The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams (2007)

Matt Murphy and featuring appearances by music legends Kris Kristofferson Ronnie Hawkins Merle Haggard Levon Helm and more!System Requirements:Running Time: 86 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 821575553056 Manufacturer No: TF-55305 Product Description

Falls short, but a nice idea.

It is interesting to see a movie where the lead character is portrayed by his own Great-Great-Grandson, who ironically turns out to be a spitting image of the actual person. Set during the War Between the States, it is an unusual film in that it actually gives the reasons for the Southern point of view, instead of just the typical South bashing prevalent in War Between the States movies. Unfortunately, it falls short of being a good movie, mainly because of the constant use of flashbacks and the switching back and forth between time periods to the point where it is confusing. Also, the movie was too serious all the time. There were scenes where lightheartedness was called for, such as in the beginning early courtship stage of the love story, which would make the viewer get more involved in the plot. Also, it is kind of shocking that the descendants of the couple would include a risque love scene of their own ancestors. Times sure have changed! In short, the story line is interesting but needed to have been portrayed better on the big screen. July 1, 2008

Great True Historical Love Story

Great historically correct movie of a noble confederate and his undying love of a Yankee girl. June 1, 2008

Should not have been distributed.

I thought the kid who played Anakin Skywalker in the last, horrible, Star Wars films had set the standard for wooden, awkward performances. Then I saw this film and realized that wooden performances had been taken to a new level. It's just not terribly interesting if you've seen Cold Mountain. The performances are like those of an extremely earnest 15 year old in his first theatre production. March 27, 2008

Attention To Detail

I had a role in this film and as a Civil War reenactor I was most impressed by the attention to historical detail and how willing and desirous actually of input from historians was used in the making of the film. I can't say the same of other Civil War dramas and I think it makes this film much more impressive than any farby fantasy film like Cold Mountain. February 19, 2008

a fine movie

My wife and I enjoyed this movie very much. we also attended the premiere in Columbia SC and it was excellent on the big screen! December 24, 2007

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