Patton: The pure warrior

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2000)

Patton was the pure warrior according to the Germans. This movie does an outstanding job at showing just that. I have seen this movie many times and it never becomes old. Its more than just merely a war movie or a biography of a contravercial general. It becomes more of a poetic dance of WWII. The cinimatics are incredible. Some of the shots, such as Patton arriving in his London room and the shot focusing on him in the cealling mirror, are just amazing. The battle scenes are some of the best and most convincing in a movie ever. They are excellent for something done in the days before "Platoon" and "Saving Private Ryan". George Scott gives a brilliant performance as Patton. Could they have found anyone that looked more like him? Scott's brilliant acting convinces you even more that this man is Patton, with his pearl revolvers and hot temper. We cant forget Karl Malden either. His portrayal of Omar Bradley is most accurate. He comes across as a kind man who is simply doing his job very well. In fact I cant think of a single person in this entire movie who doesn't play their part well. I have but one tiny gripe for this movie. Patton was a known anti semite. This movie does very little to show that. Although this movie was more out to show how Patton wasn't a bad guy in a world of people that despised him. A must watch for any WWII or war fan.