More than an epic.......

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2000)

Having been an extra in three movies, i appreciate how much work went into the making of The Patriot. Well done, gentlemen. I would have traded my experiences from North & South II and Glory to have been a part of this movie. Finally, a story about the birth of our country, and it's fight against tyranny. A subject strangely overlooked by Hollywood. Most liberal minions will poo-poo the movie as being to hard on the invaders. They will pick at minor details, and not give a thought to the message of the film. Mel Gibson is obviously trying hard to tell the masses, to wake up and pull your head out of the sand. What Braveheart meant to the Scots, surely The Patriot will mean to Americans. We in this country should take time to realize the loss and sacrifice given by those who risked all they had, to create a freedom for those who follow. This movie is overdue. Whether the oppressor is the king, the international bankers, or the thugs in the light blue beenies, there will always be a struggle against tyranny. This picture depicts the struggle of that period wonderfully, and causes one to reflect on the similarities existent today. My compliments to all involved.