Revolution

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Liam M I watched this movie 5 times and still could not understand why all the negative reviews. Yes, the movie was not as lustrous as the modern day versions, but it was a great attempt at historical reality. Ok, the viewers had to work a little overtime to follow the script, but all in all, it was a story that captures pain and embraces all the glory of what we call, Revolution. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Riccardo B Certainly not the best film on the subject, lacking genuine pathos (everything feels overly melodramatic and contrived), and somewhat clumsy in its defense of idealistic values (the enthusiasm for the idea of building a new homeland or promised land). The pacing is not always clear (constantly shifting scenarios, a narrative lacking in strength). On the positive side, the British production can be seen as a somewhat pedantic attempt to reconstruct a crucial historical period with attention to historical dynamics (alliances, troop movements, and the inevitable sadism of war looming in the background). Not everything is to be discarded, though. However, Pacino's involvement seems purely a paycheck role and is certainly not one of his most memorable performances. For fans of historical adventure, though, it remains a viewing option worth considering. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review 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 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Steve D wofully inept script sinks what should have been great. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  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 5/5 Stars •  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 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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