie isn't it?) trumps the extablishment.
I found the main character particularly annoying. He seems very conflict prone. One scene sticks out in particular. There's this scene where this guy is locking up his car. The kid sees him and is like "why are you being so careful to lock up your car"(duh, its the ghetto kid), the other dude's like, "well I'm always careful with my car, its a BMW". Then the kid acts like this is some big racist thing and starts yapping about how BMW helped the nazis or something. It was some really weird obscure thing about the company I had never heard of. In fact it seems like every scene between the kid and some what guy (other than Connery) ends with the kid quoting some weird fact. I guess thats what the screenwriter thinks is a sign of great intellect.
I would have given this movie one star, but some of the scenes between Connery and the kid are half way decent.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I might have liked this movie better if I could understand the mumbling delivery of Rob Brown's performance. What did he say? The relationship between Wallace and Forrester was contrived. There were moments of brilliance, but mostly this movie was slow and dull. The closing credits music by IZ was very nice.
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Summary: Sean Connery has good reason to beat his wife. She's so ugly
Review: I've got an idea! Let's all gang up and try to find forrester a different plot than Good Will Hunting's.
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