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Why so much hype?

Best movie ever!

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

David Oyelowo portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr is stiff and flat. David didn't quite capture Martin's mannerism merely a poor imitation. It doesn't help that the movie is incredibly slow and boring. I've seen a few actors attempt to emulate King, so far no one has done a better job of portraying King than actor Jeffrey Wright. If you havent seen the HBO movie Boycott I encourage you to watch it. Jeffrey is outstanding. Carmen Ejogo is an incredible actress and does a phenomenal performance of Coretta Scott King. She also plays Coretta in the HBO movie Boycott along with her husband Jeffrey.

Martin Luther King Jr., who is a black minister, calls for a vote rights of black people in Selma, Alabama. As he marches with black people collectively, the white attack violently black people. Resisting the white's violence, the black led by King Jr. expands civil rights movement to the whole America including the white and the President Lyndon Johnson. Every single person in the world knows that King Jr. is the greatest and the most influential hero who approaches the world to indiscrimination. This film is depicted in detail how he stirs up the world little by little. When he speaks out in public, he is just viewed as an eloquent and brave figure; however, the film tells us that King Jr. is at times afraid of resisting his antagonists. In addition, some of the core members of demonstration decide who should be in the very front in marching by scissors-paper-stone. If I were in this situation, I would hope not to be the one in front to death. They are of course fearful for their action, but they end up with overcoming the fear. I believe that their brave must be respected and admired profoundly.

Selma does not disappoint and safely delivers its message. David Oyelowo is the spitting image of the great Martin Luther King Jr however he may not have portrayed him to the full extent. When actors take on monumental figures in history they have very big shoes to fill. Having said that he manages to pull of a nice tribute and likeness to Dr King. The supporting cast did a great job in carrying this film. The film excelled in showing the brutality towards many innocent African Americans and the inhumane behavior of law enforcement. However it felt a bit slow at times and did drag on. Some will argue how accurate the portrayal of LBJ was. Also accusations against MLK being unfaithful were never substantiated and the rumors do not match with the reality of those times. Perhaps this could have been excluded. This was a good film but it could have been a great film. The best part of the film was probably the montage of scenes at the end and actual footage shown from Selma. 7.8/10

Only reason I gave it 9 rather than 10 was that the filmography didn't allow ANY boring bits where you could pee or refresh your glass. Actually I give it a 10, should have been quicker on the pause between speech. Reminds me of all the civil rights movies I love Like "Fried green tomatoes, (at the Whistle stop cafe," and The help. I only cry out of anger and frustration, (it is my fight or flee response), This one did not disappoint, and I'm not a weepy person. (also checkout Leon,the bit giving the plant roots WILL BREAK YOU). Ash x x x