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Release Date: 11 February, 2003 Retail Price: $19.95 OUR Price: $14.99 You SAVE: $4.96! Cast: Complete Cast (7 total) |
The Crossing Reviews
History or Poetry?
There is an old debate as to which is truer: history or poetry.
The accuracy is surprising, considering that it was adapted from a novel written by an author who generally knows better than to let history get in the way of a good story. In this case, the bending of the facts, mostly in characterization of some of Washington's generals, was relatively restrained, and supplied conflict that was real, if not always attributed to the correct historical person. Thus, the literary license does not get much in the way of history. Many of the small details are correct to an exceptional degree. All the characters, whether historically accurate or not, are well portrayed as people of the time. There is enormous subtlety here.
This is a magnificent expression of the American situation at the time and place.
Which is truer, history or poetry?
The correct answer is: "Yes."
This film is both. Don't miss it.
history well done
quite an excellent view of Washington's crossing coupled with the historical context which showed the importance of winning the early morning battle. Jeff Daniels is excellent as Washington showing both the restraint and natural charisma of the man. Hamilton is a bit overstated but so was the man himself. This was history well done-factual, fast-paced, and entertaining.
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