The Patriot (2000) - Full Reaction
Added 2022-06-28 14:49:03 +0000 UTCCarly's first watch in the new place! Wow, this was very emotional and very powerful. They really pulled on every one of my heart strings, and then they pulled again. Once the tears started, they never fully stopped . I'm always a bit embarrassed of the sniffing and the crying but I don't think this movie would leave a dry eye in the house. I definitely won't forget this one, but I also don't think I'll ever be able to watch it again.
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I didn't see any comments on this: Mel Gibson was born in the U.S.; his family later moved to Australia. By birth, he is a U.S. citizen. I don't know if he has dual citizenship.
Stephen Dias
2024-04-28 11:17:49 +0000 UTCPerhaps the most sorrowful story reaction the two have 'felt' here. I felt them. A Great, and Beautifully Tragic, React Ladies.. A Great React!
Terry Yelmene
2024-03-04 02:50:58 +0000 UTCOh, and when Benjamin pulled out the flag that Gabriel was repairing, there was a rectangular white patch. Pretty sure that was from the bundling bag
Dan Holder
2024-02-28 20:44:32 +0000 UTCThere were colonists who did not support the war (revolution) against England, and remained loyal to the King during the war. They were called "loyalists."
Clay F
2024-02-04 03:08:20 +0000 UTCThis emotionally wiped us out too. This is why we subscribed to your Patreon. To share in all the emotions. Either happy or sad. This experience will be with us for awhile. Thank you ladies.
London Davis
2022-08-05 06:03:23 +0000 UTCTears were flowing.... I'm a grown man and I'm not afraid to admit a few tears were shed. One of the saddest parts of this movie is Skye McCole Bartusiak (little Susan) died in 2014 at just 21 years old.
Fireteam Joker
2022-08-01 08:55:47 +0000 UTCBeautiful reaction!
Jayson Phillips
2022-07-06 13:47:03 +0000 UTCI saw this in the theater, own the DVD, and have seen it 20+ times, and as a proud South Carolinian love this movie (despite the historical issues) but till now have never teared up during it...that crying stuff is contagious!
Keith Jones
2022-07-06 02:02:46 +0000 UTCGod bless America... She isnt all she hoped she could be, but what a march of liberty we have made of it. I choose not to look at american history as a string of broken promises, but rather a single promise long in the making with much struggle to bring it to fruition. It began with the end of the monarchy, and liberty for a few, but from a few with conscious to hear the cries of more who called for it. From these first broken chains, the hearts of more were moved, and the vice grip of oppression slipped from more after 1789. With the ratification of the constitution. And the centuries would see more chains challenged, scoured with the hearts of liberty, from men and women with eyes to see. Fire and blood were poured out in the name of liberty, and with fire and blood come tears which in the days that followed cooled the hearts of the passionate to reconcile with those who had oppressed. America has never been all she must be, its true. But I can not name any country who blazed the trails of liberty with more fervor than she. Happy 4th of July.
LordGrailKnight
2022-07-06 01:24:47 +0000 UTCRené Auberjonois (1940-2019), who played Reverend Oliver, also played Father Mulcahy in the 1970 film M*A*S*H (I highly recommend the film), but is best known for his role as (Constable) Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. A fantastic actor.
Dustin Denner
2022-07-05 01:00:08 +0000 UTCYou and Carly asked why the soldiers just stood in lines and shot at each other. This video might give some insight into why that was the predominant war tactic at the time. https://youtu.be/INGdeCpfBeY
Robert da Spruce
2022-07-01 03:15:13 +0000 UTCCassie never be embarrassed for showing your kind heart. That's why I watch. Because you give pure honest emotion without trying to hide it. Thank you for sharing.
Rick Williams
2022-06-30 21:38:05 +0000 UTCHe was based on a real British officer who was indeed pretty ruthless, but the church scene never happened. That was a Nazi tactic during WWII.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-30 17:02:35 +0000 UTCThe main villain of this who was also Mr Malfoy in Harry Potter and was based on a real British officer who did some terrible things like the church scene. Unfortunately in real life he returned to England. Mel Gibson character was loosely based on the Swamp Fox who used similar tactics to battle the Brits in South Carolina.
Sean Stuart
2022-06-30 08:51:16 +0000 UTCIt makes complete sense that with your level of empathy you used to only watch romantic comedy/happy ending type movies. I would be the same way if I felt things that deeply, and this movie here, is carefully designed just to rip your heart out. So your emotion is understandable. I can tear up pretty easily but watching this again with you both, I mean, I'm sad watching one screen, I'm sad watching the other lol. Sorry that was such a rough watch, I think it's time for some lighter material. 6 romantic comedies on the way and I'm gonna keep going till paypal says no mas.
