The response of "The Great Debaters" was mediocre. Many people think it is not as good as Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.'s directorial debut "Anthony Fisher". Although Denzel's director skills have become more skilled, the overall level of the film is not as good. A leap forward. The film is a very ambitious work. Whether it is the passionate speech of Frist Whitaker in the opening, or the solemn and solemn scenes and soundtrack at the end, it shows that the director wants to make it into an excellent work.
The film has no problems with plot handling and rhythm control. As a two-hour feature film, it does not appear to be lengthy. Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. cleverly incorporates many conflicting elements such as love, race, family, and team in the play. The external environment intertwined with many contradictions set off the hard-won success of the debate team. However, the characterization of the film is somewhat lacking. Everyone seems to be the protagonist, but it creates a situation where the priority is unknown, showing that the director is focusing on the story, not the character. The role is entirely at the service of the plot, but the director ignores the complete shaping of the role. The special identity of James Farmer II created many conflicting points for the film. The emotional line between James and his father was also handled well in the film, showing the strong narrative skills of Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.
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