An instant classic

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2000)

Mel Gibson delivers again in this wonderful and inspiring epic that will become a modern classic to all true patriots. The Patriot gave me a deep appreciation for the heroes of that long-ago war that I had never gained in any history class. It's, at once, the grand story of the birth of our nation, and the small story of a man struggling to save his family. Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger were magnificent in their scenes together and alone and John Williams masterful score soars throughout. One not to be missed!