Very Good Film on Washington and critical time in the American Revolution
Added 8/10/2009
Jeff Daniels had brought to life previously a great figure in American history by his masterful job as Joshua Chamberlain in 'Gettysburg'. In 'The Crossing' he takes on a even larger icon from the American past and pretty much knocks it out of the park. George Washington has always been one of my favorite historical characters, I think pretty highly of him. I think that he and his men were the glue that held the American Revolution together. Washington could have been a dictator but wasn't. His character and devotion to country are the stuff legends are made of.
'The Crossing' finds Washington at a critical time when he is at low ebb after the humbling defeats around New York. The war effort is portrayed in a very unromantic life. This was a war that America lost more battles than it won. But Washington at Christmas 1776 had a ace up his sleeve and the rest as they say is history. Daniels dazzles as Washington and portrays him as a very human character and shows his great temper that Washington usually kept under wraps. His dry humor is also a nice touch. I also like the bringing to life of the nearly forgotten John Glover ,by Sebastian Roché, and the true bravery of his men and what they sacrificed for the cause without their efforts little would have been possible. Roger Rees also does a nice job as Washington's friend Hugh Mercer. Mercer was one of the ancestors of George S. Patton of World War II fame, for a little trivia.
The film captures the cold of winter well and is a DVD to watch in December-January when the leaves have fallen off the trees and you have a warm crackling fire inside. This film captures that tough winter well and the spirit of the men who remained and the great leader who led them in one great roll of the dice. I wish more films were made about our Revolution.
Highly recommended!
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George Washington
Added 5/17/2009
Fairly well done, except for the rather rough language that the real Mr. Washington would never have used.
For a more realistic look at of our first president ,I recommend the movie John Adams.
Mr. Washington was a true gentleman.
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Very well done -- splendid historical drama
Added 4/10/2009
As our schools manage to do a poorer and poorer job of educating our youth about America, movies like this one can help teach our kids about American history. George Washington was one of the giants of history, and this film is a dramatization of one of his many great achievements -- the Battle of Trenton. Leading a small, discouraged, and cold and hungry American militia Army, Washington took on the finest soldiers in the world and won a great victory. Had he not done so, the American revolutionary cause might well have failed. History correctly records that it was George Washington whose inspired leadership won the Battle of Trenton.
Jeff Daniels does splendidly as George Washington, and the supporting caste is also quite good. The film moves at a brisk pace, never drags, and engages the viewer's interest at all times. Highly recommended.
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The Crossing
Added 3/1/2009
My father and I have been looking for this movie on DVD for a while. Amazon was the best option out there. They offered the lowest priceses and it was easy to order. The movie was great and we enjoy watching it on weekends as a family. Thank you so much Amazon!! I plan to order more DVDs from your site!
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Average Program
Added 1/16/2009
Although slickly done and entertaining and somewhat informative, I found the film as a whole to be somewhat average.
The film is fairly educational and follows history pretty well, but it lacked somewhat on entertainment value.
Every Revolutuionary War buff should see this film and I'm sure they will enjoy it.
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