An excellent war biopic of an American hero

Rating: 8/10 (25 July 2014)

A great World War Two historical drama of epic proportions which offers a highly impressive and resounding biographical portrayal of perhaps the greatest American combat general. The acting of George C. Scott is simply superb, as he captures the ruthless, unwavering and stubborn character of General Patton, a man who thrived in the disciplined military system and was a firm believer of the eternal glory of war. The film is remarkably well paced considering its length, as it flows beautifully through the different settings showing George Patton in the last two years of the war and illustrating his controversial nature, all the while also allowing the audience to develop a great deal of admiration and respect for the man. Due to the exquisite cinematography and production design all the scenes are brilliantly constructed, portraying the war in a realistic and accurate manner, which makes Patton a very interesting viewing experience, one that offers an absorbing blend of a war film and a biopic, with both aspects executed to mere perfection.