THE PATRIOT (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

The Patriot—good American Revolutionary War movie—combines the acting talents of Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Chris Cooper, Tom Wilkinson, and Jason Isaacs to produce a story of hardship, nightmare, revenge, evil, and the realities of war. No lack found in acting or portrayal of storyline here. Absolutely a good watch. This is one of German Director Roland Emmerich’s (Independence Day) better films.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A man becomes a part of the American Revolution.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Roland Emmerich for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Roland Emmerich, Ute Emmerich, and William Fay for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), Gabriel Martin (Heath Ledger), Charlotte Selton (Joely Richardson), Colonel William Tavington (Jason Isaacs), Colonel Harry Burwell (Chris Cooper), Jean Villeneuve (Tchéky Karyo), Reverend Oliver (Rene Auberjonois), Anne Howard (Lisa Brenner), General Lord Charles Cornwallis (Tom Wilkinson), Dan Scott (Donal Logue), John Billings (Leon Rippy), Captain Wilkins (Adam Baldwin), Occam (Jay Arlen Jones), Peter Howard (Joey D. Vieira), Thomas Martin (Gregory Smith), Margaret Martin (Mika Boorem), Susan Martin (Skye McCole Bartusiak), Nathan Martin (Trevor Morgan), Samuel Martin (Bryan Chafin), and William Martin (Logan Lerman).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Realistic war flick that does not mince on the truth of war. The movie earns both time and money spent on its watch.

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