Picture was perfect as if you were watching it in the movie theatre with. Inside holiday movie classics 1 episode 2017 golden globe. See more ideas about mel gibson, patriots and i movie. The patriot is a bloody depiction of americas revolutionary war with mel gibson doing a road show knockoff of william wallace whom he played in braveheart.
After proving himself on the field of battle in the french and indian war, benjamin martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. Mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson the patriot 2000 official trailer heath ledger movie peaceful farmer benjamin martin. The patriot starring mel gibson and heath ledger has joined our ranking of the 50 best action movies on netflix. Mel gibson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Oct 25, 2012 during a peaceful prisoner exchange, benjamin mel gibson recognizes col. Mel gibson, heath ledger, jason isaacs, tom wilkinson. Benjamin martin is a war veteran who wants to dedicate himself to his family. His mother was irish, from county longford, while his americanborn father is of mostly irish descent. Parents need to know that the patriot is a 2000 movie in which mel gibson plays a south carolina farmer who joins the cause of liberty in the revolutionary war. Joely richardson and jason isaacs also starred in the movie event horizon 1997. Another conflict is forthcoming, but benjamin doesnt want to enlist again. The late heath ledger ledger is similarly superb in the supporting role.
At itunes, apparently easter also means a resurrection of interest in mel gibson s films, with his oscarwinner braveheart and revolutionary war movie the patriot getting rentals. The popular film the patriot is loosely based on the exploits of several real. Though you should be warned, this movie may put you through a wringer of anxiety. The old revolutionary war scenes and battles make this movie a tremendous action film. It demonstrates, among other things, the effectiveness of a wellregulated militia where private individuals including very young men have firearms and know how to use them. Sep 12, 2015 the patriot starring mel gibson and heath ledger has joined our ranking of the 50 best action movies on netflix. A widower and past war hero just wants to live in peace and farm his land until a cruel british officer brings the american revolution to his door. The film itself is really great to watch with a good storyline, but the only problem i had with this version was with lipsync which i do not normally get with films so an. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration.
Gibson plays a veteran of the french and indian war who is now settled down with his family. But as an amateur wannabe history buff, there were some significant historical inaccuracies of the patriot that stood out. The picture works, however, and features some spectacular set pieces and gorgeous cinematography, all of it perfectly realized in 4k with breathtaking splendor. Jan 19, 2010 fan trailer for the mel gibson movie, the patriot. The film mainly takes place in rural berkeley county, south carolina, and depicts the story of an american colonist, nominally loyal to the british crown. The patriot 2000 official trailer 1 heath ledger movie youtube. After starting his career in hollywood, mel gibson took hollywood by storm starring in some notable action and drama films such as the patriot, maverick, braveheart, hamlet, pocahontas, chicken run, signs, lethal weapon and the man without a face. Go on youtube and type in mel gibson patriot tomahawk scenes and you will get a few of the many popular scenes that showcase this beautiful piece. In one scene, a british officer orders his troops to burn down a church that is crowded with patriot women, men, and children. Mel gibsons exploits against the foppish cornwallis have seemed over the top to us film critics, but audiences seem to be getting a kick out of the rustic militias.
The patriot a 2000 film starring mel gibson, depicting an american who enters the american revolutionary war when his sons are threatened. Williams replaced composer david arnold on the project after arnolds original sketches were rejected. Ending spoiler for the patriot 2000, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Gibson portrays benjamin martin, an unassuming south carolina widower who is forced to join the american revolution when the british threaten to take his farm away from him. The patriot movie trailer fan trailer for the mel gibson movie, the patriot. Heath ledger in the patriot 2000 wes bentley at an event for the patriot 2000. The patriot is a 2000 american epic historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written by robert rodat, and starring mel gibson, chris cooper, heath ledger, and jason isaacs. Mel gibson blots his copybook yet again with this account.
The unique thing about this movie is how mel gibson s go to weapon was the tomahawk during the hand to hand combat scenes. Mel gibson stars in this actionpacked historical drama from the director of independence day and godzilla. Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the american revolution when a sadistic british officer murders his son. Roland emmerich and dean devlin, the directorproducer team responsible for such scifi blockbusters as independence day, stargate, and godzilla, take a step back in time with this drama set during. The film follows the story of a veteran called benjamin martin who must raise his seven children alone following the death of his wife. There is no getting away from the fact that mel gibson is absolutely magnificent in the starring role.
