A movie question

[mapuc]

I have seen Gods & General and Gettysburg. But it said that those two movies are a part of trilogy.

Where's the 3rd part?? I can't find it.

Markus

[TLAM Strike]

The 3rd film was canceled. It was to be called The Last Full Measure. The triligy was based on a trio of novels written by Jeff and Michael Shaara: Gods and Generals, The Killer Angles (the film was called Gettysburg) and The Last Full Measure.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

The 3rd film was canceled. It was to be called The Last Full Measure. The triligy was based on a trio of novels written by Jeff and Michael Shaara: Gods and Generals, The Killer Angles (the film was called Gettysburg) and The Last Full Measure.

I googled the internet and I came to a civilwar forum.

It was because the first two movies was ot going well at the cinemas.

Some say it, was because there was to much religious in the movies.

Markus

[nikimcbee]

So what did you think about Gods and Generals?

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by mapuc

I googled the internet and I came to a civilwar forum.

It was because the first two movies was ot going well at the cinemas.

Some say it, was because there was to much religious in the movies.

Markus

No, GaG recieved horrible reviews. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gods_and_generals/

I had more fun reading the reviews than watching the movie.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So what did you think about Gods and Generals?

That's a three parts answer

1. The Actor played their roll very well

2. If all the scenes was 100 % historical correct? That's up to others to decide. I didn't go into details

3. Battle scenes- Same as number 2, but some of them was really fantastic made.

It is a fantastic civil war movies and so is Gettysburg.

It sadned me that thise 3 trilogy books, is not in Danish or Swedish

I'am about to order both movies. Gods & General and Gettysburg.

Markus

[nikimcbee]

Most of the criticism was about showing the South in a positive light. (meaning winning the battles). I don't think they (the movie critics) know that the South totally dominated the North up to Gettysburg. (I'm talking Eastern Theater)

If you like Civil War stuff, regarding early War, try this out.

http://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Jack.../dp/0028650646

It's a great book.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Most of the criticism was about showing the South in a positive light. (meaning winning the battles). I don't think they (the movie critics) know that the South totally dominated the North up to Gettysburg. (I'm talking Eastern Theater)

If you like Civil War stuff, regarding early War, try this out.

http://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Jack.../dp/0028650646

It's a great book.

Thank you for the link.

They won a lots of battles in the beginning of the civil war. Those critics may have forgot that the Southern, was just a stonethrow from Washington when their luck turned against them(the battle at Gettysburg)

But it's more to that than I want to write about.(my english is to blame)

I love history(had A? in school) my primary areas is WWII(mostly military), 1900 century and the civil War in USA.

Markus

[nikimcbee]

Here's the best book about the Civil War.

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Cry-Fre...6479660&sr=1-1

It might be a bit beyond your English abilities (university level reading), but you'll understand everything about the CW.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Here's the best book about the Civil War.

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Cry-Fre...6479660&sr=1-1

It might be a bit beyond your English abilities (university level reading), but you'll understand everything about the CW.

Thank you

My english is much better, when it comes to read.

So i'm gonna order this book.
And maybe those three trilogy books.

Markus

[the_tyrant]

what i hated about gods and generals was the dialogue

it was literally the blandest thing i have ever heard

[Osmium Steele]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So what did you think about Gods and Generals?

Gettysburg is in my top 3 fav movies. Wonderfully written, cast, acted, directed. The production was very well done.

Terrific action scenes, interspersed with poignant moments. Jeff Daniels deserved an oscar nod for his portrayal of Joshua Chamberlain.

Gods and Generals turned the poignant prose into pontification. Stephen Lang was fantastic as Gen. Pickett, not so much as Gen. Jackson. He was a distraction.

The Killer Angels is a wonderful read. His son's novels, while completely readable, (I own them all) do not rise to the level of his father's masterwork.

IMHO of course.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

Gettysburg is in my top 3 fav movies. Wonderfully written, cast, acted, directed. The production was very well done.

Terrific action scenes, interspersed with poignant moments. Jeff Daniels deserved an oscar nod for his portrayal of Joshua Chamberlain.

Gods and Generals turned the poignant prose into pontification. Stephen Lang was fantastic as Gen. Pickett, not so much as Gen. Jackson. He was a distraction.

The Killer Angels is a wonderful read. His son's novels, while completely readable, (I own them all) do not rise to the level of his father's masterwork.

IMHO of course.

They are not exactly on my top 3 list. however, those two movies is a must see. Their are, what we call "a whole evenings matiné movie"

Great acting yes, but was the battlescenes, the clothes a.s.o, in every detail, historical correct?

I have orded those two movies
Later on I'm gonna order thise 3 book(in english)

Markus

[nikimcbee]

GaG is the perfect movie to watch at home on DVD, because you can skip through the boring parts. Believe it or not, I saw GaG twice in the theaters.

Hands down, the worst scene in GaG, was the Confederate "USO" show. Its the scene with Turner in it, so that scene will not be edited out..
I did like the Battle of Chansellorsville though. I need to rent it again and watch it.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I did like the Battle of Chansellorsville though. I need to rent it again and watch it.

I searched for the "Battel of Chans.." and I found this



I was trying to see if there was a movie with that name. then I saw it was from one of those two C.W movies

Markus