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

 

THE SHADOW RIDERS (Television Release USA 1982)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Shadow Riders—action western—explores the abduction of human slaves that are ferried from the United States into Mexico during America’s old west period. Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott work their magic to tell a very solid, good story that completely appeals to western movie fandom. Watch for guest star, Ben Johnson. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

A wagon, full of United States citizens, is on its way to slavery in Mexico and desperately needs someone who cares enough to save them from their plight. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Andrew V. McLaglen for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Jim Byrnes and Producers Dennis Durney and Verne Nobles for making the film possible. Cast includes: Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Dominique Dunne, and Katharine Ross. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This film is a very good watch for the action-western fan and especially for fans of Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott. Good, solid entertainment that relies on a well-written script and good portrayal of that script. 

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Ben Meyers