Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast of the new feature film for greater glory, historians, church leaders and even survivors of the conflictthis gripping film captures the unwavering. Gorostieta andy garcia and his wife eva longoria watch their country degenerate into violent civil war when the. Returned home to recover from wounds, he is recruited to lead a newly formed black regiment and takes the job even though his own enlightened abolitionist opinions still leave room for doubts. The true story of cristiada 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. For greater glory is an epic film about the true story of the cristero war. Definitely worth the time and money to see this movie. For greater glory traces mexicos cristero war the new york times.
The film stars matthew broderick, cary elwes, morgan freeman, and denzel washington in his oscarwinning role. It has laudable aspirations, but for greater glory ultimately fails to fulfill its goals due to an overstuffed script, thinly written characters, and an overly simplified dramatization of. Forget the comic book characters because this summers mustsee movie is for greater glory. Glory tells the story of the 54th regiment largely through the eyes of shaw matthew broderick, who in an early scene in the film is seen horrified and disoriented by the violence of the battlefield. The movie is well produced, the acting is good, it is well paced, and it is definitely inspiring. If that offends you, then you probably wouldnt like this movie. This special chronicles the history of the cristero war with interviews from leading historians, several cast members, and catholic.
It also helped me understand why people defend the right of religious freedom so ferociously in our country. Great, inspiring movie, and a reminder of what happens in countries where corrupt government try to make themselves into a replacement for god. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the films adventure unfolds against the longhidden, true story of the 1920s cristero war the daring people. Although ive given 4 stars as a mark of respect for a well made and thoughtful film, i can hardly say i liked it. The r rating is reasonable, but its not for the usual foul language, sex, and drugs. It is also very heavy on battle scenes, in which the cristeros seem to have uncannily good aim. An inside look at the new motion picture for greater glory. Unfortunately, the enemy is not just a repressive administration, but the audience. As heroes, they werent always heroic, but this inspirational retelling and at times reimagining gives us plenty of characters we can sympathize with and root for.
Enrique, calles and many of the other characters in play here were real people. The film is the directorial debut for wright, veteran visual effects supervisor on films including the two towers and the return of the king, and was released on june 1, 2012. Glory was directed by edward zwick, who went on to direct such war features as the last samurai. The true story of cristiada is raising awareness of a longforgotten chapter in catholic history that seems increasingly relevant for. For greater glory, also known as cristiada, is a 2012 epic historical war drama film directed by dean wright and written by michael love, based on the events of the cristero war. A story of vienna following world war i, in which the butchers became millionaires and the aristocrats became beggars, told against a background of motherlove and sacrifice. Chris severio did an excellent job portraying brandon, leslie easterbrook was amazing at playing barbara, and neal mcdonough gave his best performance to date as marty burlsworth. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing for greater glory near you. With clint walker, ray stricklyn, susan crane, tod griffin. Nick searcy is the dark horse of the movie trying to make marty neal mcdonough doubt his faith in god. For greater glory tackles a conflict that few know about, and one that has more than enough elements that should make for a compelling drama, as the cristero war is filled with heavy themes.
For greater glory moving, but glosses over aspects of. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory, an impassioned group of men and women make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and country. Women were an important part of the movement, smuggling weapons and ammunition and providing food. Cheyenne has never met a woman whos mormon faith is quite this strong. Who are you if you dont stand up for what you believe. In 1920s mexico, the power hungry socialist president tries to shut down all the churches. Filmkritiktv franc tausch for greater glory trailer cristiada trailer for greater glory movie trailer movie film trailer eva longoria peter otoole oscar isaac andy garcia for greater. For greater glory is at times so heavyhanded that the movie itself seems at war. If it does not offend you, then you should enjoy it.
The truth is, it is very hard to watch because the subject matter is so distressing all the more so because it is historically very accurate unfortunately. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and. In the years 1926 through 1929, mexico fought a war over the freedom of roman catholics to worship. It stars andy garcia, eva longoria, oscar isaac, ruben blades, peter otoole, and bruce greenwood. Glory internet movie firearms database guns in movies. For greater glory has an inspiring, courageous message, but the war violence is relentless. For greater glory in the exhilarating action epic for greater glory, an impassioned group of men and women risk everything for family, faith and the very future of their country.
In a day where even pg films have multiple sex scenes and are filled with sexual innuendo, for greater glory stands tall. A good friend of mine recently loaned me a movie entitled for greater glory which is a chronicle of the cristeros war 19261929. The cristeros triumphed not because of their faith, but. Watch the latest for greater glory trailer and check out other movie trailers for upcoming movies at. Because the movie is framed by a funeral and family members grief after burlsworths accidental death, its clear from the beginning that sadness will accompany the.
The true story of the cristeros is a 30 minute documentary that unveils the largely unknown story of the cristiada, the uprising of mexican catholics against the harsh. By peter zelasko forget the comic book characters because this summers mustsee movie is for greater glory. For greater glory is the kind of long, expensive epic not much made any more. Countless people including women, men, and children.
The epic film delves into a history of mexico and catholicism that is not very well known, but is entirely capable of. For greater glory, also known as cristiada, is a 2012 epic historical war drama film directed by dean wright and written by michael love, based on the events of. This film unfolds the hidden true story of 1920s cristeros war. For greater glory 2012 r 2h 25m latin american movies when a vicious war against catholics is waged in mexico in the 1920s, a retired general joins the militia fighting to preserve religious freedom. Frail nemecsek, a lonely boy who yearns to belong, worships boka, the selfsufficent, charismatic leader of a wellorganized. For greater glory 2012 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Pablo jose barroso, the films producer, founded dos corazones films, a mexican production company that the press notes state was created as. Glory is the 1989 american civil war film that recounts the formation of the 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment, the first allblack union regiment to fight in the conflict. Peter otoole, andy garcia, eva longoria, dean wright.
The movie greater was better than i ever couldve imagined. For greater glory is at times so heavyhanded that the movie itself. For greater glory 2012 cast and crew in late 1920s mexico, retired gen. I think the filmmakers cast this film by hiring every mexican male telenovela star they could find. A fascinating behindthescenes documentary with historical background, titles for greater glory the true story of the cristeros, will be broadcast on several networks to accompany the june 1 premiere of the movie for greater glory on june 1. Despite it critical consensus, this film tells the unknown story of the mexican peoples quest to defend freedom. In the exhilarating action epic for greater glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the fims. Parents need to know that greater is an inspirational sports drama about reallife hero brandon burlsworth, whos possibly the most successful walkon unrecruited football player in the history of the university of arkansas. The true story of for greater glory catholic world report.
A timeless and timely film, for greater glory is an artistic reminder of the true sacrifice of a martyr and the danger of taking religious freedom for granted. Enough to drive her cattle to salt lake, survive a landslide, an attempted stampede and stop the men who are trying to stop her from saving her ranch and husband. A timeless and timely film, for greater glory is an artistic reminder of the true sacrifice of. For greater glory horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Adapted from the paul street boys, an autobiographical novel by ferenc molnar, glory is an unusually sensitive evocation of the pain of youth and the senselessness of war. The recentlyreleased motion picture for greater glory. Martyrdom of k of c saint featured in major motion picture. The sometimes painfully sincere and slowmoving for greater glory clearly aspires to be inspirational, but history wont cooperate.
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