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Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip (Denzel Washington) and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman). At first limited to menial manual tasks, the regiment fights to be placed in the heat of battle.

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Bolstered by exceptional cinematography, powerful storytelling, and an Oscar-winning performance by Denzel Washington, Glory remains one of the finest Civil War movies ever made.

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Michael H. Price

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Washington, in his best performance since the black-story-white-viewpoint misfire of Cry Freedom, is exceptionally good as a fugitive slave whose tense relationship with Matthew Broderick charges the film's emotional core.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 26, 2022

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This is a sad and gallant chapter, and a first-rate movie.

Jul 25, 2022

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John Pym

Sight & Sound

The film's chief virtue is its spectacular choreography. The final battle... is a striking combination of dynamism and clarity.

Jan 16, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

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A rousing Civil War drama based on the true story of the 54th Massachusetts infantry, a Union regiment of black soldiers.

Rated: B+

Jun 26, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Director Edward Zwick stages some remarkable battle sequences, but the film’s core rests in the complicated relationships between its characters.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 9, 2024

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Even though Glory still isn't a completely accurate depiction of Shaw or his troops during the Civil War, it has some great scenes and shots throughout.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jun 6, 2024

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Audience Member Action scenes were amazing characters were great movie was perfect Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Nevin C Possibly in my top 3 favorite movies of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Connor A This is a good film. Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick give great performances and the rest of the cast is strong. The battle scenes have aged quite well and still hold up today. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Andy B A powerful and well made Civil War epic with some great performances. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Jeremiah R Awesome American film about brotherhood, people fighting for their freedom, and paying the ultimate price. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Love this movie! Plain and simple… there was so much to love Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward Zwick Director Matthew Broderick Col. Robert Gould Shaw Denzel Washington Pvt. Trip Morgan Freeman Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins Cary Elwes Maj. Cabot Forbes Jihmi Kennedy Pvt. Jupiter Sharts

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