I was blown away by every aspect of this film. All performances in it were amazing, but Will Smith's was definitely Oscar-worthy. The unusual look of the film makes it feel like you're watching a motion picture version of Mathew Brady's photography. The lack of color was a unique way to present the story. The subtle hints of color up to halfway through seemed like his world was gradually coming to life around him as Peter moved toward his goal, but I was probably reading too much into that, as the . I never thought that another Civil War period film could top the Oscar-winning "Glory!", an emotionally moving film filled with stellar performances, but this one does. Like "Glory!", it successfully conveys the horrors of war without battles overshadowing the characters' struggles and hardships, and it keeps to historical accuracy. The story was riveting from start to finish. I can't say enough about this film without spoilers. Just see it.
Review of Emancipation
