George C. Scott's gift to Cinema

Rating: 10/10 (23 April 2002)

It seems only George C. Scott could have played the tyrant known as George S. Patton. His mannerisms, his crustiness, and his harsh use of language fit Scott so perfectly, one could wish Scott was Patton.
Technically, the script was top-notch, full of nice anecdotes and militaristic language which added some authenticity to the film. Also, the production value added a sense of reality to the film, allowing the viewer to witness a battle much in the same way Patton would have seen it, never fully engaging us in the brutality of the war, yet more on the brutality of the person behind the controls. If one hasn't seen this film, then set aside three hours and prepare to be amazed. A fitting tribute to one of cinema's finest actors.