Amazing Grace

Pros: Excellent acting, writing, scenery

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This movie is one of the most inspirational films I've seen in years.

Review: I saw this film in the theater today but I could not find it listed in "Movies in Theaters" in the Epinions database. "Amazing Grace" is a truly inspirational historical look at what the perseverance of a few determined people can accomplish in the ...

Pros: Great performances, photography, music, script...

Cons: ... just one rather silly plot twist...

The Bottom Line: Amazing Grace is among the most powerful movies I've ever seen.

Review: Biopics seem to be all the rage at the moment, and Amazing Grace chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, and his fight to get the slave trade abolished in England. This fight lasted many years and was undertaken with the tacit support ...

Pros: Gruffudd and entire cast; emotional tone; historically accurate

Cons: Narrative timeline occasionally confusing

The Bottom Line: "I once was lost but now am found/was blind but now I see."

Review: "Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be fore you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? O be not weary of well doing! Go on, in the name ...

Pros: Great acting brings history to life

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This is an entertaining history lesson that will leave you with much to think about.

Review: When I first heard there was a movie called Amazing Grace coming out, I assumed it was the story of John Newton, the former slave trader who penned the famous hymn. Turns out I was wrong. Instead, it tells the inspiring story of William ...

Pros: Excellent cast. Moving story

Cons: Some filming is dark. I could have watched more of Albert Finney

The Bottom Line: An excellent story and moving film well portrayed by a fine group of actors. Some characters I cheered and others I despised.

Review: I was fortunate to view Amazing Grace in a small "Art Theatre" nearby my home. This was an amazing film in story, filming, and performance. Amazing Grace was recently released in February of 2007. Story The story chronicles the political ...

Pros: Excellent history

Cons: Zero.

The Bottom Line: Well told piece of history that everyone ought to see.

Review: If I had some spare money, I'd send a copy of "Amazing Grace" to any number of members of the US Congress and say, forget the faith element for a minute. How about showing some courage? Some damn-what-the-others-think-of- me moment? Principle is ...

Pros: This is a masterpiece of history and wit and film making; it is wonderful.

Cons: There are none.

The Bottom Line: This is the story of how one man, standing on the strength of his convictions changed the entire world. How much better can you get?

Review: Amazing Grace (2006) Directed by Michael Apted. ” G*d sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms. Drip. Drip. Drip.” John Newton. William Wilberforce was a young member of the House of Commons. Deeply moral, he ...

Pros: The history, friendship, passion, music, visual images, Barbara Spooner

Cons: timeline

The Bottom Line: The movie was historically correct and every performance was excellent.

Review: Lord Charles Fox, while addressing Parliament stated, "When people speak of great men, they think of men like Napoleon - men of violence. Rarely do they think of peaceful men. But contrast the reception they will receive when they return home from ...

Pros: Great acting, story line, atmosphere, and fairly historically accurate

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: This is a great historical drama, especially for those with an interest in the history of Great Britain or the slave trade.

Review: William Wilberforce was a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery in Great Britain, beginning his campaign in the late 1700s and not completing his task until just three days before his death in 1833. Wilberforce was the front-runner of the ...

Pros: A great theme!

Cons: None!

The Bottom Line: Great actors and action make a great movie!

Review: It is funny how a person can sing a song and not know from where it came or why it was written. It is really interesting to come into understanding of the writer’s behind the hymns that are sung at church. Of the ones with the most fascinating ...