Disappointed!

Rating: 6/10 (1 July 2000)

I have to say that this movie wasn't up to my expectations. If your not going to make a historical movie historically accurate, than what is the point? I'm a history buff, which may explain the reason for my resentment, but still there were an awful lot of scenarios that were falsely portrayed ( not giving anything away here.) One scene when Lisa Brenner stood up and gave her patriot speech just made me cringe. That scene should have been cut out altogether! The only thing that made this film good was good 'ol Mel.
Most people would have compared this film to Gibson's Braveheart, but I am more likely to compare this film to The Gladiator. Both films deal with a man who face similar situations. I have to say that I enjoyed Gladiator much more than The Patriot.
The Patriot was predictable and too melodramatic. I think I got sucked in by watching the trailer. I mean I was so thrilled when I first saw the trailer for this movie, but that excitement died when I saw this film.