Review of Patton (1970) by Alex R — 20 Jun 2011
Right from the opening scene where George S. Patton delivers his iconic speech, you know that Patton will be a monumental film. Patton is one of the greatest war films ever made, and also examines the life of a very complex man.
George S. Patton was one of America's greatest generals, but he also a very controversial figure. Brilliantly portrayed by George C. Scott, the role of General Patton fits Scott like a glove, and he is definitely THE actor to play the part.
No other actor could have delivered such a unique performance as George C. Scott did. Patton is one of the best war films in the history of cinema. A thorough portrait as well as a war film, Patton examines the career of one of America's greatest commanders.
Patton has a fair amount of action, drama and conflict that gives you a glimpse of the man behind the myth. Fact is, General George S. Patton was a larger than life hero who was one of the generals that the Germans feared the most.
What the film does so well is go behind the man, it goes behind the myth and the legend, and shows Patton's successes as well as his lapses, most notably shown in the film when he slaps a shell shocked private.
Which in turn cost him the command of Allied forces invading Normandy. Patton is a masterwork of cinema that remains a classic of the war genre. The film is worth watching for the opening speech alone.
A truly remarkable war film and a real cinematic classic.
This review of Patton (1970) was written by Alex R on 20 Jun 2011.
Patton has generally received very positive reviews.
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