Gods and Generals didn't make it to the big screen around here, but fortunately I was able to see it when I was in Chicago in March. The girl at the ticket both seemed to be trying to talk people out of seeing it. She emphasized on how long it was. For some reason that didn't deter me. Now that the lineups are thinning out at the theaters, I believe the movie has been released on DVD. Has anyone seen it. What about extra footage, etc. Hoping to get mine soon. Don't know if I can wait till Xmas.
Rick,
Don't take this as gospel but I heard while there is a version coming out on DVD now, it is not going to be one loaded with extra footage. The one with the massive extra footage isn't coming out until November or December. I can't recall where I read this so I can't attest to the veracity.
Well, that makes another good reason to wait on Christmas.
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I saw an ad this weekend on TV for the DVD of Gods and Generals, so there is one available. Whether it has any extra footage, the ad didn't say (or I didn't catch it). I think the ad was on the History Channel.
I saw the same ad again this AM. There was no mention of extra footage, or director's cut, etc. Sounds like the DVD available now is exactly what was in the theaters.
I bought the movie a couple days ago and I've watched it four times already. It is a long movie,219 minutes,but I think its worth it. Maybe I just a crazy 16 year old girl, but I think its the best movie I've seen all year. It really gives you a idea of how hard times were and why these men fought as strongly and bravely as they did.
Its the best movie I've seen this year(except X-men 2),but maybe I'm just crazy(accually I already I'm).
It really goes into detail about what the people though and why they did what they did. I loved the part the Battle of Fredricksburg when Mullbolland's Irish Brigade(USA) charges at Thomas R.R. Cross'(CSA) Irish Brigade at Marye's Heights. When Cross' Brigade notices the Irish on the other side, they stop and noticed that they were fighting thier brothers. You could see the pain in thier eyes. It was so sad.
Well,
I watched God's and General's tonight. I guess it was ok. While I admit I am a harsh critic of all movies, this one was no exception.
Seeing a bunch of pudgy rebels was hard to swallow as well as William Sanderson as the choice to play A.P. Hill. You know Sanderson, of the Larry, Daryl and Daryl fame on the Newhart show. He was Larry. Or Lippy on Lonesome Dove, or countless roles along the same lines.
Geesh....First they omit Hill entirely from "Gettysburg" then, while barely in G&G, having him protrayed by Sanderson. Poor A.P. Hill. Never gets any respect.
Another thing bugged me. The choice of Silent Night being sung at Christmas. Correct me if I am wrong but this song was not even translated into english until 1863. And then in the U.K. not the America's. Hearing it known by heart by so many rebels was a bit odd. Considering it was in 1862 and all.
Which of course immediatedly destroys my suspension of disbelief. Which is critical for me to enjoy any movie.
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