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I felt it was an honest look at the issue. A good thriller besides!
9/10
4.9.2006 -
johnette@ - age: 36-49
Great movie and very controversial. Intolerance is everywhere and this movie shows how people use Christianity to justify it.
10/10
29.8.2006 -
texikan@ - age: 36-49
Beautifully filmed and acted movie with suspense and a twist at the end. Brings to light the terror of fundamentalist thinking, which is a part of living in the Bible belt.
10/10
28.8.2006 -
khallock@ - age: 36-49
Thought provoking and sensitive to the subject matter.
10/10
28.8.2006 -
bramwell@ - age: 50+
This is a great movie from start to finish. The film depicts controversy, love, and hate and works around issues facing our society today. The emotions involved are displayed well through the stellar starsÂ’ performances, and the outcome connects all of them in a twisted, unexpected ending. EXCELLENT!!
10/10
28.8.2006 -
mbarton@ - age: 36-49
This is an intriguing, well-acted thriller with a timely theme. I recommend you put this on your "must see next" list. Loved it! RSC.
10/10
28.8.2006 -
rscovell@ - age: 36-49
Intriging story. Twists and turns, keeps you in suspense thru out the movie. Makes you think about what actually is around you.
9/10
28.8.2006 -
allen@ - age: 50+
This movie kept me on the edge of my seat. It is refreshing to see dark, dirty corrupt deeds have light shed on them. The prejudice in religion and the law and the unjust acts committed against gays and women that take place in this film are only a mirror of reality. This all makes me think, "Whatever happened to love? Do we need hate to survive in this world or would Love be enough? ".
10/10
27.8.2006 -
hzkapp@ - age: 26-35
Very surprising, thoroughly entertaining music is exceptional.
9/10
26.8.2006 -
tmakuch@ - age: 36-49
A good original story that has all the emotions. Good Job.
10/10
26.8.2006 -
nprocaccini@ - age: 36-49
We loved it. Never guessed the ending.
10/10
26.8.2006 -
schermer@ - age: 50+
This is a great film for a unknown Story line is riveting.
9/10
25.8.2006 -
texaskoala@ - age: 50+
I was overwhelmed to learn that this was the writer/director's first feature film. Both the script and the production were thorough and thoughtful. It addressed pervasive issues with candor and a sensitivity that make this movie one I will remember in detail.
10/10
25.8.2006 -
drsheila@ - age: 50+
Fantastic on many levels. An intellegent approach to issue that effect us all.
10/10
25.8.2006 -
jim@ - age: 36-49
I found it to be both disturbing and entertaining. It definitely held my interest all the way to the end. It shows what happes when even religion is taken to an extream."All things in MODERATION".
10/10
25.8.2006 -
yodat@ - age: 50+
Hate Crime is a really good movie that makes you think long after you see it.
10/10
25.8.2006 -
nancyrae1824@
Powerful film. Certainly made me think and the end truly surprised me.
9/10
25.8.2006 -
archer,greg@ - age: 36-49
I've seen the film three times in the U. S. Great!
10/10
25.8.2006 -
steven@ - age: 26-35
Mystery, Intrigue plus a twist on life!
10/10
25.8.2006 -
rhonda_lea@ - age: 36-49
Addresses that which we ignore.
9/10
25.8.2006 -
groovyjeff@ - age: 36-49
Solid cast. Thought-provoking but not preachy. Really enjoyed the film.
8/10
25.8.2006 -
cmcinnis@ - age: 26-35
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Hi [...] I'm from Toronto Canada. My partner, myself and a few family members saw the movie last week and think Hate Crime is one of the best movies we have seen in a long time. What a concept isn't it that two gay men are shown to be more than a couple bar hopping flambouyant nelly type guy, s... After about a year of cruising the web in anticapation of the movie coming to Toronto(THANKS TOMMY, EBONY, SETH AND CHAD)the ending left me speachless. I had thought by the time I actually saw the movie there would be nothing I had not already figured out. WHAT A MISTAKE that was. The ending was more than I could possibly of known. For me I will have to see it a couple more times while it is here to reconcile if the ending is an acceptable response to a very tragic loss of a loved one. My partner [...] and I know of people, family and freinds that have been victims of hate and prejudice. I MUST AGREE WITH THE tORONTO Sun that Hate Crime raises moral issues that even I didn't know I had. To anyone either side of the border, go and see it. Gay or straight we can all relate to tragic loss and at some time in all our lives we will face some form of bigotry. Thanks to all that brought hate crime to Toronto... [...]
9/10
25.8.2006 -
rejandgbj@ - age: 36-49
The movie brings up so many issues like Crash! Chad Donella is amazing, the direction is super cool and the music "Jesus song" rocks, ebony tay... what a voice! Went to the premier in after seeing it at a festival and saw it in the theatre is so different, I version in the theatre is too film... what a great job, from the production, acting, score and I love the poster. The last five minutes shocked me!
8/10
25.8.2006 -
soulgirlblue@ - age: 18-25
Excellent acting, and great story. Love the surprise ending. It is about time that someone showed the public that although religion is supposed to be about love, that the minute there is any difference to their believes, there is no longer love, but hatred. If you look at all the trouble that is going on in the world, you can trace it right back to the same scenario..
9/10
25.8.2006 -
gbj,2000@ - age: 50+
I was totally involved from beginning to end... not since 'enemies of the state' have I found a film from the USA so compelling... I have recommended it whenever possible to my friends...
9/10
25.8.2006 -
rhuaneddmeilen@ - age: 50+
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The writer and director of this movie aptly displays an unbalanced look at homophobia and makes Christians the bad guys. Wow is this guy in the dark or what. I can understand certain groups being fanatical and fundamentalists who lose the real grasp of Christianity. When practiced in its truest form this religion is a humble one and compassionate. The love of Christ is expressed to all of humanity. There is tons of the director/writer's own agenda going on here, especially when he juxtaposes the fire and brimstone preacher with the minister from a Jewish synogogue. If this moving was bashing any other religion like Muslims, they would be up in arms. Perhaps literaly. And of course that's ridiculous as well. Having said all that, perhaps the writer/director could benefit in film making by watching Dead Man Walking with Sean Penn where we see an equal balance between the two sides of the death penalty. The theatre was empty when I was there, thank God for that. Very one sided and distorted to make one side look innocent and cool. Perhaps that is the real hate crime, the making of this film.
1/10
25.8.2006 -
riverdalekid@ - age: 50+
OMG! This movie is incredible! Don't miss it!!!
10/10
25.8.2006 -
aztom1970@ - age: 26-35
The acting was very good in this movie. I did not agree with the resolution, however, I can also understand that the script writer is sending a strong message to gay bashers/murderers. Your bad actions will have bad consequences.
7/10
20.8.2006 -
angberr@ - age: 36-49
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