You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure.

Rating: 7/10 (15 September 2012)

There is a great old 1965 Jimmy Stewart movie called Shenandoah about a father that finds his family in the middle of the Civil War. The Patriot is basically the same story updated with a different war. They are both worth watching.
Mel Gibson plays the father (with a military past he is trying to forget) who is just trying to runs a farm and avoid conflict. Neesdless to say that is not going to happen as his sons get drawn into the battle. The old warrior comes back and starts fighting the British.
Heath Ledger plays one of his sons, while the ever lovely Joely Richardson plays his sister-in-law (wife is dead). Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy from Harry Potter) plays the bad guy. Is that a surprise? The cast list has several other great players, and you will likely find one that you enjoy.
Good movie about the period.