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| Freedom Writers [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Freedom Writers [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UPEaIYfAL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Richard Lagravenese
Actors: Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, April L. Hernandez
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
Buy New: £8.47
Buy New/Used from £6.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 71415
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 123 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD124324D
UPC: 097361243245
EAN: 0097361243245
ASIN: B000NOK1KM
Release Date: April 17, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: January 5, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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 Movie in Tolerance and Inspiration October 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is based on the book "The Freedom Writers diary: how a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them" by the Freedom Writers and Erin Gruwell. It is an inspiring and uplifting movie, a true story about a teacher in a racially divided school who gives her students a chance to learn that they is a world beyond the one they can see in front of them. Erin Gruwell comes to a southern California high school and discovers that her unruly classroom is not easily won over by her good intentions. She eventually gives them the assignment of keeping journals about their own lives, This assignment is something that anyone can do, write anything they want daily without having to worry about being judged. This assignment and her willingness to listen is what bond the class together. The movie shows that regardless of where you are now in your life, what background, race or culture you come from; that anything is possible if you are willing to work and just try.
 Good film on a excellent disc July 16, 2007
Very enjoyable film on a cracking disc with a fantastic picture!...To answer the Dr's question...Most US or Region A blu-ray's will play on a Region B or UK machine. The only ones that I definately know won't are any from the Fox studio and also some Disney titles This film is from the Paramount Studio that does'nt support regional coding so although it is a Region A disc it will deffo play on a region B UK player. Hope this helps
Region coding? July 15, 2007
I'm keen to get this on BluRay, but as far as I know it isn't yet available for region B (Europe and Africa), and Amazon don't say what region this item is. Most of us in the UK can't play region A disks. Can anyone tell me more about this? Is this item region A or B?
 Fresh Spin on a Generic Genre June 7, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Treading exceedingly familiar ground as it continues along, 2007's "Freedom Writers" is easily one of the most inspired and superior films of its variety in many a year -- that of new teacher in school inspires gang-affiliated poverty-stricken students to make greater steps in their lives and fulfill their potential. That's because, while generic in portions, "Freedom Writers" brings its own freshness to proceedings. Daring moreso than another sub-genre teacher/student piece of recent times -- that being "Coach Carter" -- "Freedom Writers" carves out its own individuality with frequent examples of poignancy and cultural relevance. Few racial-focused stories such as that in this movie would dare go so far as to mention pivotal events in human history -- this time the holocaust -- as "Freedom Writers" does. Summarized as its own picture, "Freedom Writers" is at times too conventional and predictable to fully captivate or intrigue an audience. This is an unspectacul character study, not caring to cater to the less aware of the modern mainstream movie audience and demanding careful attention but not all the better for it when the target audience sees it for the forgettable item it is.
This time around the cliche inspirational teacher of the piece is Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank), a novice white school teacher in a minority-dominated school. Her students are mostly at-risk, affiliated with gangs and drug-taking teenagers without the sort of support in school that white students receive and feel disconnected and resentful towards their new idealistic teacher. However, their opinions begin to change slightly when she opens their eyes to and encourages them to apply themselves, become more tolerant and pursue further education.
Hilary Swank is undoubtedly above the material that she's been given to work with. Bringing warmth and realism to her positive-thinking novice teacher that many would fail to achieve. Her character remains cliched and unoriginal to an extent though, but nevertheless what Swank brings to the movie in acting quality is immeasurable. The supporting players are numerous, each bringing believability to their characters even though they're cut-and-paste examples of conflicted people from previous cinematic efforts. As Erin's other half, Patrick Dempsey is but an afterthought merely present for his recognisable name alone.
"Freedom Writers" doesn't go in any particularly different directions to the norm. However, the unfolding action on-screen is realised and captivating enough to command the viewer's attention and keep them interested. Whether "Freedom Writers" can be criticised credibly for such a fresh spin on the sub-genre while treading extremely familiar territory throughout is another matter, but a lack of originality nearly always warrants at least a tad of criticism. "Freedom Writers" isn't nearly good enough to overcome glaringly dated material, much unlike 2007's wonderful, fun "Fracture".
"Freedom Writers" is captivating in samples, but doesn't deliver the outstanding qualities that a generic picture as such demands to be wholly worthwhile. Some parts are poor -- see when Erin reads the diaries of her students and they appear in her mind sat at their respective desks -- and some are poignant -- Erin telling the students about the holocaust. A mixed bag, but a good collective project regardless of its many flaws.
[] Freedom Writers February 24, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
well i saw this film recently and was overwhelmed by how emotional this film gets you. although when i first saw the trailor i pretty much thought that it was just an up to date version of 'dangerous minds' and in ways it is.. but much better.
hilary swank gives an outstanding performance and the supporting cast are also excellant which gives the film an extra bonus.
i love the true story aspect of this film and i think you should all watch it because it gives a clear message about life that can still stand in the world today and i think thats just what cinema should be doing these days.
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