Review of Patton (1970) by Andy S — 24 Jan 2018

That speech at the beginning represents how America views war perfectly. "We never lose, losing is unacceptable. It's in our nature to fight!". One of the most overly decorated man I've seen in war. Tunisia looks both beautiful and harrowing. This movie has some wonderful shots. The cinematography is on point. There's a wonderful paradox throughout this movie that I admire. It shows both the chaos and violence that war brings but it also shows the beauty and peacefulness that nature brings. Whoever filmed this movie, bravo. I love wide angle lenses and this movie makes wonderful use of them.

A combination of the Bible and Hollywood. Haha, brilliant! Patton's pretty badass. To see those ancient ruins of Tunisia is really a sight to behold. I can't stop thinking how beautifully filmed this movie is. I think it's brilliant how this is a movie about war yet, the gorgeous landscapes and nature are appreciated and respected through cinematography. Very wise man Patton.

The music compliments the movie very well. It almost reminds me of Kubrick's choice of music. Seeing those troops approach from off in the distance was a sight to see. Definitely built the tension up very well. And brilliant how strategically placed all the American artillery and tanks were. Watching that battle unfold was almost watching a good game of chess being played.

Patton is such an interesting character. The more you find out about him and his beliefs, the way he views things in a past history sense, the more you start liking him. I find him more and more intersting as the story progresses. The flaw that gets in his way though is that he has an ego and desperately is trying to prove how boss he is. When asked, "You find time t oread the Bible?", he says "Every goddamn day". Hahaha clever and witty guy. No doubt, he 's a man that gets things done and I admire that about him. It's very intersting to see the differences between Patton and the other general's. He's not a bad guy and you can see it in the way that he cares about his troops especially when he visits the hospital. He just let's his glory-thirsty ways get in the middle of his judgment is all. I love what General Bradley tells Patton when they have that argument. He tells him, "I'm fighting this war because I was trained to do it. Your fighting this war because you love it". Brilliant line. Pretty much sums it all up.

These son of a bitch journalists and news reporters always have to stir the pot ehh? It's a bit tough seeing Patton get knock down a size and sort of put into his place. Not being able to do anything because of probation sucks.

Overall, terrific and wonderful movie about war and many other things that come with war. I think Patton was a brilliant character and almost impossible not to be interested in him and his journey as well as who he is. I'm watching this one again.