I found the first 30 minutes rather boring. I was about to stop watching, but I like to finish things so I continued. Boy, I am glad I did. It is a must see. It is an eye opener in many ways. It's also has an educational component to it. So, if you like history/are a history buff, there is something there for you as well. Also brilliant casting...it covers it all. It is not just an movie for "older people or senior citizens."