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Summary: A SUPERB TELEVISION EPIC!
Review: "The Crossing" is one of the finest TV movies ever made. The movie is superbly cast, and led by Jeff Daniels, who surprised me with his outstanding portrayal of George Washington. Why he wasn't asked to reprise the role in "Benedict Arnold," I'll never know! The crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton are created with accuracy and excitement. This is a must-own movie for anyone who enjoys serious films! Grade: A+
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Summary: A History Must See!
Review: A&E's The Crossing, starring Jeff Daniels as General George Washington, is one of the best historical productions I have ever seen. The movie tells of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey on December 25th, 1776. This is a very important story for Americans to know. The American War of Independence was almost lost by the end of 1776. In The Crossing, Jeff Daniels with an excellent supporting cast, recreates that period of an American cause in dire straits. General Washington and his men with pure tenacity, win a critical battle that saved the American army from disintergration. The acting, atmosphere and music make this production inspirational and top notch.
One of the best historical presentations you will see!
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Summary: The crux move of the War for Independence
Review: A&E does a masterful job of putting together a top-notch cast with an event of great importance to the future of the foundling United States of America.The acting, portrayal of conditions and general lack of support and material for prosecuting a war against Great Britain was well done. The moral of the Continental Army under Washington was at an all-time low prior to the crossing. Indeed they had known little but defeat until that time. Washington even had his doubts about whether some of his chief commanders would even follow orders. The story of the crossing, the hanging in the balance of the war with Great Britain, and the attack on Trenton are all masterfully done. Kudoes to A&E. May they continue to produce more historically based efforts of this quality in the future. 5 stars...don't miss it.
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Summary: A History Must See!
Review: A&E's The Crossing, starring Jeff Daniels as General George Washington, is one of the best historical productions I have ever seen. The movie tells of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey on December 25th, 1776. This is a very important story for Americans to know. The American War of Independence was almost lost by the end of 1776. In The Crossing, Jeff Daniels with an excellent supporting cast, recreates that period of an American cause in dire straits. General Washington and his men with pure tenacity, win a critical battle that saved the American army from disintergration. The acting, atmosphere and music make this production inspirational and top notch.
One of the best historical presentations you will see!
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Summary: Peter
Review: Although most reviewers found this movie to be very accurate, I find one glaring error.... NO Americans of African decent. THE FACTS: George Washington himself requested two black oarsmen to accompany him on his boat. The biographer of "The Crossing" made sure he included the action between Henry Knox and General Washington in reference to swamping the boat, but again, no blacks. Please understand, I was excited to finally see a positive portrayal of my heritage displayed on the small screen. Can you imagine my sadness when seeing we were purposely left out? (Every other aspect of the film was painstakingly accurate.) I am keeping this short, check the facts and remember we were there!
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Summary: No African-Americans?
Review: Although most reviewers found this movie to be very accurate, I find one glaring error.... NO Americans of African decent. THE FACTS: George Washington himself requested two black oarsmen to accompany him on his boat. The biographer of "The Crossing" made sure he included the action between Henry Knox and General Washington in reference to swamping the boat, but again, no blacks. Please understand, I was excited to finally see a positive portrayal of my heritage displayed on the small screen. Can you imagine my sadness when seeing we were purposely left out? (Every other aspect of the film was painstakingly accurate.) I am keeping this short, check the facts and remember we were there!
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Summary: Brilliant depiction of the Revolution's turning point...