Erik Daniel
2022-06-30 07:56:53 +0000 UTCThis is an entertaining movie! I loved Cassie and Carly reacting to it because they are so real, honestly they got me emotional several times by just their authentic reactions. That said, as a history nerd... This is an entertaining movie.
Joe D. MacGuffinstuff
2022-06-30 06:37:07 +0000 UTC*vomits*
Carol_White
2022-06-30 05:18:36 +0000 UTCWhole lot of crying. I've never seen Cassie cry so much. She even made me tear up once. Great and powerful movie. Great and powerful reaction. I am amazed Cassie and Carly made it through the movie. Thank you Ladies for an amazing movie experience.
Rick Williams
2022-06-30 03:35:02 +0000 UTCI have watched and enjoyed this movie 4 or 5 times,..but what a treasure to watch it again through your eyes....i wasn't blubbering..it's just dusty in here........yeah, ..right.
Dave Thomas
2022-06-30 02:08:52 +0000 UTCI always cry more watching films with you all. I love it! I'm happy to be a patreon/patron.
Dark Light
2022-06-30 01:52:07 +0000 UTCgood choice - haven't watch this movie for a while - great pick
JarHead0351
2022-06-30 01:08:52 +0000 UTCDang dude I'm glad you finally watched it!
My_Cousin_Mose
2022-06-29 18:04:33 +0000 UTCThis movie has been on my watchlist for 22 years and last night was my first time watching it. Glad that I watched it along with the both of you. This is a solid movie and a departure for director Roland Emmerich who is known for sci-fi, bombastic, and sensational disaster films including Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998), The Day after Tomorrow (2004), and 2012 (2009). With a star studded cast and John Williams as composer, this is quality filmmaking. My personal favorite of Emmerich's is Stargate (1994). It's a cheesy, sci-fi fantasy that I have a great deal of nostalgia for. As always, wonderful reaction and very pleased to have had this watch party with you. Cheers!
Ramzi M. A. Ramzi
2022-06-29 16:08:07 +0000 UTCMan, you felt every minute of this movie.
Trembling Colors
2022-06-29 14:57:57 +0000 UTCBluh…
Jason Chirevas
2022-06-29 13:22:34 +0000 UTCThank you and Carly for sharing your time. I enjoyed watching this with the both of you so much. Since you both enjoy Mel Gibson i would recommend 1978 Mad Max. the original. I believe you have seen fury road but i think you simply must see where the story began. BTW Trivia Most of the extras used in the film were paid in beer.
Greg
2022-06-29 10:17:29 +0000 UTCI remember the little girl that played Susan. She was also from the movie The Cider House Rules. She played the young orphan, Hazel. So sad to learn she died at 21 years old from a drug overdose.
Shawn Kildal
2022-06-29 08:20:58 +0000 UTCWhether you like him or not, Roland Emmerich is a decent filmmaker. Most of his movies are pretty entertaining. He has a few gems, Universal Soldier, Stargate, Independence Day, and The Patriot.
G
2022-06-29 07:54:16 +0000 UTCGettysburg should come before that.
David RedEagle
2022-06-29 06:35:38 +0000 UTCThis is one of my most cherished movies and this is by far one of your (both of you ☺️) most tremendous reactions. We love seeing you feel all the emotions as deeply as you do, I think I speak for a lot of us when I say that through watching along with you, we feel our emotional connections to these stories anew and even deeper thanks to you (two 😉). This movie, and the story of the price our forefathers paid for our freedom, grows more important day by day, as our generation is dangerously close to completely forgetting what this country and these freedoms mean. Movies like this, stories like this, if we take time to think about the realities they depict (even yes with artistic license), we honor the price paid and if we remember those that got us here, we are less likely to destroy the legacy of patriotism and freedom and selflessness they handed down to us. Our country isn’t perfect. It wasn’t then, and it isn’t now. But people like Benjamin and Gabriel and little girls like Susan who had to say goodbye to their dads, they made sacrifices so that freedom could live. We must not forget and we must not let the light go out on our watch! Love you guys!! Thanks so much for experiencing this and sharing it with us!!
Jon Brown
2022-06-29 05:56:02 +0000 UTCGlad you guys enjoyed this one so much. Don't think I'd ever seen it all the way through before.
