Band of Angels
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Movie Reviews of Band of Angels
Movie Review: Romance, history, pretty melodrama
Summary: 5 Stars
The positive reviews are right-on, including great Civil War era costumes, and scenery of New Orleans.
The negative reviewer obviously did not see this movie, because:
The Clark Gable character was not a rapist.
On the contrary, if anything, the Sidney Poitier character said Hamish Bond killed with kindness.
The woman house servant had only good things to say about Bond.
Amantha Starr did not fall in love with a rapist.
Hamish Bond's revelations at the end may have been melodramatic, drums beating in the background, but the pathetic truth is, the slave trade had its advocates in both races and both continents.
And life under the Carpetbagger occupation had certain hazards, especially for women.
For an interesting twist on the subject, read _River Rising_ by Athol Dickson, set in Louisiana bayous in 1927.
Also, _A Country Such as This_ the re-released excellent novel and social commentary by James Webb, former Secretary of the Navy.
Movie Review: BAND OF ANGELS(CO0MENTS ON ONE REVIEW)
Summary: 5 Stars
I READ ONE REVIEW BY A PERSON THAT GIVE A VERY POOR REVIEW OF THE MOVIE WHICH INCULDED A LESSON IN HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR. ALTHOUGH HIS HISTORY WAS RIGHT I DON'T FEEL IT WAS NESSSARY TO BERATE THE MOVIE AS IT WAS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND NOT TO TEACH A LESSON IN THE HISTORY OG THE CIVIL WAR AND I DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING IN THE MOVIE CREDIT'S THAT STATED THAT THE STORY IT TOLD WAS ACTUAL FACTS. I THINK THAT ANYONE WHO TOOK A COURSE IN CIVIL HISTORY WOULD REALIZE THAT.Movie Review: Once again Clark Gable proves why he was the "King of Hollywood"
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie twenty years ago and am thrilled that I see it on DVD. I fell in love with it right away. It's like Gone with the Wind with a happy ending. Movies like this is what made that era so wonderful.I much prefer these to the so call "realistic" movies of today. Like so many reviews before, it's much more that a bodice ripper. It teaching acceptance and forgiveness and doesn't pull any punches about slavery. Can't wait to get the DVD.Movie Review: BAND OF ANGELS, Clark Gable
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a fan of Clark Gable, Gone With the Wind, and the Civil War, you will love this movie. He is a wealthy plantation owner, with slaves ... but is extremely kind to them and protects them. Slavery was obviously a cruel practice, but fortunately, many, many plantation owners were kind to them, feeding and clothing them. Gable stands up to the Carpet Baggers after the War too. A really good movie with action and romance.Movie Review: GREAT MOVIE---GREAT SERVICE
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie isn't GWTW, but it's still a stirring romance set during the Civil War. Yvonne De Carlo is Amantha Starr, daughter of a plantation owner. Upon the death of her father she discovers her mother was one of his slaves, her claim on his estate is denied and she is sold into slavery. Believe it or not that is just the beginning!