Movie Fight Review: The Patriot end duel, sabre vs tomahawk

[@qiangluo1974]

its not a knife in his left hand i think. hes using that pistol like angry Irishman with a beer bottle.

[@KäptnKrückschwank]

yup

[@KäptnKrückschwank]

later in the fight he got a knife

[@Nmccarville]

don't mock Irish Martial arts LMAO

[@NandortheRelentless]

Nah just acknowledging the fact that a beer bottle is a very practical and effective bludgeon.

[@l33tsamurai]

except that pistol is a much better club. ever heard of a pistol-whip? thats where you club them with the barrel, but even more effective is clubbing with the other end!

[@miskatonic_alumni]

Tonight, two men who got a grievance with other, will settle their score in... _Thunderdome!_ Lucius Malfoy vs Mad Max! You know the law. Two men enter. One man leaves.

[@ursinethemadbear6965]

The point where Malfoy goes for the huge sword strike makes sense to me, not from a tactical sense, but from a character sense. This farmer had been humiliating him, making him look ineffectual as a commander for the whole movie, and Malfoy's ego could not take that. He had won, the fight was over, and he was going to exact revenge for the insult of Mel daring to think he could match Malfoy.Yeah, sound tactics would be to kill the enemy then gloat, but what Malfoy did fit him as a character extremely well.

[@aleksamrkela831]

I understood that reference! The actor's name is Jason Isaacs. ;)

[@Master...deBater]

@@aleksamrkela831 Lololololololololol!!!

[@bwcmakro]

How about all those american soldiers running right past a british officer about to execute their leader? That was MY biggest gripe with that fight.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yeah, that made me laugh (maybe they didn't like Mel much!)... though I only wanted to focus on those two fighting rather than the whole train-wreck of a movie!

[@bwcmakro]

scholagladiatoria That is true. I can't blame them for not liking him, btw, maybe that's just me. Great video, btw.

[@bwcmakro]

swdfsdft First of all - WTF I don't even Secondly - WTF I don't even.

[@swdfsdft]

Killjoy Those comments were mocking mel Gibson. remember how he got pulled over for drunk driving and called the cop "Sugartits" and went on a tirade about Jews? I thought you would get the joke. I dont like Gibson either. Anti-semites touch a raw nerve with me.

[@bwcmakro]

swdfsdft Ah, that. Combined with your nickname I just thought you were some kinda crazy internet troll. I don't follow Gibson too much, because I don't like him, so I don't instantly remember every fucked up story connected to him. I recall it now I think.

[@Spar10Leonidas]

Telegraphing a strike (taking an extra-long swing) is something that annoys me about Revenge of the Sith. When Mace Windu has Palpatine cornered, he could have just thrust his lightsaber forward and ended it like he had planned (as a lightsaber is a laser, so a simple flick of the wrist can still make a cut), but instead he pulls his blade back, allowing Anakin to stop him.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Spar10Leonidas Yes, that is totally idiotic.

[@RogueEagle]

+Spar10Leonidas He didn't even need to flick his wrist. Dropping his lightsabre would've been enough.

[@Spar10Leonidas]

RogueEagle Exactly.

[@honestbenny]

+Spar10Leonidas Problem is that Palpatine was acting there (if you read book Revenge of the Sith). He was only pretend to be defensless. He could finish Windu any time with Force, he was most powerful Sith Lord ever lived, legacy of 1000 years of Rule of Two. But he sensed that Anakin is coming and choose to pretend he is weak to make himself look as victim, confusing anakin and forcing him to defend him, turing against Windu. That was crucial point of getting Anakin on path he can't come back from. Mace Windu was able for short time to be able to stand toe to toe with Sidious in lightsaber duel because of his Vapaad form (Sidious was master of all forms) but in terms of Force he had no chance at all. Even Yoda was too weak to win against him. And Windu didn't finish him when he "disarmed him" (which was act) because he was a Jedi and showed great weakness- mercy. Well, Siths do not have that problem.

[@Spar10Leonidas]

+Beniamin Szwaczka Even with all of that considered, it still didn't make sense from Windu's perspective to draw his sword back. I think that they could have done something different with the scene in terms of Anakin "stopping" Palpatine's execution so that it would not only make sense from a sword fighting perspective, but also from within the story.

