A glorious watch

Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2013)

Let me start of by saying that I expected a lot more action and actual fighting in this film, however I am far from disappointed.
It's surprising that a cast highlighted by Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick isn't enough of a marketing tool to promote this film (I stumbled upon it accidentally, despite being a war film fanatic (or so I thought)). But it's not just the big names that make it a great watch; every character feels real, and each one is very likable due to their genuineness.
I was also positively surprised at how light-hearted the journey of men of the 54th Regiment to equality and freedom was portrayed. Whether it was because of a lack of a cliché villain or the mens' ability to keep their spirits high - I don't know, but it made this film extremely pleasant and entertaining to watch.