Negative Positive
Title: Martin Sheen ruined the film
Review: This movie was excellent except for the depiction of General Robert E Lee which was absolutely horrible. Martin Sheen's depiction of a snivelling, second guessing, wimp was so off base. Casting Sheen as Lee was a total blasphemy of Lee's character. Regardless of his service to the Confederacy, Lee was an outstanding leader, intelligent and strong, You would expect to see a bigger then life man motivating and captivating his troops while standing strong and true. Whoever made this casting decision made the wrong one. Every other character and aspect of this film was almost true to life...it is an excellent experience if you can get past the scenes with Sheen. ...but, to be truly honest, Martin Sheen really ruined the film for me which is the reason why I have never viewed it again since it was released.
Is the review positive or negative? 