Me:
Lazy teacher: *plays this movie*

Did these kids ever have math or science class?

The best idea contained in this film isn't the idea that you can break free of the cycle through pursuing an education, but rather it's the idea for a movie about Anne Frank where she straight up murders Adolf Hitler in the end.

I've watched the second half of this film with thirteen year olds 3 times now and have to watch it 3 more before the days over. Really putting my English degree to good use shushing kids to watch Hilary Swank (and not even in one of her better performances imo) connect with students through the power of literature

Someone please give me a film job so I can stop substitute teaching. Inspirational and caring Hillary Swank figure I am not.

I’m just wondering why my interior design teacher left this movie for us to watch with our sub

It feels like it was made to be shown in class, and that's where I watched it. Not bad, not great, but not that interesting

This movie was spot on from start to finish. There’s so many better 5 star reviews on here that explain how great this movie is better than I can, but the emotional investment in this movie was undeniable. I cared about every student in this movie and was very invested in the lives of each of them, teacher included. I loved seeing how “green” she was in the beginning and then watching the gradual comfortability kick in as time went on, much like Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act 2 (1993). 
The scene with Andre outside of the classroom when he gave himself an ‘F’ on his self evaluation hit me right in the chest. I love this movie!

most perfect movie ever i ❤️ english class for making us watch this.

watched in class

Watched for my Faith Class.

It's pretty damn good, really sets up and develops the relationship of the teacher and her students. I didn't know if I would enjoy this movie because it seems that it's often showed in classes, but I actually really liked it.

A very wholesome story about hope and striving to be the best you can be, as well as a story of a family that formed out of conflict. The technical aspects such as cinematography, editing, dialogue are pretty standard. The journey and the connection to the characters is what carries the film. There is a hint of the "White Savior" trope in here, but seeing as that it's based on a true story and that the film is respectful, I'm not really bothered by it.

Overall, would recommend this film, it's nice and wholesome.

Watched this in my history class. Yeah it’s pretty good

7/10

A movie of racial inclusivity and a superb message for change. In latent terms, dope af

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

[dare to change]