Director ron maxwell shortened or cut out the most objectionable scenes to get the. Written by jeffrey shaara after his father michaels death in 1988, the novel relates events from 1858 through 1863 during the american civil war, ending just as the two armies march toward gettysburg. The film stars stephen lang as stonewall jackson, jeff daniels as lieutenant colonel joshua chamberlain and robert duvall as general robert e. Each film will be packaged in 2disc, 48page bluray book versions that will contain photographs, bios. Each film will be packaged in 2disc, 48page bluray book versions that will contain photographs, bios, timeline, production notes, maps, and more. Not too long ago, i actually put myself through the torture of renting the extended edition of gods and generals. Cwl and a friend viewed the film on may 31 in a campus auditorium with blue ray projection and sound. Gods and generals extended directors cut will debut for home viewing on bluray may 24, along with the bluray debut of maxwells earlier film, gettysburg directors cut. Covering four major battles of the civil war and based on the book of the same title by jeff shaara, this epic saga charts the early years of the civil war, how the. The directors cut of the film includes additional action scenes from the battle of antietam.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gods and generals. Gods and generals 2003 was reedited in its entirety with enhanced scenes, and an added plot that brings the fierce combat of the civil war directly into your home. Gettysburg gods and generals directors cut limited collectors edition dvd nib. Reedited from beginning to end with amplified scenes and an added subplot, this allnew 2disc extended directors cut of ronald f. The additional scenes reveal more about the characters, and how life was back then in the mid19th century. The hollywood directors cut in february of 2002, i flew to hollywood with my father to see a private fiveandahalfhour directors cut with our friend ron maxwell, the genius behind the movie. Includes directors cut version of both films, hours of rich and insightful bonus content, photo book of civil war artifacts, 32page booklet extracted from time the civilwar. Extended director s cut bluray reedited from beginning to end with amplified scenes and an added subplot, this allnew 2disc extended directors cut of ronald f. Maxwell pays careful attention to authentic period detail as he chronicles the. It describes the beginning of the american civil war starting with the secession and ending before the battle in pennsylvania.
Covering four major battles of the civil war and based on the book of the same title by jeff shaara, this epic saga charts the early years of the civil war, how the campaigns unfolded from manassas to the battle of fredericksburg and the rise and fall of legendary war hero. Civil war from all sides 1862 battle of fredericksburg unaired tv special duration. It is an adaptation of the 1996 novel of the same name by jeffrey shaara and prequel to maxwells 1993 film gettysburg. One of our members, and i forget who, recommended i check out the director s cut. Gods and generals extended directors cut in the bluray format was released on may 24. And even fans of the film, and there are a few ardent ones, will probably prefer to wait for a longer cut of the film that may in some respects be an improvement. Here is thomas stonewall jackson, a hopelessly bythebook military instructor and devout christian who becomes the greatest commander of the civil war. Covering four major battles of the civil war and based on the book of the same title by jeff shaara, this epic saga charts the early years of the civil war, how the campaigns unfolded from manassas to the battle of fredericksburg and the rise and fall of legendary war hero stonewall jackson. Gods and generals is a novel which serves as a prequel to michael shaaras 1974 pulitzer prizewinning work about the battle of gettysburg, the killer angels.
History comes alive with two epic civil war films in a limited collectors edition. Item may have small snag in plastic wrap on packaging. I originally saw it in theaters and once more since then because, honestly, i was disappointed. Warner home video commemorates the civil war with two spectacular albeit incrediblylong epics. Gods and generals extended directors cut, bluray, directors cut edition, widescreen, subtitled, dolby, war civil war, 883929173280. Covering four major battles of the civil war and based on the book of the same title by jeff shaara. The hobbit a lotr prequel has just been released and dr. Gods and generals extended directors cut directors cut.
