The film was a tearjerker, an action movie and a war film all rolled into one, with just enough comedy to keep it uplifting. Officer specter will become disneys first openlygay character, and is being voiced by lena waithe, an openly gay lesbian. It is a revenge story where a father seeks to revenge the cruel murder of his son. With mel gibson, heath ledger, joely richardson, jason isaacs. The official marvel page for patriot rayshaun lucas.
Secret warriors, premiering september 30 at 10pm etpt on disney channel and disney xd. The clothes in this movie are accurate for the time period. Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the. There are very few films today that even come close to touching upon the american revolution, which is why the patriot is of such importance. The patriot was the first feature film made with the cooperation of the. In one scene, redcoats are seen rounding up a village of screaming women, children and old men, locking. Thesis actual weaponry used muskets pistols cannons the patriot, directed by roland emmerich, gives its viewers an insightful glimpse into the disheartening and oppressed lives of singlefather benjamin martin and his children. Heres another of my the children fromthemed quizzes. The patriot essay the patriot is a movie which included several differences and similarities to the actual history of the american revolution, including a bias against the british. Having a red, blue and white color scheme and a more slim and versatile body armor than before. But as an amateur wannabe history buff, there were some significant historical inaccuracies of the patriot that stood out. It explains the difficulties that he had to go through so as to achieve his revenge subject to the difficulties of.
They have described it as a movie about family set with the backdrop of the revolutionary war, rather than vice versa as is the case with most movies of today. Farmer benjamin martin mel gibson was born and raised in south carolina. Cast mel gibson benjamin martin heath ledger gabriel martin joely richardson charlotte selton. The two main characters are voiced by tom holland and chris pratt. The writing frees the directors and actors from falling into the beats we are so used to seeing. Benjamin is modeled on francis marion, the swamp fox. The patriot is a film whose storyline is based on the war between the british army men and the americans who were backed up by the french soldiers. Listings are now available in four groups for major characters with thumbnail pics. You dont expect a tom clancy movie to end with people tracking each other around a darkened house, followed by a gun battle involving two speedboats, one of them on fire, on a dark and stormy night. In the film a british officer murders a son of benjamin, at which time he gather a small army of farmers and indians and leads them into battle with the british. But as an amateur wannabe history buff, there were some significant historical inaccuracies of the patriot that stood out while the costumes worn in the film, as well as the firearms used, are very accurate, many aspects of. His early war experience was mostly destroying native american homes, burning their crops and generally starving th. After the battle in new york, rhodey had his armor upgraded by a. The patriot is a magnificent and compelling revolutionary war epic.
The persecution of martin by cornwallis army was real and based on francis marion. If you want to start a charactersthepatriot page, just click the edit button above. Patriots day is a 2016 american drama film about the boston marathon bombings and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. Benjamin martin, a frenchindian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small. Wes bentley at an event for the patriot 2000 rosanna arquette at an event for the. I love the movie itself its massively entertaining, and heath ledger just kills his role in the film. Marion was originally the lead character in the script, but because of controversy and to allow for more dramatic storytelling more fiction, martin was introduced. Jun 28, 2000 the patriot is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war. Historical accuracy of the patriot the patriot by patrick.
The patriot is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop. The patriot was an allright movie, and the novelization is a little better than allright book. Benjamin martin is based on a combination of real historical figures. It stars mark wahlberg, kevin bacon, john goodman, j. They then added elements of the historic figures of elijah clarke, brigadier general daniel morgan, andrew pickens and thomas sumter to the character of. Truth is the first casualty in hollywoods war, read the headline of the london telegraphs take on the patriot. The popular film the patriot is loosely based on the exploits of several real life historical figures including a british officer, lt. Patriot is an american comedydrama web television series created by steven conrad which premiered on november 5, 2015, on prime video, with the remaining episodes of the first season being released on february 23, 2017. Patriot games cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. The patriot is a 2000 american epic historical fiction war film directed by roland emmerich, written by robert rodat, and starring mel gibson, chris cooper, heath ledger, and jason isaacs. As in any novelization of a movie, more about the characters is divulged, and you get to learn more about them. It is rousing and entertaining, and you get your moneys worth, but there isnt an idea in it that will stand up to thoughtful scrutiny.
Colonel banastre tarleton the basis for the movies character william. If you want to start a characters thepatriot page, just click the edit button above. The character of benjamin martin was originally meant to be the swamp fox, francis marion, but for the sake of telling the best dramatic story and perhaps avoiding some controversy, the filmmakers fictionalized the character and the story. Peaceful farmer benjamin martin is driven to lead the colonial militia during the american revolution when a sadistic british officer murders his son. These include the golden age hero jeffrey mace and the modernday characters eli bradley and rayshaun lucas.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing patriot games near you. Mel gibson as captaincolonel benjamin martin a veteran of the french and indian war, the hero of the fictional fort wilderness. The iron patriot armor is a protective suit of armor that was created by tony stark. The film follows the story of benjamin martin, who reluctantly joins the american revolution in order to save his family. The british are seen as gentlemanly fops or sadistic monsters, and the americans come in two. A 2000 war epic set during the american revolution, directed by roland emmerich and starring mel gibson, heath ledger and jason isaacs the movie isnt about the actual founding fathers, but is instead about some of the biggest and most brutal engagements that were waged in the southern colonies, as seen through an officer turned farmer turned officer again. The other night, i rewatched the patriot, starring mel gibson. The patriot shows us warfare, 1700sstyle, when neat columns of men stood facetoface and blasted away at each other with handheld cannons they called muskets. But it is ambivalent on the subject of justified killing. This show, while hilarious is also compassionate towards its characters.
