Because of the dark portrayal of this subject is probably the reason the critics and most people not privy to what really went on during the war don't like this movie. But it is a Okay revolutionary war film.
It's kind of the norths version of "The Patriot(2000)" with out the fireworks and musical score, which is its main weakness. Other weaknesses might be the lack of character development, and the mis-casting of the main stars, except for Annie Lenox.
Out of the few films on this subject, it works because of the accuracies in it, but fails as a drama. So it is good for a history lesson.
It's kind of the norths version of "The Patriot(2000)" with out the fireworks and musical score, which is its main weakness. Other weaknesses might be the lack of character development, and the mis-casting of the main stars, except for Annie Lenox.
Out of the few films on this subject, it works because of the accuracies in it, but fails as a drama. So it is good for a history lesson.