Review: As with all movies based on historical fact, the yardstick for this movie should be the accuracy presented regarding the battle of Trenton. Based on my somewhat limited reading (Richard Kethchum's "The Winter Soldiers"), this movie delivers reasonably well. More so, the most truly important aspect of history movies, in my opinion, is the context and how well this given period is presented...in essence, how deeply does the viewer feel involved? This is the issue that makes this movie stand out. Watching this, I felt all the emotions that Washington appeared to go through (desperation, frustration, exhileration upon smashing the Hessians at Trenton...) and just marveled at the "period" depiction. I really felt that this was what it was like in 1776 Pennsylvania and New Jersey (volunteers with no uniforms or warm clothes...some even without shoes in the dead of winter...). Washington's character was well played by Jeff Daniels as he portrayed the important leadership qualities that made him a legend and founding father. Daniels "playing" Washington also managed to come across as somewhat flawed (i.e. "human"...) while giving a semblance of Washington's major desperation. On the negative side, I'm not so sure that Colonel Glover's role was historically accurate, although it was also well acted. In summary, an excellent movie and one that should be viewed by anyone interested in the Revolution. Highest recommendation.
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Summary: Brilliant depiction of the Revolution's turning point...
Review: As with all movies based on historical fact, the yardstick for this movie should be the accuracy presented regarding the battle of Trenton. Based on my somewhat limited reading (Richard Kethchum's "The Winter Soldiers"), this movie delivers reasonably well. More so, the most truly important aspect of history movies, in my opinion, is the context and how well this given period is presented...in essence, how deeply does the viewer feel involved? This is the issue that makes this movie stand out. Watching this, I felt all the emotions that Washington appeared to go through (desperation, frustration, exhileration upon smashing the Hessians at Trenton...) and just marveled at the "period" depiction. I really felt that this was what it was like in 1776 Pennsylvania and New Jersey (volunteers with no uniforms or warm clothes...some even without shoes in the dead of winter...). Washington's character was well played by Jeff Daniels as he portrayed the important leadership qualities that made him a legend and founding father. Daniels "playing" Washington also managed to come across as somewhat flawed (i.e. "human"...) while giving a semblance of Washington's major desperation. On the negative side, I'm not so sure that Colonel Glover's role was historically accurate, although it was also well acted. In summary, an excellent movie and one that should be viewed by anyone interested in the Revolution. Highest recommendation.
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Summary: The Crossing has crossed the river!!!!!
Review: At first when I started to see this, i thought its not bad, by the way I was watching this in Social Studies class. This video shows the conditions of the army and the struggles they had to reach FREEDOM!!Everything about this video is correct except for 2 minor parts when Glover i.e. Sebastian Roche "We'll give them cold steel." Steel was not discovered yet. Also when Washintong layed on the bed flat on his back, people back then didn't sleep like that because they'll think you get this sickness or something. Jeff Daniels portrays an excellent George Washington who had a line or two that made me and my class crack up like crazy. Though some of the language is funny, it doesn't make a difference. The only part I have to cover my eyes is when Alexander Hamilton i.e. Steven McCarthy and Williams go into this house and kills 4 Hessians. It was pretty bloody, since friends described it to me. Overall its cool and this video inspired me to do a Social Studies project on the Battle of Trenton, which I won Honorable Mention. Hehe! Here is what I think of the actors: Jeff Daniels~ he makes a great Washington and its hard to portray Father of Our Country Sebastian Roche ~ his atitude is really funny in my point of view for Glover, cause Glover is well a thorn to Washington's side... Roger Rees~ a very convincing Hugh Mercer. He looks a like real loyal friend to Washington. Steven McCarthy ~ makes a cool young Cap. Alex Hamilton. It looked like his only job was to follow Washington's commands and give the time. Hehe.... This movie is great and I suggest you guys watch it. I saw it the second time on TV on Chrimstas Eve and Day. Waking 7:00am is worth seeing this.
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Summary: I was disappointed....
Review: Being a big fan of Jeff Daniels' acting and Revolutionary War drama, I ordered this movie and was very disappointed. The sequence of events is historically accurate but the characters are not very well portrayed. The crudity and obscenity were unbelievable in an unrated movie--in at least two places Washington uses the a-word to refer to someone's behind. Right! In the 1770s they still used that word to refer to a donkey. And we still have a copy of Washington's orders that his troops were to refrain from profanity. It is known under extreme provocation Washington used an occasional four-letter word, but never in casual conversation like in this movie. Stick with true history...try Jeff Shaara's books on the War.
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