THE PATRIOT
Language - English
(United States)
Genre - War
Director - Roland Emmerich
*ing - Mel
Gibson (Benjamin Martin), Heath Ledger (Gabriel), Tom Wilkinson (Charles
Cornwallis)
IMDB Rating - 7.2/10
PLOT
In the year 1776, South
Carolina, former French-Indian war hero Benjamin Martin who is haunted by his
past brutal acts, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully with his
children on his small plantation. South Carolina decides to fight against Britain
for freedom. As a result, they formed new “Continental Army” and enrolled young
boys into their force. “Gabriel”, the elder son of Benjamin signs up to fight
without his Father’s permission. But Benjamin could not stay away from the war,
as his family was threatened by war, so he steps into his soldier uniform to
protect his children and to help in the formation of new, young nation.
“The patriot” is a movie
which is based on the real-life soldier Francis Marion a.k.a. The Swamp Fox.
The swamp fox taught soldiers Guerilla tactics. It also shows the American
Revolution and the liberation and formation of a nation from Tyranny of
Britain. It is one of the best movie that I have seen in the recent times, even
though it’s a war movie, it shows the bond in relationships. Bond between son
and father, bond between father and his children, bond between people and the
nation. I had usually seen Mel Gibson in badass roles like Mad-Max and William
Wallace, but “Benjamin Martin” is surely one of the fine character which shows
the range of actor in him. The transformation from a protective father to a
revenge seeking freedom fighter was portrayed beautifully by him. The name “Heath
Ledger”only brings memory of an Anarchist in Dark Knight, but Gabriel is also a
gem in Ledger’s carrier. The transformation from a reckless boy to a matured
soldier was safe in the hands of him. Heath Ledger didn’t work for a year
because he only got offers to play heartthrob roles. He was about to quit
acting, when he was cast in the film. It is very hard to believe that this
handsome guy gave soul to one of the most villainous characters, “Joker”.
Roland Emmerich had given the apt title for the movie, it will boil the blood
of any patriots; with many goosebumps scenes and many heart touching
sentiments.
Benjamin Martin is not only a
pure image of Francis Marion, Emmerich says that they had made “Martin” as a
composite character with the traits of many war heroes. The movie was not able
to make huge profits due to the stiff competition from Warner Brothers movie.
It had also raises many criticisms from historians especially from the side of
English for portrayal of atrocities by British in the movie. The movie itself
is not an honest work of history, it praises the American struggles and heroism and at the
same time remain silent to the discrimination of Blacks and not mentioning the
atrocities of Americans during the war. According to my point of view it’s a
must watch movie in Hollywood.
Movie Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5u1am7pmrw
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