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Movie review! The Conspirator

The plot called for the assassination of the United States president, vice president and secretary of state—a massive blow that the conspirators hoped would bring the country to its knees. It didn't work. But it cost us perhaps our greatest statesman, Abraham Lincoln. 

And the entire plot was allegedly hatched in Mary Surratt's parlor.
 The Conspirator is based on Surratt's trial—one held before a military tribunal, not a jury of her peers.
 "I am innocent," she tells the tribunal.
 But is she?
 On the surface, it would seem unlikely. She owns the boarding house in which the conspirators met. Her son, John, was ringleader John Wilkes Booth's right-hand man. She's a southerner, sympathetic to the Confederate cause. She simply doesn't pass the smell test. 
She seems guilty, guilty as sin.But is she?
Does it matter?
 The country is in shock, in mourning. And in its grief, it calls out for justice, for vengeance, for blood. America has decided that she is guilty. It needs her to be guilty. Best make it official and move on. But is she?Someone needs to defend her whether she's guilty or not. It's the American way, after all … the right to a fair, impartial trial. So Maryland senator Reverdy Johnson takes her case—much to the shock of his new adjunct, war hero Frederick Aiken. "The military trial of civilians is an atrocity," huffs Johnson. "No, what they did is an atrocity," Freddy says, speaking of the president's murder.Imagine Freddy's surprise, then, when Johnson elects to hand the case off to him: He must defend a woman whom he believes—whom he needs to believe—is guilty. 
But is she?
The question eats at Freddy's conscience. Johnson tells Freddy that if he can prove to himself that she's guilty, he'll let the war hero stand down and pass the defense to someone else. But there must be no doubt. And doubt, a reasonable doubt, proves to be a difficult thing for Freddy to squelch. As he talks with her and her daughter, as he watches the underhanded mechanisms of the court chip away at the woman's case, Freddy becomes an impassioned protector—risking his own social and professional standing to defend a woman most consider a traitor.

   James MacAvoy  

as Freddy/Frederick Aiken 

 I really liked him in this movie. He was honest and true. He was a good guy. I really liked him.

 Alexis Bledel

as Sarah Weston

I was disappointed in her. At first I was like, oh she sweet and a good girl. But then she just kinda leaves 

Frederick, because of what was happening. She was disappointing. :D

Robin Wright 

as Mary Surratt.

she played her part very well. It's hard to say what I think of her, so we will leave it at that. :D

Evan Rachel Wood 

as Anna Surratt.

 I kinda liked her. But it's also hard to say what I think about her too.

There are many more Characters, but it would take a long time to do all of them :D .

I think that Mary Surratt, maybe did not help, but she did know that something was going to happen. I don't think she should've been hung , but she should have had jail time.

I really liked this movie. I would strongly suggest watching it.

Have you seen this movie? If you have what did you think?

In Christ,

Katie

A tag!

Lizzie @ My Imaginary Horse tagged me!

The rules are...

#1. Pick one of your favorite songs.

#2. Explain why it's your favorite!

#3. give this tag to four other bloggers.

#4. Put this pic on your sidebar {if you want}

One song, the one I've really liked is:

Lift Me Up - The Afters

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up

Waiting for the sunrise

Waiting for the day

Waiting for a sign That I’m where you want me to be

You know my heart is heavy And the hurt is deep

But when I feel like giving up You’re reminding me

That we all fall down sometimes

But when I hit the ground

You lift me up when I am weak

Your arms wrap around me

Your love catches me so I’m letting go

You lift me up when I can’t seeYour heart is all that I need

Your love carries me so I’m letting go

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me upI know

I’m not perfect

I know I make mistakes

I know that I have let you down But you love me the same

And when I’m surrounded When I lose my way

When I’m crying out and falling down You are here to

Lift me up when I am weak

Your arms wrap around me

Your love catches me so I’m letting go

You lift me up when I can’t seeYour heart is all that I need

Your love carries me so I’m letting go

I can see the dawn is breakingI am feeling overtaken with your love

With your love

I don’t know what I can offer

In this moment I surrender to your love

To your love

You lift me up when I am weak

Your arms wrap around me

Your love catches me so I’m letting go

You lift me up when I am weak

Your arms wrap around me

Your love catches me so I’m letting go

You lift me up when I can’t see

Your heart is all that I need

Your love carries me so I’m letting go

I can see the dawn is breaking

I am feeling overtaken with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up with your love

You lift me up

I pick:

1.) Amy Thompson

2.) Amy Wegner ( My older sis :D )

3.) whoever comments

4.) whoever comments

I just thought that it was a really good song !

In Christ,

Katie

Happy birthday Sarah!

Happy 9th Birthday Sarah!

Love,

Katie

One Lovely Blog Award!

The one lovely Blog Award! Thank you so much Lizzie!

Ok Now I have to tell everyone 7 things about me.

1.) I'm A Christian

2.) I love to play Volleyball!

3.) I would love to have a horse! And If I could choose, it would be an Arabian.

4.) I'm going to be an Aunt in March of 2012

5.) I have a wonderful Family

6.) I love skiing.

7.) I like to play Ultimate Football!

Ok, now I really don't know who to award, so I'm just going to to say,

Whoever comments Gets the award :D .

In Christ,

Katie

Cool Tag!

I found this tag over at God's Daughter. I thought it was cool, so I decided to try it :D . There are 2 for each category, and in each category I've put them in order of how I like them.

Family:

Father Of The Bride

Father Of The Bride Part 2

War:

Gettysburg

Gods and Generals

Fantasy:

?

?

Romance:

Pride and Prejudice

A Walk To Remember

Literature:

North and South

Our Mutual Friend

Comedy

Princess Diaries 2

Royal Engagement

Princess Diaries

Sci-Fi:

Inception

Source Code

Animated:

Beauty and the Beast

Tangled

Musical:

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

The Sound Of Music

Western:

True Grit 2011

Shenandoah

TV Show:

I don't watch tv

Mystery:

The only mystery movie I have ever watched is Conspiracy Theory, and I didn't like it very much.

Roman:

the only Roman movie I've ever watched is Ben Hur , and I did not like it :D .

Fun!

I'm tagging:

Lizzie @ My Imaginary Horse

&

Katie @ My Life Through The Canon Lens

&

whoever wants to.

In Christ,

Katie

This is an AWESOME song!

You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up

Waiting for the sunrise
Waiting for the day
Waiting for a sign
That I’m where you want me to be

You know my heart is heavy
And the hurt is deep
But when I feel like giving up
You’re reminding me
That we all fall down sometimes
But when I hit the ground

You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I’m letting go
You lift me up when I can’t see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I’m letting go

You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up

I know I’m not perfect
I know I make mistakes
I know that I have let you down
But you love me the same

And when I’m surrounded
When I lose my way
When I’m crying out and falling down
You are here to

Lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I’m letting go
You lift me up when I can’t see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I’m letting go

I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love
With your love
I don’t know what I can offer
In this moment I surrender to your love
To your love

You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I’m letting go

You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I’m letting go
You lift me up when I can’t see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I’m letting go

I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love

You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up

Isn't it awesome?!

In Christ,

Katie