Amistad (1997) is a movie I recently rewatched for the first time in a long time on Hulu. The storyline follows a slave ship where the slaves revolt, free themselves on the ship and still arrive in the United States. Once they arrive they are recaptured with several stakeholder claiming the slaves as their own. A young lawyer and a former president will need to collaborate if the slaves are ever going to get where they truly belong - free and back to Africa. Is that possible in the current climate of the United States where Civil War may be inevitable and this may be the final straw that makes it happen?
This movie was directed by Steven Spielberg (ET) and stars Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), Matthew McConaughey (Lincoln Lawyer), Morgan Freeman (Kiss the Girls), Pete Postlethwaite (The Town) and David Paymer (Get Shorty).
The storyline for this picture is so well told. The main storyline is filled with fascinating sub plots and inner struggles. The cast is absolutely amazing and every meticulous depiction of the character and circumstance is executed to perfection. The ship scenes are intense, detailed, sad and well done. The costumes, sets and attire were detailed and fit the film to perfection. The courtroom drama elements were also well paced and as good as you'll see and the ending is and isn't rewarding at the same time.
Overall this is a brilliant period piece by Spielberg that may be a step down from The Color Purple or Schindler's List but is still a must see. I would score this an 8.5/10 and strongly recommend it.
This movie was directed by Steven Spielberg (ET) and stars Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), Matthew McConaughey (Lincoln Lawyer), Morgan Freeman (Kiss the Girls), Pete Postlethwaite (The Town) and David Paymer (Get Shorty).
The storyline for this picture is so well told. The main storyline is filled with fascinating sub plots and inner struggles. The cast is absolutely amazing and every meticulous depiction of the character and circumstance is executed to perfection. The ship scenes are intense, detailed, sad and well done. The costumes, sets and attire were detailed and fit the film to perfection. The courtroom drama elements were also well paced and as good as you'll see and the ending is and isn't rewarding at the same time.
Overall this is a brilliant period piece by Spielberg that may be a step down from The Color Purple or Schindler's List but is still a must see. I would score this an 8.5/10 and strongly recommend it.