Glory

8.75

Rating: 8.75 | Votes: 20

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This is an awesome movie about standing up for what you believe in, standing up for yourself, and daring to attempt the impossible.

Slightly disappointing
I wanted to like this film. After all, the story of the 54th Massachusetts, the first black regiment in the Union Army and its courageous assault on the formidable defence works of Fort Wagner, is a great one and a major step forward for the blacks of the USA. However, I found the whole thing to be rather bloodless and, well, lacking fire in its belly. I have no idea what the real Col. Shaw was like, but I can't imagine the character as played by Matthew Broderick being terribly inspirational. I thought it was overall a poor acting performance, redeemed slightly at the end as he confronts the likelihood of his death in the assault on Fort Wagner. Morgan Freeman plays a version of his wise old uncle act and even the usually excellent Denzel Washington I found not particularly impressive.

The best bit is the assault on Fort Wagner, which is very well done, and accompanied by a splendid score from James Horner (inspired at least in part by Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana"). Even there it has a disappointing, abrupt ending, leaving the viewer to puzzle what happened next (there is no mention of the retreat, or of the wounded sergeant who brought back the flag and was to be the first black man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor).

I realise that the characters for such a film have to be largely fictitious, or composites of real characters, but I'm sure it could have been better done. So, while not a bad film, I found it a somewhat disappointing one that fell short of what it might have been.

A must have for anyone interested in the Civil War
This film springs to glorious life in Blu-Ray. It tells to true story of the all black volunteer army regiment during the Civil War and their heroic sacrifices.If you have any interest in the Civil War buy this movie.

Great Movie
This is a very entertaining film. I think the negative reviewers should realize that that most people don't go to movies for a history lesson but to be entertained. If you want to see a really good movie then buy it, if you want a history lesson then goto the library.

One of my favorite movies
This is a wonderful movie that shows the commitment of the North to free blacks enslaved in the South. It accurately portrays the few blacks who gallantly fought for theirs and their brothers and sisters' freedom. It has no bias, and it is not politically correct. The end is highly moving and is the reason of the title. I am not a big fan of Matthew Broderick, but he is great, as is the whole cast. Most certainly a 5-star, must see movie lovers of good historical movies should own.

Great movie; not worth the upgrade to Blu-Ray
This is one of my favorite movies. After some very good reviews elsewhere about the blu-ray edition, I purchased it. After comparing it to my upconverted standard DVD version, I was hoping for a large improvement in the picture and sound. It is an improvement, but not worth the upgrade to Blu-ray.

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