An epic that needs to be revisited

Rating: Null/10 (18 September 2019)

Strangely not as well remembered a movie as others Glory nevertheless is a fantastic film base don the war between the states. Glory is constructed as an inspirational tale, but the inspiration is not forced or false. It is rooted in the characters and the manner in which they overcome obstacles, including, most prominently, their own personal demons. Glory's climax is a perfect mix of triumph and tragedy. For a motion picture made on a relatively modest budget, Glory looks great. From a technical standpoint, the movie is a masterpiece, and the verisimilitude of the battle scenes is not in question. Freddie Francis' cinematography is crisp and clear, as befits an epic. Francis faced, and surmounted, the challenge of having to shoot much of the film in gloom and during cloudbursts. A fair amount of Glory takes place after dark, including the final scene. Finally, James Horner's score is a nearly perfect accompaniment to the visuals.