Incredibly Great Movie

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2012)

It is very easy to criticize, lampoon or scold movies by Roland Emmerich ß his works are often out-of-the-real-world, too bombastic or unreal. But he does his job well and he is great as a director in The Patriot.This is the movie that I am never tired of watching again and again. Everything here is almost impeccable and incredible. Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin is the best possible choice for this great heroic role, as well untimely passed away Heath Ledger as his son. Also, Chris Cooper is unbeatable in his part, and Tom Wilkinson is over the sky as General Cornwallis. There are many great actors here, and I think that the whole line-up is very very good. The battle scenes are made with a sheer touch of a genius and are very realistic and blood-chilling. Some humorous touches are also vivid and present and make the movie somewhat warmer and dearer. One can easily go down to the minutest details and criticize the inaccuracies, but they are all invisible when you sit and enjoy a very decent work, and 2 hours + fly very fast. Highly recommended movie, really one of Emmerich's best