"I expected a movie that would put me to sleep, be trite, and besilly. Instead I was really suprised that I was able to keepawake, keep interested, and was on the edge of my padded cushionmost of the time. I don't think it will win any academy awards,but enjoyable. It was interesting how the writers included manyaspects of the 'Haunted Mansion' from Disneyland. They tied it together nicely. I never knew the 'Haunted Mansion' was that haunted! I suggest the El Capitan Theatre (Hollywood Blvd)Nice movie-set walk-thru at the end of the show."
"I loved this series. As a Civil War reenactor, and a history/education major, I have to say that these movies are awesome. I would also reccomend The Last Full Measure. The only thing I can find that is NOT historically correct off the top of my head is that in real life Lee asked for time to decide between his country and his state. I also wish that they had covered what actually happened at the Wilderness better. The Wilderness caught on fire, and the soldiers who were wounded, but not killed, burned to death. This is a part of the battle that was completely left out of the movie."
"The dvd was fine but it did not have closed caption capability. That would have given it 5 stars. For people with severe hearing capabilities CC is a must."
"Definitely no academy performances but it was a good movie for as long as it was. If they would have had more of Petra (Yamen) Jamen in the movie it would have been even better!!!!!"
"My son's and I have recently moved to North Carolina and have an interest in the Civil War. These 2 movies are excellently done. The visual and audio effects are both tasteful and artful. One of my son's was studying the Civil War in High School and he enjoyed the movies very much. I would recommend either of these movies to any one, not just Civil War enthusiasts! Pop some pop corn and enjoy these movies with the whole family. However, I would want to watch them first before allowing young viewers to watch them. They are war movies, afterall.
Mirl"