[@towolves2]

That's not a knife! that's a pistol!

[@CountArtha]

9:36 - Wobbly rubber prop musket.

[@absurdist5134]

>.> The movie certainly sets a standard.

[@Lord_Unicorn]

I don't know.....

[@stevenjohnson2273]

CountArtha I thought I saw an unusual movement from it.

[@levifontaine8186]

With no bayonet.

[@WakarimasenKa]

Thats not a knife -THIS is a knif.... Ooops I meant to say thats clearly not a knife, its the pistol he shot him with.. Ok, you did spot it :D But I thought it was relevant that he was actually using the pistol as a club.

[@ryanbecker6713]

I thought that was odd as well, though he did say he forgot to mention the use of the pistol as a parrying weapon, which is fairly accurate.

[@LordVex47]

I would love to see your take on one of the fights from Alatriste!! Love all your videos, they've been a massive source of knowledge as I figure out how to get involved in HEMA!

[@tapioperala3010]

HAHAHA! Great video, once again, Matt! ::thumbs up!:: Just like Tuco said: "When you've got to kill, kill. Don't talk." ;)

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

+Tapio perälä Wise words. If you have something you want to say to get of your chest, you can always say it to them after they're dead

[@Likexner]

Yes. My favourite bit of movie wisdom.

[@GhostOfHarrenhal]

"Oh, I got stabbed. Well, it was fun. Please kill me with that bayonet. I'll just wait. Don't mind the saber in my hand, I don't want to kill you anymore."

[@RyanRyzzo]

Matt, you would make a great unconventional villain. *stab* Great analysis!

[@johnwollenburg9792]

Love this review. Like the fact that you breakdown realistic battle scenes, but also like the fact that you acknlodge that this is just a movie fight.

[@philbankertify]

Agreed with all your points. One of my biggest gripes, that you touched on, is that Mel's character would be getting the fingers on his tomahawk hand seriously chewed up, and probably losing a few of them. The number of exchanges they do, without him once getting hit in the hand is highly unrealistic, I don't care how good he's supposed to be with the hawk. Even if he blocked with the shaft, there's going to be at least a few occasions where the blade would then slide down onto his fingers.

[@MadMikeRyan.]

One thing that should be noted beforehand is that Tavington is entering this battle already wounded after having been shot in the rib two days earlier, and his wound might have opened up again after being thrown from his horse. He was in pain, he was angry, and he was sloppy because of it.

[@mikefule]

"Oooh, I'm going to hit you, I'm going to hit you, I'm still going to hit you..." Matt, you would make a lousy dominatrix.

[@TheApocalypticKnight]

Good points, I agree to all you said, and I also don't like those set up endings where the bad guy loses by default. The reality in life is that, regardless of what Hollywood has been trying to make us think (for specific social reasons that involve the bad guys winning a lot in real life and Hollywood wanting us to be stupid about that), the good guy doesn't automatically win a fight. This is one of the main reasons why Game Of Thrones became so popular: the director wasn't trying to save the "good guys", so it was very much like it is in real life.

[@LaughingOwlKiller]

Good guys triumphing is not a Hollywood creation, stories since antiquity have done this. No one with any sense thinks that the "good" guy always wins, but that's why we see it in entertainment. We get to see the hero triumph over the villain because real life sucks. The problem I have with game of thrones is the least despicable character almost always loses. George R. R. Martin has a very dim view on the world, he believes only the "monsters" win, that everyone is motivated by greed/lust and if you have a shred of honor you are foolish.

[@TheApocalypticKnight]

LaughingOwlKiller I didn't say it is a Hollywood creation, I said Hollywood is pushing that agenda for specific reasons. Back then the reasons were different (maybe a more positive outlook, or trying to avert people from becoming bad this way). As for Martin's view, I'm afraid it tends to be like that in real life. "Only the good die young", as the saying goes. And if you believe in Karma and reincarnation, I guess it makes sense that you stay in one life until you learn the lesson, which for the evil guys takes really long.

[@martingreen2018]

You said subra, made me smile fond memories of my fencing club. I'd like to think I know a bit about sharp pointy things, but you are another level. Thank you for sharing.

