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September 16, 2012
overall a very good movie for the whole family. i especially enjoyed viola davis' performance as the teacher who helps turn around the school together with a determined parent.
September 16, 2012
true story, good acting by all the actors nice to see the parents standing up for their childrens needs.
September 16, 2012
saw this on a double-bill with expendables 2 at the drive-in; what a letdown! you'd think with a title like "won't back down" you could expect lots of action, but there was little if any at all.
September 15, 2012
although the acting was great and the theme was timely and relevant, i see this more as a tv movie (or movie-of-the-week) than a theatrical film, in its style and delivery. all of the labour negotiations and such would prove too boring to make it a movie for the whole family and the lack of true drama or tragedy stop it from being a provocative film. but it's always a pleasure to see these two actresses on the screen and fighting for a good cause at that.
September 15, 2012
excellent. true to life story and very good acting by viola and holly. i highly recommend it.
September 15, 2012
it is a good movie.
September 15, 2012
the storyline is very good, a very good movie for parents or grandparents with child in schooling year.
September 15, 2012
like the story and pretty emotional at certain scene. overall a must see movie for family with young children.
September 15, 2012
i think the story base is very good; it enlighten the public about failing school system in north america in general.
September 15, 2012
stellar cast does a great job portraying the real life story of empowered parents and teachers who take education into their own hands. aside from a few cheesy hollywood movie moments, it was well done and told a relevant story. recommended!
September 15, 2012
film agréable à regarder, non violent, excellent jeu des acteurs. on suit comment une femme déterminée fait bouger une école entière habitée par des profs totalement désintéressés par leur boulot et qui ne pensent qu'à la sécurité de leur poste et la protection du syndicat. peux t-elle changer les choses où 98% des élèves quitteront cette école sans savoir lire ni compter?
September 15, 2012
good acting by maggie gylienhaul, viola davis and holly hunter. i would receommend the movie to friends.
September 15, 2012
very good acting in the movie, enjoyable, and a true story. i would recommend this movie to friends.
September 15, 2012
amazing! very true and touching movie
September 15, 2012
i thought the movie was very good. entertaining and good acting by voila davis and jill and holly hunter. i would recommend it, and go and see it.
September 15, 2012
a worthwhile movie--based on true events with superb acting from the two main leads highly recommended
September 15, 2012
i thoroughly enjoyed this movie. it had a great story line. viola davis & maggie g were excellent in their rolls. a very touching movie that will inspire a lot of us. i like happy endings.
September 14, 2012
a great story about a determined young mom who tries to improve her daughter's school. fantastic acting from all the leads -- especially maggie gylenhall and viola davis.
September 14, 2012
i loved this movie so much i've already told all my friends about it,the cinema was so quiet you could have heard any pin dropped that's how much attention the people were paying,4 stars is because i;ve really enjoyed it,a very interesting movie.
September 14, 2012
despite not being a mom i was moved by all the ladies' stellar performances. i hardly recognized holly hunter, i like her old look better.
September 14, 2012
a strong cast. a great story. maggie gyllenhaal reminded me of julia roberts in erin brockovich, a fierce character that "won't back down". viola davis shares the screen with gyllenhaal and provides a great, gut wrenching at times, performance. refreshing to see a film with no nudity or language that can appeal to older audiences as well.
September 14, 2012
i truly enjoyed this movie and even had a tear in my eye, at one point. i feel this movie hits home to many low/medium-income families to motivate them to go one extra step or to go beyond what the rules tell us. i love that the movie did not seem like a high-budget film. great film!
September 14, 2012
a very inspiring script but the acting could have been better...
September 14, 2012
will recommend to others.
September 14, 2012
it was a great movie, that really stand out. i hope that this movie win some academy award for "best film" and "actors", it a feel good movie that anyone can enjoy.
September 14, 2012
very good film...
September 14, 2012
a nice with plot with decent acting... worth the watch!
September 14, 2012
great cast--great story-- being a school teacher myself --it was up my alley- highly recommended!
September 14, 2012
my duagher and i both enjoyed this movie. it was a great storyline and a feel good movie. the acting was very well done too.
September 14, 2012
very inspiring, love maggie gyllenhaal! she really played the part amazingly well!
September 14, 2012
actors were all very talented (including the little girl), strory was unique, no boring moment through the screening eventhough it was a long story. had a great viewing all by my lonesome. thanks!
September 14, 2012
beautiful story. great characters that are convincing. a must see.
September 14, 2012
excellent acting, realistic actors, great theme and morals!
September 14, 2012
my wife just loved it. she was entertained and it kept her attention - she was in the story, wanting the school to turn around. for my part, i am more rationnal "i think too much" ;) so i was concerned about the realisticness of the whole thing, the lack of discussion of the view from the kids'perspective. i may have been too much of a nerd to enjoy the movie fully, but even so, i think that it was a wothwhile movie to watch and i had a good time.
September 14, 2012
great story ! maggie got the character in her blood.
September 14, 2012
it's ok
September 14, 2012
movie to see by any parent with kids in school. it shows how one must fight to improve one mind at a time. wonderfull acting by davis, gillenhaal and hunter
September 14, 2012
nice story, and the actors were really great in their performance !
September 14, 2012
really enjoyable ,good story, important topic though i found the reasonings behind previous lack of action by school boards to be totally incomprehensible-- children should always be the main reasoning and if the system is failing them then the school boards, the unions and everyone else should be trying to make changes not blocking changes.
September 14, 2012
a very inspirational story that is worth seeing.
September 14, 2012
great movie, great story with actors that deliver a good acting! but it was not the movie of my life, so i rate 4 stars. thank you
September 14, 2012
very moving! maggie gyllenhaal could tone down her dramatic act a bit though.
September 14, 2012
the setting and story was very convincing. the main characters' ordeals were very well depicted and made it very easy to identify with them. i liked that the main characters' huge effort and sacrifice against all odds were eventually fruitiful, helped by some other characters towards the happy and rightful ending. it is a feel good movie realistically depicting that hopes in a oppressive circumstance can overcome some obstacle with right process and right help.
September 14, 2012
first of all this was a true movie with similar ideas in toronto schools, so i feel that it gave us the teachers and students some of the answers that we require to fix our schools as well. the acting was excellent with maggie and viola and of course holly hunter giving superb performances.
September 14, 2012
wonderful movie. maggie gyllenhaal and viola davis are outstanding. they are two mothers who are very concerned about their children's progress in a very poor school and try to improve conditions. they are fought by the pta and officials but are determined to form a well run charter school for their children. the us school system continues to amaze me - there are so many poor schools and parents seem to have so little say in their child's placement. a must see! as a retired teacher, i was spellbound.
September 14, 2012
i enjoyed the movie, it was good to see that not always the unions win, both maggie and viola were great actors. very heartfelt between viola and her son.
September 14, 2012
just not compelling; subject matter such as this is better suited to a tv movie-of-the-week.
September 14, 2012
insprational and moving.... absolutely worth going to see this film! the performances by maggie gyllenhaal and viola davais were both spectacular and very believable. viola davis should get a supporting actress nod for her role as the reluctant teacher!
September 14, 2012
another stand out performance by viola davis in this inspiring movie based on a true story. it's a tutorial about passion. reignite yours. teachers, parents & "politicians" should see this movie (with their kids, if possible).
September 14, 2012
better than i expected, but it was a bit predictable at times. definately worth watching.