Ghosts of Mississippi

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Hugh L I understand (but do not share) some of the criticisms of this film. The film was a remarkable achievement, considering the time at which it was created. Yes, there is a bit of what we minorities call "The White Savior" syndrome. However, the film seems to be very true to the actual historical events. It is also powerfully acted and directed, and the desire of the cast and crew to do honor to the story seems apparent, to me at least. There are many, many powerful and moving scenes. Personally, when Alec Baldwin says the line " We never get right for the wrong we done" I am very moved. I think Rob Reiner gets an "A for Effort", as does most of the cast. James Woods is entirely beleivable as a sociopath..... the role he was made to play. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Lance U Unfortunately the filmmakers behind ‘GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI' didn't feel that this very fascinating, very heartbreaking, very powerful & very true story deserved a very good movie. Such a wasted opportunity. C- Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/12/23 Full Review Michael W This courtroom movie was really good. Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg, James Woods, Craig T. Nelson, William H. Macy, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. This true story about the murder case of activist Medger Evers that took nearly 30 years to convict the murderer was dramatic, inspirational, and tense. It's about never giving up on a case no matter how long it takes to win. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Michael S James Woods as an evil racist is the only reason to see this underachieving drama. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/06/23 Full Review Jelisije J A movie that is based on a true story and yet has the most cartoonish Hollywood stereotypes to hard to ignore in what could've been an instant classic. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/02/23 Full Review Audience Member The Ghosts of Mississippi was a great film. Still is. I do not post much,but, i had to as i am here watching many historic Black Films, from X (Denzel/Spike Lee) to Medgar movie today. I'm loving how Hollywood actress Whoopi was acting in the film. I love how his real life widow, never gave up a fight for what is right. Real women are exactly like Coretta Lovely Scott-King, to Merlie Evers, so many others, during this time, when my parents remember it all. Their younger decades of seeing many innocent people of color just being slained for no reason. I like how the film focus on the trial and Alec Baldwin, was great in it, as POLTERGEIST GUY and he also starred in his own sitcom "COACH." (forgetting his name, Craig something)but, they were on the "good guys team and prosecuted." i love it. Watching it right now. So sad, how this GREAT man was slain, by as usual, a WHITE COWARD with a gun. Nothing more. Same as the WHITE KKK nothing but wimpy, no good POS cowards, have to "hide behind a sheet on their redneck white heads, can't approach a black, jewish hispanic brown men face to face, always have to "hide."True definition of a COWARD, even up through today. Hiding behind a tree by his house? Yea, that's a real tough guy. Medgar was a good man. Actress Whoopi Goldberg, was incredible, all the way through. The kids crying in the beginning, watching him die, was heartbreaking. Him saying, "Just turn me loose, turn me loose, then dying peacefully at least, in her arms." Not right, but he is still remembered by my family, and others."I'm glad it has received the praise it deserve.(Even if not here on R.Tomatoes, the majority matter, not limited.)It is a great film, well done by ROB REINER, a huge fan of his reality, his passion for history, justice, even throughout today." James Woods, like always, plays a great realistic White POS racist type,or sleazeball in Casino. He is a convincing loser type of character. Going back to watch. Love this one. But, love more MISSISSIPPI BURNING. i feel DAMN good when i am able to smile when the white racist POS cowards are finally held accountable, same as today." From: MATT IACONA. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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