Avis sur le produitGods and Generals (Blu-ray Disc, 2011, 2-Disc Set, Directors Cut DigiBook)

The Perfect Companion Movie to Gettysburg

This was the second movie in a series of 3 about the American civil war. The first being the highly acclaimed GETTYSBURG that came out in the late 1990's. This movie is actually a sort of pre-quell of the events and, battles leading up to the first movie. A lot of the same actors who were in the Gettysburg movie appear here in the same roles. There are a few differences, Like Robert Duvall playing the part of General Lee in this movie as composed to Martin Sheen who played the role of Lee in Gettysburg. Despite the small changes in character actors to a few roles, I found this movie very satisfying. It was also very, very factual as well. I would highly recommend this movie as a companion piece to anyone who already owns the Gettysburg movie. The music score in this movie is much similar to the first movie as well. Plus, The battle scenes from various battles depicted in this movie are pretty spot on for effects. The fact that re-enactors were used in both movies, by the hundreds made this epic very possible. I have been a bit of a history nut when it comes to the American civil war. This movie sets the climate, shows the struggles of not only those who served in both sides of the war but, The civilian populace as well. Plus, Both North and South as well as black and white folks and the political environments of the times are really shown in true detail. This movie also depicts a lot of the character build up of the personalities of a lot of the main characters. Their pasts, their beliefs, their struggles. It also goes on to tell just how the main characters fared before, during and, after the civil war. Since there have not been too many good feature length movies that actually feature the American civil war, I found this one refreshing.Lire l'avis complet...

One of the GREATEST Civil War films EVER MADE gets even GREATER!!

This film, in the pantheon of Civil War films, is one of the MASTERPIECES of American Cinema.
It stands right alongside "Gettysburg" which was Ronald F. Maxwell's FIRST Civil War film in a planned TRILOGY of Civil War films ("Copperhead" being the third film, which as of right now was Ron Maxwell's LAST film.

"Gods and Generals" THE EXTENDED CUT is FANTASTIC from the first frame to the last frame. The only problem that I had with it was the original THEATRICAL CUT was that there were way too many things that were cut out of it. The people behind the production of course KNEW this and the news had gotten out that there was a lot cut out so that it would be of suitable running length for a movie theater.

Not many people wanted to go to a theater and see a 4 hour EPIC. When "Gettysburg" was released into theaters, BEFORE "God's and Generals" was made, I was 19 years old. I worked at a United Artists theater at that time. When "Gettysburg" was showing it had TWO to THREE showtimes for the ENTIRE day. It was 4 hours with a 15 minute intermission at around the 2 hour mark. Back then there were no RECLINERS in the theater. We had ROCK HARD seats and you were eating your knees for 4 hours so seeing "Gettysburg" was a lot to ask a theater patron. Thankfully, there was an intermission, which harkened back to the days of "Gone With the Wind". When "Gone With the Wind" was in theaters it had an intermission, as many films of that era did.

So, THIS Director's EXTENDED cut was rumored about for a long time after the theatrical cut was released in theaters and onto home entertainment platforms. Then we waited for it to be released. Waited and waited and waited.

Well, I don't need to go into all of THAT because THIS guy did it for me. Take the time to read this review and you will BUY this before you finish reading the review.

Do a GOOGLE search for "The Extended Director’s Cut of “Gods and Generals”
BY GREG CAGGIANO"

This film, in the pantheon of Civil War films, is one of the MASTERPIECES of American Cinema.
It stands just behind "Gettysburg" which was Ronald F. Maxwell's FIRST Civil War film in a planned TRILOGY of Civil War films. "Gods and Generals" is fantastic from the first frame to the last frame. The only problem that I had with it was the original THEATRICAL CUT. There were many things that were cut out of it. The people behind the production of course KNEW this and the news had gotten out that there was a lot cut out so that it would be of suitable running length for a movie theater. Not many people wanted to go to a theater and see a 4 hour EPIC. When "Gettysburg" was released into theaters I was 19 years old. I worked at a United Artists theater at that time. When "Gettysburg" was showing it had THREE showtimes for the entire day. It was 4 hours with a 15 minute intermission at around the 2 hour mark. Back then we didn't have RECLINERS in the theater. We had ROCK HARD seats and you were eating your knees so 4 hours was a lot to ask a theater patron.

So, THIS Director's EXTENDED cut was rumored about for a long time after the theatrical cut was released in theaters and onto home entertainment platforms.

This set gets HIGH marks for being a Digibook, having TONS of special features, portraying the characters as the Godly men that they were (Stephen Lang's character reads the Bible with is wife inside their house in one scene), and the QUALITY of the presentation.

I bought THIS one because of all of the things that were left out of the theatrical cut. This is my PREFERRED version of this film.

Five Words and One Letter: Robert Duvall as Robert E. Lee
THAT alone is enough for you to buy this. So BUY IT already, and see what you have been missing.Lire l'avis complet...

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Best Historical Movie Ever Made

This is the best historical movie ever made, in my opinion. Robert Duvall is superb as Robert E. Lee and Stephan Lang IS Stonewall Jackson. The restored footage makes this a masterpiece. So much better than the theatrical version.Lire l'avis complet...

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Gods and Generals Extended Cut Blu-ray

This should be must viewing in schools. Excellent picture/sound on blu-ray disc. Add to it the companion film Gettysburg. Highly recommended.

Great Reflections and Presented Well

Worthy of your time in times when you may need some time just to sit back and reflect the two realities

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Great movie

I love this moive.

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God's and Generals

One of the best movies you'll ever see

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Directors cut is much better than original release

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perfect

perfect

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