A very strong/ sad well made film with a super cast behind it. Matthew McConaughey was a solid leading role. It's events still happen in todays world sadly, but not has bad. I believe that we are all equal, and have the same rights as each other.. We are all human after all.. and are colour etc doesn't change that..

While the film does jump forward in time a lot, I still felt it was an effective depiction of the Civil War era. The inhumanity of man continues, sadly, but we need to be thankful for the people who continue to fight for human rights.

Not saying it´s a bad movie but a tough one for a non-american. The story makes to many leaps so I had difficulties following and I never felt anything towards the characters.

Quality film.

'Free State of Jones' tells the true story of Newton Knight's role in the American Civil War. As you'd hope/expect, it leads to captivating viewing. Matthew McConaughey is superb, while he's supported excellently by Mahershala Ali.

It's tough to watch in large portions given the obvious things from the Civil War era, from the war itself but also to slavery. I had never heard of Newton Knight, so it was very interesting for me to see it unfold and learning bits - even with some creative license, I'm sure. It also serves an important message that slavery didn't end with the Emancipation Proclamation.

I personally found the film very well paced and extremely nicely shot, McConaughey and Ali are the stars but there are also notable performances from the likes of Gugu Mbatha-Raw. It's a great film, one that's worth a watch. Sadness and heart aplenty.

Great movie! I think Americans don't like this movie because of their bad history!

A powerful and moving film that explores the best and worst aspects of human nature. The movie is a compelling mix of action, drama, and historical accuracy, with an excellent supporting cast that brings the story to life. The film's exploration of race, class, and social justice is both timely and thought-provoking, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in American history.

_Free State of Jones_ is a film that tells an almost unknown precious story of American history. Gary Ross decides to deal with the episode with a strongly cinematographic imprint, sometimes to the detriment of the realism with which he tells the historical period. In spite of this, he generally succeeds very well in his intention to enhance it. The broken narrative and a slight lack of grit, however, do not give that extra touch that would have allowed the film to reach a higher level. In any case, it is still a very good product.

Due to the film constantly jumping forward 70 years and then back, was difficult to understand. Confusing as to the relation the 1950’s had with the 1870’s, which wasn’t explained. Maybe Americans can understand, but not others.

A really good movie. Matthew McConaughey is supported well by a good cast.

The morals of the story apply to this day...;

1. No one can own a god's child.
2. .Taxation is theft! :wink:



Newton Knight: What a man grows with his own two hands ought to belong to him, yeah? How does the scripture go, Jasper?
Jasper Collins: It says from the Book of Galatians, “Be not deceived. God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
Newton Knight: What you sow you should reap. What you put in the ground you should take out of the ground. Now they say they’re taking ten percent.
Corn Field Worker: No, they leave us ten percent, sir.
Newton Knight: Leave ten percent. Do you think they’re taking ten percent from that plantation owner over in Natchez? Huh? Do you think they’re taking ten percent from him?
[the crowd replies no]

Free State of Jones is a very inspirational story but the film doesn't have the impact that true story does. This movie would've been better suited as a documentary. Matthew McConaughey's performance is solid but Gary Ross was not a good choice for this film with some wacky editing and an overlong runtime.

like the person below me, as a non-American I was a little lost with the timelines within the movie and got lost in parts, luckily I had my brother in law with me to fill in gaps and educate me as we were going along (although we didn't realise this movie was over 2 hours long so after all the pauses etc we were sat for nearly 3 hours in total for this one)
The movie is certainly powerful and very well done I found Matthew excellent in his role, and I am not his biggest fan if I'm quite honest, but Moses had to be my favourite by far, certainly makes you think, it was hard to watch at times but there wasn't anything unnecessary or too much, and despite the length I was never bored and watched eagerly until the end.