[@chaos_omega]

His "coup des gras" was so telegraphed, Mel didn't even need to see it coming.

[@phlogiston6292]

Just found this video (been gradually catching up) - would be great to see an analysis of Master and Commander - I felt their cannon fire at least was pretty well done but there's also some swashbuckling for you to pick at! Great vids ty

[@fly1ngG0PHER]

Kept saying Gibson had a "knife," but all I see is a pistol in his other hand

[@kamaeq]

+fly1ngG0PHER Yep, at least at the beginning it was definitely a pistol, since using the pistol but got the first parry to lead to Mel's counterattack

[@jlogan2228]

He ends up with a knife

[@antonytansom7877]

Have you ever thought about doing a review on some of the fights in more fantasy setting movies like The Lord of the Rings? Perhaps as a comparison to more 'historical' movies.

[@ViktorBengtsson]

I would love to see something about Aragon in the LotR movies. For some reason the fight where Boromir dies is the one that springs to mind every time I think of longswords in movies.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yep - all on my to-do list :-)

[@ohauss]

The problem with the LotR movies is of course that they use a jolly mixture of sundry technology levels, mixing and matching early medieval with renaissance weapons and armor. So you'll always have lots of handwaving in it.

[@rebirth2526]

Oh, Boromir shield throw!!!

[@ViktorBengtsson]

*****​ He's the shadow of Aragorn. Or I might have been lazy writing on my phone and misspelled. Pick your explanation. I do admit that it was not a simple typo.

[@7shelties]

Mel Gibson don't need no historical facts! Love the reviews man, keep up the good work.

[@ramisabreur7961]

Hello Matt ! Thanks for reviewing that movie .I have two questions : 1) In movies, we generally see two great warriors fighting against each other and one of them finally wins the fight. What happened in real fights? i mean would the fight last so long between expert swordsmen of the past ? 2) Is it possible to cover this topic; cavalry duels light cavalry Vs Heavy Cavalry . I have read some accounts of lightly armoured skilled fighters successfully fought off heavy cavalrymen and i want a clarification because that seemed astonishing! .Thanks in advance ,take care :)

[@scholagladiatoria]

There is rarely enough time or safety for two men to have a duel on a battlefield. There are plenty of examples from history of two champions meeting away from the rest of the armies to fight for honour, but in the middle of a battle, no! One of them would just get stabbed in the back by one of the opposing side.

[@RoadrunnerMoose]

I'm not Matt, but I can answer your first question. Generally speaking a weapon-fight wouldn't take this long. Usually a fight would only take a few seconds, as soon as one guy makes an opening the other takes advantage and goes for the kill. What you've seen was a coreographed fight. It basically romanticizes a swordfight to help tell a story and show the conflict between two fighters.

[@ramisabreur7961]

scholagladiatoria Yeah i meant a single combat in front of the army not in a battlefield.Would the fight between them last too long ? and is it possible for a light cavalryman to take on a heavily armoured opponent in such duels... thnx again :)

[@ramisabreur7961]

darthxemnas Interesting thanks :)

[@keithcotter-reilly]

In swordsmen of the British empire there are some stories of good fencers meeting on the battle field. Exchange a few passes, realizing they are pretty equal, saluting and walking away for easier pickings.

[@sinekonata]

I think you were really generous about this video. And I'm not even talking about the fact that whenever they have momentum, tempo or any advantage, they always seem to allow the other to come back by for example grabbing a dagger instead of going after his face.

[@docleafman]

Great review on one of my favorite movies. I do agree that Hollywood throws in their dramatic effects all the time and we can almost call how the scene is going to play out early on. I am SO glad you brought up the point of battle field conditions and emotion affecting technique. IMO too many people think that, regardless of the venue, the opponents in a fight should be following trained techniques. Anyone that has been any type of scuffle knows that a fight is anything but planned. You cannot expect to stand, perform "kata" and win the fight. Again IMO, the best trained will take those techniques and adapt them to the situation at hand.

[@Entiox]

In late June 2000 I finished the first knife I ever made. Later that day I went out with a group of friends to see this movie and we had quite a chuckle. The knife Heath Ledger's character pulls out of his boot in the scene where he dies looked nearly identical to the knife I had just made.

