Better than you would expect

Rating: 9/10 (17 July 2000)

I went into the cinema expecting a typical action hero movie, by big shot film makers. What I got was an unexceptionable excellent film. This is Emmerich's and Devlin's best production so far. Now I'm British and its my country thats the villain but I believe the Patriot handles it well and get the story of Independence across well. However there was a shortage of black slaves in the film which i believe the movie turns a blind eye to. Nonetheless great direction and a perfectly casted strong lead, with a fantastic supporting cast makes this a winner for the ages!