strangest war movie ever

Rating: 6/10 (24 February 2008)

Until now this position was taken by "300" but this must be the strangest war movie I have ever seen. I don't know much about the Civil War but gathering from the statements, one-liners and speeches by the different characters a lot of historical material must have been recorded for posterity. There is no doubt about the beautiful re-enactment of all the battle moves, with countless extra's and props. No sign of computer animation or effects here! But there are no women involved, and in stead every main character ends up crying somewhere down the line. What is the message here? That war is hell? If the Union and Confederates were really that sad and reluctant to fight each other, why did the Civil War last for three years? Bizarre!