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even Mel was bored
I am not normally good at identifying bad acting, and I'm a big Mel Gibson fan, but this movie was horrible. The acting was so bad I actually knew what people were talking about when they said the acting was terrible. Mel is normally a good actor, so he must not have been taking this seriously and who could blame him with such a bad script. Save your money, or get something like Braveheart or Last of the Mohicans (Not Mel, but a good film) instead.

What a Patriot should be
I enjoy this film each and every time I stick it into the player. It's essentially the story of one man's struggle with his faith during the American Revolution. Due to a shameful past during the French & Indian War, Benjamin Martin has no desire to go to war against England. Eventually, when his family is targeted by the ruthless Colonel Tavington, Benjamin joins up with the Colonial
Mel Gibson once again discharges the role of the reluctant hero who ultimately feels compelled to risk life and limb for his nation. A family is provided to move the plot along. The sons' commitment to the revolution places the Gibson character in an inescapable predicament. A loyal wife and adorable little girls tug at our heart strings. Tom Wilkerson as the British General Corwallis plays the part of a man who will abide by his strict military moral code even if it will hurt England's chance for victory. On the other hand, his underling performed by Jason Isaacs is the pure personification of evil. Isaacs is at his best when ordering the so called traitors burned alive in the church. The director Roland Emmerich knows how to film scenes guaranteed to glue viewers to their seats even though this movie is every long.
The Patriot" does not discount that there were many who were opposed to an armed conflict with the mightily superior and highly organized British army. Indeed, one of the strengths of this movie is that it illustrates how difficult the decision to defend and to extend their notion of freedom and liberty was, knowing that many families would be torn asunder, homes destroyed, and lives sacrificed.

Braveheart 1776
Once again Mel Gibson plays a wronged hero in another good verses evil story. This time it's the turn of the American Revolution.

Gibson plays a widower and former Indian French War soldier who hides a horrible secret and wishes to live a quiet life with his large family becuase of it.

All is turned upside down when the State of Carolina breaks away from the crown and his defiant older son joins the Continental Army.

With a young Heath Ledger playing older rebelious son, Gibson is suddenly confronted with the horrors of war when his home is over run by the British Army and the arrival of the film's villian played by Jasson Issacs, a cold hearted Dragoons Guard.

In the first incounter, Gibson loses his second son to this monster and then the "fun" begins. As usual a romantic line to the story is involved with Gibson's character's sister in law played by the beautiful Jolie Richardson.

A cat and mouse game soon insues and the movie rides along on the back of the continuing tension as Gibson and Issacs face off.

With constant setbacks that leaves you thinking if the Good will triumph over Evil, all soon comes to a head in one final epic battle and it's bloody conclusion... The birth of The United States Of America.

The DVD contains a surprisingly large amount of information including how they did that cannonball through the ranks scene.

For Gibson fans and all, a worthy addition to your library.

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