What could have been a topline film has been adulterated by slipshod direction, poor writing and shocking editing. Over half the film should have been cut and stronger dialogue added to the more potent scenes. The director has destroyed an important story line and topic by diluting all the drama and stereotyping the performers which is a shame because blokes like Alec Baldwin show he can actually act but he has to do it with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Whoopi is a fine actress in anything but here she is washed away by turgid meanderings. James Woods stands out mainly because the director forgot everyone else in his attempt to show one evil man rather than a ridiculous and evil system. American Blacks must view this film with the same angst they would a Laurel and Hardy film. And with as much respect.
Review of Ghosts of Mississippi
