The Patriot

Name: The Patriot
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: June 28, 2000
Duration: 165 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Mel Gibson

2000

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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: June 28, 2000 | Unrated

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.

Director: Roland Emmerich

Genre(s): Action, Drama, War

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 165 min

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Peter Travers

A thunderous spectacle.

Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson

Sentimental, overbearing, flag-waving--and a crowd-pleaser. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

It's big, exciting, ambitious, and it makes you cry in all the right places. Read full review

David Ansen

There's no denying that Emmerich's film, though a good half hour too long, keeps us watching. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

As a whole, though, the movie is much less magnetic or believable than its star. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Shamelessly stirring, brandishing Mr. Gibson's anguished masculinity like a musket. It may be effective, but you leave the theater feeling used. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Overblown sanctimony and sentimentalism as corny as the Fourth of July. Read full review

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alexandrea

Dec 1, 2021

Not an American, not a supporter of their system but I love this movie it is so awesome.

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DibbHansen

Jul 18, 2013

A very well written script full of emotional context and intensity that makes it all feel real. The acting in this film is applaudable and the music is sensational (John Williams does it full of heart and patriotism). The film is beautifully filmed and really makes you appreciate theA very well written script full of emotional context and intensity that makes it all feel real. The acting in this film is applaudable and the music is sensational (John Williams does it full of heart and patriotism). The film is beautifully filmed and really makes you appreciate the sacrifices of the people who helped form this amazing free country. Amazing film. Best historical war film out there.… Expand

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notlaw

May 5, 2016

Another awesome movie from back when mel used to smash them outta the park. Fantastic story great action all round and set in a very interesting time for the world.

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Futuredirector

Apr 25, 2016

An inflammatory, bloody and well-made picture, where the cast fights against a mound of melodramatic characters and a surprisingly corny-written script.

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ThePixelCritic

Jul 20, 2020

Thrilling and dramatic, this film was an excitement to watch throughout. Gibson delivers yet another conflicted hero and portrays his struggle in an impressively tender but strong way. Isaacs also brings us a fantastic villain performance once again. While a joy to watch throughout, the filmThrilling and dramatic, this film was an excitement to watch throughout. Gibson delivers yet another conflicted hero and portrays his struggle in an impressively tender but strong way. Isaacs also brings us a fantastic villain performance once again. While a joy to watch throughout, the film foes occasionally drag and could have done with a few more scene cuts. The script can be a little lackluster and clunky in terms of dialogue at times, and the storyline is relative predictable. However, the action and drama is enough to overshadow these flaws.… Expand

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Lansdenrs

Jun 3, 2013

I can't believe people think this is good. Acting wasnt great moments are stretched and I felt like I was watching a soap opera. Every scene has someone crying. By the end of it I was bored.

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PaulH

Oct 14, 2005

I really really hated this movie, that's the only thing i can even think to say about it.

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