Awesome movie, read the book as well!

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2003)

Gettysburg is none other than an epic movie involving the most significant, bloodiest, and courageous battle ever fought on American soil. As a US History major (and fanatic) the movie is for the most part extremely historically accurate in terms of events in the battle, the portrayal of the generals, and the attitudes of the common soldiers.
The musical score by Randy Edelman is in my opinion extremely moving and spine-tingling, and I was sad to see that it didnt even win an oscar nomination (especially when you note that it has been re-used and played in other movies and commercials countless times).
Other people who have seen this movies comment that they liked it, but they felt it was too long. I agree, the movie was obviously very long, but if you enjoy history you will probably not mind. In addition, reading Michael Shaara's "The Killer Angels", with which this movie was based on, helps to build a better understanding with the common viewer about certain events in the movie and characters. Most notably, why General Lee had to attack and stay on and fight at Gettysburg, why General Garnett "had to ride" at Pickett's Charge etc.
Overall, a very moving film and extremely well-done.