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By Charles Bottage

Updated 18 March 2023

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2000 film about American Revolutionary War

The Patriot

Released	2000 (22 years, 4 months ago)

Director	Roland Emmerich
Duration	175 minutes
Genre	war film and drama film
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Original Score and Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing
Composer	John Williams
Production company	Centropolis Entertainment and Mutual Film
Country of origin	Germany and United States of America
Screenwriter	Robert Rodat
Producer	Dean Devlin, Mark Gordon and Gary Levinsohn

About The Patriot

The Patriot, released in 2000, is a historical drama film directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Mel Gibson. The film tells the story of Benjamin Martin, a farmer who reluctantly joins the American Revolution after his son is killed by British soldiers. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and performances, while others criticized its historical inaccuracies and portrayal of the British as one-dimensional villains.

Despite its flaws, The Patriot remains a popular film among audiences and has been praised for its depiction of the brutality of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought for American independence. The film's score, composed by John Williams, was also well-received and earned an Academy Award nomination.

Overall, The Patriot is a flawed but entertaining film that offers a glimpse into the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for American independence.

References:

- Ebert, Roger. "The Patriot movie review & film summary (2000)". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.

- Travers, Peter. "The Patriot". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-05-25.

- "The Patriot (2000)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-05-25.