User:Stephenfisher2001/sandbox/The Patriot

The Patriot is a 2000 American historical fiction war film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film was written by Robert Rodat and stars Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, Heath Ledger and Jason Isaacs.

Plot
During the American Revolutionary War in 1776, After getting married, a ferocious veteran, Benjamin, forsakes his violent past. After his wife dies, he single-handedly raises his seven children but joins the nation's war after his son is killed.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) This is one of the few films that Roland Emmerich did a decent job directing.
 * 2) The acting is decent, especially from Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger.
 * 3) The soundtrack that was composed by John Williams is spectacular.
 * 4) Amazing cinematography by Caleb Deschanel.
 * 5) Fantastic and spectacular action scenes.
 * 6) Excellent and well designed costumes that are authentic to the late 18th century.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) There are some historical inaccuracies.
 * 2) The infamous burning church scene may offend viewers.

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