We Were Soldiers
2002
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Jun 28, 2000 · The Patriot. "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.
Mel Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the American Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together with his patriotic son ...
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"The Patriot", the story of an American farmer who fights in the War of Independence, is sometimes used, together with "Braveheart", as evidence of a supposed anti-British prejudice on the part of Mel Gibson.
Exciting Revolutionary War tale has graphic battle scenes. Read Common Sense Media's The Patriot review, age rating, and parents guide.
Jun 28, 2000 · In 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.
The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical drama war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Robert Rodat. The film stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. Set in Berkeley County, South Carolina, it follows Benjamin Martin (Gibson), an American colonist opposed to going to war ...
The Patriot: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs. Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
The Patriot Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Pare Lorentz Judge. When you are really logy from seeing reel after reel of tasteless movies, it is flying in...
Jun 28, 2000 · In this story of the American Revolution, Gibson plays a pacifist turned warrior. Gibson joins his son (Ledger) in a bitter and personal battle for independence after experiencing the iron fist of a cold-blooded British officer.
Metascore. 35 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com. This bloody celebration finally gives the American Revolution the epic it deserves. Emmerich might have had a masterpiece, but he'll have to settle for what comes close to being a must-see movie today.
