amusing dialogue and plays on emotion

Rating: 2/10 (1 March 2006)

This film about the American War of Independence puts Mel Gibson in a familiar role, similar to the role he played in 'Braveheart'. In my opinion, the film did not take itself seriously with the unrealistic heroism and poor dialogue and its play on emotions. (Locking up a whole village in the church and setting fire to it is playing on emotions as is the death of the boy, which turns Mel Gibson's character into a hero seeking revenge and freedom from the English.) I thought that this film played too much on the indestructible hero, and the dialogue was often amusing instead of serious, although I think that it was trying to be serious. It was not the worst film that I have ever seen, and it was not a particular fun film to see. It was probably a waste of the ticket. Too bad, because I do enjoy historical films.