I've seen "Glory" and thought it outstanding. I also thought that "Gettysburg" was quite good.

I wasn't able to sit through "Braveheart" or "Bruce," though. Unable to willingly suspend disbelief, I guess.

As for humor, I like "Blazing Saddles" and "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" for their satire. I might just have low tastes in comedy, however. "Young Frankenstein" has its moments as well.