Emperor

The one stars given this movie speak more of those reviewers than the quality of the film. I found it interesting and at times humorous. It's by no means one hundred percent historically accurate, but what film is? Ignore the negative reviews and give it a shot.

Great premise, poor history. Seems like another attempt at "Roots" with invented history, famous characters who may have never been involved. The emperor was hanged 2 weeks after Brown. Oops forgot that it of truth. The reality is good enough, no need to embellish. Remember few actually read history and take movies as historical truths. This dream history brings further discredit on true activities muddying the real history with falsehoods. Ok film. Accurate props.Brown fortified The firehouse, not the armory. Let true history speak, and you will get the same effect with the truth!

This is a very well done movie with superb acting. I loved the story which did not venture too far from the factual history of the event.

I found the movie authentic in representing this amazing piece oh History.

They took quite a lot of liberties with the beginning and end of the story, making up details of Shields Greens life and completely changing the outcome of his fight at the armory. But besides all the historical inaccuracies, if you just wanted to watch it for pure entertainment, the script was a bit weak, which made it hard for the actors to shine. Even though their were some big named actors, their performances were average due to the poor script, direction, and sets. It was enjoyable enough but could have been so much better, IMHO! 6.5

Great historical untold story, reminiscent of 12 Years a Slave, I wish it could have been longer to focus more historical attributes and heroes .