The revenge of Braveheart

Rating: 7/10 (3 September 2000)

This time Mel Gibson takes his revenge against England. In "Braveheart" he was tragically killed by the cruel English, he fought for independence. This time, even if he pays a lot for his freedom, arrives at the end of the movie standing triumphantly against the defeated enemy. Surely, "The Patriot" presents some moments quite unbelievable, when Gibson kills the English troop with the help of his 10 years old boys (two children shoot better than professional soldiers?), but it is a good movie. Emmerich knows how to catch the attention of the spectator with fantastic fights, well orchestrated and very impressive. The actors are good, especially the newcomer Ledger, the evil Isaacs and the great Wilkinson. Great photography by Caleb Deschanel (he deserves an Oscar for his work).