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Greatest Historical Epic. (swords, spears and muskets)
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:08 pm
by aTOMiC
Historical epics are plentiful. They are generally large in scope and the stories (though embellished for drama) center around one momentous event or period in history. Most films of this nature are by definition a thrilling spectacle. There are many eras that fall into this category but I tend to think of ancient Rome the most. Three immediately come to mind.
Spartacus
Highlander
Gladiator
Ben-Hur
But there are other locations, other eras to consider……thoughts?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:56 pm
by Brinn
Braveheart
Highlander
Glory
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:20 pm
by Landwaster
A Bridge Too Far, Highlander
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:33 am
by Fist and Faith
As Brinn said,
Braveheart,
Braveheart, and
Braveheart come to mind.
And
Gates of Fire will, undoubtedly, become the standard by which all others are measured.
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:43 am
by [Syl]
Troy's looking pretty good, though the line between historic and mythic is rather blurred. I didn't see any gods in the previews, though, so I'm thinking it will be more historic (though, of course, many would argue that Braveheart was almost as mythic as it was historic).
Though I've never been a Civil War buff, I try watching Gettysburg (1993) at least every couple of years.
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:46 am
by Fist and Faith
Man, I can't WAIT for Troy!! I imagine they show the same preview everywhere, and I didn't see gods either. It would be great without them!
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:53 am
by duchess of malfi
The previews for Troy do look good, but previews can make a lot of things look good...I hope its what its being made out to be!
Braveheart and Gladiator would both have to be up there for me...
I have never seen Glory or The Seven Samurai and have heard both are very good, as well.
historical epics
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 4:01 am
by matrixman
Highlander
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 2:28 am
by danlo
I liked the old movie The Vikings with Kirk Douglass and Sidney Poitier-"the mare of steel" rocked! And the remake of The Four Feathers was pretty darn good 2, Lawrence of Arabia not bad either...
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 3:49 am
by Fist and Faith
How about the old Vikings movie,
The Norsemen, with Lee Majors!!
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 7:18 pm
by duchess of malfi
An historic movie I have always loved, but am not sure if it set far enough back in time to count, would be Doctor Zhivago...I would agree with Saving Private Ryan, and would add Schindler's List if we are allowed to have movies set closer to us in time on the list...
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 8:15 pm
by aTOMiC
Fist and Faith wrote:How about the old Vikings movie,
The Norsemen, with Lee Majors!!
I remember trying to watch that once. A film so bad there are supposedly scenes on the beach where you can see modern hotels in the background.
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2003 9:21 pm
by Fist and Faith
It's been too long since I've seen it to remember, but I wouldn't be at all surprised!!
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 2:55 pm
by dlbpharmd
Patton is one of my all-time favorites.
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 3:01 pm
by aTOMiC
dlbpharmd wrote:Patton is one of my all-time favorites.
Terrific film!
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:58 pm
by Warmark
The Patriot is ok
lots of Gore!! just how i like it
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:47 pm
by Cail
Braveheart, A Bridge Too Far, Braveheart, Highlander, The Longest Day, Braveheart.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:27 am
by danlo
Braveheart, again. HOOT MON!!!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:59 am
by onewyteduck
Braveheart.
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:56 pm
by dANdeLION
Conan the destroyer.
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