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Glory
1989
Drama, War
2h 2m
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
Directed by:
Edward ZwickGlory
1989
Drama, War
2h 2m
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Rated 01 Mar 2010
7
68th
There are a lot of things I like about this movie and a lot of things I don't. The music is really invasive and manipulative. I can tell when there is an emotional moment, I don't need an orchestra to tell me so. Broderick was good, but felt a bit out of place. I couldn't stop thinking about Ferris Bueller. Denzel got a well deserved Oscar for this and the fight scenes are very well done. The whipping scene alone is enough to make me recommend this.
Rated 01 Mar 2010
Rated 17 May 2014
80
85th
It's hard to find a movie these days in which Denzel Washington does not play a lawyer, detective, or department of transportation worker. It's even harder to find a movie in which he tosses aside his universal likability and plays a complete and utter dick-wad. It is impossible, however, to find a movie in which Morgan Freeman doesn't play Morgan Freeman. Hey. You can't have it all.
Rated 17 May 2014
Rated 09 Oct 2008
57
34th
Hmm... am I the only one who found this movie really quite cheesy at times? Maybe it's because I'm European, but despite the racial issue being an interesting theme, this movie really didn't move me like Band of Brothers does for example. Good performances from Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman by the way.
Rated 09 Oct 2008
Rated 06 Feb 2012
90
90th
Ferris Bueller and the Dread Pirate Roberts lead a ragtag team led by no names like Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
Rated 15 May 2010
80
51st
Glory tells a story that is filled with Strength, courage and determination. A film that relies on mostly Washington and Freeman to help display the films ultimate message. Both of these actors were stellar and their performances were genuine and heart wrenching especially Washington. It was sad to see this men looked down upon, but a story that lets us know that we can achieve just about anything if we are willing to believe in the cause and fight for what is right
Rated 15 May 2010
Rated 20 Jul 2018
82
85th
The contrast between Washington's performance and Broderick's is something to behold, one magnificent and the other completely out of his depth. Probably should stick to Ferris Bueller.
Rated 20 Jul 2018
Rated 02 Jan 2011
80
77th
Ferris NOOOOOO
Rated 02 Jan 2011
Rated 20 Sep 2010
80
94th
Even though it is sometimes heavy handed (hey its a heavy handed subject) the film succeeds in entertaining as well as shining a light on an oft overlooked part of history. It is a bit of the "Hollywood treatment" but the amazing cast ties everything together. Zwick is solid as usual.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
Rated 13 Feb 2010
60
41st
Interesting topic (even for european) with comic-book characters that ruin the effort of drama.
Rated 13 Feb 2010
Rated 18 Sep 2009
85
56th
It's strange that a movie with Broderick, Freeman, and Washington (among others) doesn't get talked about more often, especially since this is a good movie. I felt like Broderick was miscast, but otherwise, this was solid. The battle scenes are awesome and a lot of this movie is extremely well-shot. Denzel and Morgan Freeman have great chemistry and their scenes are the most enjoyable in the movie.
Rated 18 Sep 2009
Rated 17 Jun 2009
60
29th
A film has a problem when the lead isn't realistic(as in Kingdom of Heaven). Show of hands who would follow Broderick into war. No one? Thought so.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
Rated 24 Apr 2008
65
44th
8th grade, you were so long ago.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
67th
Pretty powerful movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
I'm a sucker for Edward Zwick's epic stylings, and although some of the racial conflict has dated itself and become overly black-and-white (ha!) over the last two decades, the connections between the characters and the war scenes work. It's certainly my favorite Civil War movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
Possibly the greatest Civil War epic committed to film. All of the lead actors are very strong in this one, and the campfire scene goes down as one of my favorite of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
26th
Once again, another Civil War film that fails.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
41st
Good battle scenes, but get lost in pat answers to the racial problems of the Civil War.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 21 Mar 2007
76
52nd
Pretty standard war drama with some decent performances that keep it from being forgettable.
Rated 21 Mar 2007
Rated 19 Feb 2007
60
62nd
Great film.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
Rated 19 Feb 2023
43
0th
Eh.
Rated 19 Feb 2023
Rated 14 Jan 2023
73
76th
This would probably be a 6 part miniseries if it came out today. It suffers a little from its brevity (lots of underserved subplots.) I can't fully decide whether casting one of the least authoritative actors (Broderick) in the commanding role is a bug or a feature. In the end though, it moves briskly, the battles read well and most of the important players give strong performances.
