Decent film

Rating: 7/10 (1 March 2005)

This isn't a bad film at all. Scott puts in a very good performance as Patton and effectively explores the complex nature of the generals character.The film is well made and put together and the cinematography is good - good battle scenes from the desert plains of North Africa to wintry northern France - it is all well done. Some great scenes that show the complex nature of Pattons character (slapping the soldier, drinking with the Russian, shooting the donkey). There are the usual Hollywood stereotypes - Montgomery's character is very one dimensional - its a wonder we ever won the war with generals who were so pompous, posh and self centered - good job we had Patton to win it single handedly for us! Overall a decent film.