Not 'the same old story'
Wolf from Clare, 30 Jun 2008
Very, very good film that could have been really cheesy. Definitely worth a watch - as much for the special features as for the film. I watched it twice and would quite likely buy it.
The characters are very well developed as they are based on real people and the actors playing each role have experienced very similar stories. Very much a feel good movie, but not as shallow and sugary as these can often be.
Heartbreaker
Larragh from Dublin, 22 Aug 2007
A true story of teen gangs and the dangers they must face.
It can be quite cheesy, but heartbreaking too! The fact that it's based on true events made me appreciate my safe upbringing.
By the end of the movie I was angry at myself for not working hard enough to help others!
This is a perfect watch for youths showing signs of segragation and bullying.
Leaves a mark.
Ciaran from Dublin, 30 Sep 2007
Formulaic yet emotionmally effective, Freedom Writers is an entertaining, engrossing drama that has its heart firmly in the right place. Swank leads a cast of mostly unknowns to great effect as she changes the lives of a mixed bunch of no-hopers, rejects and cast-offs who end up in her bottom-rung class. Highly recommended.
true story
pat from Donegal, 06 Aug 2007
i really taught this was a very good movie ,great story and a real life look at how hard it was to get the kids on the right road after the riots . rent it and i am sure you will enjoy it . i see a couple people dissagreed with review one and two , that i can t understand .
forget the critics
siobhan from Tipperary, 15 Aug 2007
I read a lot of bad reviews of this movie, when it was shown on the big screen but I feel a lot of it was unjust, based on a true story,
I don't think they strayed too far from the truth which is always a good thing,an enjoyable film if a little soppy at times but worth a watch