GODS AND GENERALS / *1/2 (PG-13) (Or Movie Review by an Idiot - my title)

Chicago Suntimes ^ | February 21, 2003 | Roger Ebert

[L_Von_Mises]

Roger Ebert is an a$$. I have not seen the movie yet, but am looking forward to it. Ebert complains because history was not rewritten to fit his conception of political correctness. I moved to Virginia about five years ago. Growing up in New England I was not exposed to a lot of Civil War history. I knew all about the Revolutionary War - at least those battles that took place in New England, the Pilgrims, etc. Here in Virginia I have had the opprtunity to visit many battlefields and have read a little about the strategies and the men who fought in it. Regardless of anyone's sentiments about the reasons for the war one cannot overlook the bravery and sacrifices made by those that fought on both sides. One cannot visit these battlefields and walk along the routes taken by both sides and not get emotional. Seeing where Jackson got his nickname at the first Battle of Manassas or seeing the trenches that go on for miles that were made during the battles of Spottsylvania give you a real sense of the history and the men.

The historical accuracies are what intrigues me about this movie. That is something that is rare coming out of Hollywood today.

Ebert, through his idiotic review, has convinced me even more that I want to see this movie.

[Travis McGee]

Ebert is just a fat commie simp fairie. His idea of a great movie is "The Life and Loves of Robert Maplethorpe."

[dead]

I don't care whether Ebert liked it or not, I'm not shelling out my hard-earned cash to see a Ted Turner production with a cameo by KKK Byrd.

[xzins]

Eberts illiterate.

Had he read the books, he'd know the effort is about portraying the history of the Civil War. It wasn't about who got what speaking role.

It was about the War. Not about his fantasies, beliefs, or politically correct notions.

[Maedhros]

The nature of art dictates that it is entirely possible to appreciate art without appreciating the artist.

[Shralp17]

If you want to go see a movie that will piss off liberals, and the Left go see Gods and Generals.
There is alot of Christian influence such as Bible reading, and praying.
Protrayed both sides as fighting for a just cause. For example it didn't protray the South as a bunch of slave owning rednecks.
Showed that Blacks and Southern could live with each other and have friendly relations.
Also showed that a grow man and a 5 year old girl can have a friendship with out pedophile.
Plus no cussing, sex, nudity, or unnecessary violence.
So if you want to see a good film that will piss off liberals go see this one.

[Grand Old Partisan]

The Ku Klux Klan was the terrorist wing of the Democratic Party, as the Confederacy was its paramilitary wing.

[Maedhros]

Although I must admit, Ted's cameo is pretty goofy. The audience was laughing at him.

[jlogajan]

"both sides trust in God, just like at the Super Bowl."

Gotta admit, that was a great line.

[goodnesswins]

I'm the same as you....if Ebert LIKES a movie....we don't see it....if he doesn't....well, get out the popcorn...it must be a REALLY GOOD ONE!

[Maedhros]

Eberts illiterate.

lol!

[goodnesswins]

But....these are JUST the kind of movies we should support - we complain about all the crap out there.....this one isn't crap - it's good, conservative, without stupid gratuitous sex and obscene language....which we need more of!

[jlogajan]

Showed that Blacks and Southern could live with each other and have friendly relations.

Oh please. A black slave had no choice but to be "friendly" even in the face of a whipping. How hard was it for some slave owner to be occasionally "friendly" with his slaves. Hardly deserving a medal.

[ggekko]

Roger Ebert is well known in the Chicago area as a politically correct shill. In general, the more more morally degenerate, the more a film mocks traditional values, and finally the more just plain weird a film the more Roger likes it.

A real jerk.

[Grand Old Partisan]

Buster was originally a reference to someone who "busted" or tamed horses.

[SShultz460]

No matter what Ebert Says, it's a horrible Movie. I wasn't expecting that much, since it's Ted Turner's baby, and was prepared for the marathon.

Yes the religios themes shown were historically accurate and well shown, but the movie still sucks.

I plead with you fellow Freepers, DO NOT go see this movie, it will be on TnT in 8 months, and seeing it on the bigscreen isn't what it was in Gettysburg.

[Maedhros]

I believe he was referring to a scene involving a freed black and Stonewall Jackson, who talks about how he thinks, and many of the Confederate officers, including Lee, agree, that emancipation should be the reward of slaves serving in the Confederate army. He also says that slavery must necessarily and inevitably be abolished, and he hopes that the Confederate government will come to the same conclusion. Jackson and the free black actually pray about this.

[jlogajan]

I stand corrected.

[Maedhros]

I thought it was worthwhile.