Rated 14 Jan 2023
Rated 16 Dec 2022
45
9th
A workmanlike effort whose attempts to centre its main character come at the cost of rather scandalous historical inaccuracies. Why is Frederick Douglass a borderline silent role when his sons actually fought with the 54th at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner? Why on earth would you portray the virulently abolitionist jayhawker and onetime John Brown acolyte James Montgomery as not only a racist, but a former slave owner? Shaw's story hardly needed embellishment.
Rated 16 Dec 2022
Rated 23 Jun 2022
80
78th
Broderick seems to seesaw between feeling totally miscast and settling well-ish into his role; Glory also treads a little too close to Hollywood with some of its dialogue, but for the most part, it's a solid and moving historical drama with great cinematography and epic bookend battle sequences.
Rated 23 Jun 2022
Rated 31 Mar 2021
100
86th
105/100 https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/647162987461984256/glory-1989
Rated 31 Mar 2021
Rated 14 Mar 2021
70
42nd
This is the kind of film that the adjective "handsome" was invented for. It's beautifully shot by the great Freddie Francis and there are wonderful break-out performances from Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. It's also a very middlebrow movie treatment of the material that doesn't really deal with it in any depth. It establishes about 3/4 of the way through that when put to the test, these men not at all surprisingly proved that they could be an asset in combat.
Rated 14 Mar 2021
Rated 03 Sep 2020
70
75th
Apart from Broderick being out of his depth most of the time, and the unnecessary overly dramatic and loud epic music, a well made war movie on a good subject matter. I hate the white man saves the minority schtich but, in this case it it sadly historically accurate. Denzel was amazing.. I wonder how I have never heard of this one before.
Rated 03 Sep 2020
Rated 11 Sep 2018
89
94th
This is how you make a war film: focus on the characters. The entire cast is so incredibly talented here and the performances are helped by the excellent script.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
Rated 30 Jul 2018
50
31st
Good Movie
Rated 30 Jul 2018
Rated 28 Jul 2018
6
40th
Telling this from the perspective of a white man is a critical flaw.
Rated 28 Jul 2018
Rated 17 Oct 2017
72
36th
Good film but would've been better if made without the campiness of that movie era... However, excellent subtleties come through, especially explored through Denzel's authenticity.
Rated 17 Oct 2017
Rated 16 May 2017
94
82nd
A-
Rated 16 May 2017
Rated 15 Apr 2017
93
91st
Bolstered by its moving story, triumphant themes, and Denzel Washington's unforgettable performance, Glory is one of the finest war films ever made.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
Rated 18 Mar 2017
100
94th
Glory is one of the movies that never fails to get an emotional reaction. It's a brutal and inspiring look at the Civil War and the racial tensions that surrounded the first all-black volunteer company. It does add a bit of drama in to make things more entertaining but does try to largely stay true to history. There are also some heavy-handed moments in trying to influence the emotions of the audience, but really with a movie this good those complaints mean very little.
Rated 18 Mar 2017
Rated 14 Jan 2017
50
13th
It had potential, but it turned out to be like every other mediocre "history" film that you instantly forget.
Rated 14 Jan 2017
Rated 15 Dec 2016
7
49th
Though there is more that could be derived from this story were it not told from the perspective of a white man, 'Glory' is nonetheless a reverential movie. More often than not, knows when to take the spotlight off of its white leads. Though Broderick feels misplaced, the cast is otherwise top notch, and the action and production value, impressive.
Rated 15 Dec 2016
Rated 06 Nov 2016
80
74th
Superb acting throughout, and some wonderful, memorable moments such as the camp fire and whipping scenes, elevate this film from the morass of "Black White interaction" movies, most of which seem unable to tell a story without one side or the other being depicted as the "bad guys". I would have enjoyed hearing more about the motivations of the black recruits in order to understand both their loyalty and determination, but it didnt detract too much from a truly memorable film.
Rated 06 Nov 2016
Rated 29 Sep 2016
93
90th
Glory is a deeply moving war film with complex characters and thought-provoking themes.
Rated 29 Sep 2016
Rated 03 May 2016
12
55th
Need to rewatch.
Rated 03 May 2016
Rated 25 Jan 2015
75
61st
Exactly the same as every other movie like this.
Rated 25 Jan 2015
Rated 15 Jul 2014
86
97th
An emotionally overwhelming epic about one of the first African-American units during the Civil War. It's a celebration of the story about heart and courage but also acknowledges the sorrow. Greatly directed by Zwick and the score is impressive, but the acting is magnificent. Washington's whipping scene is remarkable along with the dark and brutal battle scene at Fort Wagner.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
Rated 11 Jun 2014
65
13th
Uninteresting war movie. With Shaw, they took a fairly interesting historical figure, gave him some boring dialogue, and asked Matthew Broderick to play him. Good call.
