typical Hollywood

Erin Gruwell, a newly appointed English teacher (Hilary Swank), tries to educate her at-risk students.

While I do agree that this film has been done 500 times before, this is one of those films that deserves to be seen. The actors playing the students were well-directed and there are some gems in there - including Weeds' actor Hunter Parrish.
I've never much cared for Hilary Swank but in this film, she is quite all right - although at times she seems a little snobby and stuck-up.
Patrick Dempsey, as her husband, is a great cast.

Not an original story. But still good to see, despite the typical Hollywood story and ending.


6/10