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Gods and Generals

PG-13 Released Feb 21, 2003 3h 39m War History Drama List
8% Tomatometer 121 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
A sweeping epic charting the early years of the Civil War and how the campaigns unfolded from Manassas I to the Battle of Fredericksburg, this prequel to the film "Gettysburg" explores the motivations of the combatants and examines the lives of those who waited at home.

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Filled with two-dimensional characters and pompous self-righteousness, Gods and Generals is a long, tedious sit. Some may also take offense at the pro-Confederate slant.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Meticulous Civil War story runs a little long. Rated: 3/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Everybody is so good and decent that it's hard to tell where the generals leave off and the gods start. Rated: C- Oct 29, 2008 Full Review Bill Stamets Chicago Reader Maxwell continues his textbook emphasis on military maneuvers, but despite literally thousands of Civil War reenactors recruited for the film, the wide-screen canvas fails to map the tactics or evoke the terror of battle. Feb 27, 2007 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Succumbs to turgidity. And...intentionally or not...conveys the impression that the film uncritically celebrates the Confederacy. [Blu-ray] Rated: 1.5/4 May 30, 2011 Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile A labour of love with special interest to history buffs, this epic film is extraordinary in many ways. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan Then there is 'Gods and Generals,' cut from the same production cloth as 'Gettysburg' but a film of very loose ends. Rated: C- Oct 15, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rob R Very accurate, great movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Kael H Yikes this was terrible. Terrible as a movie, terrible as a history lesson. Save your self this self-righteous speechifying waste of time and give this a miss. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Ray C A terrible movie for terrible people about worthless traitors. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review Shay C I understand now why the MSM didn't like this. It's romantic and actually nice to both sides. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review rational c People and "critics" who whine about this movie being "Pro-Confederate" are just ignorant of true history. This film portrayed history very well, which globalists and leftists hate. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review John H Almost unwatchable with bad acting but supporting cast, music way over done, and very glorified look at the civil war. It also made slavea look pretty happy and rebels were just fighting invaders. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A sweeping epic charting the early years of the Civil War and how the campaigns unfolded from Manassas I to the Battle of Fredericksburg, this prequel to the film "Gettysburg" explores the motivations of the combatants and examines the lives of those who waited at home.
Director
Ronald F. Maxwell
Producer
Ronald F. Maxwell
Screenwriter
Ronald F. Maxwell, Jeff Shaara
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Ted Turner Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sustained Battle Sequences)
Genre
War, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 21, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.9M
Runtime
3h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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