Lacking Something

Rating: 6/10 (6 July 2000)

While "The Patriot" is visually stunning with great camera work from Roland Emmerich, it is lacking something. It wants you to think it's an epic but all the good scenes are in the film's trailer. Mel Gibson and Jason Issacs are excellent but the supporting characters are not given much thought. The best Revolutionary War film out there but far from great. **1/2 stars.