Review of Gettysburg (1993) by John W — 08 Jun 2009

Here's how to make it through Gettysburg in one sitting if you're not a history dork:

1. Read a short summary of the battle online.

2. Get snacks, get friends and pick sides. Exchange slurs.

3. Reject the notion that it's a serious biographical drama and treat the next four hours as a superbly-researched extended Monty Python sketch about silly beards.

4. Score points for excellence in outlandish face-furniture accordingly, depending on your side.

5. Take regular breaks.