This is perhaps one of my favorite movies that I've seen to date. While its not an action or thrill film (my usual favorites), this stunning drama never fails to keep me watching over and over again. Deeply moving, this is the story of a young black student, Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown), who is increasingly torn between his aspirations as a writer, and the culture and world around him that values his basketball skills more than anything else.Jamal quickly meets William Forrester (Sean Connery), a recluse, and famous author based on the real-life writer, J.D. Salinger. While off to a rocky start, Jamal breaks into William's apartment on a dare, they quickly become friends, and are forced to re-evaluate their lives. A deeply moving movie, a roller coaster of action this is not. Instead, this is a movie for all ages and races, and could teach everyone a lesson about acceptance and of looking beyond each others appearances.
Both Sean Connery and the young Rob Brown are both fantastic in this movie, making this perhaps Mr. Connery's best movie in recent history. Each of the supporting actors and actresses in this movie are a perfect fit, each bringing a bit of magic to this movie.
Pros
- Deeply moving plot line
- Excellent cast all around
- Camera work is superb
Cons
- Slow at times
- Obligatory love story
Final Decision: 5/5
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