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Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington star in this inspiring story of the first Black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War.
Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions : 6.75 x 5.25 x 0.35 inches; 2.08 ounces
Item model number : 2289023
Director : Edward Zwick
Media Format : Color, AC-3, NTSC, Dubbed, Blu-ray, Subtitled, Dolby, Widescreen
Run time : 2 hours and 2 minutes
Release date : June 2, 2009
Actors : Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher, Jane Alexander
Dubbed: : French, Portuguese, Spanish
Subtitles: : English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Language : Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
ASIN : B000KX0ISQ
Country of Origin : USA
Number of discs : 1
William R. –
Perspective of events in American Civil War April 12, 1861 â May 26, 1865
There are three interrelated movies giving perspective on the period from April 1861 to July 1863, better viewed not in the order they were produced but in the order of the historical timeline of events. Although Gods & Generals is the prequel to Gettysburg, the timeline of the era involves the events of Glory occurring before and at the same time as the events at Gettysburg, and they are therefore contextually integral in such a way that you may wish to view the film Glory before viewing Gettysburg. There is much difference in the production values not reviewed here, and these differences should not be considered when viewing this history since it is an assemblage of disparate productions. That being said, all three movies are well made, one being better than another and not a true example of a trilogy because the scripts were written at separate times and with different themes and different casts. Even so, all three scripts and their particular actors and visuals are interesting and fully hold your attention while fairly presenting history, except for minor takes for theatrical necessity.
Gods and Generals covers the period from April 1861 to May 1863.
Glory covers the period from September 1862 to July 1863.
Gettysburg covers the period from June 1863 to July 1863.
“Gods & Generals” is a 2003 American historical war drama film based on the Ronald F. Maxwell screenplay adaptation of the Jeffrey Shaara 1996 novel of the same name and prequel to Maxwell’s 1993 film “Gettysburg”, financed by media mogul Ted Turner. The film follows the story of Stonewall Jackson (b. January 21, 1824 â d. May 10, 1863) from the beginning of the American Civil War (April 12, 1861) to his death (May 10, 1863) from wounds at the Battle of Chancellorsville (April 30 â May 6, 1863); known as Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s “perfect battle” because his risky decision to divide his army in the presence of a much larger enemy force resulted in a significant Confederate victory.
“Glory” is a 1989 American historical war drama film based on the Kevin Jarre screenplay adaptation of the Lincoln Kirstein 1973 essay “Lay This Laurel” and the Peter Burchard 1965 book “One Gallant Rush” about the important 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army’s earliest African-American regiments in the American Civil War. Covering the period from the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, the men learn that in response to the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863), the Confederacy has issued an order that captured black men are to be returned to slavery and that black soldiers found wearing uniforms will be executed as well as their white officers. In the famous Second Battle of Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, about 1,515 Union soldiers were killed, captured, or wounded in the assault; although a Confederate victory, the valor of the Black Union soldiers in the battle was gloriously hailed. Over 180,000 volunteered, and President Abraham Lincoln credited them with helping to turn the tide of the war.
“Gettysburg” is a 1993 American historical war drama film based on the Ronald F. Maxwell screenplay adaptation of the Michael Shaara 1974 novel “The Killer Angels” about the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War. Originally filmed as a miniseries for TNT, under the direction of Ted Turner, at 254 minutes (4 hours and 14 minutes), it is the longest film released theatrically by a major film studio in the United States. The film begins with a narrated map showing the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Confederate General Robert E. Lee, crossing the Potomac River to invade the North in June 1863, marching across Maryland and into Pennsylvania. On July 3rd, Lee decides to send three divisions to attack the center of the Union line at Cemetery Ridge and orders an infantry assault against Union positions on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, known as Pickett’s Charge, which ultimately fails. The attack ended Lee’s invasion of the north and forced a retreat back to Virginia, widely considered the Civil War’s turning point, ending the Confederacy’s aspirations to establish an independent nation and the Civil War’s bloodiest battle.
Mark Ball –
A must watch
This movie is great for those who love not only history but, it reminds us of a battle that people in the passing of history have slowly forgotten. It’s a great film to be reminded of the black men who sacrificed for their freedom for the country and their people.
Sahara Yang –
Still such a good movie
They don’t make movies like this anymore. Such a classic
Richard Greenleaf –
An Award Winning Civil War movie now for the PSP
It would be impossible for me to claim I do not enjoy Edward Zwick’s Glory. After all, I now have it in three formats, VHS (which I got for Christmas back in the early ’90s), 2 disc DVD (which I got around 2003 for Christmas as much to have it on DVD as to get all the bonus features), and now on UMD (which I just purchased to play in my PSP when on the go). I first saw the movie back in the eighth grade and it inspired me years later as a junior in high school to include the 54th Massachusetts and the assault on Fort Wagner into a paper I did on the war. Not only that, it fueled my interest in a subject of the war that wasn’t really dealt with in school, black regiments in the Civil War. With a natural lean towards the 54th. Which has lead to me to including “Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw” and Noah Andre Trudeau’s “Like Men of War” to my personal library.
