Fantastic film, poor history

Rating: Null/10 (21 January 2002)

This is one of the best films that I have ever watched, and I have seen it well over 100 times. It's a story of courage, duty, and stoical endurance. It's one of those rare films that an entire family can watch, enjoy, and relate to on a number of different levels.
Don't let the historical errors in the film detract from its message and entertainment value, but similarly don't watch the film and think that you know what really happened. (The truth is as heroic as the film makes out, but a very different story).