Benedict Arnold - A Question of Honor
by Mikael Salomon
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Actor: Aidan Quinn, Flora Montgomery, John Kavanagh, John Light, Kelsey GrammerDirector: Mikael Salomon
Brand: A&E
Producer: David Craig
Producer: Delia Fine
Producer: Franz Landerer
Producer: Guido De Angelis
Producer: John G. Phelan
Producer: Jonas Bauer
Writer: William Mastrosimone
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-02-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
DVD Reviews of Benedict Arnold - A Question of Honor
DVD Review: NEAR PERFECTION!
Summary: 5 Stars
Unlike The Patriot which was purely made for propaganda purposes, Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor, follows a much more pragmatic, realistic, and in effect a more truthful account of events during the American War of Independence (1775-1783). The film brings to the screen two main stories, which are unfolding simultaneously: On the one hand, Continental General Benedict Arnold trying to survive the turmoil of a country at war with itself, and on the other, the War of Independence and its ripple effects on America in the background. The movie portrays superbly the hardships endured on the battlefield, and the war's effects on society; the corrupt politics, the different attitudes and mentality of English North American colonists during the war i.e. the Loyalists, the Continentals and the Neutrals.
It provides therefore, valuable insight into a very important period of American (and British) History. Specifically:
We get a taste (though a very light one) of what happened to those caught by the other side...
Moreover, we get to see or hear about, the double-crossing merchants, farmers, and politicians that supported whichever side the wind happened to be blowing in, always in search of profit and personal gain.
The clash between the Loyalist American English and the Continental American English, just like the one between the Continental American English and the British English is fascinating and very well presented throughout the film, but then so is the clash within the Continental side (the undermining, the personality clashes, favoritism, public relations, political connections), between Congress and the Army, as well as the farmers and most importantly the merchants profiteering at the expense of whoever/whichever side etc.
There is also the brave admission (by G. Washington) that the Continentals lack public support, and the important role that Washington played throughout the Revolution in keeping the Continentals "alive," long enough for the French (1778), Spaniards (1779), and Dutch (1780) to enter the war against Great Britain.
In addition, Washington talks about the Indians with contempt and in a patronizing way, underlining the traditional hatred between the lower class North American colonists and the natives (not a surprise considering the content of the Declaration of Independence: "the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes, and conditions").
Moreover, Washington sends Arnold to Philadelphia to protect the Loyalist population from Joseph Reed, the bloodthirsty member of the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania, who wants to exact revenge on all those that do not support the rebellion. "One Loyalist shall hang every day for the next 500 days!" (Execute the owner and then conveniently confiscate their property.)
The film is also excellent in showing that Arnold among others (as Washington also admits) is no "saint," and clearly portrays his corruption through his encounter/business dealings with the merchant to whom he gave a commercial permit in exchange for 50% of his profits/goods.
Therefore, the movie successfully sheds light on aspects of American History that some would rather keep hidden "under the carpet."
As a result, Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor, is a daring movie, which shatters more than a few misconceptions, deliberate and not, surrounding attitudes towards the War of Independence, and provides for historical truths, which had been suppressed for long years in the name of "patriotism."
The only setback is in relation to Major David Franks; could his religion be more obvious??? What was the point of that? Why is it that one gets the feeling that this was more the result of "modern" influence...
In short, Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor is a movie definitely worth watching, and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection, especially for those interested in History.
Strongly recommended along with Revolution starring Al Pacino.
Description of Benedict Arnold - A Question of Honor
Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 02/11/2003 Run time: 100 minutes Rating: NrBestsellers in DVD
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