The Patriot (2000) Reviews
- Starring:
- Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roland Emmerich
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful First and foremost, I love The Patriot as a great story with fantastic characters. I love the family story, the political story, the story of personal redemption, and of course the historic story. ... Read More First and foremost, I love The Patriot as a great story with fantastic characters. I love the family story, the political story, the story of personal redemption, and of course the historic story. There is great action, some humor, and high emotion. In the end, it is a triumph and very inspirational. As a history teacher, I caution that the story is a conglomeration of characters and events, based on actual events, but not specifically accurate. Benjamin Martin (Gibson) is based loosely on the real-life Francis Marion, but there are differences. Likewise, the villain, Tavington, is based on Banastre Tarleton, but again there are differences. I show this movie to 8th graders, but there are a few "R" scenes. I do think the "R" rating is harsh, though, because the violent scenes are not that bad. In class, I censor when Martin does some "tomahawk" work on the British, and also twice when cannon balls find their mark. Despite the blood, this is a great movie about history! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Excellent performance by Mel Gibson. Has some comedy and shows how horrible the war really was and how it tore families apart. A couple of GREAT action scenes and Mel does an excellent job of showing ... Read More Excellent performance by Mel Gibson. Has some comedy and shows how horrible the war really was and how it tore families apart. A couple of GREAT action scenes and Mel does an excellent job of showing the rage a father would have. One of his best if not his top performance ever! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful A Very Good Movie. Not nearly as good as Braveheart, but still a great flick. For those who are sticklers with Historical fact, this is not the best, but it is great for a good story and a fun ... Read More A Very Good Movie. Not nearly as good as Braveheart, but still a great flick. For those who are sticklers with Historical fact, this is not the best, but it is great for a good story and a fun movie night. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 4 people found this review helpful I love this movie. It really show what ower Four Fathers did do become free from the British and become their owne country. This movie really makes me respect my country. I dont care who you are you ... Read More I love this movie. It really show what ower Four Fathers did do become free from the British and become their owne country. This movie really makes me respect my country. I dont care who you are you need to see this movie or you are not apart of this Country. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 11 people found this review helpful These reviews are way too high, IMO. I saw this and immediately thought of those posters of Kim Jong IL plastered all over Korea. This is flag-waving jingoism that panders to our patriotic ... Read More These reviews are way too high, IMO. I saw this and immediately thought of those posters of Kim Jong IL plastered all over Korea. This is flag-waving jingoism that panders to our patriotic sensibilities. The story was nonsense. The idea of lovable Mel and his merry band of farmers wreaking havoc with the redcoats while running from church-burning, child murdering dragoons is laughable drek. When Mel waves that big, tattered flag overhead in the sunlight you can almost hear grandpa weeping with glee and the lady down the aisle straightening her Stars-and-Bars lapel pin. I guess it achieved it's purpose, schlock script or not...as evidenced by the reviewer on the other page saying "I don't care who you are if you do not like this movie you are not part of this country". *snicker*. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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