Uncle 'Traveling' Matt
2022-06-29 05:46:33 +0000 UTCI had to stop and walk away from this reaction because I knew around the 2 hour mark that they’d be devastated soon. It literally gave me anxiety
djKENTO
2022-06-29 04:55:41 +0000 UTCMe at 1:54:00 - Enjoy it while you can.
Brent Petty
2022-06-29 04:20:18 +0000 UTCYou gotta watch “we were soldiers”. I call this the Mel Triumvirate. Braveheart, The Patriot, and We Were Soldiers.
Jwood488
2022-06-29 04:20:10 +0000 UTCGreat reaction ladies, i'm sorry it made yall cry so much. While the movie isn't overtly historically accurate, the brutality shown was in the war for independence. When you read about it tho you quickly learn it was the militias that won the war for us not the regular army. This is why the 2nd Amendment is so important to many patriotic Americans because they understand all other amendments are protected by the 2nd and freely discussed by the 1st. Mel Gibson is both a great actor and director. I would suggest watching his first staring film the original Mad Max film. I think its better than Fury Road in my opinion and the 2nd film The Road Warrior is the best of the series and you'll see a very young Mel Gibson..lol...K luv yall..✌
Jay SMARTASS
2022-06-29 04:00:41 +0000 UTCCassie, you are one special person & reactor! Thanks for always being so caring and genuine with your reactions. Best on YouTube, by far!
Philip Alan
2022-06-29 03:58:27 +0000 UTCWhoa! I just finished watching your reaction. That was a very emotional, yet beautiful reaction ladies! I don’t think I’ve ever seen you cry so much in any reaction before Cassie. Which is fine. I thought we were going to lose you completely a couple times though! You remind me of that girl in Mean Girls that didn’t even go to the school. When she said “I have a lot of feelings”! 😉 Just teasing. I’m just trying to make light of it because you got me going a few times as well. Even though I’ve seen the movie many times before. 😀 That was one of my favorite reaction of yours. Great job ladies! Oh, I don’t know if you’ve seen it. But another Heath Ledger movie you guys might enjoy is Casanova. Starring Heath and Sienna Miller.
Robert da Spruce
2022-06-29 03:21:09 +0000 UTCThanks! I didn't know all that.
My_Cousin_Mose
2022-06-29 03:12:05 +0000 UTCThank you for releasing a film review that is actually currently free on Netflix or Amazon Prime!!!
N M
2022-06-29 01:25:43 +0000 UTCFrom michaelwsmith.com What happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence? This is the Price They Paid Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the revolutionary war. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners, men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers or both, looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: “For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
ENC SW DV Rush
2022-06-29 01:16:22 +0000 UTCI have watched this movie so many times, ive never cried harder than watching you two watching this LOL! Great reaction! Now do Hamilton for the 4th of July!
Sheila Wallace
2022-06-29 01:03:11 +0000 UTCI'll bet Andy and Alex would write you a theme song for some sort of promo.. They are the best music reaction channel and you are obviously the best movie reaction channel of all time!
David
2022-06-29 01:01:22 +0000 UTCThanks for releasing this early, so we could watch it on Netflix before it was removed. I’m assuming that is why you released it before the 4TH, if not a happy coincidence.
Brandon
2022-06-29 00:47:17 +0000 UTCHi Cassie, the colonel that you hated is actor Jason Issacs, he played Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter. “Papa, don’t go… I’ll say anything you want” Okay, I’m full on ugly crying 😭
Tara
2022-06-29 00:45:18 +0000 UTCWhy can't you use the extended version? I just did. The reaction just needs paused occasionally for the movie to catch up, but for the most part it stayed in sync.
Mike Lemon
2022-06-29 00:45:01 +0000 UTCVery impressive. I sill love the movie, though. I'm not delusional enough to think that even a third of this is historically accurate, but you must think we all are But thank you for your blustery, high and mighty, smarter than you comment. We all bow down to you, the god of all things historical. Now, let me enjoy a damn good movie. Shhhhh.
Craig Russell
2022-06-28 23:32:01 +0000 UTCThis is one of my favourite films, I’m so glad you got to finally watch it! I had the pleasure of meeting Heath Ledger right before he started filming The Dark Knight via a mutual friend. He was a top guy! And incredibly down to earth.
