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There are many critiques of Gen. Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson. Many refer to him as as a religious fanatic. During the film I was touched by his love of God, his family, Virginia and his troops. Wow! One great history lesson. I found Gods and generals to be one heck of a great film. Although I enjoyed the film "Gettysburg a bit more I still found GaG to be a superb film. I finally understand how Jackson be came to be known as "Stonewall." His deep faith taught him that God had already predetermind the day and time of his death so why should he worry about such a trivial matter. His bravery deply impressed me. I should be such a man.
It may be a history lesson in some ways, but just to be sure you must remember it only represents one side of the story. Jackson was not some perfect god-like being on earth. Though his faith in God, and his love for God, his family, and his country were astounding, he also had his faults too; and I don't believe this was portrayed in the film.
That's one of the things I didn't care for about G&G--it creates this fictional character out of Jackson and people who are watching the film think that's how he really was (granted, he was rather a religious fanatic and the good points about him were correct I think for the most part, but they don't see the negative attributes of his character). Actually, in my opinion, the real Jackson--the one with character flaws and all--is way more interesting than this fictional or half-true version. I often thought that his biography would make an exceptional film.