[@JaguarWarri0r1]

I mean it does make sense given the history set up between the characters. Having the bad guy have a fatal moment of hubris isn't too unbelievable. I mean for months they've been fighting each other's forces and it's not crazy to think that Sword guy wants to put a lot of anger into his swing.

[@T3DNR3D]

I really enjoy these Fight Review videos.

[@chriskrause6280]

Nice. I'd be very interested to see your opinion on the old Powers/Rathbone Zorro fight. That's a classic with two famous film fencers.

[@TheStonehammerFiles]

My biggest gripe is that they didn't bother to research the fighting techniques of tomahawk and long knife. It was a codified combat style. Unfortunately most was lost and what we have to rely on is just knife fighting systems.

[@Edvardius]

I liked this analyse, more please! :) Commentaries of movie decisions and scenes were a great pick. :)

[@texxmexx8176]

Whoa, glad you recovered vis-à-vis the pistol. That was one of the interesting parts to me; notably, "Tarleton" did the same thing in an earlier scene, leading me to wonder just how common that was. Given the number of brass, etc butt-caps on those pistols, I expect it was pretty common.

[@joeanady6873]

The "flag pole" is called a guidon. Used primarily as a signal for unit designation. The guidon can be used as a spear as seen in the movie.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

I'm more annoyed by all the americans running past with flag in a way that is pretty much akin to celebrating victory when there is a living, armed and fighting Brittish cavalry officer in their midst...

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Well, here's a thought, maybe just cut the redcoat bastard down when he's outnumbered? ;)

[@godlessworld08]

SonsOfLorgar In real life the Americans would have stabbed him in the back with a bayonet and called him a derogatory name, but this is a movie, not to mention in real life a British officer would have never rounded a bunch of us Americans into a church and light it on fire.

[@charles2703]

godlessworld08 what makes you say that?

[@peternickle1884]

Because that's the sort of thing that gets remembered and retold. The only references to locking people up and then firing the building, (firing the building so they'll run into your guns is another story) happened in Poland during the German occupation. So yes, they're channeling the damn NAZIS here.

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

Atrocities are committed by both sides, in any war. It’s never right, no matter who’s side you are fighting for.

[@SirMango]

The Last Samurai, any good in their fight depiction?

[@deepsouthredneck1]

If you consider a straight on cavalry charge against 100s of men with what appeared to be an argentine 1891 Mauser (which fired a 7.62x53mm round, and was one of the first smokeless powder rifles ever made) and a Gatling gun realistic, not to mention how the two main characters who were in the front of the cavalry charge happened to be the last guys to fall. The single combat wasn't as bad but was a bit robotic.

[@aaronmills9568]

LogicBeforeFaIth The rifles used were 71 Mausers (or rather 71-84 Mausers made to look like 71's). They were single shot breachloaders firing the.43 Mauser black powder cartrige. This meant lots of smoke to add to the confusion of battle. So, as proven in the American Plains Indian Wars and African Zulu wars undisciplined troops with single shot rifles can be overrun by "primitive" warriors. Of course the battle was settled by the Gatling Guns as it often was in the two wars I just mentioned.

[@Ennio444]

LogicBeforeFaIth The Charge of the Light Brigade? It has happened. He was talking about the coreography aspects of the film, however. The "Charge to the Death" bit, I've always seen it as that, a charge to the death. Katsumoto understood that Japan had already went passed the point of no return, his way of life, his worldview, his valours, all would be lost in the blast of Maxim guns, Western uniforms and conscript armies, capitalism and liberal policies. I guess he saw no point on keeping on, he was fighting to make the Emperor see the error of his ministers' ways, but now he had convinced himself that victory was impossible, both militarily and morally. So I think the charge makes sense. What's unrealistic about The Last Samurai is the Samurai armours. They look too "cool", they aren't extravagant enough.

[@deepsouthredneck1]

Aaron Mills I haven't saw the movie in years so I figured I would have that detail wrong, but the rest still stands. If I'm not mistaken the 71/84 model was converted over to magazine fed. I almost bought one, but the rifle is very expensive and 11mm reloading components are damn near impossible to find.

