Review of Ride with the Devil (1999) by Scott C — 14 Aug 2012

At the time of its release, Ang Lee's underrated Civil War drama "Ride with the Devil" was met with mixed reviews, horrendously low box office totals and was snubbed at every awards show.

The question is: why? Here is a film that is technically astute in every aspect, containing absolutely beautiful photography, well-directed battle scenes and impeccable set and costume design, to which an incredible amount of detail is paid.

It isn't masterfully acted or written, but the actors do their best to be convincing. (Tobey Maguire is exceptional in one of his earliest lead roles.) Even though the film's final half hour stutters a number of times, "Ride with the Devil" is a remarkable war drama that's been shamefully overlooked since its release.