Customer Ratings & Reviews

I loved this movie, it is so awesome, the civil war has always been a time in history, that a lot of my ancestors were effected. I loved this movies, it made me feel like I knew what my GGG grand father went through

If you are a history buff, you will probably enjoy the movie. I did. I have viewed it several times. I. It focuses on both sides of this major battle of the Civil War and the depictions seem fairly accurate. It is long, 3 hours or so. But the battle did last 3 days. It does a good job of pointing out how the officers on both sides had known, liked, and respected each other before the war. I couldn't help but be saddened by the needless loss of life this war created. It happened because people on both sides stopped listening to each other and trying to resolve differences.

I bought the movie "Gods and Generals" which is a great movie! I then learned that this movie game after that movie so it was a must that I had to buy it! I bought it and I must admit that I wasn't disappointed! I loved it! A must have if you love history!

For every American, to fully understand our history, this well done historical movie should be a Must View! It does, from all vantage-points – North and South – tell the story of this most influential battle of the American Civil War that continued to rage on for almost two years after this epic 3 day battle ended on July 3, 1863. The Blu-ray edition is presented in 1080p HI-Def. and dtsHD Master Audio – it’s breathtaking!

My husband and I have always been history buffs, esp WWII and the Civil War. We traveled to central Pennsylvania and the Gettysburg area as well as the Battlefield itself. Most of the movie was shot in the actual battle area so it is easy to put the movie into perspective. Great actor lineup and an excellent plot. Would recommend this movie to anyone who appreciates America and what it took to make it great.

This is a truly outstanding portrayal of any Civil War battle to this date. It has the human element of both sides before, during and after the battle dramatically seen, and not just a "blood and guts" glorified killing of.soldiers one finds in video games. After having studied the true historical accounts in college, I can say that this movie ranks at the highest level in historical fact and reenactment of what actually happened.

Great movie with excellent acting. Gettysburg will appeal to history buffs as well as those who just want to watch a good movie. More historically accurate than a lot of other war movies/ battle scenes. (Although movies like this never truly depict the horrors of war.) The movie is quite long, but it never drags. Overall, very entertaining.

This movie is an American classic and should be seen and discussed as basic US History in school. Well acted, brutal but honest and not unnecessarily gory. A sad part of our history, but I was glad to see the scene where the north officer spoke of ending slavery and union, and the south spoke of state rights and smaller federal government. This movie is a great Segway to conversation at the jr high school level.

80's movie epic depicting the days immediately before the Battle of Gettysburg through the end of the army of Northern Virginia's northward campaign to defeat the Union forces. Battlefield scenes are mildly graphic though accurately capture military tactics of the era. The movie does plod along in some parts though overall has more than sufficient action to keep the viewer engaged.

Being a serious Civil War history fan, this film is the best thing to actually being there. All of the actors have the look of all of the real people that were there at the time. The Director's cut with the extras is worth purchasing.

Read the list of actors involved and you’ll have a better understanding why I say this is the best war movie ever made. It’s factual and accurate as a documentary, but it’s simply an epic movie. You’ll need a lot of popcorn!

Really good movie. Had it in vhs, but wanted to upgrade it to blu-ray. Good acting. Really puts the Civil War into perspective.

Kind of a documentary style/reenactment style acting. Great cast, but not as deep, serious, and emotional like some of todays peices and other famous directors pieces. If you are a history and war buff, this will be interesting for you otherwise it can be long and boring if you arent.

I have loved this movie since I first saw it in the 1990s. My DVD copy got lost over the years, so when I saw this in the bargain bin at the College Station, TX Best Buy, I couldn't resist buying it. The film still is a marvel of movie-making.

Terrific version of the Gettysburg story. The acting really makes this movie a step above the others. it’s a family favorite.

I bought this for my uncle and he loved it. I personally cannot vouch for its content but he said it was very interesting and educational. He said he learned a lot about the Civil War that he didn't know, even though he considers himself a Civil War history buff. My uncle recommends this DVD.

I had purchased this movie a couple of times when it was on one DVD with half the movie on each side. There were problems with the product each time. However, it is now on two DVDs and everything was OK. The movie itself is epic and I love Jeff Daniels in his role as a Union Colonel.

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I bought this after visiting Gettysburg and seeing a re-enactment. This movie is the definitive theatrical presentation of this piece of history. It was on almost every vendor’s table there. Good purchase for the history nuts.

After taking my daughter to visit Gettsyburg National Battlefield park, she took an interest. I bought this movie and she has a better understanding of this epic battle in American history