GETTYSBURG (Released to Theaters USA 1993)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì  Gettysburg provides some detail about a turning point in the American 1860s Civil War. The background scenery is outstanding. The movie shows calmness and professionalism of battle leaders as they plan next war decisions. While it is not the WOW! presentation, overall it is a suitable watch. Plan time to engage this movie as its length runs over four hours of watch time. The battles are the best part of the film. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline Gettysburg provides a treatment of the American Civil War battle between Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the Northern army and General Robert E. Lee of the Southern armies.  Additional Thanks  Thank You to Director Ron Maxwell for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz, Co-Producer Nick Lombardo, Associate Producer Sandy Martin for making the film possible. Cast include Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang, Richard Jordan, Andrew Prine, Cooper Huckabee, Patrick Gorman, George Lazenby, Jeff Daniels, Sam Elliott, and C. Thomas Howell.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. Know that the movie requires time to watch. The Battle of Gettysburg receives a sparse and superficial representation in this movie. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

ROOSTER COGBURN (Theatrical Release USA 1975)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Rooster Cogburn—a John Wayne better film—forms its story to the mature character that Wayne used in his later films. Katharine Hepburn’s independent spiciness adds just the right offset to Wayne’s highly developed, dry approach to right and wrong. The nuances between Wayne and Hepburn will be much appreciated by western movie fans. Great work for Director Stuart Millar for bringing the best of both Wayne and Hepburn to the screen. The storyline is well developed. The camera work, presentation, and portrayal make it a fun watch for all audiences. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

Rooster Cogburn needs to retrieve a load of nitroglycerin from thieves. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Stuart Millar for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Hal Wallis for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Jordan, John McIntire, Paul Koslo, Jack Colvin, Jon Lormer, Richard Romancito, Lane Smith, Warren Vanders, Strother Martin and Tommy Lee. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a perfect film for John Wayne fans that compares favorably with True Grit in quality and workmanship. Thank you to all involved in making it a creditable movie to watch. 

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Ben Meyers