Rated 11 Jun 2014
Rated 10 May 2014
75
51st
While well made and performed admirably by the main cast Glory falls victim to the Hollywood stereotype of requiring a white man to be the lens through which we experience an event that would be more involving and even more interesting if told from the point of view of a black soldier.
Rated 10 May 2014
Rated 24 Feb 2014
71
76th
The movie can be utterly hilarious at times due to how ham-fisted the editing and music choices are. However, the film is at its best when when it's about the camaraderie between the soldiers and how they deal with racial discrimination. This is especially elevated by Washington's performance. On the other hand, Shaw was overly muted on racial issues for someone who was historically an ardent abolitionist, but his commentary on the white-black dichotomy in the military was appreciated.
Rated 24 Feb 2014
Rated 02 Jun 2013
83
70th
Well crafted war movie is (mostly) superbly performed and tightly directed -- though viewing the story entirely through the eyes of a white man is an unnecessary (and vaguely condescending) conceit, which leaves the film with an uncertain and uncomfortable aftertaste (not helped by Broderick's rather bland performance). Both Freeman and Washington are sterling, and it is nice to see Elwes in a completely heroic role for a change!
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 25 Oct 2012
78
79th
* Casting, Acting : 9
* Script : 8
* Directing, Aura : 8
* Ease of Viewing : 6
* Naked Eye : 8
Rated 25 Oct 2012
Rated 11 Aug 2012
88
84th
An enjoyable if somewhat excessively romanticized war film with a lovely score.
Rated 11 Aug 2012
Rated 11 Jun 2012
100
97th
This has been in my top 10 movies since it's release. After this latest rewatch, I was blown away again. Such powerful performances and music. The costumes and sets were authentic, and the dialogue was perfect. Denzel Washington won for his performance, but Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and especially Matthew Broderick were all outstanding as well.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
Rated 12 Apr 2012
56
17th
They made me watch this too many times in school; whatever enjoyment I might have been able to derive from this movie is now impossible to get at.
Rated 12 Apr 2012
Rated 29 Nov 2011
80
82nd
Every character really shows a lot of development, to the point that they feel like different people by the end. The performances are consistently good across the board too. I don't think I could really pick out a favorite if I tried.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
Rated 26 Sep 2011
79
44th
Tells the story and presents some of the dilemmas quite well, and it's mostly interesting. On the other side the ending is too long, and the music was horribly sappy. Also Broderick is an awful bore.
Rated 26 Sep 2011
Rated 01 Dec 2010
80
88th
Amazing executed movie about the American Civil War and the first all-black volunteer company. Great actors like Broderick, Freeman and Denzel Washington make this a movie well worth watching. The scenes with Denzel Washington mostly lead to the best and most moving scenes in the movie.
Rated 01 Dec 2010
Rated 21 Nov 2010
88
83rd
I haven't seen any interesting Civil War films until I saw Edward Zwick's '89 war drama. This film had a good cast, especially actors at a young age before where they are now. The film presented real and detailed scenes of how black soldiers in the 19th century trained and fought for their freedom. What interested me the most was in the scene where Denzel Washington's character asking his colonel "will we be free after the war". The movie was gripping, powerful, and overall great.
Rated 21 Nov 2010
Rated 11 Oct 2010
97
90th
Guaranteed to both uplift and depress you - a great film.
Rated 11 Oct 2010
Rated 25 Aug 2010
81
88th
Zwick attempts Civil war epic, and succeeds. Mostly because of fine acting by the stellar cast, combined with some good attention to detail and a kick ass score.
Rated 25 Aug 2010
Rated 23 Apr 2010
50
48th
I think it hilarious that in one of the scenes one of the children is wearing a modern watch.
Rated 23 Apr 2010
Rated 21 Feb 2010
80
84th
The only Edward Zwick film that works because the historical facts are accurate enough and well depicted. The drama also doesn't seem ham fisted like his other pics. Even the usual insulting "white man leads minorities to victory" angle that Zwick likes to use in his movies was factual this time and necessary to show the obvious inequality during the civil war. The acting is all around solid and the story is heart wrenching stuff.
Rated 21 Feb 2010
Rated 15 Feb 2010
92
97th
Fantastic movie of courage and adversity... one of my favorite movies
Rated 15 Feb 2010
Rated 22 Dec 2009
86
71st
An inspiring film with many good performances.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
Rated 18 Dec 2009
58
33rd
Hmm... am I the only one who found this movie really quite cheesy at times? Maybe it's because I'm European, but despite the racial issue being an interesting theme, this movie really didn't move me like Band of Brothers does for example. Good performances from Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman by the way.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
Rated 17 Nov 2009
95
56th
A true-to-life depiction of some of the struggles that Civil War soldiers faced, and more yet those struggles that blacks faced in that time. Exceptionally well done with characters that reach into your heart and bring you into the film with them. A film with an impact made even more profound because of the true story it is based on.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
Rated 13 Nov 2009
88
81st
One of the better Civil War films out there.
