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Title: One of the best
Review: So the film is racist. Until racism is completely eradicated -- and, let's face it, we still have quite a ways to go -- let's not get too smug about the film's take on slavery. So the special effects look a little creaky in places. Well, the same can be said about Star Wars. Movies are products of their times. The very best ones survive, often to endure criticism from more "enlightened" or "sophisticated" generations. (As if we really make quantum leaps in our development every 20 years or so.)Taken on its own terms, this is still a great piece of storytelling. The acting, writing and direction are all first rate. And the film, like the book, has a timeless theme -- survival -- that is embodied in an unforgettable heroine. Read the book first. It's a first-rate piece of fiction. Then sit back and enjoy the film.
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