Glory (1989)
A filmed that was produced the same year that I was born. No doubt I was skeptical whether I could finish this movie up but surprisingly, I was hooked to the movie from the beginning right up to the end.
A Brief Synopsis
Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) leads a ‘colored’ regiment through the U.S Civil War battling prejudice between his own army and his upper ups.
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead
Review..
I would say it’s a highly touching and inspirational film that many of us would enjoy. This film back-dated into 1860’s where the Civil War had begun. I believe during that time, the American-African (Negroes) is still being treated as slaves and 2nd class citizens.. So this film shows how during the times of war, these ‘blacks’ volunteered themselves to war and yet being neglected and treated unfairly.
Once again, the reason this movie touching because it’s able to display different themes such as patriotism, bravery, courage, faith, and selflessness which in the end, changes the heart of those who had discrimination against the troupers.
Unlike famous war films like ‘Thin Red Line’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ which is full of battlefield violence and gory, ‘Glory’ is about the struggles of a Colonel, and his regiment had to face to prove themselves worthy to fight for the country they love. Even so, probably due to the cinematic technology of the era, the war scenes would be quite dull but still enjoyable.
Furthermore, I truly love the cast, especially Matthew Broderick, who plays Col. Robert Shaw, who is capable of bringing up the traits of a fine leader, and Morgan Freeman as Sgt. Major John Rawlins. Most of the actors are so young back then you probably would not even recognize them.
So, yeah they deserve the three Academy Awards that they had won because after two decades of production, this movie is still able to win some praises..
My Rating 8.5/10
IMDB Rating 8/10
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