There are a couple of breaks in the packaging which is pictured above other than the that, it is in great condition. With the release of the extended directors cut of gods and generals now. Written by jeffrey shaara after his father michaels death in 1988, the novel relates events from 1858 through 1863 during the american civil war. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the civil war, both films arrived on bluray last week with special directors cut editions, featuring. Based on jeff shaaras bestseller gods and generalsa prequel to the pulitzer prizewinning book the killer angels by his father, michael shaarathe film examines the lives and personalities of. Positive the extended directors cut of the civil war epic drama gods and generals is, in many ways, better than the theatrical cut. Fourdisc set includes gettysburg directors cut and gods and generals extended directors cut, plus a 24 x 36 civil war map reproduction from national geographic, a 40page photo book, a commemorative coin, and a 32page extract from time magazines the civil war book. Except for civil war buffs and southerners who prefer to look back on their history through rosecolored glasses, audiences will find gods and generals a monumental test of endurance. The gods and generals digibook begins with a ninepage essay by maxwell, in which he takes shots at the politicians and critics who have questioned his.
For the extended directors cut, the missing hour has been. Warner home video have two bluray book releases coming to the us on 24th may 2011. The directors cut of gettysburg includes special outtakes and scenes not shown in the original film release. Based on jeff shaaras bestseller gods and generalsa prequel to the pulitzer prizewinning book the killer angels by his father, michael shaarathe film examines the lives and personalities of confederate generals lee and jackson versus union generals hancock and chamberlain as the pivotal battle of gettysburg approaches. The first thing one notices when opening up warner brothers new bluray digibook release of gods and generals. As noted, each of whvs companion civil war epic films gods and generals extended directors cut and gettysburg directors cutwill be released may 24 from warner home video in 2disc, 48page bluray book versions packaged with photographs, bios, timeline, production notes, maps, and more. Gettysburg gods and generals directors cut limited. Despite the rejection by critics and the average moviegoer, the film seemed to develop a sizable cult following, which is understandable given the passionate nature of civil war reenactors and history buffs. The story of general stonewall jackson and his role for the confederacy in the civil war. Gods and generals digibook blu ray dvd, 2disc, 2011 extended directors cut. In the extra 61 minutes are is the long awaited antietam scenes, some of which are very good. Gods and generals is a 2003 american period war drama film written and directed by ronald f. Jul 22, 2011 despite the mistake in the date for antietam, the extended directors cut of gods and generals is far superior to the theatrical cut, and makes this the definitive film on the american civil war.
But, the relatively recent release of the directors cut. Tom berenger, jeff daniels, martin sheen and stephen lang star in this magnificent epic based on michael shaaras pulitzer prizewinning the killer angels. The almost universal gnashing of teeth over this movie on the part of historians and reenactors is old news. Compared are the theatrical version and the extended director s cut, both released by warner home video. It describes the beginning of the american civil war starting with the secession and. Gods and generals directors cut american civil war forums. The first thing you see when you read your first book about the civil war or see your. The rise and fall of legendary war hero thomas stonewall jackson as he leads the confederacy to. The majority of the civil war reenactors in the movie volunteered to appear. Today cwl received this email regarding the film gods and generals directors cut theatrical premier. History comes alive with intense and spirited battles as well as the dilemmas, motivations and fears of the leaders. Gods and generals bluray, directors cut, digibook pg. Packaging for the directors cut is handsome and impressive, with a lengthy essay. Gettysburg 1993 was based on author jeff shaaras fathers classic novel.
As noted, each of whvs companion civil war epic films gods and generals extended directors cut and gettysburg directors cutwill be released may 24 from warner home video in 2disc, 48page bluray book versions packaged with photographs, bios. A novel of the civil war ebook written by jeff shaara. Cwl has learned that gods and generals director s cut is 289 minutes which is seven minutes longer than maxwell s film gettysburg. It is an adaptation of the 1996 novel of the same name. A historynet exclusive interview with director ron maxwell about the extended directors cut of his film gods and generals, now available on dvd and bluray. Gettysburg gods and generals gift set, limited edition. Extended directors cut bluray reedited from beginning to end with amplified scenes and an added subplot, this allnew 2disc extended directors cut of ronald f. It also features the back story for colonel joshua chamberlain, who appeared in gettysburg and is once again played by jeff daniels. Gods and generals is the prequel to the 1994 film gettysburg. Reedited from beginning to end with amplified scenes and an added subplot, this allnew 2disc extended director s cut of ronald f. When gods and generals hit theaters in 2003, many civil war enthusiasts were optimistic it would be a worthy followup to the 1993 epic film gettysburg. Gods and generals is the prequel of the movie gettysburg, based on the sametitled novel by jeffrey shaara.
