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63 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

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  • Starring: Mel Gibson
  • Summary: In this story of the American Revolution, Gibson plays a pacifist turned warrior. Gibson joins his son (Ledger) in a bitter and personal battle for independence after experiencing the iron fist of a cold-blooded British officer.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    This bloody celebration finally gives the American Revolution the epic it deserves.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    60
    Patriot reflects on nothing, except perhaps that the American Revolution was a golden opportunity for Mel Gibson to go postal.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    38
    Overblown sanctimony and sentimentalism as corny as the Fourth of July.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. saccyind
    10
    The Best Roland Emmerich Film.The Best Film On American War Of Independence The Best Acting Work Of Mel Gibson Overall The Patriot Is A Great Film.Definitely In My Top 10 10/10.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. CRL
    5
    The Patriot is a little too long, a little too predictable, a little too ahistorical, and a little too focused on bloody battles, revenge-fueled plot lines, and slow-motion fights to be truly enjoyable. However the excellent performances turned in by all of its actors (especially Jason Isaacs) and it's occasionally enjoyable cinematography make it a watchable yet typical Mel Gibson flick.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  3. JonA
    1
    The dialog is so embarressingly corny that my father and i laughed at scenes that were suppose to be heartbreaking. some of the action scenes were alright looking but we've seen it all before, truly awful.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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