The reviewer from the NY Times was in a real snit about this movie. I think he was mainly po'd because it was kind to the Confederacy! I'm not sure if you can link to THIS or not, but we can give it a try.
The reviewer from our local liberal rag, the (Red) Star Tribune, only gave it 2 and a half stars (out of 5). Pay no attention to these looneys who can't stand to see Southern Christians portrayed in a favorable light...
Medved gave it 4 out of 4 stars (I don't think he gives 5 stars) and a good review is posted here....Michael Medved's open letter to Ted Turner
I can't wait to see this movie..... but it is 3 hours and 40 minutes long! A real epic... (bring a porta potty ;^))