Review of The Birth of a Nation (1915) by David L — 30 Nov 2014
Its second half is inferior mostly thanks to simply shameless, awfully racist overtones, but the Birth of a Nation is nonetheless a very good picture and certainly a groundbreaking one owing to wonderful scenery and terrific production design, perfectly used intertitles, superbly executed action and war sequences, fine pacing and engaging and epic story.
It may not be Griffith's best, but it definitely is his most influential masterpiece and the most famous 1910s film. It is also the greatest Civil War movie after Gone with the Wind.
This review of The Birth of a Nation (1915) was written by David L on 30 Nov 2014.
The Birth of a Nation has generally received mixed reviews.
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