gettysburg battle
Added 11/5/2009
great civil war movie.. Gods and Generals is the start, the third ending was never made...hours of good entertainment
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One of the greatest movies ever
Added 9/27/2009
I don't often give movies a 5-star rating. Gettysburg is one of those rare exceptions. This is a movie about the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. The movie rises to the occasion. The acting is great, with Martin Sheen as General Robert E. Lee and Jeff Daniels as Colonel Chamberlain. The film has a beautiful cinematography and an incredible soundtrack by Randy Edelman. This is a masterpiece and will remain a classic for decades to come. I wish it had encouraged more historical fiction movies, but in the years since 1993 I haven't seen many movies of this caliber.
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one of the finest films of war
Added 9/27/2009
balancing the experiences of 100,000 people over 72 hours isn't an easy accomplishment! yet, the makers of this film have done an outstanding job in assembling and producing a film destined to be the authoritative source for generations. this balances some of the common experiences of common soldiers with the pressures of mid-line leaders ordered to do the impossible to decision-making of the top brass, often without accurate information, worried for the safety of (lee's) cavalry, who have to make decisions quickly knowing that decisions in war always result in death. while of great educational value, this film is also tremendously entertaining. it's longer sometimes than i wish but then other times i could watch it for days. i found that, at times, it moved tremendously fast. i guess war does that. i highly recommend it and i give it an A+.
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Men of conviction
Added 9/13/2009
I have to admire this movie and "Gods and Generals" Gods and Generalsfor the even-handed approach to this most horrible event that has forever defined the American political and cultural landscape. Whether you call it the "Civil War" or "The War of Northern Aggression", the warriors of both sides are treated with great respect. It makes the caricatures of the South quite obvious and takes some of the polish off the North. The brave men of each side and their ideals are treated with great respect, and their failures are not overlooked.
If you want to understand our country, and our government, and why we are the way we are, and why the present North and South are still different, do yourself a favor and spend the seven hours these films take up. A mature person won't regret it. Ken Burns' treatment of the Civil War will do you well also. The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns
Then, travel to Gettysburg and see the land yourself, see where thousands of brave men gave their lives and where President Lincoln gave his "Gettysburg Address". Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and the battle fought there -- it's not a movie, it's not a video game. It's real life. Watch the movie, visit the battlefield. It's like "Saving Private Ryan" Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition) If you are an American and you're not moved and sobered, then check your pulse and check your soul.
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Applaud the Myth Busters
Added 9/10/2009
I am staggered by some of the negative reviews. Many of them focus on Martin Sheen's performance as R.E. Lee. I was born in the South and I was exposed to all the idolatry of Lee. Unfortunately, there is a different R.E. Lee and I think Sheen and the director are trying to show him: Lee the religious man, Lee the Southern Fanatic and Lee the Military Believer. Lee was not some kind of grandiose, kind-hearted benevolent man. For one year he committed his troops to a hopeless cause in Petersburg. He watched them starving and dying for no reason. Grant begged him to stop the carnage and Lee refused over and over . Think about that Lee when you are watching Gettsburg and I think you will understand the message. I highly recommend that you read de Werts biography of Longstreet and you will understand why "Gettysburg" is a great movie
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gettysburg battle
Added 11/5/2009
great civil war movie.. Gods and Generals is the start, the third ending was never made...hours of good entertainment
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One of the greatest movies ever
Added 9/27/2009
I don't often give movies a 5-star rating. Gettysburg is one of those rare exceptions. This is a movie about the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. The movie rises to the occasion. The acting is great, with Martin Sheen as General Robert E. Lee and Jeff Daniels as Colonel Chamberlain. The film has a beautiful cinematography and an incredible soundtrack by Randy Edelman. This is a masterpiece and will remain a classic for decades to come. I wish it had encouraged more historical fiction movies, but in the years since 1993 I haven't seen many movies of this caliber.
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one of the finest films of war
Added 9/27/2009
balancing the experiences of 100,000 people over 72 hours isn't an easy accomplishment! yet, the makers of this film have done an outstanding job in assembling and producing a film destined to be the authoritative source for generations. this balances some of the common experiences of common soldiers with the pressures of mid-line leaders ordered to do the impossible to decision-making of the top brass, often without accurate information, worried for the safety of (lee's) cavalry, who have to make decisions quickly knowing that decisions in war always result in death. while of great educational value, this film is also tremendously entertaining. it's longer sometimes than i wish but then other times i could watch it for days. i found that, at times, it moved tremendously fast. i guess war does that. i highly recommend it and i give it an A+.
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