Really good movie

Rating: 8/10 (27 May 2006)

Unlike the other reviewers I think this was a very good movie... Some people complain about how it makes the Brits out to be the bad guys but doesn't mention slavery... Last time I checked this was about the American Revolution not The Civil War. And call me crazy but in The American Revolution weren't the Brits the "bad guys"?? At least from the American point of view?? Anyways, having put that to rest I felt this movie was quite good. Of course some parts were a little un realistic. (I.E. Mel Gibson created Guerilla warfare, Mel Gibson kills 10 guys with a Tomahawk) but overall, I felt this movie really did a great job of showing SOME history while being ENTERTAINGING at the same time. If you're looking for a movie to really explain things, you should probably look elsewhere. If you're looking for a movie whit a historical setting that manages to entertain, then this is for you. The acting was top notch. Mel Gibson is in fine form as usual, the annoying Heath Ledger is even quite good. However, Jason Isaacs is phenomenal as the villain. He truly makes you despise his character. This movie was great all around and should have won an award of some sort. I really recommend this!!!