Review of Patton (1970) by Danny R — 31 May 2010
Winner of seven 1970 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for George C. Scott 's monumental performance as one of the Twentieth century's greatest military geniuses General George S.
Patton is one the finest in the history of the cinema. A milestone in screen biographies: Scott totally captures the essence of Patton who was tough, cultured, fearless, resilient, patriotic, bull-headed, charming and uncompromising.
It's a gutsy, honest and fascinating portrait of 'a pure warrior, and a magnificent anachronism, who loved war. Patton was the greatest field General of World War II, he was also the most feared by the the Nazis, more than any other Allied General.
The film boasts a series of brilliantly staged battle sequences, tracing Patton's career in the North African, Sicilian, and European campaigns. Stunningly directed by Franklin J. Schaffner with a tremendous supporting performance by Karl Malden as General Omar Bradley one of Patton's closest friends.
An exquisite Oscar winning screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H. North, this was a real breakthrough for Coppola, who went on to write and direct "The Godfather". Jerry Goldsmith wrote one of his finest scores for this film.
Extraordinary cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp, who shot the film in beautiful 70mm widescreen. A stirring and spectacular epic. Highly Recommended.
This review of Patton (1970) was written by Danny R on 31 May 2010.
Patton has generally received very positive reviews.
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