Gods and generals bluray, directors cut, digibook 2003. Maxwell romanticized the american civil war with his epic war movie, gettysburg. This product can expose you to some kind of chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer for more. And cut generals in gods twodisc book directors packaging, bluray extended gods and generals. Based on jeff shaaras bestseller gods and generals a prequel to the pulitzer prizewinning book the killer angels by his father, michael shaarathe film examines the lives and personalities of. The 219minute feature, based on jeff shaaras 1998 bestselling novel, left most disappointed. Turner who represents journey through hallowed ground. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels. This sweeping epic charts the early years of the american civil war from the battle of. Gods and generals extended directors cut james edwards.
Despite its length, i have no problems recommending this film to all who enjoy history and serious films. Author jeff shaara son of michael shaara who wrote killer angels penned a prequel to his fathers book called gods and generals, which takes the reader from the beginning of the civil war up to the battle of gettysburg. Sep 14, 2017 based on jeff shaaras bestseller gods and generalsa prequel to the pulitzer prizewinning book the killer angels by his father, michael shaarathe film examines the lives and personalities of. The battle scenes are shown from the perspectives of jackson and chamberlain, and mostly focus on the fighting in millers cornfield which was a major deciding point of the battle. Despite the mistake in the date for antietam, the extended directors cut of gods and generals is far superior to the theatrical cut, and makes this the definitive film on the american civil war. Gettysburggods and generals bluray disc, 2011, 4disc. Ron maxwell interview gods and generals extended directors cut. A decade later, he returned to the historic conflict with an equally vast prequel, gods and generals. Gods and generals twodisc extended directors cut in blu. An illustrated history, historical battlefield map and commemorative coin. War, korean war, another civil war trilogy in the west and both world wars. Compared are the theatrical version and the extended directors cut, both released by warner home video. The director s cut of the film includes additional action scenes from the battle of antietam. For our childrens generation, that film is gods and generals, the stunning prequel to the civil war masterpiece gettysburg.
Oct 23, 2018 despite the mistake in the date for antietam, the extended directors cut of gods and generals is far superior to the theatrical cut, and makes this the definitive film on the american civil war. Bd gods and generals extended directors cut 2 discs bluray. I know that gods and generals is a movie weve discussed quite a bit here on the forums. The gettysburg digibook includes a onepage note by writerdirector ronald f.
He also wrote a sequel, last full measure, which runs from gettysburg to the end of the war. Gods and generals is a dry hollow epic thats boring and has woodern acting and camerea work thats nothing short of standered. The film focuses on confederate general thomas stonewall jackson, from the outbreak of the american civil war until his death from friendly fire at chancellorsville. One of our members, and i forget who, recommended i check out the directors cut. Gods and generals extended directors cut movies on. Gettysburg directors cut gods and generals extended directors cut 158 views.
The director s cut of gods and generals will be available the third week of may and in blueray format. Gods and generals bluray disc, 2011, 2disc set, directors. Couple that with the civil war s 150th anniversary, a revisiting of the film through an extended directors cut makes perfect sense. Gettysburggods and generals bluray disc, 2011, 4disc set. Includes directors cut version of both films, hours of rich and insightful bonus content, photo book of civil war artifacts, 32page booklet extracted from time the civil war. The gettysburg digibook includes a onepage note by writer director ronald f. Gods and generals extended director s cut in the bluray format was released on may 24. Gettysburg directors cut gods and generals extended directors cut. Extended directors cut limited edition bluray book at a low price. Maxwells gettysburg prequel restores his original vision of the fierce allegiances and combat of the early american civil war.
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