Freedom

2014
12
1h 34m

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6.3/10

2.5K

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Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bernhard Forcher in Freedom (2014)

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Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856, slave Samuel Woodward and his family escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret netwo... Read allTwo men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856, slave Samuel Woodward and his family escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey ... Read allTwo men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856, slave Samuel Woodward and his family escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave-hunter Plimpton. Hun... Read all

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6.3/10

2.5K

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5udjeribjo

9/10 - Today I saw a movie become more powerful . . .

9/10 The script itself is very good. Although some elements are a little hard to believe--the fact that they had to flee to Canada and not the north --this film calls for a willing suspension of disbelief, which one would happily comply with. (It's really no fun to nitpick such a movie.). But it's a true story or stories (John Newton is the other)

The powerful faith element that drives these two stories is undeniable. Don't watch if you're allergic to Christ.

It's true that this movie does pretty much follow the Braveheart formula. However, this movie includes some elements, such as the cinematography and the incredibly graphic battle scenes (one reviewer likened it to Gladiator, "only better"), that are spectacular in itself. Overall, a great movie that I highly recommend.

6dkeslizzie

Powerful Historic Christ-Centered Movie

9/10 - 'FREEDOM' is handsome, well crafted, its dialogue has a lovely pang and the "cat and mouse" set pieces work well on an archetypal level. Unfortunately the film isn't as swashbuckling and fun as it should be and its air of solemnity and "realism" is false and pretentious. Still, it's a shame the film didn't do better business. A couple sequels would help to loosen things up, and give Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. A chance to develop his character. Absolutely love the beautiful scenery of the old south and the amazing Gospel slave songs - incredible!

Ignore the haters - they've never picked up a camera and shot anything in their lives. Most are atheists and hate faith-based anything.

9pastorsonnyj-churchofchrist

Freedom

Freedom is visually stunning and almost a masterpiece. The Screenplay, Art Direction, Cinematography, Costumes, and Make Up are all top notch. Its also is a well edited film. The Original Score was ok but not great.

The artwork and scenery is breathtakingly filmed, and the acting tremendous. If the storyline occasionally stretches things a bit, just relax and enjoy what, is in essence, one of the best faith-based stories on film since 'Risen' and 'Hacksaw Ridge'.

9+

6juliebartner

BEST Historical Faith Film in the Past 30 Years

A+ grade for me.

BEST Historical Faith Film in the Past 30 Years. To me, this is a film you see once and never again. It is brutal, graphic, and I personally found it triggering my freedom and Civil Rights were given only a few years ago. And it really does touch you that deeply too, and whether you are a man and end up feeling Samuel's freedom, you don't leave the film without being the least bit scathed. Which is why I say it is worth seeing. Cuba surely gives an award worthy performance which thinking about makes my breaths shallow and eyes begin to water. In a perfect world, this should have won an Oscar, but for its faith content.

My rating: Solid A.

6askhero

Top 10 movies of all time.

Top 10 movies of all time.

I know people have different tastes. But some movies should speak to all in a great way. For me whoever, does not give this movie 10 of 10 is super strange. This movie has it , great story , flawless acting, purest faith story, action, heart, great message for Jesus. See some give this movie 7, 6 or 5 of 10. Sorry can not buy it, i think they are looking for attention.

I just get goosbumps just thinking of this movie how well edited is, the score. Probably best writing of any movie. Timothy Chey at his best here. From it is impossibile , no matter who you are if you not get affected of this movie, if not tears is in your eyes. Because whoever lived in this world can in some stage relate to this movie and the feelings if gives you. God bless all of you.

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Trivia
Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Sharon Leal portrayed husband and wife 6 years previously in Linewatch (2008).

Goofs
In 1748, John Newton's fiance is seen singing in the church choir. (20 minutes into the movie). The hymn heard, "It Is Well With My Soul", was not published until 1876--by Horatio Spafford and Philip Bliss--fully128 years AFTER this story takes place.

Connections
Featured in Studio 10: Episode dated 22 August 2014 (2014)

Soundtracks
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Written by Wallis Willis (uncredited)
Performed by The St. Olaf Choir and Marvis Martin
Also performed by Phillip Boykin, Jeremy Pope, Roslyn Seale, Nesha Ward, Sumayya Ali, Geovonday Jones, Nikki Stephenson, Brandon Dennis and Billy Lowrimore
Conducted by James Lavino