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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Aug 17, 2008
Pros: This is a masterpiece of history and wit and film making; it is wonderful.
Cons: There are none.
Summary: Amazing Grace (2006) Directed by Michael Apted. ” G*d sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms. Drip. Drip. Drip.” John Newton. William Wilberforce was a young member of the House of Commons. Deeply moral, he ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 27, 2009
Pros: Great acting, story line, atmosphere, and fairly historically accurate
Cons: none
Summary: William Wilberforce was a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery in Great Britain, beginning his campaign in the late 1700s and not completing his task until just three days before his death in 1833. Wilberforce was the front-runner of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 8, 2008
Pros: The history, friendship, passion, music, visual images, Barbara Spooner
Cons: timeline
Summary: Lord Charles Fox, while addressing Parliament stated, "When people speak of great men, they think of men like Napoleon - men of violence. Rarely do they think of peaceful men. But contrast the reception they will receive when they return home from ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 1, 2008
Pros: Well written, well acted, and worthwhile.
Cons: That it wasn't longer.
Summary: It is the plain teaching of Scripture that men filled with Christ's Spirit will come to look like Him. In fact it is to be the longing of each Christian that this would be so. The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:10: "I want to know Christ and the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 21, 2008
Pros: A great theme!
Cons: None!
Summary: It is funny how a person can sing a song and not know from where it came or why it was written. It is really interesting to come into understanding of the writer’s behind the hymns that are sung at church. Of the ones with the most fascinating ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2008
Pros: Solid biographical film.
Cons: None
Summary: Many believe that the stories conceived by writers offer compelling tales that take us on journeys unimagined. There is some truth in this idea. But at the same time, there are journey’s that men have taken in the past that offer themselves to compelling ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 8, 2008
Pros: Story
Acting
Cons: Special Features
Summary: So, in the late 1700's, a man named William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) fought to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom. You can read about him in history books, or you can watch this film. The film starts with a Wilberforce in poor health and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 29, 2007
Pros: Excellent history
Cons: Zero.
Summary: If I had some spare money, I'd send a copy of "Amazing Grace" to any number of members of the US Congress and say, forget the faith element for a minute. How about showing some courage? Some damn-what-the-others-think-of-
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moment? Principle is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2007
Pros: Gruffudd and entire cast; emotional tone; historically accurate
Cons: Narrative timeline occasionally confusing
Summary: "Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be fore you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? O be not weary of well doing! Go on, in the name ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 31, 2007
Pros: Great performances, photography, music, script...
Cons: ... just one rather silly plot twist...
Summary: Biopics seem to be all the rage at the moment, and Amazing Grace chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, and his fight to get the slave trade abolished in England. This fight lasted many years and was undertaken with the tacit support ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2007
Pros: Great acting brings history to life
Cons: None
Summary: When I first heard there was a movie called Amazing Grace coming out, I assumed it was the story of John Newton, the former slave trader who penned the famous hymn. Turns out I was wrong. Instead, it tells the inspiring story of William ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2007
Pros: Strong historical value, acting, sets and costuming.
Cons: Bring kleenex.
Summary: This review is being written in a way that will (hopefully) not reaveal too many details but will inspire you to go see it. This is a movie that everyone should see. What it is about is a harder question to answer. I think everyone who sees it will ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 11, 2007
Pros: Excellent cast. Moving story
Cons: Some filming is dark. I could have watched more of Albert Finney
Summary: I was fortunate to view Amazing Grace in a small "Art Theatre" nearby my home. This was an amazing film in story, filming, and performance. Amazing Grace was recently released in February of 2007. Story The story chronicles the political ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 5, 2007
Pros: Great movie not only for the historical values but the overall heroic outlook and possibilities.
Cons: Lead me off tract thinking the movie would be about the famous hymn "Amazing Grace"?
Summary: One of the best movies to be produced by "Hollywood" in a good long while. This is where you can appreciate values of character an individual becomes. With his acting has shown himself capable of exhibiting them with grace and style. Having located this ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2007
Pros: Excellent acting, writing, scenery
Cons: None
Summary: I saw this film in the theater today but I could not find it listed in "Movies in Theaters" in the Epinions database. "Amazing Grace" is a truly inspirational historical look at what the perseverance of a few determined people can accomplish in the ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 23, 2007
Pros: Has history, a little love story, and a good theme
Cons: Not a lot of depth; and ending a bit abrupt.
Summary: This 2007 movie wasn't great, but it was definitely good; however, it felt as if it didn't have enough depth at the end of the movie. The acting was great. It has a little bit of a love story in it as well. The movie was entertaining, but a bit sad.
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From the makers of Ray, AMAZING GRACE tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave...
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One man's role in the long battle to outlaw slavery in the United Kingdom sets the stage for this historical drama from director Michael Apted. In 178...
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