The Patriot [DVD] [2001]

I am an American/British dual citizen and I cant say as I even marginally agree with the reviewers saying this film is thoroughly anti British, it may have an aspect of that but how many TV series have the English made which make the French look evil. How many films have the English AND Americans made about the Germans being evil? This film is made from an American point of view you cannot expect it to portray the British as the most wonderful people ever. In the film there is only one British man that is `evil' and the troops under his command kill innocent Americans under his orders and with objection. Mr Gibson is painting one man as evil not a nation so stop with your feeling hard done by and griping over nothing. Overall I think Mr Gibson makes the British look like a very noble nation through the gentlemanly actions of their high commander and other commanders, infact you could rightly argue that the British are overall portrayed as much more honorable than their American counterparts.I am especially baffled by the fact that a self proclaimed history lecturer is so narrow minded, I hope that if I ever have children you are not the one teaching them. I would have hoped that someone entrusted with teaching new generations about history would be more open to the fact that you can never KNOW for sure what happened. Finally to the omnipresent reviewer who said that s/he was sure the British had never burned a church. I am sure and couldn't agree more that in the many years of the British Empire nobody innocent was hurt and that no rogue commanders ever ordered their men to slaughter innocent people (that was sarcasm the British have and had just as much capacity for being evil as the Americans, Germans, French and Mel Gibson).These reviewers are however right in regards to the fact that the black people portrayed in this film do seem very unrealistic when compared with historical accounts of what it was to be black in those times. They are all treated well and all seem really happy with life, doubtless a few of them were but I do find it very strange that there was only once that one was mistreated.I personally think that this movie is brilliant. There are a couple of points where the American pride is cringe worthy but it wouldn't be a classic Mel film if there wasn't. Trust me when I say this is a great film and unless you are super uptight you will not be offended. Take a step back and enjoy it, this is a fictional movie and it never claims to be based solidly on fact.If you are British watch this brilliant movie, get past some of the laughable Americana like Mel running with the flag at the end and see if the British really are portrayed badly. If you feel they are then give me a negative review though to be honest I doubt very much that you will. The people writing that this film is anti-British are the exact type that probably watch movies on how the British defeated the `evil' Napoleon and think it is wonderful. Thank you for your time for reading my longest ever review and enjoy.

Fantastic film do not miss

OK, so leave aside the historical inaccuracies to one side. Talk about it down at the pub, and besides, Mel's not listening. What we've got here is a war film set in the American War of Independence, and Mel Gibson is the reluctant veteran who has to return to his old ways of guerrilla warfare to defeat the enemy, who are the dastardly British. Cue lots of set piece battle scenes, more blood and guts than A&E on a Saturday night, and bit too much family drama/tragedy schmaltz. Don't take it too seriously, enjoy the fight scenes, and you'll like this film. Sit there with a history text book and you'll hate it.An Angel's AlternativeCold Steel on the RocksWe Are Cold Steel

But not historically accurate, the Hollywood wood film makersChanged history again even to the point the Americans winningThe battle at the end,even though they didn't. I bit of BritainBashing went on here ,but it showed war in in its true horrorHere. Mel Gibson as stated plays a reluctant soldier preferringTo care for his family after seeing the horrors of one war alreadyAnd you can't blame him. colonel tavingtonwas based on colonel tarltonA British cavalry commander reputable to carry out brutal tactics.But in fairness after one battle the Americans out up the white flag, as the colonelWent to accept it some colonial changes their minds and shot at him and bringing him downHis men outraged 're opened the assaultSome part of the film was accurate as in the British didn't want theWar in the first place and had already given in to some protests priorto the Boston tea party. King George may have wanted to keep the coloniesBut the British parliament would have given them up later on. The battleScenes we're accurate the red coats were excellent at what they did .One or two volleys then bayonet charge.in fact the British bayonetTraining is still part of the British infantry training and has been used inCombat in Iraq and Afghanistan .Gibson has been accused of anti BritishSentiment again refer to brave heart which was very inaccurateHistory and this film where the British burnt down a church with civilians insideThat didn't happen at all

It is a very good film good actors in it and a great storyline

The Patriot extended cut finally makes it's appearance on BluRay in a video and audio quality that would make any Patriot proud. The film follows Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) a former French-Indian war hero turned farmer as America looms on the brink of war with the British during the Ameican Revolutionary War. Following the death of one of his eldest son's during the British's invasion of his home by ruthless redcoat commander Colonel Tavington (an excellent turn by Jason Issacs), Martin swears revenge against him and joins the South Carolina militias with his son Gabriel (Heath Ledger). As battles ensure Martin reconnects with the Patroit inside himself which he'd hoped to leave behind with his darker past, leading to a climatic battle for redemption, revenge and freedom for America.This is the extended cut of the film so it contains many subplots and scene extensions which were cut for the DVD and theatrical release. Video and audio is given a welcome upgrade from the DVD release and the extended scenes are seamlessly integrated. Disc is also region free for use on UK/European/US Blu Ray players.I hope this review helped you. If so, I would appreciate it if you clicked on the Yes button for a helpful review. If you have any questions, please ask. I am pretty responsive to comments

Brilliant

This was in remarkable condition and plays really well. I love the movie anyway so it’s going to be wonderful.

Excellent....vu plusieurs fois....grand acteur qu'est Mel Gibson j'adore

Great...

My son loves it.

Très bon film

The Patriot 4K Steelbook was a game changer. I already had the Patriot on 4K in my personal collection but the Steelbook with its upgrade of Dolby Atmos was worth trading up. This movie is a great epic and ranks right up there with Troy and Gladiator with all the battle scenes and storyline. Great movie, worth adding to your personal collection.