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Play trailer Poster for Revolution PG Released Jan 1, 1985 2h 3m History Drama War Play Trailer Watchlist
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A trapper (Al Pacino) joins the fight against the British in 1776 after his teenage son is tortured by a redcoat (Donald Sutherland).
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Unlikely to inspire any fervor with its miscast ensemble and ponderous script, Revolution is a star-spangled bummer.

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Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution It's rare for a film to live up so completely to its bad advance word-of-mouth. But Revolution is the real thing -- a bonafide big-budget disaster. Nov 1, 2021 Full Review Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times What's lacking in this heartfelt, well-researched, sporadically interesting movie is a master plan. Dec 17, 2014 Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer Either as unintentional parody or truncated epic, you can start this Revolution without me. Rated: 1/4 Dec 17, 2014 Full Review David Sterritt Christian Science Monitor Revolution has been dazzlingly shot by cinematographer Bernard Lutic in a process called System 35, but so much visual grandeur seems more embarrassing than engaging when the dramatic element is such a mess. Dec 17, 2014 Full Review Adrian Turner Radio Times On the plus side: the battle scenes, brilliantly filmed with a hand-held camera; a remarkable portrayal of a sadistic English officer by... Donald Sutherland; and clever art direction... On the debit side is Al Pacino's ludicrous performance. Rated: 3/5 Dec 17, 2014 Full Review Joe Baltake Philadelphia Daily News Mixed in with the film's graphic action sequences -- which are as beautifully shot as they are unwatchable -- are a lot of feverish, feeble, inch-deep platitudes about freedom and justice. Rated: 1/4 Dec 17, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alec B On the one hand I can see why it was not well received (certain key roles are miscast, the movie is often frustratingly vague regarding its plot/themes) on the other I cannot bring myself to entirely dismiss the movie as the unromantic and gritty view of the American Revolution is entirely unique and the scope of the production remains impressive. Also, the Director's Cut is worth checking out. Perhaps the only time a movie was improved by adding voice over narration several years after its release. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Steve D wofully inept script sinks what should have been great. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/27/23 Full Review Peter F It's a great surreal movie! I can not comprehend the absurd 10 out of 100 rating??? This movie blows away Gibsons The Patriot,,, A fake Hollywood try and feel good movie, vs this wonderful picture!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/23 Full Review Ian W Remake this well filmed drivel. Take out the voice overs and replace them with music whilst cutting those scenes to increase the pace of the movie. Take 30mins out of the film. Or keep it as it it is with. Both Al Pacino and Donald Sutherland are terrible in this poor film where it all comes down to a terrible script and the director not getting hold of the story. The Pacino wandering accent and voice overs must in the worst of film history (Russell Crowe Robin Hood another) Pacino is lucky to have a film career after this dead donkey. DOP good but the direction and editing make it cumbersome to the pace of a terrible story. Worth watching for film study. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Audience Member On the one hand I can see why it was not well received (certain key roles are miscast, the movie is often frustratingly vague regarding its plot/themes) on the other I cannot bring myself to entirely dismiss the movie as the unromantic and gritty view of the American Revolution is entirely unique and the scope of the production remains impressive. Also, the Director's Cut is worth checking out. Perhaps the only time a movie was improved by adding voice over narration several years after its release. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Too long and boring. Kinsky is miscasted. Sutherland seems to be asking himself "what am I doing here?". A question, please, regarding the most important issue in this film: who is Mr. Pacino's hairdresser? Let me tell you: don't waste your time with it, go to a museum instead ! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A trapper (Al Pacino) joins the fight against the British in 1776 after his teenage son is tortured by a redcoat (Donald Sutherland).
Director
Hugh Hudson
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Robert Dillon
Production Co
Goldcrest Films International
Rating
PG
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 1985, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 27, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$295.3K
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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