Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
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VHS Movie Reviews of Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Movie Review: Excellent analysis and docuemntary of the famed explorers
Summary: 5 Stars
Ken Burns did another outstanding job in this documentary of an important part of American history, the Exploration of Lewis and Clark. The outdoor scenery from the East Coast to the West Coast is vivid and the great plains, the forestry of the East and West Coast and everything in between is beautiful and enhance this documentary brilliantly.Burns goes into the lives of Lewis and Clark before there famed journey and gives the explanation of the curiousity and drive that made these two men travel the unchartered territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Due credit is given to the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson who was the cornerstone and guiding force behind this journey.
The account of the journey and the tales, joys and griefs as well as the unrelenting hardships are given with compassion and clarity. The narration by Hal Holbrook and the script written by Dayton Duncan, immediatly draws the viewers interest.
The encounters with the Native Americans are fascinating and the contribution by the famous Native American guide Sacagawea is also given her due respect and admiration.
Overall, this is an excellent documentary that is beautifully photographed, interesting and accurate in the historical analysis, and is a delight to watch. Highly recommended!
Movie Review: BURNS BEST WORK
Summary: 5 Stars
His big series on the "Civil War" and "Baseball" get all the hype but,with Hal Holbrook narrarting and a "who's who" in history backing him up with the running color commentary, this is his most engrossing work. This documentary gives you a real sense of accomplishment when you have finished and if you can resist reading about the expedition after you've seen it, then check your pulse I think you need a doctor. The basis of the movie is the journals kept by Lewis and Clark during the trip. They were truly diverse men that could not only handle the hardships of the journey but, eloquently place the events in writing. Any fiction writer would be pressed to keep you as interested as the actual events recorded. This is fantastic stuff.Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
I had always thought that "Baseball" and "The Civil War" were very good films. However, as good as they are, they do not compare to "Lewis and Clark." The job which Burns did in blending images of the time period, the west, and the telling of a true American story through the words of historians such as Dayton Duncan and Stephen Ambrose, as well as the narration of a script which included journal entries of several members of the Corps, was marvelous. Before seeing this documentary, I had never appreciated the difficulties, hardships, and dangers which Captains Lewis and Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery had to meet and overcome, nor did I ever appreciate the fact that these men were, in every sense of the word, heroes. I would recommend this tape for anyone who has an even slight interest in American History. This documentary draws your emotions into it, and is perhaps as close as an average person can ever come to feeling the emotions of triumph, tragedy, excitment, fear, apprehension, and patriotism which the member of the members of the corps felt. A trueley wonderful film and well worth the cost.Movie Review: History taught the way it was meant to be taught!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a product of the deep south I am well versed in the Civil War. But "Lewis and Clark" was pared down to "some guys who went west." I never realized the undertaking that these courageous people endeavored to accomplish. This is a moving and touching film that reaches the explorer deep inside everyone. And, to think Ken Burns did not major in history! I loved it so much I bought several copies for friends. What else can one say as an endorsement? Thanks Ken Burns for bringing this monumental adventure to life.Movie Review: History taught the way it was meant to be taught!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a product of the deep south I am well versed in the Civil War. But "Lewis and Clark" was pared down to "some guys who went west." I never realized the undertaking that these courageous people endeavored to accomplish. This is a moving and touching film that reaches the explorer deep inside everyone. And, to think Ken Burns did not major in history! I loved it so much I bought several copies for friends. What else can one say as an endorsement? Thanks Ken Burns for bringing this monumental adventure to life.