Amazing Grace
by Michael Apted
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Actor: Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Gambon, Romola GaraiDirector: Michael Apted
Brand: GRUFFUDD,IOAN
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 118 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-13
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of Amazing Grace
DVD Review: Not every movie is worth 5 stars, but THIS ONE IS !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Amazing Grace" tells the story of the fight to overthrow the British government's support of the African slave trad during the late 1700s, as well as the story behind the popular Christian hymn of the same name.
Ioan Gruffudd is outstanding as William Wilberforce, the man that leads the figtht against slavery in Britain's Parliament. The rest of the cast is equally magnificent. Watch as Wilberforce spends his time, efforts, energy, health, and reputation fighting the deplorable, yet government sanctioned slave trade.
Every time I watch this movie I think to myself, "Why has it been so long since I last watched this!?"
What should you know about this movie if you are considering it?
1) It has a fantastic set of actors and actresses in the cast.
2) This is a period drama, based on historic events mainly in the late 1700s in Great Britain
3) The costumes, sets, etc., are incredible.
4) The main focus of the movie is the British slave trade, and the battle in Parliament to make that practice illegal.
5) Though this film carries only a PG rating, the focus of the fllm - slavery - contains dailog and some images that are not appropriate for younger children.
6) This is top-notch drama, and the fact that it's based on historical events makes it all the more compelling!
In my opinion, this 5-star movie belongs in the collection of any thinking viewer.
I recommend the following products as companion items to go along with this movie: Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World and Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy. "Cod" contains infornmation about how the cod industry helped fuel the slave trade by providing a cheap source of protein to British-held plantations in the West Indies. "Six Frigates". while mostly about the birth of the US Navy, touches on importnat issues regarding international shipping, practices of the Royal Navy, and the British merchant fleet, including British slave ships.
Broaden your world and deepen your understanding: read these books and watch this film!
5 stars, and no doubt about it!
DVD Review: Amazing Grace
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the true story of one Englishman's crusade -- and ultimate victory-- against slavery in England. From what I have read on the subject, the film stays close to fact. Although this is a serious film, it is not overly heavy, and is not preachy. The seriousness of the matter is balanced with humor and wit about the human condition. There's matchmaking, schemes to outfox politicians, etc.
One of my favorite scenes is when one self-important politician finally gives in and grudgingly comes to an abolitionist meeting. The first thing out of his mouth is --- Well, do any of you, "saints", drink? Promply a bottle of whisky is produced!
Also in the film, our hero - Ioan Gruffudd- can actually sing as well as act Some may recognize him from his lead role in the PBS series "Horatio Hornblower".
The only slight negative to the film IMHO is that it incorporates flash-backs, which sometimes threw me off regarding where exactly we were in the scheme of things. Other than that, it's a terrific film. I highly recommend it.
DVD Review: Great value for this movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm glad I put off buying this in the store. I bought it for a lot of less and it was in excellent condition.DVD Review: Amazing Grace
Summary: 5 Stars
I have enjoyed watching this dvd over and over again and have bought this time for a family member who loves it too. Great service and as always, will buy again from Amazon and this seller. Keep up the great service and even greater prices!DVD Review: MOVING!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved the movie so much, I immediately read his biography. What a inspirational person.
Description of Amazing Grace
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 trade in the late 18th century. Several friends, including Wilberforce's minister, a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, urge him to see the cause through.In this inspirational costume drama, Michael Apted (49 Up) recounts a period in British history sure to be unfamiliar to most Americans. In fact, his eye-opening biography of 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) is likely to come as a revelation to many Britons, as well. After all, despite the presence of his wife, Barbara (Romola Garai), this isn't a particularly "sexy" story, but it is a powerful one. The title comes from John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" ("I once was lost but now am found"). Newton (Albert Finney) was a former slaveholder, who became a clergyman and spent his days repenting. While America had John Brown, England had Wilberforce, and Newton is one of many who helped the MP to abolish slavery in the UK. The story begins towards the end of Wilberforce's mission when he's sick with colitis and addicted to laudanum. Apted continues to alternate between 1797 and 1789, when Wilberforce was fitter and more idealistic, and ends in 1807 as his efforts come to fruition. Apted and writer Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things) do right by their hero. Unlike Amistad, however, slaves are largely off-screen, with the exception of author Equiano (Senegalese vocalist Youssou N'Dour). Amazing Grace reserves its focus for the politicians who risked their reps for the greater good, like Wilberforce and Prime Minister Pitt (an excellent Benedict Cumberbatch), and those more concerned with the income slavery provided their constituents, like Lord Tarleton (Ciar?n Hinds) and the Duke of Clarence (Toby Jones). --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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