Amistad
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63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman
  • Summary: Based on a true story, a group of enslaved Africans aboard the slaveship La Amistad overtake the ship and attempt to return to their homeland. When the ship is seized, the captives are brought to the United States where an enthralling courtroom battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation while confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. (DreamWorks)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Christopher Hemblade
    100
    Spielberg has mounted a courtroom drama to rival the finest Grisham, with a coruscating civil rights debate resonating both within the film and into the present as the audience knows it.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    80
    Hounsou, a West African model with beauty and presence but no acting experience, carries much of the movie on his broad shoulders with surprising skill and strength.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Consistently earnest and well-intentioned but only occasionally moving, despite the efforts of a generally top-notch cast.
  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    30
    A little like looking at pictures without a text to unify them… Prestige filmmaking bereft of inspiration -- sometimes even of the nuts and bolts of craft.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GrantN.
    7
    Captivating but it has pacing problems
  2. Andy
    6
    Pretty good but slow at times.
  3. Zilcell
    5
    The pace within the film makes it boring in many parts. The pace made it feel slow as well. It has a few inspiring moments and some great performances which makes it mildly entertaining.… Expand
  4. MikeW.
    4
    I think the flow of the movie was too choppy...It didn't appropriately depict the trajedy and hardship that the Africans were put through.

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