[@tsgillespiejr]

***** Hey, good to see you on here Comadar! Yeah, the short and correct answer is no. No good fights. The whole movie is about as ahistorical and sickeningly romanticized as you can possibly get.

[@Nazdreg1]

I agree to your last point, Matt. It is the same thing with the classic exploding cars. If bad guys are in it, they immediately explode on impact with anything, if good guys are in it, they kindly wait for them to realize danger and get out. So in fights bad guys apparently all share a kind of foolish sadism ;(

[@cadethumann8605]

Hey Matt, I have one movie swordfight that I find somewhat interesting. The fight I am talking about is the Black Knight vs the Green Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail (at least the portion where they duel each other with swords). Yes, it is a comedy film. I just found this scene actually somewhat realistic, as the knights do use some realistic moves that are not normally seen in other media (movies, games, shows, etc.). In one part, after the Green knight pushes the Black Knight's sword down, he bashes his enemy with the pommel. The Black knight half holds his sword to give him extra leverage against the green knight's sword before pushing it back up and hitting him with the pommel in the stomach before bashing him on the ground before trying to stab him. I found the fight interesting as we do not normally see sword fighters attacking with other parts of their sword aside from the edges and tip, as everything on the sword is a weapon, including the handle. Even more interesting (and somewhat funny) is that this is coming from a comedy film (come to think of it, the Black Knight vs Green Knight scene is actually gritty, as it is not a smooth and clean fight light most other fights) and yet it has some realistic fight moves that we do not see in many other movies, including serious ones. My apologies for this being long. I wanted to go in depth.

[@cadethumann8605]

Oh, when I say "realistic moves", I meant PRACTICAL moves. I should have used a more practical word (wanted to edit the original comment but for some reason I can't).

[@cadethumann8605]

Cade Thumann And I meant to say "it is not as smooth and clean LIKE (not light) most other fights". I somehow screwed that up.

[@Jono793]

Interesting Review! And hello to Jason Issacs!

[@jeremy1392]

this video gives me an interesting idea, what about an axe/tomahawk guard and pommel? This may have been used in history, but it seems like a good idea to stop the tomahawk from being taken out of his grasp, however this may have hindered ability to parry, and ability to catch the blade of his opponent.

[@robertmills8640]

Would like to see a review of the fights in Richard Lesters , Three Musketeers. .

[@ThisOldHat]

"Why can't they ever let the Bad Guy win?" - Matt Easton 2015

[@romainvicta397]

Please make more of these types of videos really enjoyed this one learnt a lot

[@dustinsandwich]

Fantastic. Have you seen the 1977 film the Duelists? I'd love to hear what you have to say about that.

[@Robert399]

I may be completely wrong but I thought musket balls would expand after they hit, drastically increasing the damage dealt by the shot. Quote from wikipedia: "With its soft, all-lead composition, the ball would easily flatten or burst on contact, much like a modern soft-point bullet. Together with its large size, this meant it could cause large wounds"

[@obxwave]

This movie is why we have the word "execrable." Good fight review, thanks.

[@Steambull1]

I had to check again, he did say "Jeremy Irons" :P The actor is Jason Isaacs, looks like the initials played a little mind trick here. I've never watched this film, but back in the day I remember so many people complaining about the flag pole penetration because they felt the symbolism was too... well, patriotic. Btw, these videos with the movie footage / stills on the background have been very good so far, and this way Matt doesn't have to worry about copyright claims.

[@Gilmaris]

It looked like that tomahawk came awfully close to hitting some nearby extras when it flew off. I wonder if they had that under control. Oh, and at 10:10, someone is throwing their hat way up in the air. Looking a bit silly in slow-motion.

[@Legionaer666]

Interesting video. Could you do one about the final duel in Rob Roy or the duels in Game of Thrones please?

[@devreed5931]

that doesn't look like a knife but the pistol being held by the barrel

[@ninjato189]

Ok. I know this is an odd movie choice. But could you review the dual between the pirate and the Spaniard in the Princess Bride

[@ScythosMusic]

What about the Hook vs Rufio fight?

[@ike_of_the_greil_mercenari465]

Personally, I think this is one of the best movie fights ever. Like you said, the choreography is excellent and the weapon combination is interesting. The fight ends in the most predictable way possible but it is far from awful.