This review is actually on UMD version. But for those who don’t know (and who haven’t already guessed), Glory tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment. The first regiment of black troops authorized by the federal government. It was a unit made up of black enlisted men with white officers (and indeed most such units throughout the war were the same). Though certainly not the first such unit formed, as the movie itself explains, it was the first authorized by the federal government rather than created by an officer in the field using “contraband.” Or former field slaves taken from the fields as Union forces came through. This gave the government the idea of expirementing with forming an “all black” regiment. Initially they were not be meant to be used as combat troops (in fact in the actual history there was a question of whether or not black units would run at the first sign of Confederate troops), but their commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, gets the unit finally transfered to combat duty where they prove themselves every bit as good as good as the white units. The movie culminates with the assault on Fort Wagner, which is spearheaded by the 54th. This makes the movie bitter sweet as the regiment suffered 50% casualties in the assault, including the death of Shaw, and the fort was never taken (in fact months later the Confederates merely left the fort allowing Union troops to just walk in).
Glory took home numerous award nominations and wins. This includes five Oscar nominations (winning for Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Cinematography, Best Sound), five Golden Globe nominations (winning for Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington)), and 1 Grammy nomination (and the win for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television).
Now as I said, this is more aimed at the UMD. First off, if you have the 2000 Speial Edition 2 disc DVD don’t expect this will be the same thing. The only special fearture is a preview secgment. Also the subtitles are limited to English and Spanish. However, this is anamorphic widescreen, and like the widescreen presentation on the Special Edition set it’s presented in 1.85:1 ratio. It’s also, thankfully, the full movie so you don’t have to worry about missing a scene.
But the thing that gets me is the things I noticed for the first time. Recently I suffered a blackout due to a recent storm. So knowing I had some juice in my PSP I grabbed it along with this UMD. It was the first time I watched Glory on the PSP, and being so used to watching the DVD in recent years I was actually looking to see what all might have been cut off due to the screen size. Sure it’s widescreen, but I’m so used to watching widescreen on TV or portable DVD players where the screen size is a bit bigger and I see the black at the top and bottom of the screen. So I was paying things a little closer attention than normal. Now some of the things I noticed, such as the badly injured horse having to be shot after Antietm, I knew were there but had never actually noticed them as they were either in the background or were kinda concealed by other things. For me, this really makes owning the UMD a must have if you’re a fan of the film.
If you’ve seen Glory in the theater, on VHS, or on DVD, then you will not be disappointed by the UMD version. It will make a wonderful edition to your PSP movie collection.
Stephen J. Whitfield –
The angry scar
This film — a mixture of fact and fiction — recounts the martyrdom of the 54th Massachusetts during the Civil War. The narrative is compelling, their fate tragic.
Donald W. Caul –
Glorious
A wonderful movie. I’m glad to have been able to find this still. A young Denzel Washington is fantastic in his role.
Susan B. –
Very moving film.
Great acting by relatively new actors–Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. Matthew Broderick in memorable role. Can’t say enough about this based in fact movie. So moving!
T. Marrero –
Excellent movie
I teach American Military History and when I teach about the Civil War, this is a must for my students to watch. Great acting and reenactment. Lot’s of stars in the movie.
Yhis was the first black regiment, 54th Massachusetts and first black Medal of Honor recipient, William H. Carney.
It is hard to understand why their monument was vandalized during a riot. People need to understand our history and this unit led to the formation of other black regiments during the Civil War. Free slaves wanted to fight against the injustice and cruelty brought upon them. Unfortunately, it took awhile before the government allowed this and after their first battle, it led to other black regiments to fight for the North.
daryl –
I found this a very good story. The acting cast is excellent, and based on a true story it is very well done.
Alzinch –
Malgré les années, reste un des meilleurs films de guerre. Pour moi la meilleure oeuvre d’Ãdouard Zwick. Un jeu d’acteur parfait, une photographie immersive et réaliste. La bande son utilise parfaitement toutes les possibilités du son surround 5.1, surtout lors des scènes de combat qui nous met au cÅur de l’action. L’ l’excellente bande originale du film créé par le regretté James Horner (Titanic, Légendes d’automne,…) est aussi très bien intégrée
DES BONUS EXTRÃMEMENT INSTRUCTIFS, et une interactivité assez sympathique à utiliser pour découvrir les dessous de la guerre de sécession.
En résumé, un film que tout cinéphile devrait posséder dans sa collection.
