Gettysburg

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Kylo L Jan 4, 2019 The films incredible battle scenes, amazing cast, and the inspirational soundtrack makes for a great watch.

Poe M Dec 22, 2018 It often shows its original intent of being a miniseries, but that doesnâ(TM)t mean it was tirelessly and passionately worked on. And thatâ(TM)s what it is. See more

Harry S Nov 21, 2018 This is the finest Civil War film out there and one of the best war movies, overall. Not only highly accurate, but succeeds where most other war films fail - making you feel for both sides. See more

Han W Sep 4, 2018 Epic war movie that ranks as one of the very best every made, thanks to a superb cast and a brilliant attention to accuracy. The actors are all superb in their roles, with Jeff Daniels giving one of his best performances as the idealistic Col. Chamberlain and Martin Sheen brings the right degree of sympathy and gravitas as Gen.Robert E. Lee. Most significantly is the late Richard Jordan as Gen. Armitage, a dedicated defender of his home state, Virginia, who finds himself in battle with his best friend, Gen. Hancock (also nicely played by Brian Mallon). Behind the camera, writer/director Ronald F. Maxwell expertly adapts Michael Shara's classic, "The Killer Angels", balancing both sides of the Confederacy and Union, not making the mistake of showing the Confederates as outright villains. Through the actors performances and relationships, Maxwell shows how this was a war between family and friends, especially highlighting the friendship of Armitage and Hancock. However, the film does clearly show the Union cause, from Chamberlain's brilliant speech on the cause of freedom to an interaction with an escaped slave. The accuracy is superb, thanks in large part to thousands of Civil War re-enactors who worked on the film, along with actually shooting on the site of the battle. Simply put, this is one of the finest war movies ever made, in most it's drama and accuracy, and despite a 4 1/2 hour length, never feels long. See more

Anakin W Feb 9, 2018 After two and a half decades, this is still perhaps the best Civil War movie ever made. Detailing the pivotal battle that shaped the course of the war, "Gettysburg" captures the triumph and tragedy of a nation divided. The cast is stellar and performances deeply moving, especially Richard Jordan's last role before his death. See more

Poe S Jan 26, 2018 Good film. I would love to see a re-edit with all the flowery, unnecessary music taken out. It was a distraction and made the movie a bit cheesey at times. See more

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