Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Hulkeasexo it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

gurra_berra If you are looking for an authentic portrayal of the dramatic events of Gettysburg, this is a must-see for history buffs. Without expressing any bias toward the political dynamite that is the U.S. Civil War, this movie fairly shows two narratives to what I can assume is accurate in terms of what soldiers, politicians and generals experienced.Knowing that this movie is not for everyone (especially main stream movie watchers), do not be intimidated by the movies length. Acting is superb (Martin Sheen and Tom Berringer shockingly good) and the props used for this film further gives the immediate feeling of authenticity. The fact that this film had scenes shot at the actual battlegrounds of Gettysburg is amazing enough.What this movie lacks some time is better pacing, but other than that this movie accomplishes in all ways what story it wanted to tell and how to tell it.Watch it, judge by yourself. I totally recommend this movie.

funewriter-39429 "Gettysburg" was an amazing depiction of the battle that was the turning point in the Civil War. From Martin Sheen as GEN. Robert E. Lee, Tom Berenger as GEN Longstreet, and Jeff Daniels as COL Chamberlain to the extras who played the citizens of Gettysburg the cast was terrific in their roles. The ability to use the Town of Gettysburg and the actual battlefield only contributed to the films authenticity. The research the Art Director, Costume and Set Designers and crew did to insure the authenticity of costumes, props, and locations enhanced this epic tremendously.This, in my opinion, is one of the finest movie depicting War ever made. "Gettysburg" ability to humanize war and those who fought in the Civil War sets the standard for future films.

Joseph Schmitz This movie was extremely well done with many memorable quotes, the movie does take a very long time to reach its point but it does relive many skirmishes of the Gettysburg battle. All casting choices were great especially with Martin Sheen as Robert E Lee. The movie reviews the rise and fall of the great military leader "Stonewall" Jackson and the charge of the Confederates farthest advancement into the northern states. This is a relatively accurate representation of the battles and the book written by Michael Shaara. If you are looking for a good film with accurate battle descriptions then this is a good movie (If you have the time that is).

Jon Sanfratello Gettysburg is a great war movie if you are interested in them (war movies) as I am. Many historically based movies are out there in this world and this is one of them...although it took pretty much 4 hours to watch the whole thing, it held my attention. Through the constant fighting, and watching the stress the commanders and soldiers were experiencing were very real. Real, as in you're fully attentive to see what's going to happen next and if the North will really be able to keep the South back! Historically, you can also relate as many of the true issues of the Civil War were mentioned and/or apparent as you watched. One, being the difficulty of loss and the tragedy of the situation...men from the same country were killing each other...men who were friends were supposed to be killing each other...starvation, over-exertion,and simply, yet, very importantly...the necessity of winning the battle of Gettysburg. The battle that we all know, was the defining moment of the war and its winner. Along with the historical allusions, the characters made it very real-the division was quite clear. One of the colonels had even said that this war was being fought due to the fact that it is the right thing to do; and along with that,freed states vs. slave states is not something that should be happening and that unity is an essential value of a functioning country. In all, the con for me was the time consumption...however the action and the history made it enjoyable.