Accurate and entertaining.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2006)

Great attention to detail. Historically accurate with just the right amount of dramatic license. Strangely, although I have great respect for Tom Berengeuer and Martin Sheen, I had more trouble buying them in their roles than I did the rest of the cast. This isn't to say they weren't good - just that the casting could maybe have been better. Jeff Daniels, on the other hand, was wonderful in his portrayal of Col. Chamberlain. The story of the fight for "little round top" is a one that certainly demanded telling. I rented this movie as a prelude to an actual trip to Gettysburg by our family and especially myself and my then 12 year old son. We had a great time, largely due to the preparation given us by this movie. Thanks!!!