The film is supposed to be historical melodrama about the American Revolution. It’s the story of a South Carolina planter who is the veteran of French-Indian war, named Benjamin Martin. He is a widow with seven children who intends to stay aside from the revolution wars. When Colonel William Tavington, from the British army kills his son in front of his eyes, Benjamin attempts to revenge and free his other son who is going to be hanged. Leading a group in his fighting, he becomes famous as “the ghost”.
The film ends with the victory of Americans and gives good tidings for hope of a better society of their own.
The Hollywood criteria seem to override the history. The black issue that is shown as a positive happy life in the southern America seems dramatic rather than reality. The British are shown as the pure evil and the Americans as the good righteous guys who are brutally and cruelly treated. On the other hand the title, “The patriot” seems unsuitable as Benjamin Martin primarily did not take part in the war for his country but to revenge his Thomas’ death and to save Gabriel. However, Gabriel can be called a real patriot. From the beginning he takes parts in the wars, even after he’s injured.
However, too long and a bit boring, the special features, good acting and the historical setting of South America make it worthy to watch. What’s more, there are too much of brutality and violence shown in the movie adding to the unpleasant face depicted of the Britons.
The term “patriot”, best suits the necessities and the situation of the now- America. From the revolution till today, Americans have not developed nationalist feelings but patriotism. As we see at the end of the film, a house is being built in a new land. And people intend to live together in the hope of a better life in a new made structure.
The film ends with the victory of Americans and gives good tidings for hope of a better society of their own.
The Hollywood criteria seem to override the history. The black issue that is shown as a positive happy life in the southern America seems dramatic rather than reality. The British are shown as the pure evil and the Americans as the good righteous guys who are brutally and cruelly treated. On the other hand the title, “The patriot” seems unsuitable as Benjamin Martin primarily did not take part in the war for his country but to revenge his Thomas’ death and to save Gabriel. However, Gabriel can be called a real patriot. From the beginning he takes parts in the wars, even after he’s injured.
However, too long and a bit boring, the special features, good acting and the historical setting of South America make it worthy to watch. What’s more, there are too much of brutality and violence shown in the movie adding to the unpleasant face depicted of the Britons.
The term “patriot”, best suits the necessities and the situation of the now- America. From the revolution till today, Americans have not developed nationalist feelings but patriotism. As we see at the end of the film, a house is being built in a new land. And people intend to live together in the hope of a better life in a new made structure.
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