Paul Tapner –
Glory is a movie that dates from 1990. It tells the true story of the 54th Massachusetts regiment. The first black troops to fight in offensive action for the North during the American civil war.
It focuses as much on the men of the regiment as it does their leader. Robert Shaw. Played by Matthew Broderick, in far and away the best role he ever got, and which should have opened the door for more mature stuff. Shaw is a young man with well to do parents who believes in the cause. And wants to lead. He grows into the job of regimental commander, learning leadership along the way. Occasionally butting heads with his second in command {Cary Elwes].
The score and narration from Matthew Broderick, reading actual letters written by Shaw which still survive, are pretty emotional stuff at times. And do make you feel you’re looking at history as it was.
Of the black characters, principal ones are played by Denzel Washington. Morgan Freeman. And Andre Braugher. All make an impression in very solid roles with characters who grab. All three of whom are different people with their own attitude to what is going on. They all get solid character arcs. You get to watch their experience in their struggles to get what they want and need to be taken seriously as soldiers.
This is all very engrossing stuff as it goes along. It also doesn’t skimp on showing the confusion and the bloodshed and horror of conflict. The first moment of will stay with you for a while after being seen.
But nothing will prepare you for the final act of the film. As the 54th get to go into combat. In a frontal assault on a fault. Emotion and music and realistically staged spectacle combine here for a stunning finish that you won’t be able to take your eyes off for a second.
The ending concludes the story. Of the characters you’re gone on a movie journey with. And then a single on screen bit of writing rounds it off as it should.
War. Character. Leadership. History. All combine to make a powerful movie experience. And a classic of it’s field. Has to be seen. You won’t forget it when you do.
The dvd version is a pretty old release, so it doesn’t even have subtitles.
It does have some extras:
The true story of Glory continues. A forty five min documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman. Giving a brief overview of the history the film covers. And what happened next. This is essential viewing. It’s fascinating stuff.
Glory the Making of History. Twenty mins of Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and director Edward Zwick talking about key moments in the project and the movie itself. Very interesting to listen to. Essential viewing.
Voice of Glory. Although from 1990 this is more like a modern dvd extra. An eight min overview of the film with sound bites from cast and crew. Not as essential as the above two features.
Director’s commentary on the movie.
Deleted scenes. Two scenes. You can only watch one after the other. They run for six mins added together. Both are really good, although the sound is a bit weak at points and I did struggle to hear some of the dialogue in them.
Isolated score. Watch it with the score alone.
Theatrical trailers. Trailers for the totally unrelated movies Devil in a Blue Dress and the Bone Collector.
Talent profiles: text biographies – which will now be well out of date – of Edward Zwick, Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes.
Inmi Opinion –
Having recently watched Gods & Generals and Gettysburg its’ sequel, every so often a really “special” film comes along and for me this is it – the true story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the first Black regiment to fight for the Union side against the Confederacy of the Southern States. Matthew Broderick plays the charismatic Robert Gould Shaw from a Bostonian family of abolitionists who rises to the rank of Colonel, who sees the racism against the black men who are even initially denied proper footwear, uniforms and arms because their role is seen more as that of labourers than fighting men. He also sees the crimes of theft by his superiors. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman play 2 of the enlisted men. Washingtons attempt to find himself some boots at a nearby farm result in him being whipped for desertion.Washington hates almost everyone,accusing his fellow blacks of being cheap Confederate targets when they initially accept an offer of less wages ($10pm)from the War Department instead of the $13 that had originally been offered and agreed to for all soldiers, Black or White. At this the Colonel declines to accept wages for everyone, officers included.Colonel Shaw has to blackmail a Battalion Commander into using the 54th in actual fighting and they bloody their noses at James Island but not without losses. Morgan Freeman who plays the much more sensible,older man role to which he has been accustomed lectures Washington on his hot-headed ways and at last appears to make Washington realise where he has gone wrong and to channel any hatred he has against the enemy not his fellows. Col.Shaw who is ably supported by a child-hood friend Maj.Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes)volunteers his regiment to lead the attack on an impenetrable Fort Wagner, knowing that it is almost certainly a suicide mission and that none will survive. This gains the 54th the respect of the General in charge of the Battle of Fort Wagner and all other troops. Unusually for such a senior officer Colonel Shaw not only leads his men from the front but also does so on foot. This movie which is brilliantly directed by Edward Zwick and produced by Freddie Fields “enlists” thousands of Civil War re-enacters to carry it off, and James Horner adds a wonderfully haunting musical score.It contains moments of comedy,pride,brutality,discrimination.humility,tear-jerking truthfullness and much more.A truly exceptional film.
Client d’Amazon –
Qualité visuelle excellente. Disque Blu-ray en excellente condition. Excellent film.