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The Patriot (2000) -- Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   71,497 votes
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Director:
Roland Emmerich
Writer (WGA):
Robert Rodat (written by)
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Release Date:
28 June 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | War more
Tagline:
What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? more
Plot:
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 17 nominations more
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(94 articles)
Three “2012″ TV Spots
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Emmerich To Direct Shakespeare Thriller
 (From Screen Rant. 22 October 2009, 5:47 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
While it's definitely no Braveheart, it's still a solid film. more (1089 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Der Patriot (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong war violence.
Runtime:
165 min | 175 min (extended version)
Country:
Germany | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
Director Trademark: [Roland Emmerich] [44]Seen in the tavern where Martin recruits for his militia, also seen on a wine bottle label more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ann is speaking in the church she has a necklace on. Later on when the men are strapping up, she doesn't have it on. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[repeated line]
Benjamin Martin: I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Boney more

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34 out of 51 people found the following comment useful.
While it's definitely no Braveheart, it's still a solid film., 25 October 2000
8/10
Author: Profondo-Rosso from Roanoke, VA

It's very easy to label this film as a Braveheart rip off from the trailers (which is what I thought), but after watching it, it's actually a completely different film.

The basic plot involves Mel Gibson's character and his family's experiences surviving and fighting in the American Revolution in South Carolina.

The film really excels in it's cinematography and the beautiful locations. Almost every shot in the film is picturesque and dripping with detail and rich colors. The acting is also extremely well done with another rock solid performance by the dependable Mel Gibson. In fact, I really couldn't find a weak person in the cast.

Possibly the major flaw that I found was the film's running time of 165 minutes. There are some points where the film drags a bit and I think that with a bit more editing and fine tuning of scenes this film could have be a lean and mean 120 min. film.

Another complaint that I had was the battles. While technically well staged and choreographed, they also didn't quite get me involved like I thought they would. In fact, I thought that some of the quieter scenes in the film were some of the most successful.

Overall though, I enjoyed the film and while it has it's share of problems, it's still turned out much better than I was anticipating.

Rating:8

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