Just a review, might reveal plot elements

Rating: 9/10 (27 June 2000)

The Patriot is a very good movie. The emotional roller coaster is amazing. It is a war movie so there is a ton of graphic footage. It's a bloody mess. The story line is not focused on the fight for American Independence or the brutality of British soldiers. It is focused on the plight of one man who wants to protect his children and his life. It really gets you attached to characters immediately.