Well, I guess I just think this movie can't help the fact that the story it's based on...well, is what it is. That's what happened, and the people that were involved, so I can't see why that's the film's fault. But, I think that the film be more than just a stereotype, it seems to be better than a lot of other movies of the same type.
I read the Variety review of the movie today (it's here:
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117...id=1263&cs=1); this is what it said:
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Another movie about a well-meaning, white-bread teacher thrust among the savages? No, not by a long shot. Although "Freedom Writers" is the latest in a long line of saint-saves-students stories, it takes the bold approach of being earnest, honest and unafraid to be called naive. As a result, it's extremely affecting. Presided over by a sensitive, open performance by Hilary Swank and blessed by a gifted group of young actors, the drama could win hearts and dollars
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That sounds pretty good to me, definitely worth giving it a chance.