Historical, Intense Action Drama

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2011)

After watching "Gods and Generals," I was compelled to watch the second movie "Gettysburg". I was not disappointed. "Gettysburg" is the continuation of "Gods and Generals" and is yet another stirring epic of the War Between the States, commonly known as the Civil War. The actors did a wonderful job in their individual portrayals of the Generals and staff, very believable, and should be commended for their performances. The battle scenes were very intense and had you wanting to join in the battles for (whichever side you were on, of course). I had to buy my own copy and when my son came over, we watched it together. He enjoyed it immensely and borrowed my copy to show his father and expressed his desire of watching it again. This is a must see for an action film and a must own for Civil War history buffs. Gettysburg is one of the most dramatic and true to history films of the Civil War and will promote those interested in history to find out more about this time when American was in turmoil. I also highly recommend it for teachers in their use in their American history curriculum. It is my hope that Warner Bros. would complete the trilogy and produce, "The Last Full Measure," to add to the scope of this excellent production of "Gettysburg."