Applegator43
Added 1/30/2010
Bought this and thought it was going to be great but I have seen a lot better than this. Was disappointed but now it is in my collection. Maybe someone else will enjoy it more.
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oh my God.....
Added 11/6/2009
While this movie had a desent plot to it, I would not however recomend it to anyone. As a person who is big on historical accuracy i couldnt stand to watch this movie. I would love to know where soldiers were getting their ammunition as none of them were wearing any cartridge boxes. One of the Union Soldiers was was wearing an army coat and blue jeans. Most of the battle scenes were fought by diorganized mobs, which never would happen during the civil war. The main character was an Infantry Captain, he was wearing no rank insignia and a wore an enlisted mans uniform. And biggest HE RODE A HORSE! Junior Infantry officers never rode horses unless on staff which he was not. Bad movie in my mind.
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ALL Civil War History Buffs Will Enjoy This!
Added 11/2/2009
This film was one of the "suggested" Amazon movies and looked interesting, so I sent for it. I had expected a neat little story, but was truly impressed at how professional this movie was. As a person who is becoming in-depth in Civil War History, I found the situations believable. As a "hobby writer", I found the story wonderfully romantic, acted out with the charm and glamour of that time. A great job was done in keeping the story unpredictable, which was a delight to me since I have a tendency to guess where story lines are headed. I am a Christian and appreciate the delicacy of the romantic scenes and would say it was in no way offensive. The connection of the actors to the story add so much to my own enjoyment.
I am raving about this picture to my friends and family.
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A Sentimental Film Made With Heart --
Added 5/23/2009
First of all I am shocked with the few reviews I have read here. I think this family has accomplished a monumental project. I give them full support and congratulations for using their own money, resources and family to undergo such a project.
Anyone who is such in tune with their family history would be very proud to have this type of film made. Just as books are written, there are those that will appeal to only a certain region. South Carolina and it's citizens are very proud of this film.
I can not believe that anyone could be so cruel to heavily attack this film with such heavy criticism. I was describing this film yesterday to my son and remember telling him that this is not a film about the Civil War, it is a film about a real Southern family. The photography was stunning and the use of the light from the magic hour provided a warm sense of mood.
I really do not think anyone in the world could have produced a much better film on their first attempt. I clearly give them a thumbs up for their accomplishment. No, I do not know the family at all. Yes, I do understand the film, it projects a feeling that most southern born descendants of Confederate soldiers have. Most Confederate soldiers service history is minimum and the families that are fortunate to have personal items and stories handed down are very fortunate. One reviewer remarked that there was not enought story to make a movie, that is shallow thinking...If you know your history and the history of the unit such as Butler's Cavalry, all you have to do is plug in one Captain Adams to know his experience as well as those of whom he fought with.
I saw other criticise the use of re-enactors and stock film footage. I was personally involved in the 125th Anniversary Re-enactments of the Civil War and on nearly every event there were cameras rolling by a company called Classic Images as well as other companies. This was a film makers paradise. Where else could you every have to opportunity to have thousands of background actors equiped with authentic uniforms, weapons, horses, tack, camps, artillery, etc and spend nothing more that what it would cost to send out a film crew for some location shooting? Every re-enactor purchases his or her own equipment and that amounts to well over $2000.00 for each person down to the black powder used in their guns. There is probably not a film company in Hollywood that would spend that kind of money to outfit such a large army for background. In the movie Glory, soldiers in background carried rubber rifles and other arms, canvas was painted black to make straps and belts, etc. In the Patriot, most of the background action of the thousands of soldiers in the British Army were Computer Generated Graphics.
As for authenticity, ok, someone missed a re-enactor who was wearing a bold wristwatch, but that particular re-enactor should have been better prepared and he should have known better that to wear the wristwatch. Even at the large re-enactments, it is always tough to make sure that everyone is "in period" one reason is because not everyone is educated properly to present themselves in the field before an event.
I enjoyed the epic movie Gettysburg, but I could spend a lot of time criticising the authenticity and acting of some of those in that movie. I enjoyed it for what is was and it was one of the best attempts Hollywood has produced in making a documentary entertaining. There was a lot of carboard actors delivering lines in that movie.
Well, I could go on, but I will stop here. I will say thank to the Adams Family and Congratulations for a job well done. This film is a family treasure and another nicely recorded remembrance of another one of South Carolina's faithful soldiers who did his duty.
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One of the best
Added 3/22/2009
Being a Civil War buff,i can only say that this movie can only be put in a class of it,s own!
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