What great war films are made of

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2001)

Let me start out by saying that "The Patriot" is one of the greatest films I have seen in a very long time. Its tremendous originality comes from the fact that no other movie(s) about the Revolutionary War have been quite like it. And buried within the film it tells a story of a family. This family is slowly, and unhappily torn down by the war. It is a very sad film in the way that the family is destroyed(many of Mel Gibson's children are violently killed)and it really shows the bonds that they hold with one another. Another aspect that I particularly enjoyed was the acting. Jason Isaacs(Event Horizon) does an excellent portrayal of a ruthless antagonist, and Mel Gibson also does a splendid job as a father, desperately struggling for redemption and vengeance. I recommend all 165 minutes of this film, because even though you will cry, the overall film is not depressing, and the end will leave you with a smile on your face.

Note- I also want to say that the MPAA was foolish in their rating decision. Small children probably should not see this, but as for teenagers and the like, it is certainly appropriate.

My rating(1-10):10