Biggman83
2022-06-28 23:09:06 +0000 UTCIt is weird, but I actually noticed that a long time ago and I would watch movies with my wife that I had seen before but it was her first time. Watching her watch them made me feel all the same emotions all over again.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 22:59:51 +0000 UTCThis one kinda screws me up. I own the ext version but can't use it. I shut off all of my paid streaming for the sake of my budget and I can't find a theatrical release anywhere on the free site or any other place. I'm glad you like to watch the theatrical releases, but when you are watching something 20+ years old, and tere are multiple versions, maybe take into account the version that most people will have access to? I'll download this now and hopefully I will be able to watch it when I can afford to start paying for streaming again.
Craig Russell
2022-06-28 22:58:57 +0000 UTCBTW If the unconscionably evil British soldier Tavington looks at all familiar, that's because he's played by Jason Isaacs who was Lucius Malfoy (Draco's father) in the Harry Potter films.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 22:58:18 +0000 UTCIt's the theatrical. It's on Netflix for another two days if that helps.
TigerDelta
2022-06-28 22:04:38 +0000 UTCCan anyone confirm whether this is the original theatrical release or the extended edition?
William Russell
2022-06-28 21:59:32 +0000 UTCWell people do watch films like this or Braveheart and walk away believing them to be 100% accurate. So I think it's well worth pointing it out when films play loose with historical fact, just so they know.
Jay
2022-06-28 20:59:49 +0000 UTCA good july 4th movie would be Gettysburg, major event in American history as well as the battle taking place over the course of three days ending in the 4th. Well casted, well acted and big names in US mil history in there.
Bubba Fett
2022-06-28 20:37:54 +0000 UTCOkay, I watch this movie whenever I'm feeling patriotic and I feel like watching a movie that reminds me of the sacrifices made so we can be a free nation, where anyone can prosper through hard work. Yes, it makes you cry, but it also makes you laugh, and smile, and feel love and pride. It's important to note, I think, the officer you guys hate (we all hate) was based on the real life Banistre Tarleton. Tarleton was known for killing everyone on the battlefield and not allowing any quarter. This barbarity eventually became known as "Tarleton's Quarter" and Tarleton's Quarter was used as a rallying cry in the south and indeed is one of the reasons the British lost the war. Sadly, Tarleton didn't actually die on the battlefield. He went back to England and lived to be an old man. Also, Cassie, you might want to research Nathanael Greene, on whom the character of Benjamin Martin was very loosely based.
Art of Free Speech
2022-06-28 20:29:27 +0000 UTCWow, this was an emotional reaction, even more so than I expected. This movie is kind of special to me, as it was my second cinematic experience in a real multiplex movie theater with great picture quality and surround sound (first one was Gladiator). I don't think it got to me this hard since that first time watch. It really does play a lot on the emotions of the viewer that is for sure. Of course, learning how inaccurate it actually is regarding historical events was a bit of a letdown, but if someone is looking beyond that it does tell a very compelling tale that I think was able to capture the spirit of the Revolutionary War, its ideals and the sacrifice it required.
Gábor Árki
2022-06-28 20:08:12 +0000 UTCIf you're complaining about the historical accuracy of a fictional Hollywood film created for the purpose of entertainment and to make money, as all movies are, I suggest maybe read a history book instead of trying to get historical lessons from a movie. Great emotional reaction. The Patriot is one of my top 5 favorite films, and this was the type of reaction I was expecting from Cassie and Carly. The Patriot is on my annual 4th of July holiday watchlist, I remember seeing this movie for the first time not long after I finished Boot Camp with a bunch of fellow Marines. And how great is John Williams score!
David Crabtree
2022-06-28 19:42:39 +0000 UTCThe question I have is maybe next year could Carly do a reaction video watching, The Last of the Mohicans?
Uncle Phoenix
2022-06-28 19:35:26 +0000 UTCIt’s so weird how watching a reaction video makes me feel, like I am seeing it for the first time too. Great reaction.
Uncle Phoenix
2022-06-28 19:31:46 +0000 UTCWelcome to almost every single Hollywood adaptation, "based on a true story", or retelling of history...... It's a movie..... Relax. If you discounted every film that factually screwed with the historical timeline or the actual events, you would practically have nothing left to watch.
Brian Jones
2022-06-28 19:21:14 +0000 UTCSame here. I found the more I set history aside and enjoyed it as a pure action/revenge spectacle that just happened to be set almost 250 years ago (like DJANGO UNCHAINED), the more I was able to thoroughly enjoy it as the entertaining bit of nonsense that it is
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 18:50:34 +0000 UTCFor context the reason the infantry lines had to get so close to each other to fire is because the effective range of these muskets was not that far and so they had to be close and most of the time like you see in the film when you fire a musket you have to look away when you aim as to not get hit by the flint from the primer. That’s why the cannons also seem like they miss because it was a lot of trial and error to learn the range necessary to hit the targets. It’s weird now but it’s better than armies just slamming into each other like some films “ahem brave heart ahem”.
