The scenes that really move me In Glory
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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" -
Floho25 — 10 years ago(January 20, 2016 03:01 AM)
Every scene mentioned above me
One scene that still strikes me. Is when Pvt. Jupiter Sharts is showing off his shooting skills to the platoon at the range. And Col Shaw teaches the men a very important lesson about the stresses of being on the battlefield.
This is one of the most moving movies I have ever seen. I remember every second of watching this movie in 6th grade. -
bryanac625 — 10 years ago(February 20, 2016 03:41 PM)
Many good scenes already mentioned. I like right before the final battle, where Shaw reviews his men. No words, just the music and his approving smile. It says so much about all they did to get to this point.
And in that scene, I like the last exchange between Thomas and Robert. He says, "I'll see you in the fort, Thomas." To me, it says, "I know you've grown up. We both have. But you're still my friend." -