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Two words perfectly sum up this movie - inspirational and uplifting. I have not seen Antwone Fisher, but I will be sure to check it out after seeing this. Before watching this, I had never even heard about Wiley College or what it did in the '30s, so not only is it great entertainment but it is also educational. I don't know how closely the movie follows the actual events so I can't point out the flaws, but it doesn't matter because the movie is brilliant and moving. This is an underdog movie and you'll be rooting for the Wiley College team throughout the movie. The acting is marvelous by all the actors, but recognition has to be given to the three stars that portray the debaters, Denzel Washington, and Forest Whitaker. Not only is Denzel great as an actor, he is even better as a director. As other reviewers have said, out of all the actors Denzel Whitaker is the star. His portrayal of James Farmer, Jr. is outstanding and this role will certainly further his acting career. Forest Whitaker doesn't have a huge role to play, but he performs his parts beautifully (for example the hog and the sheriff scenes). Overall this is a very inspirational and uplifting movie. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets a few Oscar nods.Read full review
This is Denzel Washington at his best. The story is brave and fairly accurate to the events in history. As a high school debate teacher, I will show it in my classes to show debate goes beyond race and ethic lines. As a history and social geography teacher I will show it for the historical and sociological ramifications. It is a good show for anyone who likes good films, history, and a great story. A+ rating from me.
THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE. VERY EDUCATIONAL & ENLIGHTENING. MY DAUGHTER & I WATCHED THE MOVIE TOGETHER. SHE ENJOYED IT. IT WAS A WAY FOR HER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW THINGS THAT HAPPENED BACK THEN HELP PAVED THE WAY FOR GREAT THINGS SHE HAS ACCESS TO TODAY. LIKE BEING ALLOWED TO ATTEND ANY COLLEGE OF HER CHOICE. I LOVE TO WATCH FACT BASED MOVIES WITH MY DAUGHTER BECAUSE IT OPENS UP COMMUNICATION ABOUT THINGS SHE MY NOT OTHERWISE ASK ME ABOUT. THANK U OPRAH FOR PRODUCING & DENZEL FOR DIRECTING & STARING IN SUCH A GREAT MOVIE.
It was a good movie, but I was a little let down somewhat from a Denzel Washington film. It was recommended to us highly. I will however recomend it to others.
The Great Debaters is a great story of overcoming any road block that you face to get what you know your heart is telling you can have. Victory is there, but you have to push though those walls of dispair,never giving up. I love the movie.