| | Gettysburg DVD (15 Customer Reviews)
| Category | War DVDs, Warner Store Movies, Warner Theatrical Videos, Dramas, Action/Adventure, Action, Recommended, True Story, Epic, Big Battles, Civil War, All-Star | | Starring | Tom Berenger, Jeff Daniels, Martin Sheen, Sam Elliott, C. Thomas Howell, Richard Jordan, Kevin Conway, Stephen Lang, Maxwell Caulfield, James Lancaster | | Director | Ronald F. Maxwell |
Closed Captioned; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles; Director's Comments; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Behind The Scenes GETTYSBURG captures in vivid detail one of the most famous battles of the Civil War, in which more than 50,000 American lives were lost. Covering three days of brutal military campaigns, the film re-creates the world in which Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, Lewis Armistead, and others made their tactical decisions and demonstrated their leadership.
Special attention is paid to historical accuracy in costumes, epic battle scenes, and weaponry. The film alternates between Northern and Southern perspectives in order to deliver a full picture of the battle that changed American history. The TNT original GETTYSBURG is a sweeping production depicting the events that led up to the Battle of Gettysburg and the three-day battle itself, which claimed tens of thousands of lives, turned the tide of the Civil War, and eventually put an end to slavery in the United States. An excellent production illuminating the horrors and heroes of this uniquely idealistic war, the film boasts terrific performances from Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, and Martin Sheen. The screenplay was based on the best-selling novel THE KILLER ANGELS by Michael Shaara. Michael Shaara's source novel, THE KILLER ANGELS, earned the Pulitzer Prize. Michael's son Jeff finished the Civil War trilogy with the publication of his GODS AND GENERALS and THE LAST FULL MEASURE.
Gettysburg Reviews: "...Gere's showy but intense performance is the film's real focus, and it commands attention..."
-- Stephen Holden, New York Times "...There are real virtues in almost all the performances..."
-- Tom Tunney, Sight and Sound "...GETTYSBURG succeeds as a motion picture event, and as a recreation of a pivotal chapter of American history..."
-- Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety "...This is a film that Civil War buffs will find indispensable..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "...[This] epic does catch viewers up in the Civil War's three-day turning point -- both on tactical and humanistic levels, and from the viewpoint of both sides..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today Gettysburg Movie Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews great civil war film!!
If you buy one movie about the civil war get this one. Great music and a great adaption of the book.
Submitted by Dave (Cottage Grove, MN) 
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Great Movie,
For anyone who is even slightly interested in the civil war. One of my favorite Civil war movies, it's a long show so take the phone off the hook and put the cat out. Ted Turner really out done himself very accurate and well done. Thanks Ted!
Submitted by eatrue (Lincoln, NE)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Powerful film
Gettysburg is a movie that is underrated as a Civil War movie.I always hear people say that either Cold Mountain or Glory is the best Civil War movie and not this one.This is a powerful movie.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. The best civil war movie I've seen
If you are a history buff or just enjoy a good real story of Americana, this is a must have. Not only is it a well made movie, but it is as historically accurate as you will get from Hollywood. All scenes were filmed on location, at the actual sites of the battle. It will not disappoint you, and it is well worth The money spent.
Submitted by robertnaughton (Boston Ma. USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.  Great movie/good historic record
I enjoyed this movie. I was impressed with the cast and the reenactments. Not sure I would have picked Martin Sheen for General Lee, but overall, the movie is good.
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Gettysburg DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Letterbox -
1.77
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1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Interviews
Documentary
Trailers:
1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Filmographies
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