Night King01
2022-06-28 18:49:16 +0000 UTCThe lack of historical knowledge and appreciation in the average American does make me weep a bit, to be sure.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:48:38 +0000 UTCGotta check that out. I'm already familiar with many of the liberties (no pun intended) the film takes with history, but I'm sure there are more.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 18:47:38 +0000 UTC^This.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 18:46:08 +0000 UTCFrom purely historical perspective this movie is horrible. I wouldn’t mind historical fiction In a film if it was done with class like master and commander but this paints a picture much different from what actually happened and it does a disservice. For one the villains are cartoonish and every stereotype I can think of of British people is in this film. Obviously real life is a lot more than black and white but they should have put more context into the film about why we were fighting this war other than just British bad. To the point where they are slaughtering surrendering British soldiers simply because they earned it cause they are redcoats. The British are not the nazis though the film almost perceived them as such. The only thing that saves the movie for me is Mel gibsons charisma and the fight scenes.
Night King01
2022-06-28 18:43:31 +0000 UTCYou cry more than Cassie. 🤣
Joe Mallard
2022-06-28 18:42:13 +0000 UTCWhatever is on Netflix.
Joe Mallard
2022-06-28 18:41:24 +0000 UTCFor people wondering Mel is not actually Australian by birth. He actually moved to Australia from New York when he was 12. His dad is from New York and his mom was born in Ireland. I’m pretty sure the only reason he had the accent is because he came to Australia at the right age to acquire it that’s why he lost it when he moved back to the states.
Night King01
2022-06-28 18:33:16 +0000 UTCThank you ladies. This was such a difficult watch for the both of you. I was wiping away tears myself and I have seen this film probably a dozen times. Yep....Col.Tavington is the worst.
Robin Craft
2022-06-28 18:29:28 +0000 UTCYou two really know how to celebrate a holiday.! That was fantastic. You might have had a hard time watching it, Cassie, but it was one of the best reactions yet. When you and Carly teared up as Susan finally spoke to her father, that was the heartbreaking highlight. When the 2nd Annual POPies awards are up for nominations, I propose a new category, Best Villain, and can we nom-, wait, let me start again, for Worst Villain, can we have nominated Col. Tavington, played by the deliciously evil Jason Issacs, murderer of young Thomas AND Gabriel, burner of churches?
MikeLL
2022-06-28 18:26:56 +0000 UTCIn Cornwallis’ Army was General Charles O’Hara. A unique figure in world history, the only general to surrender to both Washington and Napoleon.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:21:11 +0000 UTCMorgan, who had earned the nickname ‘The Old Waggoner,’ from his days running supplies for the British Army in the colonies during The French and Indian War, had a special hatred for the British when he had been subjected to 100 lashes across his rather broad back at the hands of a typically arrogant British officer. He was known for insisting the British still owed him one more lash as he had counted only 99 strokes. He was fond of pulling a large frontier knife during the Revolutionary War and inviting any British officer who wanted to deliver it to step forward. Compare a character like that to what we’re given with Mel Gibson and I’ll take the real History anytime.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:16:37 +0000 UTCWhat a tearjerker. I saw your lens video saw your poor puffy eyes. War is brutal. Weather is historically accurate or not more is horrific. In the horrors Only told by those lift alive to tell the story. If there’s no one left a live to tell the story It’s anyone’s guess as to what happened. Like I said in my Lens comment not based on a true story but loosely on many things that were going on. About 50% of the colonist wanted to stay loyal to Great Britain. Certain percentage we’re fine either way and then there were those that decided to take up arms. I sent you a documentary called the first American on Instagram. You can look that up on prime it’s a great truly historically accurate document on that time frame from George Washington’s perspective. They nearly lost the war. As far as bundle bags go they are exactly what you think they were for ha ha. I actually looked it up myself it was a thing. And I knew the little girl that didn’t speak at first would absolutely pull your heartstrings. And Before she started yelling Papa I myself couldn’t hold back the tears. “ papa, I’ll say anything please don’t go“. Tore me up. I believe the Frenchman that was dressed up at the end was a loose Historical translation in one particular battle that George Washington thought he was going to die he dressed in a uniform that he wanted to Die in. As far as The tactics, we know that the colonist change the tactics during this war. I actually got to go to Cowpens to see this particular battlefield. Literally it was farm land fenced off. It has been preserved. Highly recommend you go there and see this particular battlefield. So much to say but hopefully between all your patrons and Youtubers, you will get a really good history lesson on the revolutionary war. Oh and finally, this tops the list of the most you’ve cried in a movie. And I actually saw you get angry for the first time and punch your bed.
