Amistad

This movie features some tightrope walking: Spielberg is a director who has never let subtlety get in the way of the film he wants to make, and he lays it on thick in many scenes here. Yet, in addition to an impressive cast, this flick also features some terrific, inspiring moments about humans making connections, listening to their consciences, and the ideals by which--we hope--our nation lives. Even given its length, this film stays watchable, entertaining, and thought-provoking to the end. Good stuff.