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One Chance (2013)
10/10
Best Movie in Years
27 October 2013
A real movie should entertain you -- with a great story line and a message that touches you; with real acting that allows you to connect with the characters to make you believe them -- make you love them or hate them. It should include real cinematography, directing, editing and music that are like the ingredients of a fine gourmet meal. Each element has its own unique flavor, texture and color, but when put together, the end result is a delectable, savory treat for the senses.

This movie was just that. It is a beautiful love story about an incredible couple played very convincingly by Corden and Roach.

Corden did a spectacular acting job. Watching his facial expressions and the look in his eyes during different key points of the plot was thrilling, moving -- at times taking our breath away.

If anyone doesn't absolutely love Alexandra Roach in this, there is no explanation. We couldn't get enough of her on the screen. All the cast members did a stellar job.

We felt both the beautiful classical and catchy popular music blended in with the already-spectacular film, and worked to make it even more of a top-notch hit.

"One Chance" is an incredible movie based on a true story, and it was wonderfully and skillfully put together. We can honestly say we wouldn't have changed a thing. It didn't insult us; the filmmakers felt no need to insert anything gratuitous for its own sake, as most filmmakers do these days. It was realistically and tastefully done. It made us laugh. It brought tears to our eyes. It made us angry. It made us cheer inside. Bravo to all involved. It was indeed, a delicious feast. We can't wait to experience it again.
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10/10
I Loved It!
23 January 2005
I disagree with so much of the negativity here. I am only STARTING my deeper study of the Civil War, and I JUST LOVED the movie -- in fact I have seen it twice so far.

I thought Stephen Lang was fantastic!!! He was a wonderful husband and a passionate defender. I believed both. He made me want to learn much more about Jackson, and I will.

I greatly enjoyed Gettysburg as well, and am bummed out to hear the reality of the third movie being made now seems to be iffy. I hope that changes.

In any case, I am grateful the books exist and will read them all cover to cover, and am already on my way.
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