Steven Ashford
2022-06-28 18:12:20 +0000 UTCWhat a beautifully written,directed film with enough historical accuracy and authenticity to illustrate living in18th century colonial America,wearing those heavy woolen clothes in the South Carolina summer heat must have been extremely uncomfortable,from Thomas to Susan "Papa I'll say anything" to Gabriel to the ending I'm teary eyed and sobbing there's tissues all around me,lol..history buffs channel has a review and critique on The Patriot viewers might find interesting...Thank you Cassie & Carly that was a tender tear jerker treat!♡
Celeste McAllister
2022-06-28 18:11:44 +0000 UTCI don’t mind ‘Abraham Lincoln; vampire hunter” because no one saunters out of that saying, “Yep, that’s the way it really was.” That movie’s a hoot. Love it. This, to me, is horrid.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:09:42 +0000 UTCMel Gibson is the son of an Australian father and American mom..
Celeste McAllister
2022-06-28 18:08:59 +0000 UTCI loathe ‘The Patriot’ because it took a true story that surpassed the twaddle on the screen in quality and drama and presents a view that people who don’t know better will think actually happened. The other figure the Mel Gibson character is based on was Francis Marion, “The Swamp Fox,” who waged a guerilla campaign against the British. Both Morgan and Marion’s stories, as recorded in History, are far superior to this nonsense.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:05:25 +0000 UTCTHE PATRIOT is exactly the movie you’d expect from as bombastic a director as Emmerich and as indulgent an actor as Mel Gibson. Fun, exciting at times; not to be taken seriously.
Jason Chirevas
2022-06-28 18:05:00 +0000 UTCCan anyone confirm which version they watched out of the Theatrical cut or extended/director’s cut?
Spitz
2022-06-28 18:04:30 +0000 UTCStill not detecting the trap, seeing the expected running of the militia, Cornwallis ordered his regulars to charge after them, not wanting more endless days and nights of pursuing a faster enemy, familiar with the countryside and taking every opportunity to snipe and ambush groups of British foolish enough to stray too far from his unit. The colonial militia ran but in good order to positions behind the hard lines of the colonial regulars. I can only imagine the surprise and shock and horror of the exhausted, harried redcoats in the instant they were met and slaughtered by a hail of lead fired by trained soldiers that would not be moved from their ground. Had the battle been actually over in that instant, instead of simply decided in the colonials’ favor, Morgan would already have made History as the first American commander to have colonial militia play their role perfectly in a battle. In contrast, Washington was reported to have used the flat of his sword to beat the backs of militia in headlong retreat. Morgan set another record, though, moments later when the militia took up positions to the sides of the uniformed regulars pouring shot into the ranks of the defeated British. The militia followed orders, retreated in good order, then reengaged to close out the battle.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 18:01:58 +0000 UTCAfter more than twenty years, this movie is still amazing! Great acting, great cinematography, great score; a true cinematic masterpiece! At least in my opinion. So glad you watched this one!
John Casamassa
2022-06-28 17:57:12 +0000 UTCthank you so much for letting us watch this one with you. Great movie and Happy 4th of July to you all
Ryan
2022-06-28 17:52:56 +0000 UTCThe militia were told they need fire only 3 shots and then were to scamper back behind the lines of colonial regulars. Morgan also instructed the militia to take special aim at the fellows with the fanciest uniforms, the officers. The militia did as ordered, decapitating the British leadership, then ran like the dickens.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 17:51:57 +0000 UTCSo Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter isn't one of your favorites either?
