Review of Gods and Generals (2003) by Justin L — 28 May 2007

One of the greatest war movies. This is a diamond in a dunghill of bad war movies.

This review of Gods and Generals (2003) was written by Justin L on 28 May 2007.

Gods and Generals has generally received mixed reviews.

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