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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am an American who is both a historian and a librarian. This movie is the only one I have ever seen which provides an accurate account of the darkest period in the American Revolution,December 1776. The Crossing consentrates on the last few days before the Christmas and why General George Washington's decision to cross the Delaware river on the night of December 24, 1776 to attack the Hessian mercinaries stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The script is supurb, fast paced and grips the viewers attention. The actors seemed to have been born to play the characters they portray in this movie. The dialog is historically accurate. The characters portrayed in this movie all played pivotal rolls in the American Revolution and provide a unique insight to the diverse and distinct regional differences between the colonies during the 18th century which were put aside, some times reluctantly, to unite these men in a cause in which they truly believed. Given the graphic detail of battle in the 18th century, I would not recommend this movie for young children. In my opinion, this is a movie that belongs in every ones collection.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
the crossing - my start on understanding the evolution of a new nation.
as a brit watching a film portray the british as the enemy was a little unusual, but in the context of history and accuracy this was right.
I thought jeff daniels was pretty good - i thought the costume and scenery were excellent, the hessians were how i imagined as well for this period.
overall i was happy with the film - my only grumble is that i hungered for a bigger insight into what led up to the start of the film, and the subsequent victory for the american colonies.
personally i like trilogy's so that a lover of history like myself can see the whole picture from start to finnish - overall i liked the film and the actor from aberystwyth {wales} was an very good support actor.
as a brit watching a film portray the british as the enemy was a little unusual, but in the context of history and accuracy this was right.
I thought jeff daniels was pretty good - i thought the costume and scenery were excellent, the hessians were how i imagined as well for this period.
overall i was happy with the film - my only grumble is that i hungered for a bigger insight into what led up to the start of the film, and the subsequent victory for the american colonies.
personally i like trilogy's so that a lover of history like myself can see the whole picture from start to finnish - overall i liked the film and the actor from aberystwyth {wales} was an very good support actor.
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79 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Washington and the Battle of Trenton
10 Mar 2002
This is a wonderfully done made-for-cable movie about George Washington and his famous victory at the Battle of Trenton in the winter of 1776. Starring Jeff Daniels as General Washington, this film brings an important episode in American history vividly to life. We see the broken remnants of the Continental army as it races to avoid capture following their defeats in New York. The British, close on the heels of the retreating rebels, have written the Americans off as being on the verge of total surrender. Washington, tired and beaten, realizes that he must make one last attempt to achieve victory or all hope for the revolution will be lost. Against the judgement of his officers, Washington prepares to launch a desperate offensive against a large force of Hessian troops occupying the town of Trenton, just across the Delaware River in New Jersey. The future of the new United States hangs in the balance as the rag-tag army bets all or nothing on this dangerous gamble. Well written and with money well-spent, The Crossing is a dramatic telling of this important moment in American history, and one that I would recommend to teachers, students, and history enthusiasts alike.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
A History Must See!
20 May 2002
A&E's The Crossing, starring Jeff Daniels as General George Washington, is one of the best historical productions I have ever seen. The movie tells of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey on December 25th, 1776. This is a very important story for Americans to know. The American War of Independence was almost lost by the end of 1776. In The Crossing, Jeff Daniels with an excellent supporting cast, recreates that period of an American cause in dire straits. General Washington and his men with pure tenacity, win a critical battle that saved the American army from disintergration. The acting, atmosphere and music make this production inspirational and top notch.
One of the best historical presentations you will see!
One of the best historical presentations you will see!
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
A well acted and accurate accounting of the historical event
29 Mar 2000
In the last 10 years or so, Hollywood and cable TV has finally started to get it right when they make movies (Widescreen or TV) about historical events, and The Crossing is no exception.
This is a well acted account of one of the major events of the War of Independence. Jeff Daniels portrays a superb George Washington, who was at times very impatient and hot tempered. History seems to gloss over the imperfections and vulnerabilities of our nations beloved figures, however this movie shows Washington to be flawed and tired at times like the rest of his army was.
The uniforms,locations, and camp life were accurate as well as the filth and harsh existence the Continental Army had to go through. The movie did an excellent job of trying to film the famous battle, which definitely caught the Hessians by suprise.
Overall, a well acted, accurately portrayed Revolutionary War movie.
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