Best movie ever made about the Revolution

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2004)

The Patriot is to the American Revolution what Gone With the Wind is to the Civil War. It is, quite simply, the best movie ever made about that fateful conflict. And, like GWTW, it's not likely ever to be surpassed. We watch it with our children several times a year -- for the sheer joy of seeing it once again, and to make sure our offspring understand and appreciate their liberty.
Mel Gibson turns in what may be the best performance of his career. Tcheky Karyo as his French compatriot, Tom Wilkinson as General Cornwallis, and Jason Isaacs as Gibson's nemesis, Tavington, are all magnificent.
One caution: Every time I watch this film I get the almost irresistible urge to go out and hack a Brit to pieces.