The Great Debaters

But for a movie about a debate teamone with the word debaters in the title, no lessDenzel Washingtons second effort as a director doesnt have that much interest in what a debate looks and sounds like. ( Read More )

Marjorie Baumgarten

In his second outing as a director, Washington chooses an inspirational story, yet even though The Great Debaters is a historical story worth telling, the film is hobbled by the narrative predictability that inevitably governs this type of drama. ( Read More )

Roger Ebert

And the flow becomes a mighty flood in a powerful and impassioned story.This is one of the years best films. ( Read More )

Brian Orndorf

Washington doesnt give in to sweetened sentiment, instead guiding to the film to a gentle lump in your throat finale that pays off the film well without a parade of tears and multiple orchestra swells. ( Read More )

Katey Rich

You could stand around wishing it were better, but it feels like nitpicking. ( Read More )