Member review

This film stars Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, and Heath Ledger and is set during the American Revolutionary War. The film is set in South Carolina and tells the story of a man who does everything he can to keep his family safe whilst doing justice to his country. The Patriot does have a few historical inaccuracies and would not be considered as a reliable source for history. However, I felt that this movie was brilliant. The whole plot-line was very moving and realistic. Some battle scenes and murder scenes would be too harsh for the eyes of younger audiences. Therefore, I would only recommend this film for those who like to watch movies set in the past during war times. I would give this film a 4 out of 5.