Why isn't this movie more popular?
-
WhenGreyjoysCry — 11 years ago(May 05, 2014 07:56 PM)
As others mentioned, wasn't marketed well. I never watched it until one of my U.S. history professors showed it to us in class. I would say it is one of my favorite movies of all time.
There are no ordinary moments. There is always something going on. Peaceful Warrior -
Mike_Smith76 — 11 years ago(August 17, 2014 10:26 AM)
I think the subject matter is too heavy for some people. They want escapist entertainment that doesn't require any thought, nor the possibility of becoming emotionally attached to a character or plot. Others avoid movies like this because it might force them to take stock of themselves and their personal beliefs/morals. Others don't enjoy watching the horrors of war. Finally, some just don't like good movies.
-
Steppy412 — 10 years ago(May 23, 2015 10:29 PM)
@Degree7
It was ignored by the Academy for the major awards because it had a majority black cast.
It was nominated for 5 awards and won three (Denzel Washington). It was nominated for several other awards,Denzel Washington also won a Golden Globe. And it won a grammy too.
But you should definitely ignore the facts and continue on with your racist rants. It makes you sound so smart! -
sarahb2 — 11 years ago(February 21, 2015 06:11 PM)
The soundtrack was composed by James Horner, and is actually one of my favorites of all time.
But if you listen closely to it, and then listen to his theme to 'Avatar', you will find that the Avatar theme is almost a note-for-note copy of his secondary theme for "Glory". I can't even watch 'Avatar' without being bugged by the similarity. -
AfroGeek — 10 years ago(July 01, 2015 12:56 PM)
I just rewatched as it's been playing a lot recently; no doubt because of the Confederate flag kerfuffle. This was always among my top favorite films, but it's been so long since I've seen it it dropped out. It's back
Call them
ISIL
. Isis is an overloaded term that has many other legitimate uses. -
Chiscully — 9 years ago(May 29, 2016 07:28 PM)
I had heard of this movie but had never seen it myself until tonight on Turner Classic Movies as part of their memorial day weekend line-up. What a great film! Great cast too. The ending battle scene truly had me riveted. As an American, I think it may be uncomfortable for some to see the treatment of black people in our history portrayed in film. At the same time, I think it is important that the truth be shown as accurately as can be done and that the contributions of former slaves be discussed. I'm glad to read on these boards of teachers showing the film to young people. it reminds me of how my teachers discussed Roots when I was a kid.