Free State of Jones

2016 "For justice. For pride. For freedom."
6.9| 2h20m| R| en| More Info
Released: 24 June 2016 Released
Producted By: Larger Than Life Productions
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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Official Website: http://stxmovies.com/freestateofjones/
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In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.

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Mjeteconer Just perfect...
Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Griff Lees Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
Geraldine The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
yunanadil Personally, i loved to watch biography movies. And, for this movie i saw what's the difference about life and humanity. Humanity issue is so powering of this movies. Life is not about being hedonic, but other's freedom is more important than everything. This movie told you about how to treat people in your circle greatly. How to empathy for they feelings. And, as a conclusion life is all about how you to treat people more than you treat yourself. If you want to see movies that's all about human mankind, this is an answer. Clearly emphatetic.
makedahsari Excellent period piece. The boldness and the protection of those who have the boot on their neck constantly in society is classic for this movie. Matthew McCounauhey did an excellent job in his role. Delivery was EASY and NATURAL and perceptive.
krocheav The Free State of Jones is a striking epic by any measure. This remarkable effort by Writer/Director Gary Ross (Hunger Games) deserves to be honoured by a larger range of audience. So, why was it not?. In this climate of the now, more than ever obvious, political Hollywood machine - this honest treatment of a shameful event in the history of the USA is very close to opening many questions about America's current political state. Here we have a thoroughly researched (check out the prolific end credits) examination of a major, but shamefully little known historical event of the Civil War. (Any spoilers that might exist are minor and won't detract) A medical soldier (and farmer) is shocked at the way the Southern Army is treating its very own farming citizens - he defects and attempts to make it home to his family. On the way he experiences many eye opening situations. This story eventually leads up to Lincoln and the Republican Abolitionists - then goes on to look at the shameful events of the barbaric 'Reconstruction' aftermath. It also seriously examines the corrupt Democrats vote rigging shams as well as their seeming to share a shocking involvement with the hideous Ku-Klux-Klan. So, how much has truly changed in this political machine apart from a thin 'civilised veneer over the surface? It's all documented for those studying the war and seeking the truth. It's just that you may not find all that much about it in your school books. 'Jones' is filled with marvellous production values: - performances, script, photography, music, just about anything you might ask for in a great movie. Don't expect nonstop action, it's detailed, so longish but never boring - it also employs some 'modern' editing styles but it all comes together in the end. It's an intelligent study of a serious blight on history - especially the South's. No big praises from the academy, but why would you expect any - perhaps it's too honest? Let's hope the producers recoup some of their losses through Cable, DVD and TV sales, they deserve it all. Don't miss this one.
Michael Ledo This is a bitter-sweet tale of Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey) who led a rebellion and established an area free from Confederate or Union control. The tale follows through the reconstruction period as defeated Confederates return to make lives miserable for those recently liberated.At over two hours, the film felt rushed, or pushed at the end, while they seemed to have spent too much time in the beginning. Great acting. There is some small juxtaposition to the 1940's (?) when an ancestor is challenged in court.Good acting. Good drama. Class warfare message.Guide: No searing sex or nudity. Some intense scenes.