One of the Greatest American Films

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2009)

GWTW is without any doubt One of the Finest Films of all Time. Although it's had many critics through the years, in terms of pure film-crafting, it is amazing. Accused of being racist and hateful toward African-Americans, I tend to see it as merely reflecting the times (the 1860's), as Margaret Mitchell understood them to have been. I don't see it as malicious, in particular Sam was portrayed in a complimentary way. Having said all this, let me address those who believe it's THE greatest. I truly believe they are half-right. I challenge everyone who believes it to be the greatest American Film to watch it carefully One More Time; this time with an eye to compare the 1st and 2nd halves. I have seen the film numerous times, and absolutely believe that the 1st half IS the greatest Piece of American film there is. But, in all honesty, the second half doesn't Quite match the greatness of the 1st half(though still wonderful). All things considered, it's still definitely a 10 and one of the greatest American Films-Period.