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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 Ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Widescreen
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (Dolby Surround)
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ESAG69W
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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diditKJ

Great acting! Great movie! Holds your interest.

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023

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Great acting! Great movie! Holds your interest. I've watched this many times and it never disappoints

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Michael Stevens

It was supposed too be bought

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023

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I love the movie and supposedly caught it on sale but whatever happened was a mistake Amazon's part but the movie is a true classic!

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Richard Greenleaf

An Award Winning Civil War movie now for the PSP

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2008

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It would be impossible for me to claim I do not enjoy Edward Zwick's Glory. After all, I now have it in three formats, VHS (which I got for Christmas back in the early '90s), 2 disc DVD (which I got around 2003 for Christmas as much to have it on DVD as to get all the bonus features), and now on UMD (which I just purchased to play in my PSP when on the go). I first saw the movie back in the eighth grade and it inspired me years later as a junior in high school to include the 54th Massachusetts and the assault on Fort Wagner into a paper I did on the war. Not only that, it fueled my interest in a subject of the war that wasn't really dealt with in school, black regiments in the Civil War. With a natural lean towards the 54th. Which has lead to me to including "Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw" and Noah Andre Trudeau's "Like Men of War" to my personal library.

This review is actually on UMD version. But for those who don't know (and who haven't already guessed), Glory tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment. The first regiment of black troops authorized by the federal government. It was a unit made up of black enlisted men with white officers (and indeed most such units throughout the war were the same). Though certainly not the first such unit formed, as the movie itself explains, it was the first authorized by the federal government rather than created by an officer in the field using "contraband." Or former field slaves taken from the fields as Union forces came through. This gave the government the idea of expirementing with forming an "all black" regiment. Initially they were not be meant to be used as combat troops (in fact in the actual history there was a question of whether or not black units would run at the first sign of Confederate troops), but their commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, gets the unit finally transfered to combat duty where they prove themselves every bit as good as good as the white units. The movie culminates with the assault on Fort Wagner, which is spearheaded by the 54th. This makes the movie bitter sweet as the regiment suffered 50% casualties in the assault, including the death of Shaw, and the fort was never taken (in fact months later the Confederates merely left the fort allowing Union troops to just walk in).

Glory took home numerous award nominations and wins. This includes five Oscar nominations (winning for Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Cinematography, Best Sound), five Golden Globe nominations (winning for Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington)), and 1 Grammy nomination (and the win for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television).

Now as I said, this is more aimed at the UMD. First off, if you have the 2000 Speial Edition 2 disc DVD don't expect this will be the same thing. The only special fearture is a preview secgment. Also the subtitles are limited to English and Spanish. However, this is anamorphic widescreen, and like the widescreen presentation on the Special Edition set it's presented in 1.85:1 ratio. It's also, thankfully, the full movie so you don't have to worry about missing a scene.

But the thing that gets me is the things I noticed for the first time. Recently I suffered a blackout due to a recent storm. So knowing I had some juice in my PSP I grabbed it along with this UMD. It was the first time I watched Glory on the PSP, and being so used to watching the DVD in recent years I was actually looking to see what all might have been cut off due to the screen size. Sure it's widescreen, but I'm so used to watching widescreen on TV or portable DVD players where the screen size is a bit bigger and I see the black at the top and bottom of the screen. So I was paying things a little closer attention than normal. Now some of the things I noticed, such as the badly injured horse having to be shot after Antietm, I knew were there but had never actually noticed them as they were either in the background or were kinda concealed by other things. For me, this really makes owning the UMD a must have if you're a fan of the film.

If you've seen Glory in the theater, on VHS, or on DVD, then you will not be disappointed by the UMD version. It will make a wonderful edition to your PSP movie collection.

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Otis C. Evans II

Gripping.

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023

Awesome cast.

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023

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Great movie which highlights a forgotten chapter of American history.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023

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different side of history that needs to seen

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M E Wolf

Better than TV version...

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013

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I think this is a very nice video and the only film I liked Matthew Broderick's performance in. It has been replayed on some side channels on Antenna TV stations (I don't have cable and can't afford it), with the lean towards Black audiences). Gettysburg and Gods and Generals still are much better as far as Civil War films go but, must add that the "Director's Cut" on the afore mentioned movies are much better than the original releases though there are many editor's errors (reverse film where the sword is on the right instead of the left as it ought to be, rank wrong for the character in that time in history, etc.)

There are details to which I am keen on, such as left handed writing wasn't normal during the era; only if amputation of the right side and or physical handicap prevented writing with the right hand--

There are few Black re-enactors I recognize in the film "Glory," to whom have marched down Pennsylvania Avenue for Obama's Inaugural Parade, e.g. 2013's -- You'll be able to see them in a few shots, especially in the "Review" parade in the street scene going before the Governor of Mass., Col. Shaw's parents, etc.

Shaw neighborhood in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to Colonel Shaw and his regiment, along with a Black Union Soldier's memorial, listing those serving in the Union Army. It is unfortunate though, that historically speaking there was a Corps de Africa formed earlier to which all races other than white served in. There were other color regiments as well but, "Glory" does wake up the population that other races served in the Civil War.

