Customer Ratings & Reviews

Ryan Gosling's Oscar nominated performance as a committed inner city history teacher with a drug problem draws you into his world from the first scene. He inhabits the role physically, emotionally, and honestly. The conflict between his daily life trying to help his students see the world beyond their neighborhood and his night life struggling with addiction is believable and gripping. There are no easy answers offered in this film yet it is not a discouraging experience.

I'd not been the biggest fan of Ryan Gosling until I happened upon Half Nelson. He is phenomenal in the role of a drug-addicted history teacher. Newcomer Shareeka Epps is also great in her role. Anthony Mackie is always good and is definitely consistent here. The movie may move slow for some, but there is plenty to appreciate about it.

all of the performances in this film are great! the subjects involved in the story are real to life. they also display how hope can heal wounds. this one was filmed with spirit!

Loved d movie, co-worker suggested it, my sis' has a short attention span and didnt get into it, but i really enjoyed d movie. its a break from fantasy