A brilliant movie, Gibson's "braveheart" shines again

Rating: Null/10 (25 July 2000)

WARNING: This review contains spoilers!!!
The Patriot was a very interesting movie to watch, and I was quite eager to see it. And I'm glad I did. Being neither American or British, I watched the film with no bias or point of view, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I shouldn't compare it to Braveheart, but it is hard not to and they are very similar. Mel Gibson again stole the screen, sending home a performance that was touching and brilliant at the same time.
The directing was interesting, some very good camera angles and effects used. The acting was also good, with Heath Ledger giving a heartfelt and strong performance. Jason Isaacs, however, stole the screen as the brutal British Colonel Tavington, giving his character an icy edge which made the audience shiver.
I haven't had a chance to have a good listen to John Williams' score, the movie was too intense to notice the background music. What I did notice sounded good, and I'm eager to hear the soundtrack.
Overall the movie was very good and a must see. Definately some Oscars owing here. A few historical inaccuracies tainted the script, but these are hard to avoid.
Five out of five.