Reel History
My Impressions of the Course
My Least Favorite Film: United 93
United 93 was my least favorite film. I'm not a big fan of making a historical film about such a huge event so soon after it. The dramaticized version of such a terrible event that hits so close to home with most Americans, I think, does a disjustive to those families directly affected by it. With other dramaticized versions of historical event, the charaters being portrayed by the actors are fictionalized.
My Favorite Film: The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd was my favorite film this semester. I loved the director's use of flashbacks and the overall theme of the movie. The Good Shepherd does an amazing job of showing the amount of distrust each individual had during the Cold War, not only in strangers but in their own families. The unexpected changes in the plotline make this movie interesting until the end.
Which film made the biggest impression on me?: Vietnam in HD
Vietnam in HD made the biggest impression on me because it was real. Real home movies and footage from the war were used in the film and actual people who experienced the Vietnam Conflict were interviewed. This film showed not only the side of the war that was fought overseas, but also the war on the homefront.