The scenes that really move me In Glory
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Let_it_Be-1 — 14 years ago(February 19, 2012 06:32 PM)
Boy are you right on all notes. Glory is one of the best movies of all time. The acting, direction, cinematography, musical scoretotally engaging and moving. I haven't seen the movie in a few years and all four scenes you describe are vivid in my memory and I totally agree.
What sticks in my mind are two more scenes- the confrontation between Sgt Rawlings and Trip when they call each other the "n" word
-when they are burying all the dead at the very end in a mass grave and Shaw slides down the hill into the pit and lands on top of Trip. The music and cinematography is haunting and poingnent.
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- the confrontation between Sgt Rawlings and Trip when they call each other the "n" word
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Paul_Ke — 14 years ago(February 22, 2012 09:21 AM)
Agree with all 4. "Give then Hell, 54th!" is especially moving because the music that follows is so incredibly moving.
Another line that moved me is when Shaw tells the reporter: "Got some letters here, personal things. Also, if I should fall, remember what you see here." That line, and the facial expression of the reporter when Shaw says it, gives me chills. If that reporter doesn't "remember" or report what he sees, then there's a good chance all of what they do will just fall between the cracks of history and never be remembered. -
iancaptain — 13 years ago(June 04, 2012 05:14 PM)
Those ones are good
For me.- The look on everyone's face when Shaw is killed, and the music starting, they just saw the man who cared for them all the way, die in front of them
- The final battle from where you see Captain Charles Morse with a bloodied eye still trying to fight, and you know it's a hopeless battle!
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dllmb — 11 years ago(October 17, 2014 01:37 AM)
Give'em hell 54 gets me every time.
The flogging scene.
Shaw's death.
Rawlins scene where he gives Trip a tongue lashing. Freeman is so good.
Right before battle at end when Shaw gives reporter the letters then joins his men and Sharts says "we's ready colonel" with a stutter. -
LDHRELL2003 — 11 years ago(December 05, 2014 11:32 PM)
All of the abovealso like to add the opening scenes of the Battle of Antietam, including seeing the swirling of winds.
Also Shaw has minor wounds and the director beautifully contrasts his pain by letting you see and hear a soldier having his leg amputated.
Also the entire house scene which had a soldier in a wheelchair and Frederick Douglass. -
lizzellen — 11 years ago(February 08, 2015 06:14 PM)
My favorite scenes:
- GIVE 'EM HELL '54.
- Morgan Freeman telling Trip off.
- The black kids waving to the troops as they marched through town.
- Trip going uphill saying "Come 'on".
- Trip raising hell about the pay discrepancy between black and white soldiers.
- Marching on the beach, like a ballet.
- The 54 getting their new shoes and immediately marching.
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twhiteson — 11 years ago(March 31, 2015 09:16 AM)
Number one is my favorite:
Colonel Shaw, a boy from Massachusetts, looks out on the Atlantic Ocean peacefully for what is likely the last time in his young life. He looks over his shoulder at the ominous Fort Wagner knowing that is going to be the place of his death. And his face shows that he's afraid. Yet, you can see him accepting his fate as he dismounts and slaps his horse away. That's courage!
And then walks in among his men who take-up a cheer for him. The look of sheer pride on his face as he walks in amongst this extremely well-trained and motivated regiment, who chant "Colonel Shaw!" in appreciation for taking his job seriously and turning them into good soldiers, is a sight to behold. (Matthew Broderick did such an amazing job with this role!) -
OIF-Retread — 10 years ago(June 08, 2015 09:03 PM)
All great scenes. But for some reason I also find the drummer boys scene moving. Where they reluctantly leave before the attack and the Sergeant-Major says something like "Get along child, we'll be by directly." You know he doesn't believe it.
And I still tear up when Tripp's lifeless body rolls onto Colonel Shaw's. -
capillow-1 — 10 years ago(June 20, 2015 09:10 AM)
All of the examples given are excellent, but one not mentioned is the scene where Col. Shaw announces to the troops that the Confederate government had decreed that any black soldiers captured in Union uniform would be summarily shot, as would any white officers captured leading black troops. Shaw says that anyone wishing to be discharged would be allowed to do so. This took place at night in the rain. In the morning, Shaw emerges and asks how many are left. He then looks out and all are there, in formation. Shaw says, "Glory Hallelujah!". Gives me chills every time.
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Sparky48 — 10 years ago(June 29, 2015 07:47 AM)
The scenes you mentioned were indeed great and memorable, and here are some add-ons:
- Trip's confrontation with Thomas in the tent after the latter was beaten by the drill sergeant. Trip says to him, "You learnin' now, ain't ya Snowflake?" (Translation: You thought that because you're well educated and speak the King's language white folks will accept you as their equal, but it doesn't work like that.)
- When Trip agitates Thomas to the point that Thomas finally decides to fight him, Rawlingswho was just appointed Sergeant Majorintervenes and berates Trip for his hatred of everything and everyone. It's then that Trip realizes that his own self-hatred, which happens to be his worst hatred, is leading to his self-destruction. (Why Freeman wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his brilliant, powerful performance in this film was, IMO, a crime.)
- After Shaw is shot during the attack on Ft Wagner, Trip, who initially declined to carry the union flag, not only takes the U.S flag but assumes the leadership of the 54th by screaming to the top of his lungs "CHAAARGE!!" The scene, which I thought was the most powerful one in this film, powerfully portrays the immense courage of the 54th as well as pays homage to the black soldiers of the Union who, as Lincoln himself said, "help turn the tide of the war."
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bps3013 — 10 years ago(July 19, 2015 01:07 PM)
The whole build up to the charge on Fort Wagner. Everyone knows it's a suicide mission, yet they're still willing to sacrifice their lives for their liberty. It's one of the most powerful and moving sequences I've ever seen. And it gets me every time.
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katiekeene — 10 years ago(October 01, 2015 02:55 AM)
I can't remember when I last teared up in a movie but I did for
Glory
. Thanks to actress, Diahann Carroll, for her request to show it on TCM.
Denzil Washington was sensational and earned the Oscar for his first co-starring role.
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BPD1586 — 10 years ago(December 26, 2015 08:16 PM)
I was really moved in the scene showing the conversation between Col Shaw and Sgt Maj Mulcahy regarding the drill sergeant being 'hard' on Thomas during training. I just loved the Sergeant Major's reply to Col. Shaw.
Sgt Major Mulcahy:"You grew up with the boy?"
Col. Shaw : "Yes"
Sgt Major Mulcahy: "Well let him grow up some moresir"