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Cinephile No. 593 "Free State of Jones"

Just when you think you know a story from every angle, a movie like "Free State of Jones" comes along and puts a new spin on the Civil War. Now, I went into the theater knowing that the critics didn't like this movie. While, I didn't read any reviews, I knew the Rotten Tomato score. More often than not, I agree with the score, except this time. This film was filled with heroics, suspense, and a plot line told from a unique place. Honestly, I don't know what the critics were complaining about. This movie was a breath of fresh air in a sweltering summer of awful Hollywood blockbusters. For this reason and many more, I highly recommend the "Free State of Jones." 

Be good to each other, 

-Nathan