GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Blucher One of the worst movies I've ever seen

Claire Dunne One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

SnoopyStyle In 1963 Mississippi, civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated by Byron De La Beckwith (James Woods) leaving his wife Myrlie (Whoopi Goldberg) a widower. Byron is arrested and treated as a hero by the white establishment. It's 1989. After two hung juries, Myrlie wants to reopen the case. Assistant district attorney Bobby DeLaughter (Alec Baldwin) and his southern family don't see the point of pursuing the case. He's the son-in-law of the original racist judge. Every piece of evidence and transcript have disappeared except one unnamed source claiming Myrlie as the killer. Bobby decides to take on the case despite the opposition from everyone including his wife, the 6th Amendment, and the march of time.This is obviously important history. For the most part, the first half is pretty good. It's unflinching in it portrayal of Mississippi of the past and the present. It does threaten to go melodramatic at times. The story is so devastating that director Rob Reiner's little melodramatic touches are not necessary. The trial gets stretched and the tension starts to fade. I guess the real story restricts his dramatic efforts. This is a big story and Reiner does a reasonable job.

thunderclancat Ghosts of Mississippi tells the story of the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers by Klansman Byron de la Beckwith, and the much-delayed trial of the assassin. Alec Baldwin plays the Prosecutor determined to bring De la Beckwith to justice, and does a serviceable job as does Whoopi Goldberg as Evers' widow. James Woods gives an at-times over-the-top performance as the killer. Unfortunately the story gets bogged down in stories about the Prosecutor's home life, and the decision to bring in Southern Poverty Law Center leader Morris Dees, who completely hams up his time in the film. This is a film that fails it's subject. By trying to make the subject matter less complex and less scary the filmmakers ruined what could have been a very powerful and moving film. It does have a good soundtrack, though, so there's that.

lamadrelrs This excellent film tells the true story of a white southern prosecutor who has the courage to try to set right a gross miscarriage of justice that took place in the segregated South at the beginning of the Civil Rights movement 30 years earlier. Alec Balwin as prosecutor Bobby DeLaughter and James Woods as Brian De la Beckwith, the accused, give outstanding performances. Whoopi Goldberg shows her range as an actress portraying Myrlie Evers, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers whose murder was never solved or prosecuted. Goldberg lets the viewer know that Mrs. Evers is a woman of great dignity, strength and faith.I was a young woman during the actual events that took place in Mississippi so long ago. At the time, I must not have paid much attention because none of this story was really familiar to me. I enjoyed it so much that I bought the DVD and watch it about three times a year. I have recommended the film to social studies teachers. The story serves a springboard for teaching opportunities. The artistic quality of the film never leaves the viewer feeling bored.Really good film.

totalDEPPfanatic I had to watch this movie as a wrap-up to the Civil Rights Movement unit in English class and to tell you the truth, I really did not want to watch it. I figured it would be another boring historical movie. To my surprise, it was very good! I was immediately sucked into the story and loved it. Alec Baldwan was amazing at capturing the emotion of someone who was brought up to believe that Byron De La Beckwith was innocent and then trying so hard and risking his life, and his marriage to Dixie to prove that Byron De La Beckwith is guilty. Whoppi Goldberg was also amazing as Myrlie Evers The scene were Medger was first shot just broke my heart. Her performance throughout the entire movie just showed how strong and determined Myrlie was to get justice for her husband. All in all, a very good, very true story. I loved it.