acceptable

Rating: 7/10 (4 August 2007)

I wish the writers, producers, director, etc. had chosen a true story from the American Revolution. I too am very bothered by the church burning scene. I am unaware of this type of atrocity being committed by the British during the revolution. Yet, the movie is one of my guilty pleasures for movies. I almost always watch it when on TV. On of the only accurate things that is good, is Martin's comment about Cornwallis being a military genius. He was. He was, however, out of his comfort zone in dealing with the rabble of the American colonies. The Revolution contained many great stories, and any would make for entertaining watching. When is Chris Cooper going to receive more recognition? I have enjoyed him in everything I have seen him in. In "Seabisgit" (sp), he was one of the best actors in many a year. And his characterization of the Colonial col. here is outstanding.