David
2022-06-28 17:49:32 +0000 UTCMorgan, against all military precedent placed his army with a River at their back, to remove any avenue of retreat to his own army. He placed the militia on the slope of a small hill facing the British. His disciplined colonial regulars he placed on the backside of this hill unseen by the British. Lee’s cavalry was placed in a wood to the side of the militia. The British, having burned most of their tea sets and fancy uniforms and furniture and everything else that slowed their March were very grateful to disbelief when they finally caught up to the fast moving colonials, even more so to catch the militia in such an exposed position. Cornwallis sent Banastre Tarleton, his cavalry commander to ride the militia that didn’t flee down. It never occurred to the British that Morgan had allowed the British to catch his army at a time and place of his choosing. Though Morgan had never had a day of formal education, he had gone on campaign with the British and was familiar with their tactics and arrogance and turned both against the British. When Tarleton’s cavalry legion charged, Lee’s cavalry rode out and checked their movement. Cornwallis, still confident of victory, sent in his regulars. The militia had been well primed by Morgan and both understood and carried out their orders to perfection.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 17:49:01 +0000 UTCI positively loathe this movie for purely historical reasons. Of all major Hollywood actors, by this criteria, Mel Gibson is one of the worst butchers of History that has produced major motion pictures. The ‘Patriot,’ to me is one of the worst offenders in this category because the actual History is so much more compelling. The penultimate battle is horridly loosely based on the Battle of Cowpens. It was called that because it took place in a field a Carolinian farmer used as a pasture. No colonial mansion. The colonial commander, General Daniel Morgan had led Cornwallis’ forces a merry chase across the Carolinian wilderness. The British never took their cannon, as they were pursuing a much nimbler colonial force of Morgan’s Green Mountain Boys, predominantly armed with long rifles, General ‘Light Horse’ Lee’s, Robert E. Lee’s grandfather, cavalry, some colonial line infantry and some colonial militia. Washington had lamented the militia, just farmers willing to fight with no proper training, saying that “to rely on them is to rely on a broken staff,” for their repeated habit of fleeing in the middle of battle. Morgan was the first colonial commander to have the militia not only carry out their assignment but retreat in good order during the battle, then reengage with the redcoats.
Lamar Smith
2022-06-28 17:39:12 +0000 UTCI have a love/hate relationship with this movie. It’s extremely well done and entertaining, but as someone with a history major I absolutely loathe this it at the same time.
Alex Gorell
2022-06-28 17:32:23 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite movies! Looking forward to watching your reaction :)
Greg S.
2022-06-28 17:09:22 +0000 UTCSFS, I think you described the film perfectly. I may not have been in the right frame of mind when I saw it, but I was not enamored. Have not seen it since it's original theatrical release. Recognizing a film's flaws, embracing them, and still enjoying it happens to me too, just not in this case. Such a film for me, and perhaps in the "guilty pleasure" category, is The Rocketeer. I didn't get where I am today without being able to admit that.
Michael Threapleton
2022-06-28 16:48:59 +0000 UTCThis movie is perfect for 4th of July. If you enjoy watching American Revolutionary War content the tv show AMC Turn is amazing.
Tim Mclouth
2022-06-28 16:46:41 +0000 UTCI'm trying to figure out which version it is as well. Based on their timestamps, their film goes to credits at 2:37:45. The "extended cut" goes to credits at 2:48:04, so it ain't that one. Just tried the "director's cut" and it also goes to credits at 2:48:04. I'm guessing it's the theatrical cut.
Uncle 'Traveling' Matt
2022-06-28 16:43:16 +0000 UTCIs this the DC or theatrical cut?
Pickupthepieces76
2022-06-28 16:30:26 +0000 UTCThis is one of my favorite movies! It shows the lives of the people who started this country, their courage to put everything they had on the line, and the cost they paid to get our freedom! I would hope I too would be willing to do the same were I put in the same situation. BTW, I think this is the most crying I’ve seen these two do in a movie.
James Payne
2022-06-28 16:17:10 +0000 UTCHi. I think this it for this week. Unless it changes. Her original schedule had Sabrina and Goodfellas but she added The Patroit so people can see it before it comes down on streaming services.
David Freese
2022-06-28 16:09:06 +0000 UTCYes... Mel Gibson is Australian. :)
Brian Jones
2022-06-28 15:54:19 +0000 UTCIncidentally, another great film about the American Revolution (that shows the compromise required to get the nation started and the clashing priorities of the colonists as many were still loyal to England) is the musical "1776" about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. It's a wonderful film (a huge influence on Linn-Manuel Miranda when he wrote HAMILTON) and I recommend it. I revisit THE PATRIOT every few years, but "1776" is my annual July 4th tradition.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 15:44:56 +0000 UTCYeah, that scene gets me too. Unfortunately, I heard the actress the played her passed away very young. I believe in her teens. RIP
Robert da Spruce
2022-06-28 15:42:54 +0000 UTCAnyone know what else is coming up this week?
brooke atkins
2022-06-28 15:40:44 +0000 UTCI hope you laughed as hard as I did when they were sure he wasn't Australian.
