Finding Forrester

IN AN ORDINARY PLACE, HE FOUND THE ONE PERSON TO MAKE HIS LIFE EXTRAORDINARY.

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Sean Connery , Rob Brown , F. Murray Abraham , Anna Paquin , Damany Mathis , Busta Rhymes , April Grace , Michael Pitt , Michael Nouri , Richard Easton

Genres: Drama , History

Release date: 2000-12-21

Rating: 7.118

Runtime: 136minutes

Budget: 43M

Revenue: 80M

Production Companies: Laurence Mark Productions , Fountainbridge Films , Columbia Pictures , Finding Forrester Productions

Reviews:

  • Ulises Wells
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Mathew Figueroa
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Rene Navarro
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Estella Ayers
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5