Excellent epic film

Rating: 8/10 (6 December 2003)

I doubt the historical basis, but the story is plausible and well developed. Performances were excellent. Battle and fighting scenes are gory but not overly so, and very intense. Characters have depth, which is a surprising quality these days.
There is an annoying historical emphasis against white Americans, which is undeserved from a practical and factual viewpoint, but the story would have been weak without this slant.
Recommend keeping the fact that this is fiction in mind, but don't miss this one!