A classic

Rating: 9/10 (4 June 2000)

Growing up in the south, the names of Civil War generals are something I have heard all my life. But in "Gettysburg", these characters came alive to me for the first time. I recently visited the battlefield, and the images from the movie were so strong that I felt as if I were a part of this great American tragedy.
This wouldn't have been possible without some excellent performances from the cast. Many notables, including Jeff Daniels and Tom Berenger. But I was most moved by Richard Jordan as Gen. Armistead. Unfortunately, this was his last major acting role.
I believe the cast and crew (especially the reenactors) went to great lengths to make a movie that would honor the lives of those who fought at Gettysburg, and I believe they succeeded.