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There are three interrelated movies giving perspective on the period from April 1861 to July 1863, better viewed not in the order they were produced but in the order of the historical timeline of events. Although Gods & Generals is the prequel to Gettysburg, the timeline of the era involves the events of Glory occurring before and at the same time as the events at Gettysburg, and they are therefore contextually integral in such a way that you may wish to view the film Glory before viewing Gettysburg. There is much difference in the production values not reviewed here, and these differences should not be considered when viewing this history since it is an assemblage of disparate productions. That being said, all three movies are well made, one being better than another and not a true example of a trilogy because the scripts were written at separate times and with different themes and different casts. Even so, all three scripts and their particular actors and visuals are interesting and fully hold your attention while fairly presenting history, except for minor takes for theatrical necessity.
Gods and Generals covers the period from April 1861 to May 1863.
Glory covers the period from September 1862 to July 1863.
Gettysburg covers the period from June 1863 to July 1863.
"Gods & Generals" is a 2003 American historical war drama film based on the Ronald F. Maxwell screenplay adaptation of the Jeffrey Shaara 1996 novel of the same name and prequel to Maxwell's 1993 film "Gettysburg", financed by media mogul Ted Turner. The film follows the story of Stonewall Jackson (b. January 21, 1824 – d. May 10, 1863) from the beginning of the American Civil War (April 12, 1861) to his death (May 10, 1863) from wounds at the Battle of Chancellorsville (April 30 – May 6, 1863); known as Confederate General Robert E. Lee's "perfect battle" because his risky decision to divide his army in the presence of a much larger enemy force resulted in a significant Confederate victory.
"Glory" is a 1989 American historical war drama film based on the Kevin Jarre screenplay adaptation of the Lincoln Kirstein 1973 essay "Lay This Laurel" and the Peter Burchard 1965 book "One Gallant Rush" about the important 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army's earliest African-American regiments in the American Civil War. Covering the period from the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, the men learn that in response to the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863), the Confederacy has issued an order that captured black men are to be returned to slavery and that black soldiers found wearing uniforms will be executed as well as their white officers. In the famous Second Battle of Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, about 1,515 Union soldiers were killed, captured, or wounded in the assault; although a Confederate victory, the valor of the Black Union soldiers in the battle was gloriously hailed. Over 180,000 volunteered, and President Abraham Lincoln credited them with helping to turn the tide of the war.
"Gettysburg" is a 1993 American historical war drama film based on the Ronald F. Maxwell screenplay adaptation of the Michael Shaara 1974 novel "The Killer Angels" about the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War. Originally filmed as a miniseries for TNT, under the direction of Ted Turner, at 254 minutes (4 hours and 14 minutes), it is the longest film released theatrically by a major film studio in the United States. The film begins with a narrated map showing the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Confederate General Robert E. Lee, crossing the Potomac River to invade the North in June 1863, marching across Maryland and into Pennsylvania. On July 3rd, Lee decides to send three divisions to attack the center of the Union line at Cemetery Ridge and orders an infantry assault against Union positions on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, known as Pickett's Charge, which ultimately fails. The attack ended Lee's invasion of the north and forced a retreat back to Virginia, widely considered the Civil War's turning point, ending the Confederacy's aspirations to establish an independent nation and the Civil War's bloodiest battle.
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Glory
The heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, GLORY stars Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Oscar(r) - winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts. UHD release: Commemorate the 30th anniversary of GLORY: the heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Academy Award- winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies
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Thrilling movie about bravery and commitment
This is the story of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts regiment of the Union Army during the Civil War. This unit had white officers, but otherwise was composed entirely of black troops including many former slaves. The movie chronicles the extraordinary heroism of these soldiers, who proved the value of black troops in combat. Eventually, around 185,000 black troops served in the Union forces.Glory has a very strong cast and a young Matthew Broderick looks quite a bit like Colonel Shaw, who despite his high rank was in his 20s.The artwork included with this review represents Colonel Shaw leading his troops.
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Spannendes Historiendrama über ein interessantes Kapitel des Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg!
Reviewed in Germany on February 10, 2021
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Reviewed in Germany on February 10, 2021
EDWARD ZWICK hat sich dieses spannenden Themas angenommen und 1989 das Historiendrama „Glory“ inszeniert. Der Film beruht auf einem Roman von LINCOLN KIRSTEIN, der darin die Geschichte der „54. Massachusetts Freiwilligeninfanterie“ erzählt.
Diese Einheit gab es wirklich, sie ist die erste historisch belegte Einheit, die ausschließlich aus schwarzen Freiwilligen bestand. Ganz richtig ist das nicht, denn die Offiziere waren Weiße, die zuerst von ihrer Aufgabe nicht sonderlich begeistert waren. Einer davon war COLONEL ROBERT GOULD SHAW, der tatsächlich existierte und das Regiment in der Schlacht um „Fort Wagner“ anführte. Alle anderen Figuren sind hingegen fiktiv, interessant finde ich noch, dass MATTHEW BRODERICK, der SHAW im Film spielt, angeblich über mehrere Ecken mit verwand ist.
„Glory“ erzählt also keine fiktive Geschichte, was den Film umso beeindruckender macht. ZWICK macht deutlich, dass Rassismus kein Privileg des Südens war, dieser in der Unionsarmee ebenso weit verbreitet war. Er zeigt wie die schwarzen Rekruten darauf brennen ihren Teil beizutragen, von den Weißen aber nur belächelt und verhöhnt werden.
Zuerst sind nur die weißen Offiziere beeindruckt, allen voran SHAW, doch im Verlauf können sie auch die Anerkennung ihrer Kameraden gewinnen. Das geht alles sehr tief, vor allem lässt ZWICK den Zuschauer in die Seele der Protagonisten blicken, das ist schon sehr interessant.
Inhaltlich geht es eben um die Geschichte dieses speziellen Regimentes, von der Ausbildung, bis hin zur entscheidenden Schlacht um Fort Wagner. Es ist interessant zu sehen wie sich die Rekruten den Respekt der Offiziere verdienen, ebenso wie die Offiziere sich den der Soldaten. Nach und nach wächst was zusammen, schön auch zu sehen, wie sich einige Figuren entwickeln.
MATTHEW BRODERICK spielt seine Rolle wirklich gut, ebenso wie MORGAN FREEMAN (John Rawlins) und DENZEL WASHINGTON (Private Trip). Diese drei sind wirklich herausragend und drücken dem Film auch ihre Stempel auf, mir hat das sehr gut gefallen.
Besonders beeindruckend sind auch die authentischen Kostüme und Kulissen, ich finde die sind mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltet worden. ZWICK hat es geschafft die Stimmung Bürgerkriegsstimmung glaubhaft einzufangen, was für einen Film mit historischem Hintergrund fast schon die halbe Miete ist.
Auch die Szenen der Schlachten sind sehr authentisch, zwar wurde da mit jeder Menge Pathos gearbeitet … aber hey, das ist ein amerikanischer Film!
Mein Fazit: Mir hat „Glory“ sehr gut gefallen, der Film erzählt ein interessantes Kapitel der Amerikanischen Bürgerkriegs, mir gefällt er insgesamt sehr gut. Gute Dartseller, eine interessante Geschichte und stimmige Inszenierung – was will man mehr?
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