Few names are more infamous in American History than that of Benedict Arnold. Rarely though is it asked what led Arnold, a man who had been one of the American Revolution's greatest heroes, to turn traitor and betray the cause he'd fought so hard for.
This is about as bad as historical dramas get. Short of the casting, the film is pure dribble.
I suspect that, if Americans are familiar at all with the name of Benedict Arnold, the related beliefs follow a lazy stereotype. Benedict Arnold is a traitor.
Fantastically good TV movie shedding light on one of the most fascinating episodes of American history. I saw the flick sitting on a shelf and was suddenly seized with a compulsion to know: "Why did he do it?
Benedict Arnold, A Question of Honor, step by step, maybe skipping some, portrays Benedict Arnold's (Aidan Quinn) rise in the patriot forces, under George Washington (Kelsey Grammar), during the Revolutionary War of 1776. Without Arnold receiving due recognition for winning the Battle at Saratoga, it remains the pinnacle battle, that provides for the Continental Army's freedom, in America.
I really like this movie being from saratoga. However, it does have some flaws that are disappointing but are expected with a low budget film.
This is a good movie for those who enjoy history. Having been somewhat familiar with the real story here, though I did not know all the details, I was interested in what the film would have to offer.
I can take or leave this movie, but what brought me to add a comment was how this is a perfect example of Hollywood's drive to "humanize" our founding fathers. Biography after biography of George Washington has driven home the integrity of his personal comportment and indicates he would *never* utter the vulgarities emanating from Kelsey Grammar's mouth.
I made the mistake of assuming that this would be something for the whole family. I guess the casting of Kelsey Grammar should've tipped me off.
