The Patriot (2000)

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Length of film:  165 Minutes (Extended: 175 Minutes)

Rated: R

Genre: Action, Drama, History

Director: Roland Emmerich

Starring: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper

IMDB Rank: 7.2/10

Part 1 Time: 103 Minutes (Extended: 112 Minutes)

Part 2 Time: 62 Minutes (Extended: 63 Minutes)

Where does the first part end? Joely’s estate is brunt down by Col. William Tavington and the British.

Final line of dialogue on the first part: Come On, Let’s Go…” Gabriel speaking softly to Charlotte and the Martin children who are hiding behind a bush.

First line of dialogue on the second part:  “They Wont Stop Looking For Us.” Joely Richardson speaks with Gabriel and the Martin children the next morning while walking down a dirt road.

How jarring is it when the first part ends? Jarring- the British are actively searching for Benjamin and will do anything to discover his whereabouts. The British have brunt down the Joely estate putting both Joely (Benjamin’s love interest) and his children in danger. How will Benjamin retaliate?

Which part is better? Although significantly shorter, part two is superior due to the final showdown between Gabriel, Benjamin and Col. Tavington as well as the decisive Battle of Cowpens.

Academy Awards: Best Cinematography (Nominated), Best Music-Original Score (Nominated), Best Sound (Nominated).