Based on 44 votes and 17 reviews.
What a wonderful story for the Christmas Season. The actors were breathtaking. I plan to go again.
Wow! So glad I saw this. I'm not a fan of poetry and don't really know this poet's work, but I love the line "writers ramble on, poets ramble on in rhyme". What a beautiful family, what a horrible tragedy and paralyzing grief, but what amazing love and redemption and healing. Full range of emotions, for sure. Exceptional movie and life. Now I'll have to go look up his works. Thanks!
This was cast well, directed well, had gorgeous period costumes and drew you into the Longfellow family dynamics. I laughed. I cried. I winced. I cheered! I know some say it is dark in places, but it's REAL LIFE. I enjoyed Henry Wadsworth Longellow's poetry, but now I know the man behind it!! Bravo!
Captured the soul of a forgotten family. Gave us a glimpse of what effect the written word has, when done by a master penman.
I saw it yesterday! It is exceptional! I want to see it again and will buy it when it comes out on DVD. I love knowing the history behind the song and will always remember it when I sing it.
He was struck by tragedy ....and came to the other side of his grief...can't wait for dvd...it's definitely on my list..
We have deep ties to Gettysburg, both my Uncle Tom and Myself (Dave) my uncle was actually in Gettysburg while filming this movie was taking place there. He was on the field as they filmed. My uncle is my HERO, God bless all