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. The British are seen as gentlemanly fops or sadistic monsters, and the Americans come ...
The Patriot is technically a good movie. Nicely made with good characters, good acting, a strong storyline and fabulous cinematography. But, to say this movie distorts history would be an understatement. And that is extremely sad in a movie that sells itself as an accurate portrayal of events during the revolution.
Our review: Parents say ( 22 ): Kids say ( 84 ): It's not perfect, but this is a very enjoyable popcorn movie, sumptuously and excitingly filmed, and rousingly entertaining. The action sequences play well, and Gibson delivers, as always. He's utterly compelling in The Patriot, whether he's grimly dispatching an enemy, looking tenderly at a tiny ...
- Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Mel Gibson
- Roland Emmerich
- Columbia Tristar
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The original Alamo doesn't close to this. Good movie I've watched again and again. ... A+++++ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Natalie S The patriot. This movie is a ...
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English. Budget. $110 million. Box office. $215.3 million. 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 ...
- $215.3 million
- Roland Emmerich
- $110 million
- John Williams
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. Among the film's assets is Mr. Gibson's ...
Jun 28, 2000 · 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.
