Denzel's

Rating: Null/10 (4 March 2003)

This was an excellent historical movie based on the 54th Regiment who were the first black soldiers who fought during the Civil War. This movie was right on time. Not glamorized, not commercialized, just a phenomenal piece that Hollywood managed not to screw up.
I really enjoyed Matthew Broderick's portrayal as the idealistic leader in charge. His personal journalistic account made the story flow with such delicacy and ease. Its been a while since I've seen the movie that I forgot that Morgan Freeman (a heavyweight in his own right)had starred in it as well. All the characters performances were real and concise.I remember the character Snowflake who added a sense of comic relief and definite realism. The war scenes were brutal and neccessary. Everything about this movie was perfect.
But the Glory here belongs to Denzel Washington. He owned the character and the spotlight and the moment as he stood to accept his Academy Award for best Supporting Actor. Aside from other great films like Crimson Tide, Malcom X,The Hurricane (I didn't see this one), and yes, even Training Day,they shine second to this performance. They are just the blessed result(s) of a brilliant actor. And it would be redundant to comment on his other movies. This performance speaks for the rest. You'll never get less than the best from Denzel.