Mel smokes the British again

Rating: 9/10 (5 July 2000)

In Braveheart, a Scottish Mel Gibson makes war against the British for independence . . . in The Patriot, an American Mel Gibson makes war against the British for independence.
Two great movies, two great performances.
I saw this on July 4th and I must say I laughed, I cried and I came out of the theater feeling more patriotic than I had in years. The Patriot is not only a well acted and well directed piece, but the cinematography by Caleb Deschanel is fantastic. This is the best looking movie I have seen in years.
So far the must see movie of 2000! A strong 9.