We Were Soldiers
2002
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Jun 28, 2000 · Written by. Robert Rodat. "The Patriot'' is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War. It is rousing and entertaining, and you get your money's worth, but there isn't an idea in it that will stand up to thoughtful scrutiny.
Chris20035 12 June 2001. "The Patriot" was an amazing thrill ride. With outstanding performances from Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and many others, "The Patriot" was hands down the best movie i have ever seen. The old revolutionary war scenes and battles make this movie a tremendous action film.
Rated: D Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation The Patriot is heavily concerned in re-writing and re-conceptualising America's bloody, revolutionary history.
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- Roland Emmerich
- R
- Mel Gibson
Jun 28, 2000 · Assembled like an entire season of a television series crammed into a less-than-compact 158 minutes, ''The Patriot'' is shamelessly stirring, brandishing Mr. Gibson's anguished masculinity like...
- Roland Emmerich
Jun 28, 2000 · Mel Gibson. Heath Ledger. Joely Richardson. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.59. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist. Added by 162K users. 1.2K User reviews. 178 Critic reviews.
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- Action, Drama, History
- Roland Emmerich
- 2000-06-28
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 62% based on 137 reviews, with an average rating of 6.10/10. The site's critics consensus reads: " The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama."
n the Revolutionary War epic "The Patriot," Mel Gibson is Benjamin Martin, a gentle farmer in his 40's whose eyes glimmer with love for his family. Among the film's assets is Mr. Gibson's complicated love for his own children, who are similar to his brood in the film, ranging in age from very young to teenage.
