Rainy Rita
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Has anyone else seen this movie? Did you like it?
There are some big names in this film... Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and Cary Elwes.
Here's a short synopsis: Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.
To be quite honest, I had low expectations for "Glory." It was just another boring day at school sitting in my 8th grade history class. Our teacher announced that we were going to watch a movie. Great, I thought... now I can take a nap; however, I never had the chance.
I will put "Glory" into a few words--this is what every war movie strives to be and beyond. Glory tells the story of a Civil War colonel (Matthew Broderick) who leads the war's first all-black volunteer regimen into battles and discovers along the way he has to confront the moral question of racial prejudice within, and outside of, his regimen.
From the explosive first scene, I was drawn in completely. My luck skyrocketed when I discovered two of my favorite actors were in the film: Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. The movie progressed and I found myself becoming yet more and more drawn into the film--not just watching it, but actually EXPERIENCING every ounce of war, prejudice, and moral questions that face the characters in the movie. What's even more, is that you find yourself becoming attached to ALL of the characters--every single black soldier--in some strange way, so strange, that when these men fall in battle you feel very sad.
The final scenes in Glory are mesmerizing. No, more than that--utterly spectacular. The final battle scene at Fort Wagner is so amazingly shot you will think you're actually there fighting along with the black regimen. You're not in your seat watching the film--you feel like you're there! The final battle scene is so spectacular, it will easily remain one of the most memorable battle scenes I've ever witnessed in all of film. All of this paired with a beautiful score by James Horner, Glory is simply one of the best war movies of all-time. Anyone who misses this film is missing out one of the most powerful, moving, and memorable experiences a movie can bring you.
Needless to say, if you haven't seen it... you ought to. Yes, it's a historical piece; however, in my opinion, you won't find a better war movie.
I am currently watching this mvoie right now, and I love this movie! I need to find it on DVD!
There are some big names in this film... Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and Cary Elwes.
Here's a short synopsis: Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.
To be quite honest, I had low expectations for "Glory." It was just another boring day at school sitting in my 8th grade history class. Our teacher announced that we were going to watch a movie. Great, I thought... now I can take a nap; however, I never had the chance.
I will put "Glory" into a few words--this is what every war movie strives to be and beyond. Glory tells the story of a Civil War colonel (Matthew Broderick) who leads the war's first all-black volunteer regimen into battles and discovers along the way he has to confront the moral question of racial prejudice within, and outside of, his regimen.
From the explosive first scene, I was drawn in completely. My luck skyrocketed when I discovered two of my favorite actors were in the film: Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. The movie progressed and I found myself becoming yet more and more drawn into the film--not just watching it, but actually EXPERIENCING every ounce of war, prejudice, and moral questions that face the characters in the movie. What's even more, is that you find yourself becoming attached to ALL of the characters--every single black soldier--in some strange way, so strange, that when these men fall in battle you feel very sad.
The final scenes in Glory are mesmerizing. No, more than that--utterly spectacular. The final battle scene at Fort Wagner is so amazingly shot you will think you're actually there fighting along with the black regimen. You're not in your seat watching the film--you feel like you're there! The final battle scene is so spectacular, it will easily remain one of the most memorable battle scenes I've ever witnessed in all of film. All of this paired with a beautiful score by James Horner, Glory is simply one of the best war movies of all-time. Anyone who misses this film is missing out one of the most powerful, moving, and memorable experiences a movie can bring you.
Needless to say, if you haven't seen it... you ought to. Yes, it's a historical piece; however, in my opinion, you won't find a better war movie.
I am currently watching this mvoie right now, and I love this movie! I need to find it on DVD!
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