Freedom
Arc Entertainment | Release Date: June 5, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
30
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
2
Negative:
5
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50
RogerEbert.comPeter SobczynskiJun 5, 2015
This is one of those movies that is as dull as it is well-meaning and man, is it ever well-meaning. Read full review
50
The New York TimesAndy WebsterJun 4, 2015
Freedom does not remotely approach, say, “12 Years a Slave” in its production values or dramatic impact. But it does offer Mr. Gooding, whose weathered countenance is no longer the exuberantly cherubic face featured in “Jerry Maguire.” In its place is something more interesting: a quiet, rugged and arresting conviction. Read full review
38
Philadelphia InquirerTirdad DerakhshaniJun 5, 2015
A schmaltzy, deeply sentimentalized drama about American slavery and the rise of the Underground Railroad. Read full review
37
Washington PostStephanie MerryJun 4, 2015
In the world of Freedom, slaves and the people who help them are Christians, and the bad guys don’t believe in God. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiJun 4, 2015
We get too little character development to be invested in the story and barely a glimpse at the horrific plight of enslaved people. Read full review
20
New York Daily NewsGraham FullerJun 6, 2015
It’s a restrained performance, but director Peter Cousens should have unleashed some of the “Jerry Maguire” Oscar-winner’s energy for this solemn tale. Read full review
0
Village VoiceChris PackhamJun 2, 2015
Using a slavery narrative to advance an unrelated agenda is pretty tasteless, bordering on offensive. Read full review
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