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Neverending Preying and poetry recitation

posted 13 years ago by nykm
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Did anyone count? How long is the total time they preyed or recite poetry?

Alright, this is a bit too much. I can stand the stupid scene of Stonewall Jackson talking to little girl, Johnny Southern exchange tobacco and coffee with Billy Yank bla bla bla, but pls, how many times we hear the word "God", "Lord" and all these poetry recite again and again.

I am currently at 2 and half hour mark, the total length should be 3 and a half hour. Is this a director cut or cinematic version?

[–] onewringgold 12 years ago

The praying and poetry recitation is in line with the period. We don't do as much of that nowadays.

[–] SuperDevilDoctor 12 years ago

The praying and poetry recitation is in line with the period.

True, but only as it applies to Americans (especially Confederates). The Grande Armée of Napoleon -- greatest military commander of the past 1,000 years -- didn't bother with chaplains. It was totally secular, 50 years before the American Civil War.

Refreshingly, Napoleon and his generals didn't labor under the delusion that they were doing "God's work" as soldiers in "God's Army."

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[–] jctennant55-892-30458 11 years ago

And yet the German soldiers in WWII wore belt buckles in which "God We Trust" was written.

[–] Sid-Blitzen 12 years ago

"We don't do as much of that nowadays".

More's the pity.

I thought CHmaberlain's piece about Caesar crossing the Rubicon was hecka-cool!

[–] BertramWilberforceWooster 12 years ago

Preying? Is that like stalking your prey?

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[–] g_dekok 12 years ago

1. It's praying, not "preying".

2. From what I've read, Stephen Lang's portrayal of Stonewall Jackson was pretty much right on the money. Yes, he was a bit of a hypochondriac (Jackson, not Lang), but he dearly loved his wife and child. It was a way of bonding before he went off to war.

3. Please, grow UP.

[–] Mel-Leary 11 years ago

I agree- I was especially annoyed by Chamberlain's historic rant before Fredericksburg. Yes, I understand it was applicable, but seriously- they're about to go to war and they're all just standing around patiently listening to him blather on and on? I would have spit my 'baccy at him and yelled "This ain't Bowdoin College, professor!"

Just the last line: "Hail Caesar- we who are about to die salute you" would have been much better, short and to the point. But I think I preferred when Buster Kilrain said that.