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The Patriot

R Released Jun 28, 2000 2h 38m War History Drama Action TRAILER for List
62% Tomatometer 139 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Mel Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the American Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together with his patriotic son, Gabriel, the pair faces the vicious Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's most dedicated supporters.
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The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Many graphic battle scenes, not for all teens. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Philip Strick Sight & Sound The main irony, of course, lies in the film's title, which suggests that the absurdly flag-waving activist should be taken at face value despite the ample evidence that defending his country is the last thing on his mind. Dec 2, 2002 Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Emmerich's battle scenes may look authentic to anyone who has ever stared hard at a history book, but in every other way the film is long, empty and bogus. Rated: 2/4 Jun 18, 2002 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The climax is a substantial spectacle, saving the best (or worst) of the bloodletting and destruction for last. Rated: 6/10 Jul 21, 2024 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault The movie is rabble-rousing at its hypocritical worst. Rated: D Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation The Patriot is heavily concerned in re-writing and re-conceptualising America's bloody, revolutionary history. Rated: 3/5 Feb 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Amoni R ASWOME MOVIE! I watched it in Social Studies class (with parent permission of course) it had me on the edge of my seat, LITERALLY! It's so good! Action packed, sad but also funny, very entertaining. Made me hate British people tho(nah just kidding) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Xavier M The dialogue was very unatural. seemed like rated R disney. It has good morals so I really wish it was good. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Robert B Excellent movie, inspiring and well directed with top acting throughout. Makes you want to be proud of your country. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Viola R this film had me on the edge every minute. I am amazed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Morbeus f You know they say that the only two ways to change our lives is by Revolution or the exercise of our right to vote in the Democratic system. This movie is a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to achieve that goal and evolve into a republic to the Constitution. America's struggle through revolution to evolve into a Democratic society is a memorable feat marked by incredible bravery at a time when colonialism was still an accepted practice. This was a great film and probably one of Mel Gibson's best roles despite the critics overall view of it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Audience Member As cenas de batalhas são muito bem feitas, encenadas e detalhadas, porém algumas cenas são desnecessariamente brutais e o filme é muito patriótico. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mel Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the American Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together with his patriotic son, Gabriel, the pair faces the vicious Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's most dedicated supporters.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Producer
Gary Levinsohn, Dean Devlin, Mark Gordon
Screenwriter
Robert Rodat
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co
Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG, Mutual Film Company, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Centropolis Entertainment, H2L Media Group
Rating
R (Strong Violence)
Genre
War, History, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$113.3M
Runtime
2h 38m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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