Overall, Patton is a blockbuster film even by today's standards. Despite vast improvements in the realm of filmmaking, Patton (released in 1970) remains unrivaled in its portrayal of one of America's greatest heroes. The battle scenes are especially realistic, and decades before Saving Private Ryan, they vividly illustrate the horrors of war. One of the greatest films of the 20th Century, written about one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century, Patton is a definite must-see film for any serious aficionado of movies.
Britt's Rating: 9.4/10
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1 - SFC SKI
Hollywod would not make a movie like Patton today; it wo8uld pick his character to death and completely miss out on the fact that he was the right man in the right place at the right time. God forbid we should have real historical figures portrayed heroically, especially military heroes. The real Patton's voice was actually nothing like the gruff voice used by Scott in his portrayal. There is a great book called A Genius for War, possibly the best book written about Patton. Personally, there are a few things about Patton that make him seem a real pain in the ass to serve under, butthe man knew how to get his troops to fight and win, and that is the bottom line in warfare.
I'd have to call this film George C. Scott at his dramatic best, and it is a great film.
2 - Rodney Welch
Terrific, hammy, over-the-top performance from Scott, yes, but I don't see it as a great film, really. A good one, though and very entertaining.
3 - Mohjho
It's the opening scene where Patton (Scott), walks up in front of the humongous American flag to give his speech that totally makes this movie.
Every time I see it, I go and clean my M1.
4 - George
I watched Patton for school purposes. I thought it depicted the man very well, and helped me to understand Patton himself.