the most underrated film ever

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2008)

People say it's too cheesy (like Godzilla (10/10)) but it's not. The cinematography is phenomenal and the acting top notch. So what if it's historically incorrect; it's a movie not a history lesson. Mel Gibson stars as Benjamin Martin; an ex- war hero for the confederacy who has decided (after the death of his wife) to hang his musket up. But when the American people rebel for freedom against the British (by the way, I am British and was not offended at all by this film) his eldest son (heath Ledger) goes to fight. still he remains silent until an evil British colonel (Jason Issacs) shoots one of his sons. He then proceeds to kill high ranking British officers in a bath of blood and limbs. It all builds up to an epic battle. If you don't like Mel Gibsons style of directing then watch this because he does not direct it which some people seem to think is the case. His acting is outstanding and heath ledger gives a strong performance. But one of the best villainous performances ever given must be Jason Issacs in this film; I wanted to kill him from the start, brilliant. The cinematography was genius and the directing from Roland Emmerich was very good. This is easily one of the best war films ever made; up their with saving private Ryan, full metal jacket, Braveheart etc. widely underrated.