At the time of the films release, some historians noted the similarity. An exsoldier himself, martin consistently dismisses. After backandforth spycraft and the messy violence of guerilla fighters, we get to watch the cias view of a statesanctioned assassination op. He had lost his wife and joins the revolutionary war due to the loss of his 15 year old son.
With michael dorman, kurtwood smith, michael chernus, kathleen munroe. Patriot is the name of three fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. He had lost his wife and joins the revolutionary war due to. The filmmakers readily admit that the movie is a dramatic tale. They are led by reluctant warrior benjamin martin gibson, a seasoned veteran of the earlier french and indian war, who still regrets his participation in the uncontrolled savagery that. Also, there are some scenes in the book that were deleted from the movie that add to the effect.
Tavington directly ranked under bannastre tarleton, kills gabriel, killed by benjamin. Gabriel martin son of benjamin, patriot cause, kiled by tavington. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Jan 26, 2011 truth is the first casualty in hollywoods war, read the headline of the london telegraphs take on the patriot. Benjamin martin is a farmer and was a member of the military during the seven years war. Benjamin martin is a composite character made up of thomas sumter, daniel morgan, andrew pickens, and francis marion all whom were real people. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing patriot near you. Whats drawing extra attention to this disney film, though, are not the main characters or the plot in general, but rather one of the ancillary characters. The movies scenes of carnage have more impact than the multiple killings. You didnt read this in your sixthgrade history book, but if mel gibson hadnt taught guerilla warfare to the rebellious colonials, there might not be an. It may very well be one of the most exciting and moving wardrama movies of all time. Title the patriot production date june 28th 2000 major characters benjamin martin.
Intelligence analysts coolly watch satellite footage. And when they couldnt get a shot off, they hacked away at each other with swords and bayonets for good measure. Follows the complicated life of intelligence officer john tavner, whose latest assignment to prevent iran from going nuclear requires him to forgo all safety nets and assume a perilous nonofficial cover. It is so refreshing to find a satire that doesnt rely heavily on cruelty and exaggeration. Francis marion was known as the swamp fox and he helped.
The rest of the film is spent with martin and his militia harassing tavington and by extension, cornwallis throughout south carolina, holding out until the french arrive to reinforce the colonials nominated for three academy awards, the film is known for its gruesome battles and the hit. In 1776 south carolina, widower benjamin martin gibson finds himself thrust into the midst of the american revolutionary war as he helplessly watches his f. I havent read clancys patriot games, and for all i know this movie is faithful to his book, but on the basis of the hunt for red october, which i have read, i expected this one to be a little. He did not want to fight at first and did not support the war but his son, gabriel, was determined to fight in the war as a patriot and was old enough to do so. Summary of the movie the patriot a the patriot was about a man, a father, named benjamin martin whom fought in the american revolution after it reached his home and family. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Its an awesome movie buried underneath a bad one, which results in a mix of good and bad. Good enough, but why not go all the way and give this character dialogue. Some of the british are gentlemen, others are cruel.
It was a painted version of the war machine armor mark ii and had a unique color scheme and armor design compared to its predecessors. The patriot 2000 cast and crew mel gibson portrays benjamin martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the american revolution when the british threaten to take his farm away from him. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. The film mainly takes place in rural berkeley county, south carolina, and depicts the story of an american colonist, nominally loyal to the british crown. The reason i ask this question is because i was given a 3 paragraph essay about the relationship between two characters but the thing is i couldnt watch the movies due to physical problems so i missed the movie. Benjamin is consoled at one point by a man who says, you did what you had to, and there was no wrong in it. Dont try this quiz if you havent watched the movie but plan to. Sep 18, 2019 the other night, i rewatched the patriot, starring mel gibson. Patriot cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Principal among the movies gross inaccuracies is the portrayal of british soldiers as evil, bloodthirsty sadists. Another of the films egregious oversights lies with lead character benjamin martin mel gibson, based on several reallife players in the.
Benjamin is consoled at one point by a man who says, you did what you had to, and there was no wrong in. As a result, benjamin martin, the ghost, became the lead character. The patriot 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The series stars michael dorman, kurtwood smith, michael chernus, kathleen munroe, aliette opheim, chris conrad, terry oquinn, and debra winger. The patriot, directed by roland emmerich and starring mel gibson, offers a fictionalized look at a south carolina militia group comprised of american misfits. Jul 23, 2009 in one scene, tavington herds noncombatant men, women and children into a church, locks the doors, and sets it on fire.
It was then dubbed iron patriot, and becomes the us armys top weapon in dangerous fights overseas, particularly. The patriot is a fable arguing the futility of pacifism, set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war. Disney catching flack for openlygay character in upcoming movie. Mel gibson plays the character benjamin martin, a farmer, and widower of seven children. Directed by ronald emmerich, the movie was a depiction of the american revolution, with benjamin martin as our strong and fierce main character. Directed by peter berg and written by berg, matt cook, and joshua zetumer, the film is based on the book boston strong by casey sherman and dave wedge. The movie glosses over the reality and portrays the character as a hero when he was much less of one.
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