Following up our last episode on Indepencence Day, we crack open the DVD box with Mel Gibson’s The Patriot.
Synopsis: 1776, South Carolina. Reluctant hero Benjamin Martin drawn into the Revolutionary War after British forces destroy his home and family. Forms a militia with son Gabriel. Revenge and redemption themes throughout.
Key points:
Three-hour runtime flew by despite pre-watch worry
Long tangent on line-warfare tactics: standing in open ranks vs taking cover
Continental Army wildly outmatched, kept fighting anyway
Tavington voted worst villain covered on the show; aliens aren’t even close
Cornwallis works as gentleman-soldier foil to Tavington’s brutality
Slavery portrayal called out as glossed-over and unrealistic
Final duel with Tavington ranked A tier, near Hans Gruber’s Die Hard death
Give it a listen. We think this movie is well worth the watch and the runtime flies by. And we have a super special offer at the end for anyone looking to start a DVD collection.
