Follows the book wonderfully! A Must see!

Rating: 9/10 (17 March 2005)

The thing that most impressed me was how well the movie followed Michael Shaara's original plot in "The Killer Angels." One will note that several scenes are exactly word for word out of the book! The best I've seen when it comes to being based out of a novel, no contest! Literally they used the book as a script.
The characters are extremely well cast! Not only do they look like the characters they portray, but they act like them too. Any person who knows the history of the individual characters would applaud the actors. Daniels stands out in his portrayal of Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, an Oscar worthy performance. Berenger plays a Longstreet that honors the legend of that amazing soldier. Sheen gives Lee a soul, something the books fail to do.
I love this movie, it just keeps getting better each time I watch it. Pickett's charge brings tears to my eyes every time. This movie is a must see for any Civil War enthusiast.
I give this movie a 9 out of 10