Mel Gibson - Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger
Tcheky Karyo
Jason Isaacs - Colonal Tavington
Lisa Brenner
Tom Wilkinson - General Cornwallis
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Mel Gibson stars in this action-packed historical drama from the director of Independence Day and Godzilla. 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 (Heath Ledger), the pair faces the vicious Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's most dedicated supporters. The Patriot is a sweeping epic adventure that sheds light on America's past, and at the same time entertains audiences.
Directed by Roland Emmerich - Rated R
Though this movie was curiously similar to Gibson's Braveheart, I enjoyed every moment of this lengthy film. The most appealing and suprizing character in this masterpiece had to have been the evil Colonal Tavington, played by Jason Isaacs. He was so evil that it was awesome. I love movies where the hero actually has a villain who challenges his every emotion. I would relate this person to Gladiator's Phoenix, who brought out Crowe's best qualities. Isaacs tempted Gibson to fight his heart out in every account the two met. I found some of the turns, like the burning church, to be different from the happy endings that many of the recent movies have seen. It was a total pleasure trip from the first minute to the final battle. "A thrill ride!" "Gibson at his finest!" "An American Braveheart!"