If "To Appomattox" is ever made (written by famed Michael Frost Beckner of "Spy Game" fame); it will feature other races that served in the Civil War--to include Native American Indians that received the Medal of Honor.

To date--the American Civil War has had more casualties than any other war Americans have fought in. Must not forget this passage in American History, as it was a very important period. Many inventions were used--hot air balloons, rubber for tires on wagon wheels, rubber syringes and other Goodyear products; Proctor & Gamble produced candles and soap; Wells Fargo supplied wagons to ship mail, people and ammunition, American Express served in sending out means to which Union Soldiers could vote while at the battlefront. Railroads provided the first military troop transport in the US as well as the first use of railroads as 'hospitial' transportation (converting passenger cars to hospitial cars); hospital ships and much more. Many former enemies would serve together after the Civil War in one uniform--blue of the "United States".

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Jonathon Turner

"There's more to fighting than rest, sir."

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022

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Set during the Civil War, GLORY tells the inspirational but tragic tale of one Col. Robert G. Shaw who takes it upon himself to command an army of African-Americans. It concludes with an ill-fated attempt to retake Fort Wagner. Released in 1989, GLORY has been hailed as one of the best movies about this tumultuous time in America history, and it's easy to see why. The film is capably directed by Edward Zwick, and benefits strongly from a glorious score by James Horner as well as a strong cast of actors, including Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes, all of who give outstanding performances. Even Matthew Broderick, often a target of derision for whatever reason, is in fine form as Shaw, giving the character a sincerity that never rings false. He has been great in other films like THE LION KING, but this is arguably one of his best roles. The picture focuses more on the development of its characters, which helps the audience bond with them throughout its two hour running time. The scenes of war are as brutal as you would expect (including one brief moment at the beginning when a soldier's head is blown off), but thankfully, it's never portrayed as shock value. Although its conclusion is ultimately depressing, GLORY is still one of those movies that demands mandatory viewing. This is both a great history lesson and a work of true art, which is a rarity from Hollywood these days. I highly recommend this film.

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JACKSON BALBINO

Muito bom!

Reviewed in Brazil on December 6, 2023

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Apesar da demora a compra foi tranquila e o filme é ótimo!

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Mike Ash

Glory DVD

Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2023

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My movie

Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2023

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Très très bon film

Reviewed in France on September 3, 2023

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Je le possédais dejas en blue ray je suis passé au 4K image ok

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Paul Tapner

The 54th

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2023

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Glory is a movie that dates from 1990. It tells the true story of the 54th Massachusetts regiment. The first black troops to fight in offensive action for the North during the American civil war.

It focuses as much on the men of the regiment as it does their leader. Robert Shaw. Played by Matthew Broderick, in far and away the best role he ever got, and which should have opened the door for more mature stuff. Shaw is a young man with well to do parents who believes in the cause. And wants to lead. He grows into the job of regimental commander, learning leadership along the way. Occasionally butting heads with his second in command {Cary Elwes].

The score and narration from Matthew Broderick, reading actual letters written by Shaw which still survive, are pretty emotional stuff at times. And do make you feel you're looking at history as it was.

Of the black characters, principal ones are played by Denzel Washington. Morgan Freeman. And Andre Braugher. All make an impression in very solid roles with characters who grab. All three of whom are different people with their own attitude to what is going on. They all get solid character arcs. You get to watch their experience in their struggles to get what they want and need to be taken seriously as soldiers.

This is all very engrossing stuff as it goes along. It also doesn't skimp on showing the confusion and the bloodshed and horror of conflict. The first moment of will stay with you for a while after being seen.

But nothing will prepare you for the final act of the film. As the 54th get to go into combat. In a frontal assault on a fault. Emotion and music and realistically staged spectacle combine here for a stunning finish that you won't be able to take your eyes off for a second.

The ending concludes the story. Of the characters you're gone on a movie journey with. And then a single on screen bit of writing rounds it off as it should.

War. Character. Leadership. History. All combine to make a powerful movie experience. And a classic of it's field. Has to be seen. You won't forget it when you do.

The dvd version is a pretty old release, so it doesn't even have subtitles.

It does have some extras:

The true story of Glory continues. A forty five min documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman. Giving a brief overview of the history the film covers. And what happened next. This is essential viewing. It's fascinating stuff.

Glory the Making of History. Twenty mins of Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and director Edward Zwick talking about key moments in the project and the movie itself. Very interesting to listen to. Essential viewing.

Voice of Glory. Although from 1990 this is more like a modern dvd extra. An eight min overview of the film with sound bites from cast and crew. Not as essential as the above two features.

Director's commentary on the movie.

Deleted scenes. Two scenes. You can only watch one after the other. They run for six mins added together. Both are really good, although the sound is a bit weak at points and I did struggle to hear some of the dialogue in them.

Isolated score. Watch it with the score alone.

Theatrical trailers. Trailers for the totally unrelated movies Devil in a Blue Dress and the Bone Collector.

Talent profiles: text biographies - which will now be well out of date - of Edward Zwick, Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes.

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