Much more than an action movie as to what you've been hearing. One of the greatest war movies ever and the greatest of 2000.

Rating: 10/10 (20 November 2006)

I do not get it. Why does everybody hate this movie? Maybe because it is just an action movie and not historically accurate. So what? This is a great movie! I love how well the story is. It seems so classic and unique at the same time. I think that Mel Gibson did a great job in this movie. At the final battle, I love the part where he goes "Hold the line! Hold the line! Hold! Hold!" That quote will be in my memory forever. I will also always remember the scene when he is riding on his horse and holding the flag and you can see the sunset right behind the flag. I love how he is haunted by his past from the French and Indian war. I also love how the dad on grounded for life approves of slavery and doesn't like blacks but the black soldier in the militia eventually become good friends. This is not just an action film. This is a great war film! This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It may not be historically accurate, but it is still a great entertaining movie that should have been nominated for all Oscars. Especially best actor, best original screenplay, best director, and best picture.