Review of Gettysburg (1993) by Peter K — 17 Jul 2007
The amazing attention to detail is staggering. It stars many reenactors including my old history teacher, Mr. Fletcher, and his friend, Martin Sheen. Martin Sheen plays Robert E. Lee, a strict, genuine soldier.
The war epic narrowly focuses on the three day battle of Gettysburg, which I believe fits the title unlike World Trade Center. The music builds momentum on the second day; there is so much concern over the battle that the movie dedicates entire arguments and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's thoughts to the battle.
Neither side is villified except the Union generals who run the eastern theatre. The soldiers at times seem to be robots since they can get up after being shot but that does not concern me so much since this movie does not cheat with CGI sepcial effects.
The men are real and authentic. The movie chronicles the entire battle and does not recede from its triumphant march to the third day. The audience member genuinely feels sorry for the Lewis Amistead as he lies dying from his wounds.
You begin to understand why the Civil War was considered the war between brothers. The intricate details about the war from Little Round Top to the final denouement is astounding. But this movie does not focus on blood and guts unlike almost every other recent war epic.
You can even see the soldiers eating period food before their major battle. This is a character drama drenched with history.
This review of Gettysburg (1993) was written by Peter K on 17 Jul 2007.
Gettysburg has generally received very positive reviews.
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