Review of Patton (1970) by Asif B — 29 May 2011
Patton certainly lives up to the hype I keep hearing from fellow movie goers. It's brilliantly acted, beautifully shot, and an instant classic.
Patton recalls the legacy of General Patton during World War II. It goes over famous battles like the Battle of the Bulge, Normandy, the Invasion of Siciliy, and others. It also talks about more infamous incidences that Patton was involved in, like the slapping of a shell shocked soldier or his apparent "slight" against their Russian Allies.
I'm not delving that much into the plot since you really just got to see it. Much of the best stuff is hard to summarize. But I will say this, George C. Scott is magnificent as General Patton. He plays him in a way that you sort of hate him, yet you really like him and are rooting for him all the way. He's crazy, yet a genius. Some of the most iconic moments in cinema also originated in Patton, one of the most known being the opening segment. As well as being iconic and well acted, it also has beautiful cinematography that still looks great some 41 years later.
If you like war films, go find Patton if you haven't already. It may be almost three hours long, but it's well worth the time. (Real rating: 98%).
This review of Patton (1970) was written by Asif B on 29 May 2011.
Patton has generally received very positive reviews.
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