Patriot
"The Patriot" is an excellent movie. It may very well be one of the most exciting and moving war-drama movies of all time. There are very few films today that even come close to touching upon the American Revolution, which is why "The Patriot" is of such importance. Nonetheless, during the film the actual American Revolution takes a back seat and allows the center of the story to revolve around Benjamin Martin (played by Mel Gibson) and his South Carolina family. Some examples of this would be the focus on Benjamin's eldest son Gabriel and how he goes against his father's wishes. As well as Gabriel, the film focuses on Benjamin and what actions he takes and why. Asidefrom the focus on the Martin family, there was inaccuracy at times about the American "The Patriot" should have been more focused on the actual American Revolution than on the story line concerning Benjamin Martin and his family.
The main characters were not based on real combat soldiers from the American Revolution. After his son is captured and is almost killed by the British Benjamin fights to save his son. In conclusion "The Patriot" is excellent. Benjamin and his families motivation for war does seem historically correct. Soon after this, Benjamin joins the fight himself, his loyalty to his eldest son first draws him into the fight. Throughout to course of the movie there were a few inaccurate historical facts that were brought to my attention that the average movie watcher may or may not havenoticed. Any family will fight when its for the right cause and right reason. He later falls in love with the girl and they begin writing to each other while he is away. Instead of doing this, the movie focuses on Benjamin's eldest son Gabriel who was eager to get in on the action, and signs up with the rebel forces against his father's wishes just minutes after South Carolina joins the fight against the British. This fuels the fire for Gabriel and makes him more determined to fight and seek revenge. There is some historical value to this movie despite the fact that the focus of the film was not all about the American Revolution, but about the Martin family and what effect the war had on them. After the focus is off of Gabriel it is shifted to Benjamin. It seems to be unrealistic that when offered their freedom the slaves and others would stay and fight. In fairness to the British, there were American commanders and generals that were equally vindictive and worse in bringing death.
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