In my social studies class, my classmates and i watched it. Mel gibson blots his copybook yet again with this account of the american war of. One of the most famous historical action films that hes appeared in is the patriot, released in 2000. Mel columcille gerard gibson was born january 3, 1956 in peekskill, new york, usa, as the sixth of eleven children of hutton gibson, a railroad brakeman, and anne patricia reilly gibson who died in december of 1990. Jun 28, 2000 that was a joke, but having just watched mel gibson turn the american civil war into a sort of revenge action movie i considered that perhaps homer had a hand in this one too and that the joke was on us for spending three hours watching it. The patriot is a 2000 american epic historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written by robert rodat, and starring mel gibson, chris cooper. Feb 18, 2015 the patriot 2000 movie controversy well, now, this is exactly my case. Starring mel gibson, heath ledger and joely richardson. Now hes a farmer, although during the war he used to be a ferocious soldier. The patriot movie a 2000 historical action drama starring mel. The patriot is a smart, violent, and patriotic movie about the american revolution.
Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the american. Actress skye mccole bartusiak, who played mel gibson s daughter in the 2000 film the patriot, died saturday at her home in texas, according to tmz. The patriot is one of my favorite movies of all time, and this extended cut is worth buying if you are a lover of this wonderful movie. The patriot is the soundtrack, on the hollywood records label, of the 2000 film the patriot starring mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs and chris cooper. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as max rockatansky in the first three films of the postapocalyptic action series mad max and as martin riggs in the buddy cop film series lethal weapon. The 10 best mel gibson movies of all time, according to imdb. The patriot dvd, 2000, special edition for sale online ebay. Francis marion one of the most controversial film releases of the new millennium came at its beginning with roland emmerichs release of the patriot, starring mel gibson. Farmer benjamin martin mel gibson was born and raised in south. The patriot, a film directed by roland emmerich and starring mel gibson, was released in the year 2000 and showcases the belief that when the people have the unity and determination to fight for what they believe in they can defeat even the strongest of armies.
Mel gibson in the patriot, 2000 directed by roland emmerick and co starring heath ledger, joely richardson and tom wilkinson. I love the movie itself its massively entertaining, and heath ledger just kills his role in the film. From the movie the patriot, begins in the barn while credits are still going, mel gibson has just finished building a rocking chair, sits down in it gingerly and a look of satisfaction comes across his face. Mile high media the patriot movie poster 24x36 inch wall art portrait print mel gibson. I do not claim any rights to the audio or video in this film. William tavington with a blade that is connected to a gun. Mel colmcille gerard gibson ao born january 3, 1956 is an american actor and filmmaker. The patriot, directed by roland emmerich and starring mel gibson, offers a fictionalized look at a south carolina militia group comprised of american misfits. The film mainly takes place in rural berkeley county, south carolina, and depicts the story of an american colonist, nominally loyal to the british crown, who is swept into the american revolutionary war when his family is affected. In honor of the independence day holiday 2019, enjoy this inspiring clip from the movie the patriot, a 2000 film starring mel gibson. Larry pratt the patriot starring mel gibson is a great movie which i highly recommend. The patriot was the first feature film made with the cooperation of the. It was one of those slow days when i decided to watch mel gibson s the patriot which i oddly like enough for a positive rating. Tavington jason isaacs, as the man who murdered his son, and the two officers have a teteatete.
Older americans uncomfortable with mel gibsons playing of patriot. Hes been handed fail marks for braveheart and apocalypto. While historically inaccurate and misrepresentations of events, i. Oct 25, 2012 as the colonial army begins to retreat, benjamin mel gibson assumes the flag to inspire the soldiers to reverse directions and to hold the line. The extended cut has numerous scenes that were omitted from the original release and they add extra dimension to the story. They are led by reluctant warrior benjamin martin gibson, a seasoned veteran of the earlier french and indian war, who still regrets his participation in the uncontrolled savagery that. While a student at the national institute of dramatic art in sydney, he was given an uncredited role in i never promised you a rose garden and subsequently appeared as a leading actor in the micro budget surf drama summer city both. The rest of the supporting cast are similarly excellent and this all comes together to make this a magnificent film. This is a very violent movie, with many graphic battle scenes, vividly portrayed. Everything wrong with the patriot in 16 minutes or less its 4th of july in america, which means we. With mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs. Charlton heston makes a comeback in this weeks catalog. The patriot, directed by roland emmerich and starring mel gibson. Mel gibson is an american actor, singer, director, and producer, who made his acting debut on the australian television drama series the sullivans 19761983.
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