Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Jenna Walter The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

snperera This has to be one of the most inspirational movies I have ever seen ever! I will never forget watching this movie! The characters, the heart, the message, and the dialogue in this movie are amazing!! Teachers don't get the credit they deserve and this teacher is so amazing and she cares about her students so much. I will always love this movie.

adirshimshon Couldn't find anything bad in the movie. Watched it several times and will watch it again for sure. it's perfect in my opinion! I have seen many movies with the same style; this is the best one. People are ignoring the fact that it's based on a true story, which means that nothing is made up in the movie. This plot, believe it or not, happened, and even made a big change to schools across the country after the events occurred in the movie. You'll adore the teacher for what she did for her students- she had to deal with many obstacles around her in order to give them a proper education they deserve. She actually sacrificed her life for them! Emotional, enjoyable and inspiring at the same time. This movie is a must! I would recommend it to everyone.

g-bodyl Freedom Writers is a great inside look at the struggle kids had to face in the aftermath of Rodney King and the race riots. In the early 90's, these kids grew up on gang violence and racism and everyone had their own group such as blacks, whites, Cambodians, Mexicans, and so on. This film is an emotional take on the tale of reform against the odds. By the end of the film, no matter your masculinity, you won't have a dry eye. Whilst the outcome may or may not be predictable, it's the way the battle is fought that truly defines this underrated drama.Richard LaGravanese's film is about a first-year white teacher named Erin Gruwell who is appalled at the lack of education her students receive. Despite receiving backlash from everyone in her life such as her father, her husband, and her boss, Gruwell decides to make an education a priority for her students. While not well-received at first, noticeable changes are soon to come.Hilary Swank comes really close to beating her best performance to date which is her role in 2004's Million Dollar Baby. Swank possesses the determination to make her role work and through her character, we can see the importance of equal education to everyone. I liked April Lee Hernandez as Eva, one of Erin's students. She is so determined to hold her ground and survive. Imelda Staunton is good at playing the bad guy, though we can sort of sympathize with her character's plight.Overall, Freedom Writers is a great movie that has a main theme in that everyone deserves an equal education. It's formulaic in parts, but nothing a strong, well-written script cannot fix. I like how they incorporate the themes of the Holocaust in the film because it's similar to what these teens face. The Diary of Anne Frank is an excellent memoir and it is the perfect book for the film to use. This movie defines survival and how these teens fight their own wars in the streets. But the simple message is: education is survival. I rate this film 9/10.

alleyw1986 This film is absolutely great, it's such a moving film that truly touches your heart. The fact that it's also a true story makes it even better. It certainly puts things into perspective as to how some people have to live their day to day lives. I love films like this because they make me realise how lucky I am to be where I am. Hilary Swank definitely played her part well and done the film justice. This is also the first film in a while that touched me emotionally, so girls you made need a few tissues at the ready if you are anything like me. I am really looking forward to reading the book now, and would definitely watch this again. A well deserved 10/10 from me!