[@Boredout454]

He was using the butt end of a pistol, but I would really like your opinion at the battle of the sand bar. Its historically documented and shows the importance of weapon shot placement and of course started the myth of jim Bowie and as I am a Texan plays an important role in my history. My family was one of the first allowed in Texas and fought in the Texas revolution.

[@gunsndonuts]

I would love to see a review of the rapier etc. scenes in the 70s Michael York 3 and 4 Musketeers movies. They're a bit sloppy, but I've always love the choreography in those movies.

[@davefletch3063]

The best fight was earlier in the film when he attacks the convoy with the knife and tomahawk

[@mina86]

I have a silly question about the dismounting. Wouldn’t it be obvious for the horseman that this was what was going to happen? And so, wouldn’t he be prepared to turn or do whatever else to stay on the horse?

[@Howler452]

Very entertaining video, I look forward to more videos of you reviewing movie or tv show fight scenes. One question I have that's related to the movie and less to the fight. I still enjoy this movie despite it's insulting historical inaccuracies, but I'm curious about your opinion on the battles and the tactics displayed in the film itself. How well do you feel the the battles were portrayed throughout the movie?

[@sir_humpy]

I can sort of understand why the bad guy is always in need of theatrical gestures and speeches before ending the good guy rightly. He pretty much knows that whatever he does and however he's close to victory, it's only temporary and he is going to die anyway. So why not use every available opportunity to PR yourself?

[@kylerivers393]

Considering that they didn't bother stopping him when he was about to kill Gibson, he Americans had the awareness of babies. He could have walked away singing and they wouldn't have noticed him.

[@Florence00pi]

Have you done the Rob Roy fight in the end yet?

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

Historically accurate or not I freaking love this movie. The cinematography is beautiful and the story is pretty compelling.

[@Master...deBater]

Hi Matt...do know the pattern sabre the British officer is using?

[@SerCorydonRivers]

one thing people forget is when a guy with longer weapon comes barreling at you, human instinct tells us to backpedal. it takes a lot of practice to be able to move forward immediately with the smaller weapons like you're supposed too.

[@kongandbasses8732]

It is an old movies common thing, not to say, it is a rule, that villains have either to explain their complete plan to destroy the earth or how senseless all the resistance has been, because now the hero has to die. If the villain has any influence. Like Gert Froebe in Goldfinger. He explains all his plans to James Bond. When Bond asks "what are you expecting me to do", Froebe answers "I expect you to die, Mr. Bond." Shortest "villains last word to the good" - quote ever. And the best one.

[@badmoon722]

I love these videos. Keep doing this sort of thing please!

[@Condottier]

You make my day with "Lucius Malfoy vs Mel Gibson" It would have also been nice "Lucius Malfoy vs a peasant Sir William Wallace"

[@EhAmes94]

What are your thoughts on the battle scene in Vikings. I don't believe this is your era of expertise is it? Either way it be interesting to hear your opinions, unless of course you plan on covering it in future videos.

[@GurniHallek]

9:35 when he unpauses the video take a close look at those guys' muskets. See how the wobble on impact? Are they made of plastic instead of woor and iron?

[@scholagladiatoria]

Rubber muskets and bayonets are prevalent in American films - you can see the same in Glory (which is a film I love). It's quite funny to see the bayonet flopping around like some kind of sex toy.

[@bwcmakro]

scholagladiatoria "Bayonet Dildo - feel the History inside!"

[@GurniHallek]

Killjoy "Backstabbing will never be the same"

[@JustGrowingUp84]

GurniHallek Goodman Gurni! Sing us a song, about Baron Hog! ;D

[@MrMonkeybat]

scholagladiatoria Screw safety the extras should carry sharpened steel. It would save on fake blood.

[@AUTOBOTGJB1997]

could you review the final fight from Scarmouche or perhaps the fight from The Princess Bride. I've always rather liked those fights but wondered how accurate they might be

[@Schensue]

When I watched The Patriot, I thought it was a pretty funny film - I didn't know there was also some history in it.

[@creme8338]

damn youre cool

[@IcEye89]

We need a video like this about the duel from the Princess Bride. Inigo vs the Dread Pirate Roberts to be precise.