Art of Free Speech
2022-06-28 15:39:05 +0000 UTCWhen Susan runs to him and yells ”Don’t go. I will say anything” my hearh breaks every time. So powerful scene❤️
Björn Von Knorring
2022-06-28 15:20:08 +0000 UTCIn spite of -- and in some ways because of -- it's flaws, I love this movie. Rightfully criticized at the time of its release for the ridiculous liberties it took with history, its shamelessly anachronistic and Anglo-phobic portrayal of English soldiers (burning churches with whole town populations inside them was a Nazi tactic, not a British one) and its histrionic melodrama, I've nonetheless always found THE PATRIOT to be an absolute riot. The key to enjoying it, I believe, is to not think of it as any of kind of halfway serious or authentic depiction of the Revolutionary War, but as a contemporary-style action movie that just happens to be set during that period (it's G.I. JOE with muskets; it's JOHN WICK vs. the redcoats). Indeed, It's jingoism, it's literal flag-waving is so blatant and unapologetic that it becomes somehow less insidious and almost approaches the level of amusing satire. To what degree that is intentional is up for debate, but I tend to feel that all of Roland Emmerich's films (INDEPENDENCE DAY, STARGATE, 2012, etc) possess a certain degree of goofy self-awareness (as opposed to, say, Michael Bay whose propaganda is so dead-serious that it becomes diabolical). At one point the following brilliant exchange takes place: "Can I sit here?" "It's a free country... or at least it will be." There's no way you can't convince me that's not toungue-in-cheek. It helps that many of the the film's technical aspects are stellar. It boasts a fine cast who invest their characters, exaggerated though they may be, with conviction. A young Heath Ledger impresses with a performance that actually contains some subtlety (in a movie that's not exactly brimming with it), the British are so despicably nasty that they virtually become cartoon villains (especially the malevolent but charismatic Jason Isaacs) such that you can't wait for the colonists to win their independence from these wicked oppressors. Even Mel Gibson finds an appropriate avenue with which to believably channel all that insane rage that we now know he actually struggles with. Also, Caleb Deschanel's Oscar-nominated cinematography is almost surreal in its beauty and John Williams' Copland-esque score (centered around a violin played by world-class fiddler Mark O'Connor) lends some actual soul to the film. While one could argue that I'm perhaps laughing at the film rather than with it, the joy is so genuine, so affectionately felt that I can't help it. At one point in the film a skirmish between colonists and soldiers occurs by a riverside (as Isaac's character is shaving) when Ledger, seeking revenge for the murder of his newlywed wife, and company ride up and open fire. In glorious slow-mo, with guns blazing, long hair flowing in the breeze, huge and hairy bare chests bulging through doublets all unbraced, and Williams' grand, sweeping music swelling on the soundtrack, the whole thing feels like an extended aftershave commercial ("Revolution: for Independent Men"). It's so absurdly silly, so cheesy and so extreme... and I love it. I hope you both enjoyed it too. Looking forward to this reaction. :-)
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 15:15:24 +0000 UTCI'm just starting this (very excited for this one) and yes Mel Gibson is Australian. I'm not necessarily recommending you watch the original Mad Max movie but you should at least watch 5 minutes of it to see a young Mel with an Australian accent. I was blown away the first time I saw the dude in his 20's.
My_Cousin_Mose
2022-06-28 15:15:12 +0000 UTCGibson was born in New York but grew up in Australia
Jim Williams
2022-06-28 15:12:13 +0000 UTCThis is one of Mel Gibson’s best movies. That said it is very, raw, violent and shows the brutality of war. As for you and your sisters’ reactions to the film are very human. One of the reasons I am a subscriber to your channel is your reactions to the films are real and genuine.
Jim Williams
2022-06-28 15:09:51 +0000 UTCI actually think Gibson is a fine director. He's like the modern-day Sam Peckinpah.
Stick Figure Studios
2022-06-28 15:07:03 +0000 UTCYeah, this one is tough in parts. I saw your Patreon Lens videos (which I enjoy) after you watched it. A good movie though IMO. I look forward to watching your reaction this evening! Have a great day!
Robert da Spruce
2022-06-28 15:06:20 +0000 UTCAh yes, I am reminded that Mel Gibson did a lot of good work. I remember APOCALYPTO (2006)... and adjacent movies next to that.
Mannygogou
2022-06-28 15:03:10 +0000 UTCNow for Gods and Generals
William Bryan
2022-06-28 14:51:23 +0000 UTC
