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Gettysburg [DVD]

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  • Format: Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
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  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: September 20, 2011
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004YDSN3U
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2.0 out of 5 starsGettysburg Documentary is Style Over Scope/Detail/Substance
By Captain Hornblower on May 30, 2011
Format: DVD
Once again, the History Channel has produced a documentary that is par for the course with their productions over the past several years--style and special effects over substance. Like the disappointing production of last year, America: the Story of Us, this documentary on the Battle of Gettysburg is one that oversimplifies the subject, relies on generalities without substantive discussion, and favors computer graphics and big explosions over educational value.

The narration repeats the same general exclamatory statements over and over again. How many times do we have to hear, "this could determine the outcome of the Civil War," or "this would be one of the iconic moments of the War," in the narrator's deep, dramatic tone? It reminded me of the aforementioned America: the Story of Us, when they had to have a commentator say every five minutes or so, "we are a nation of innovators," or "ours is a history of struggle." Such repeated statements are meant to add weight and power to the piece, but instead just make it into overly exaggerated melodrama.

You can see the mark of the modern war film making style in the piece, especially given that Tony and Ridley Scott are the producers behind it. The documentary is obviously trying to give it a Saving Private Ryan feel, with plenty of bullet impact noises, blood and grit, and even the noisy-silence sound of someone suffering shock (reminiscent of several moments with Tom Hanks character in Private Ryan). But alas, this stylistic war film feel is not supported by an informative narrative. This is a documentary, and thus the informative value should be at least as important as the entertainment value.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsClose But No Cigar
By Ellen S. Wilds on January 30, 2013
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As an historian who has done extensive research into Gettysburg and its participants, I realize that no one program can cover all aspects of the great battle. Even if I accept that principle there is still no excuse for stated errors in the narration.
It is so easy to get it right that I am appalled at how often these programs get it wrong. I give a few examples:

1. Stonewall Jackson did NOT die in battle as stated in the program. He was shot by his own pickets and died a month later of pneumonia.

2. Clara Barton did NOT found the Red Cross. That honor goes to Jean Henri Dunant of Switzerland. Barton can only be credited with bringing the Red Cross to the US.

3. Meade's battle formation did not see the potential value of Little Round Top, although Sickles' move forward further exposed the vulnerable weakness of the Union left flank. Warren's quick assessment of the danger and the sacrifice of commanders like Strong Vincent and Paddy O'Rourke made the difference.

4. While I am relieved not to hear so much about Pickett (who hated having his name attached to that disastrous charge) there was no mention of Pettigrew and Trimble, whose units sacrificed far more during the charge.

5. And finally -- perhaps a point that only I can make -- the reference to men under Davis futilely planting a flag on the Union wall is not only without substantiation, but has been disproved by the publication of the diary written by Lt. William H. Peel, Company C of the 11th Mississippi. Since I am the transcriber and researcher who published the diary (available on Amazon) I can state with confidence that the flag story told by Pvt. Joseph Marable was fabricated by that gentlemen for his own reasons.Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 starsDisappointing
By Michael Hines on November 27, 2011
Format: DVD
As a Civil War buff and reenactor for about 30 years I was looking forward to seeing this program when I saw the previews. Unfortunately it proved to be a disappointment. I liked the style of the film but the historical inaccuracies ruined it for me. I don't know who they had advising them but the "soldiers" weren't even wearing their equipment properly. While it wasn't a documentary the movie "Gettysburg" directed by Ron Maxwell is much more historically correct, if you can overlook the fact that some of us reenactors used in that film were a bit old and too well fed.
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3.0 out of 5 starsAs A Hybrid Reality-Based War Movie--Gettysburg Attempts Something Different, But May Upset Historians
By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWER on September 7, 2011
Format: DVD
The History Channel enlisted some big names (Executive Producers Tony Scott and Ridley Scott, Narrator Sam Rockwell) to collaborate on one of the most heavily promoted and anticipated spectacles that the network has ever orchestrated. The resultant "Gettysburg," released to commemorate the anniversary of the Civil War (it's been 150 years), has had many battle aficionados crying foul. Anyone looking for a traditional accounting of the facts of the pivotal event at Gettysburg may indeed be disappointed by this different interpretation. In a continued and concentrated effort to blur the lines between entertainment and documentary, the program serves up a bloody recreation which highlights the lives of eight soldiers (representing both sides of the conflict) and tries to examine history from a more personal perspective. While not "history" per se, these individual accounts have a quiet thoughtfulness that can be effective. But the vivid recreation is filled with carnage, sweeping camera work, and overheated exclamation by Rockwell that overshadows the intimacy. At times, it feels so overproduced that clearly the style component is winning a victory over substance.

For the record, I have nothing against looking at Gettysburg from a different vantage point. If you want a documentary that just relates the facts and details, there are dozens of decent choices in the DVD marketplace. The harshest critics of "Gettysburg" will claim that the show is inaccurate--but I believe incomplete is a better interpretation. By focusing singularly on the soldiers as a narrative hook, the documentary aspect of the interviews can be hit-or-miss. In detailing specific movements (between live action segments), lively graphics are employed but information is still somewhat limited.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA new graphic documentary for a new generation

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great movie, but 100% accurate in terms of details of events

Published 11 months ago by Jim S.
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The recipients loved it.

Published 15 months ago by Northeast Emmy
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

Uniform authenticity sucked. As did the formations and tactics.

Published 19 months ago by Eric Smallwood
4.0 out of 5 starsGood, But Too Much Blood

A good realistic presentation. But a little too bloody. There was no reason to have real close up slow motion shots of bullets entering a man' body followed by a slow motion close... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Curtis V Titus
3.0 out of 5 starseducational film

it's good enough if this is the first gettysburg film you've seen. but when compared to the other Gettysburg film starring Michael douglas it is not as exciting.

Published 23 months ago by viking
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat DVD for learning about Gettysburg

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