The Patriot

June. 28,2000      R
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.

Mel Gibson as  Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger as  Gabriel Martin
Joely Richardson as  Charlotte Selton
Jason Isaacs as  Col. William Tavington
Chris Cooper as  Col. Harry Burwell
Tchéky Karyo as  Jean Villeneuve
René Auberjonois as  Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner as  Anne Howard
Tom Wilkinson as  Gen. Cornwallis
Donal Logue as  Dan Scott

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Reviews

Jeanskynebu
2000/06/28

the audience applauded

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BootDigest
2000/06/29

Such a frustrating disappointment

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Erica Derrick
2000/06/30

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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Zlatica
2000/07/01

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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schwartzlola
2000/07/02

It's the story of a man, Benjamin Martin, plays by Mel Gipson, who is pacifist, doesn't like war because he know what it cost, and so he doesn't want to take part in the independance war but he's going to be forced to take part and he's going to make manythings inclued heroic action. It's also a strong family story: Benjamin Martin had lost his wife, and stay alone with he seven children with who he have very close link.I really liked this film for the psychological side of the the characters, very complex and complete. Moreover, the links between the characters of the family are so strong that it made me very sensitive and show the beautifulness of the family's love. It still some aspect that I didn't like in the film like violent action or when someone the film make you like dies. To conclued, I thing that The Partiot is a film that you should watch !

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tommyhotty
2000/07/03

Set in the time before America got its independence from Great Britain.It baffled me that back in that era the way they fight in a war is just to stand there and wait to get shot. Just seems stupid to me.Anyway emotional film Mel Gibson was great could really feel his pain, Heath Ledger was obviously brilliant still can't believe he's dead. Little DC connection in the film while I'm talking about Heath, Heath Ledger played the Joker and also in the film is Donal Logue who plays Harvey Bullock in Gotham. A very young Logan Lerman is in this and a young Skye McCole which her don't go poppa scene when you see her filling up and her emotions building up brought a tear to my eye. Chris Coopers in this too and he's good in what ever he does top quality actor. Roland Emmerich directs another good film and Robert Rodat writes another good screenplay. Tough to watch at times but that's what went on back then and you can't believe it. Brilliant film FairPlay.

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Filipe Neto
2000/07/04

Roland Emmerich saw Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" and what did he do? He thought the US should have its own Braveheart and called Gibson to help, giving him the lead role. This film begins badly: as I had occasion to refer to when I reviewed "Braveheart", Gibson's film is terribly bad as far as historical accuracy is concerned, however appealing and cinematic it may be (and it is, its undoubtedly epic). This film is unfortunately not better, at least historically and with regard to the English, who are portrayed in an almost insulting way. Okay, there are atrocities in war but everything has limits, and the British still had, at this time, a mentality very much for the gentlemen's war, at least the officers. I accept the argument that its fiction and not a documentary, but even if it is, it should respect more its historical background. I believe that many Englishmen did not accept the way this film portrayed their army. Despite this, the film has some historically correct details, as is the case with all the well built and elegant colonial settings and the costumes, in particular the military uniforms. The way the soldiers fought, quite formal in its essence, is also historically accurate. As a piece of entertainment, the movie works well. The epic way it was designed is nice, looks great in movies and even on TV. It has an extraordinary soundtrack by John Williams and cinematography, colorful and vivid, looks great. I also give a word of praise to the actors, Mel Gibson particularly. This actor had an interpretive tone very similar to what he kept in "Braveheart" but without that horrible fake Scottish accent. Here, Gibson seems more at ease with his character, a man seeking personal revenge in the midst of all the conflict he engages in. Heath Ledger, still young, also gives serious evidence of talent. Joely Richardson and Tom Wilkinson met what was expected of them, even though their characters did not require much. Jason Isaacs gave life to the villain and, although his character is not credible at all, he can be very sadistic and scary, showing the cruelest side of the war.

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vincentlynch-moonoi
2000/07/05

If we could only preserve one film about the American Revolution, I would nominate this film. I know some here rant about historical inaccuracies, but I'm not sure merely the facts really tell the story of what I think is most important -- but not always as visual as is needed for a motion picture. There are many ways to tell the story of the American Revolution. Non-fiction. Fiction. Biographies. Film. All (and more) tell a part of the story. And the important story that this film tells is of sacrifice for country. I can read casualty reports, but numbers don't tell that story as well as personal accounts or even fictional accounts. So some of you could dwell in your boring history texts and argue over tiny maneuvers on battlefields (and I've probably visited as many Revolutionary War battlefields as almost any of you), but I'll take human stories...even if they are just stories.I was a little sad watching this film because I was reminded of what a fine actor Mel Gibson WAS. Not really one of my favorites, although he rarely let a film audience down. Don't misunderstand me. All of his troubles were a result of his own actions and words, and for that I have no sympathy. But still, he turned in a number of memorable performances in his acting career.Mel Gibson's acting here is excellent. Perhaps the best of his career, although "The Year Of Living Dangerously" is another favorite of mine.For my money, this is Heath Ledger's best film, as well. What a shame he left us so soon. Tom Wilkinson is excellent -- as always -- as Lord Cornwallis.I'm not going to single out the child actors, but they were all very good.Jason Isaacs is excellent as the most-hated Brit in the story. Chris Cooper is very good in his small but important role as a Continental Army colonel. Tchéky Karyo is interesting French officer. René Auberjonois, as the pastor, over-acted, as usual.So, sit back. Forget the textbook stuff about the Revolutionary War and just enjoy a finely written and performed and filmed story that is dedicated to sacrifice.

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