Outlaw Josey Wales meets Braveheart......

Rating: 8/10 (24 November 2000)

What made this movie for me was the cinematography....stunning locations shots...really captures the feel of America circa 1770's...rolling hills...foggy days in forest...swamplands...creek sides...sunsets..etc.
The story line seemed like a rehashed version of Outlaw Josey Wales. Peaceful man wants to remain peaceful, but,..... There was also a lot of charismatic leader/motivational/get the masses moving slant. A La Braveheart..
Music somewhat overdramatic...really good acting by Gibson I thought...perhaps one too many "leaving the family to go to battle"/emotional scenes for me...oh yeah...I forgot...Very, very graphic when you least expect it!!...See D-Day opening scene in Saving Private Ryan if you don't catch my drift.
Definitely worth renting if not for the cinematography alone