Rated 13 Nov 2009
Rated 03 Sep 2009
80
70th
Kinda melodramatic, but otherwise pretty awesome. And I don't normally like war movies.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
99th
One of the best, most moving, war movies I have seen. Everyone is at the top of their game and I have yet to find a flaw. Just a wonderful movie.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
Rated 22 Jul 2009
80
36th
A must see.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
Rated 10 Apr 2009
50
67th
Moving, if sometimes sanitised, account of the stirrings of black freedom.
Rated 10 Apr 2009
Rated 14 Feb 2009
99
87th
moving story, fantastic acting. Broderick at his best.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
Rated 25 Jan 2009
88
91st
This was the first war film I ever saw. It frightened me. I loved how this film depicted battle, and the particular element of pairing these men who arguably couldn't have come from wider differences, yet join together for a cause, and share their last breath with indeed such glory and fearlessness. It was very touching, and frightening.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
Rated 30 Mar 2008
87
94th
One of my favorites. Denzel Washington is amazing. Matthew Broderick is even good.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
Rated 26 Feb 2008
85
88th
Excellent movie about Civil War, a classic, with great script and scenes of battles. Very good performances from an excellent cast, in the highlight really goes to the final battle scenes from the movie. With a beautiful picture, great sound and high dose of emotion, clearly that's the best part of the film.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
Rated 24 Feb 2008
75
43rd
It is a really good movie. It is interesting and educational, yet depressing all at the same time. I think that it is a good movie, not only, for African Americans, but all Americans.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
Rated 30 Dec 2007
55
14th
I only watched about 30 mn. of this , but it was quite enough to know its value
Rated 30 Dec 2007
Rated 16 Nov 2007
100
99th
okay, it's a little feel-good in places, but it's still my favorite. made with love and shows it in the detail work. and what an awesome score! i say, unabashedly and without hyperbole, this film actually changed my life.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
Rated 21 Oct 2007
80
58th
Still have a soft spot for this one--the music is used too often, but it is great on its own. Zwick too often lets the music do the talking, when the images would do just fine. Denzel is the heart and soul of this movie, with Freeman's character a close second. What I find interesting about this is the way the main men of the regiment all have a sharper sense of characterization--the movie is about, fundamentally, their humanity, and it does a good job of illustrating that.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
Rated 07 Sep 2007
96
99th
A brilliant war film and one of the best movies I've ever seen.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
Rated 15 Aug 2007
88
90th
One of my favorite Civil War films. Great cast, with fantastic performances all around. Probably Matthew Broderick's best film.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
91st
Just about as good as movies get. This is the one that has those immortal words: "Ten Dallotta Money!"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
86th
Awesome Civil War movie. Always a treat to watch in US history classes. The all-star cast delivers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
55th
Does a fair job in it's attempt to portray both slavery, and warfare, but does not excel in either.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
96th
Stunning scope, immensely sad. Great history, great actors, great story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
66th
Powerful stuff, although it perhaps feels a bit too much like a network TV movie. Denzel is amazing, as always.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
78th
Really interesting. A little too smug though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
90th
Civil War told from the perspective of the Black soldiers of the day. Matthew Broderick is awesome, and you don't have to look hard for other amazing actors in this movie as well.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 11 Jul 2007
3
61st
Overdone in places, but still enjoyable.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
Rated 22 May 2007
84
74th
Really good film, but it is hindered by Zwick's white savior vision.
Rated 22 May 2007
Rated 27 Apr 2007
85
72nd
Good movie. Not a blockbuster but just a very solid story line
Rated 27 Apr 2007
Rated 07 Apr 2007
100
95th
One of the best Civil War movies ever produced. Excellent battle sequences, great performances, and maybe the human race doesn't totally suck after all
Rated 07 Apr 2007
Rated 07 Apr 2007
84
77th
Really good movie with some touching moments, great acting and interesting history. Feels a little repetitve at times in the middle but the beginning and especially the end are near perfect.
Rated 07 Apr 2007
Rated 14 Jan 2007
95
95th
My favorite Civil War movie. Denzel and Freeman are so awesome.
Rated 14 Jan 2007
Rated 30 Dec 2006
98
97th
one of the greatest movies to tell a true story of all time...every person in the movie tells a different story which adds to the greatness of the movie.
Rated 30 Dec 2006
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