There is no getting away from the fact that Mel Gibson is absolutely magnificent in the starring role. Although there is nothing really to be guilty about this is a fine film done well and well worth watching. I have probably watched it in excess of 10 times as a guilty pleasure. This is more of those movies that many viewers will watch over and over again. Tavington, is based upon a real-life British villain by the name of Tarleton who indeed committed the atrocities that are pictured in this movie. Specifically, a ragtag army of civilians taking on the most powerful military machine on earth at the time. The film does an excellent job of showing things how they were. This film does a very good job explaining the idealism that kept the American colonists fighting for their independence through some of the toughest fighting of any of America's wars. This story is of course based upon the revolutionary war activities of Daniel Morgan who is one of the great commanders in the American Revolution. The extended cut has numerous scenes that were omitted from the original release and they add extra dimension to the story.

The patriot is one of my favorite movies of all time, and this extended cut is worth buying if you are a lover of this wonderful movie.

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