one of the greatest films of the 80's

Rating: 10/10 (25 February 2002)

a beautiful and deeply moving film concerning the first black troops to fight for the north during the civil war. mathew broderick portrays robert gould shaw, a 25 year old colonel in charge of the 54th massachusetts. denzel washington, in an oscar winning performance plays a runaway slave who joins the regiment to fight. morgan freeman also stars, and as usual he is wonderful in his role. the whole movie is breathtakingly beautiful. try to see it in widescreen if you can. the music score is another huge plus. james horners music fits perfectly with this wonderful film. "glory" is based on a true life story. one of the most important stories in american history.