Review by jrbjc

Wow. Just wow. Even though I really don't enjoy graphic war scenes, the presentation of this movie in total was one of the finest I've ever seen. Not very many movies deserve a '10', in my opinion. This one does. In fact, it is the most "Academy-Award-Worthy" movie I have seen in ages. This movie is the real deal, and I love Mel Gibson more than ever for making it. (I've followed Mr Gibson since Gallipoli, and Patriot is still one of my all-time faves.) The fact that this is based on a true story, just puts it over the top for deep, emotional inspiration. I didn't know this war story before, but it has to be one of the greatest of all time. Every character role was played brilliantly by the cast. The directing and cinematography were flawless. This movie is gut-level impacting. I wish every adult in the USA would see this movie. Maybe it would get our nation back on track regarding what real life, courage, and heroism really look like. Thanks Mel, for making this story come alive in such a powerful way, and for putting a film on the market that honors God and core values.