Sweet History Movies (whose truthfulness won't be questioned)
Submitted by ender22d on Tue, 02/20/2001 - 09:13
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- The Bridge on the River Kwai--"Blow up the bridge?"
- A Bridge too Far--Tony Hopkins with an umbrella trying to take the German surrender...
- Dances with Wolves--so Native Americans weren't that nice, but hey, it's pretty to look at...
- Saving Private Ryan--makes you want to thank a vet before they are gone...
- Kelly's Heroes--Clint doesn't take any nazi crap, either
- Gettysburg--"Will you please tell General Hancock General Armistead sends his regrets. Will you tell him how...very sorry...I am."
- Schindler's List--"The list is life. All about its margins lies the gulf..."
- Das Boot--"ALARM!" (haven't seen the refinished version yet)
- Shadowlands--Another Hopkins vehicle, very British, tho I have learned that CS Lewis was not the romantic lead he is portrayed to be
- Glory--A fine film (recently seen again) with a stellar array of actors
I would first like to thank you for your "history"
topic, I find it interesting...I teach history and would like to add some suggestions...
"Glory" -- although at times melodramatic, a fine look at African-American regiments in the Civil War, plus with Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Andre Braugher and impressive turns by Matthew Broderick and Cary Elwes, it's a powerful film
"Dear America: Letters Home From Vietnam" -- an HBO film, out on video -- real footage of the war, with a voice-over of actual letters read by various actors and actresses...amazing soundtrack, heartbreaking film
That's all for now... :):):)
I have only seen "Glory" twice, but I enjoyed it. I'm afraid I don't know how truthful it is, but if nothing else it is a vehicle for some great actors. I thought beach setting for the final assult was arresting in its uniqueness. The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places, but I often forget the land invasions.