A Deeply Stirring Family Film

Rating: 10/10 (20 June 2006)

The Patriot is one of our family's favorite movies. I feel that Mel Gibson gave the best performance of his career in this film. From the story line, to the music and cinematography, as well as the performances of the cast, this is one movie that my family never tires of watching. If you love history,the film does an excellent job of capturing the period of the revolution. It really stirs your patriotism! Heath Ledger, with his broad grin, captures your heart as Gabriel and continues to be one of our favorite actors. There was fine acting in this film from seasoned actors as well as the children starring in this production. The movie was full of surprises,and kept my full attention. I particularly enjoyed the bits of humor throughout the story line. A movie that can make you both laugh and cry, has it all. It was a deeply stirring family film that did not get enough awards that it deserved.