This movie is great for a lot of different reasons. It discusses the racism towards the African American population, the American law and legal system and the ethical problems of taking the law in your own hands. This is accomplished through a great story, superb choice in actors and very good directing.
When it ends you are left with your own choice to decide if Carl Lee Hailey deserved his fate or not. The movie is 2 and a half hours which can seem long for some people. I found it to be about perfect giving us enough time to really see the problem from all sides and understanding the complexity of the situation. Take a moment and think. What would you have done if something similar happened too you're children?
My rating is 9/10