"Free State of Jones" is set in the 1860s, during the American civil war, but it wasn't just another war drama. This movie was a combination of action, drama and part biography. An interesting combination of genres, for sure, but it worked out quite nicely.
For me it was the civil war aspect that initially drew me to the story. Despite not being American, then I have always found that particular war to be fascinating. So of course, I had perhaps hoped for a bit more focus on the war itself, but it turned out that it was unnecessary for the movie. And the movie turned out to be rather enjoyable nonetheless.
I felt that they had put a lot of effort into making the movie feel as authentic as possible to the age in which it was set. And they pulled it off quite well.
The story is about a Confederate deserter who returns to his home, where he takes up arms with other deserters and runaway slaves, forming a strong militia to stand in uprising against the Confederate government.
Despite running for over two hours, then "Free State of Jones" wasn't a drag to sit through, because the movie was cramped with action, great acting performances, and a good character development. So you weren't left out to feel bored at any time throughout this movie.
Normally I am not a big fan of Matthew McConaughey, but he really performance amazingly well in this movie. And I will actually go as far as to say that this is by far his best performance in any movie of his that I have seen so far.
Whether or not you have any interest in the American civil war, then "Free State of Jones" is a good movie, because it has a good story to tell and it is enjoyable.
For me it was the civil war aspect that initially drew me to the story. Despite not being American, then I have always found that particular war to be fascinating. So of course, I had perhaps hoped for a bit more focus on the war itself, but it turned out that it was unnecessary for the movie. And the movie turned out to be rather enjoyable nonetheless.
I felt that they had put a lot of effort into making the movie feel as authentic as possible to the age in which it was set. And they pulled it off quite well.
The story is about a Confederate deserter who returns to his home, where he takes up arms with other deserters and runaway slaves, forming a strong militia to stand in uprising against the Confederate government.
Despite running for over two hours, then "Free State of Jones" wasn't a drag to sit through, because the movie was cramped with action, great acting performances, and a good character development. So you weren't left out to feel bored at any time throughout this movie.
Normally I am not a big fan of Matthew McConaughey, but he really performance amazingly well in this movie. And I will actually go as far as to say that this is by far his best performance in any movie of his that I have seen so far.
Whether or not you have any interest in the American civil war, then "Free State of Jones" is a good movie, because it has a good story to tell and it is enjoyable.