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Summary: Wonderful Movie
Review: I am not, by nature a fan of war movies. However, I love this movie and have watched it numerous times despite its length. Each time I view it I get more from it. Unlike other reviewers I never looked at the beards or the cannons all that closely. I was more interested in the human drama that was the Civil War. While I agree some of the speeches are a bit heavy handed, they are out weighed by the fine acting and scope of the hard choices made on both sides of the line. If nothing else this movie has made me delve further into the life of my great grandfather who fought for the union and survived. The movie is not about who was right and who was wrong, it is about human beings struggling with the battles that lie within all of us, and the choices we make. Since watching it I have become more interested in the events of that time and I have been doing a lot of reading about it. Even though I would be termed a "yankee" I am proud of the valor, bravery and sacrfice on both sides. From Chamberlin's gutsy troops to Picket's Charge it is all here in a movie that should be considered a classic.
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Summary: Cool
Review: I like this movie a lot. It is cool. I think I would want to be there if I lived in past. Go buy film! It rocks!
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Summary: Well if they're angels sir, they're killer angels.
Review: "Gettysburg," based on the book "Killer Angels" is my absolute favorite movie of all time. I think Martin Sheen did a fine job as Lee, contrary to many other reviewers here, and all the other actors seemed to fit thier character perfectly, just as I would imagine them to be. It has nice speaches which express the characters thoughts and emotions well, especially Chamberlains speech about freedom, and an the war, Busters speech about why hes fighting the war and about the evil doings back in Ireland, and Armisteads speach to the British military observer (Freemantle) about his men and thier duty and heritage. All in all its a very moving, exciting, great movie. I have watched this movie more times than I would like to admit.
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Summary: heartfelt look at America's most tragic battle
Review: First off, anyone gripping about the small budget effect of battle about this film needs to STOP and understand it WAS a small budget film. This film was NEVER EVER intended for Theatrical release. Only, the power of the film, demanded it be shown on big screen. Michael Shaara's book "Killer Angels" on of the most moving look of the men that set the nightmare of Gettysburg into action, was given a new life with Ted Turner's group. It was created to be run on TNT, his cable/satellite station in two parts. So yes, the casting went with actors more in line with Telly than Theatre, yes, it had to cut corners on budget. Does that affect the quality of the film? No one bit. Anyone grumping about the cannons not recoiling is nitpicking.And for people fusing about 5000 Civil War re-enactors (including Ted Turner manning one of the non-recoiling cannons) being unpaid. Well, ASK THEM. The re-enactors thought this was a chance of a lifetime to record what they do annually anyway! The movie was intended to address the personal side of the war, the friendships torn apart by deferences in belief, the frustration, the futility. Richard Jordon's Emmy nominated performance alone is worth the price. With fine work by numerous supporting actors such as Sam Elliot and Stephan Lang. So one should not grip about what it is not - and was never intended to be - but appreciate the fine effort that is it. One of the most moving looks at such a tragic period in history.
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Summary: Civil War problems are still unresolved
Review: After seeing the movie & reading several reviews, it is obvious that the problems that resulted in the Civil War have not been resolved, & need to be addressed. I thought the movie was an excellent attempt to historical accuracy, while still making a small profit for the investors, on a limited budget. Massive sets would have been costly & would not have added that much to the movie. First time I have heard of 'extras' being 5000 volunteers & unpaid. Heresy in Hollywood. Although wordy, much of the dialog was gleaned from the letters written & saved from the time, & people did & do speak as they write. But by being less bloody & gory, its makes the film viewable by the very young, who truly need to be the ones to learn he 'lessons' of the civil war. The remaining problems still need to be resolved, & we must learn to forgive both the North & South for the transgressions of the other, & move on as a stronger, more powerful nation, respecting the views of each. This movie is certainly worth seeing, & investing in a copy for ones own home library, along with Gods & Generals, The Last Full Measure & the PBS series "The Civil War", recognizing that we can only gather as much information as possible, & each one make our own decisions.
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Summary: Gettysburg
Review: I have this movie in tape form and besides Last of the Mohicans this is my other favorite movie. We have been to Gettysburg, Pa and walked the battlefield, and you can almost see what happened and hear them talking to you. It gave credit to those that fought and fell on both sides, and did justice to the truth of what happened. This is a movie that is part of our American history. I would recommend it to anyone. I am hoping to get it on DVD when it comes out.
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Summary: this is one of the best movies ever
Review: this movie shows the triumph and tradegy of those 3 days in July when America's future depended on what side won. It is a very acurate potrayal of the Civil War and is deffinatly a must have for Civil War buffs, even my friends who are not interested in the Civil War say how great this movie is
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Summary: Martin Sheen ruined the film
Review: This movie was excellent except for the depiction of General Robert E Lee which was absolutely horrible. Martin Sheen's depiction of a snivelling, second guessing, wimp was so off base. Casting Sheen as Lee was a total blasphemy of Lee's character. Regardless of his service to the Confederacy, Lee was an outstanding leader, intelligent and strong, You would expect to see a bigger then life man motivating and captivating his troops while standing strong and true. Whoever made this casting decision made the wrong one. Every other character and aspect of this film was almost true to life...it is an excellent experience if you can get past the scenes with Sheen. ...but, to be truly honest, Martin Sheen really ruined the film for me which is the reason why I have never viewed it again since it was released.
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Summary: Missing Pieces
Review: This is the 254 minute broadcast version. Leonard Maltin says there's a 271 minute director's cut on video. So why not on the DVD?
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Summary: Gettysburg is a big hit
Review: Gettysburg, perhaps the most well known battle of The American Civil War, is an amazing movie to every history buff. The movie Gettysburg is created from the book The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. With a great cast and story it is not even a question why I gave Gettysburg five stars. This movie shifts from Union to Confederate sides showing plans of attack and reason of fighting the war. The battles are present through the entire length of this movie. As all three days of the battle are shown it is an incredible site to see especially the final day. Picketts' charge is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. The speeches provide courage and bravery for the men as they walk into Union ground accross an open field.
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