[@zeusblue9441]

Do some of the fighting from gladiator :) Particularly the scenes where the hero uses dual wielding.

[@Marblez3]

Great video btw. Love the new setup.

[@Luis519RS]

Worst thing is when they die afterward anyway. Why not let the bad guy stab them and then actually have the protagonist just pull him in and kill them using the fact that people don't really die immediately just because they are stabbed.

[@Tyler_Lalonde-]

yeah i agree the fighting was good but some spots could be better. love the movie anyways. for closing the distance what do you think is the best way? i would circle him to the left while trying to pass his weapon by.

[@deck444]

Another great fight review mate. I hope I can see more of these from you. Here are some ideas/requests: 1. Inigo Montoya vs Dread Pirate Roberts from the Princess Bride (yes I know that´s quite a "Hollywoodish" fight but interesting to watch nonetheless) 2. Balian vs Guy de Lusignan from Kingdom of Heaven 3. Ned Stark vs Jamie Lannister from S01E05 of Game of Thrones 4. Jon Snow vs Karl Tanner from S04E05 of Game of Thrones Cheers :)

[@hawardxmendez4246]

Great review! More like this, please.

[@Edward-kh5ub]

are you going to review the princess bride fight scene

[@crazywilly3333]

Have you been thinking about that video on tomohawks, Matt?

[@SwordsmanMercenary]

Have you done the latest adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo?

[@Fedorchik1536]

Can you review some fights from Princess Bride? It's silly, but maybe there is something worth talking about?

[@derrickbonsell]

Hell, just seeing a man reload is almost unheard of in Holywood.

[@MrGeek91]

What is the sabre that the British officer is using ?

[@douglasalsbury7136]

wasnt the character that mel gibson played based off the swamp fox fancis marian? pardon my spelling had alittle rum..

[@drtrekwars]

Awesome review. I do love this movie -it's one of ky favourites. I'd like to see some more reviews/ instruction etc on 18th sword combat. Maybe you couod review foght scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean? Perhaps the 3 way battle in Dead Man's Chest between Jack, Will and Norrington? :D

[@Isseinoyuu]

I'm going to recommend the duel with spears from Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress. The only movie fight I'm aware of done entirely with spears from start to finish. Clip should be on movie clips

[@tobiashagstrom4168]

I play games like Skyrim and The Lord of the Rings - War in the North and I notice they often make a critical error when it comes to the classical viking-style round shield. As we know - these shields have a characteristic cup of metal in the middle, but when you look at them in many games (and probably lots of other media as well) the cup seems to simply be bolted onto the front of the shield as an afterthought and the back of the shield is blank save the handle for holding the shield. But the whole point of the cup is so you can have the handle "inside" the shield, rather than "behind" it. Perhaps this is something you could talk about.

[@bennyfisher7384]

Great review. Please do more.

[@thegeneral123]

Pistol used as a club, not a knife.

[@SanoyNimbus]

Att the beginning of the on-foot fight Mel Gibson did not have a knife, but his pistol. Then at around 8:07 he grabs a knife ... But do you think about throwing away the ramrod as he does at 2:07?

[@CyrilDash]

Could you make a review any of the Mask of Zorro fights?

[@NorthernForge]

I agree, from the point of view of one who choreographs fights and also studies historical fencing, that is pretty good fight in an otherwise bad film. I particularly like that at the start of the fight Mel Gibson is actually using his discharged pistol - by gripping the barrel in his off-hand - as a short club, along with his Tomahawk. Oh and Mel's stereotypical, villainous, English opponent is played by Jason Isaacs. :)

[@Warplant]

What do you thank about the sword play & duel's that are fond in the Sharpe videos.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Warplant Unfortunately they are mostly quite bad, though I really like the series.

[@AeolethNionian]

I have a couple friends. One favours the baskethilt and the other did tomahawk and bowie for a while. He can win some times but usually gets hit in the hand. We don't throw in fights but throwing a tomahawk is probably the best option against a saber. It's fast and difficult to parry but no matter what causes an opening to get in with the knife. And I honestly prefer no off hand weapon with my axe. I can stay out of range and block and grab the blade or arm when I get the opportunity, and that's one of my favoured techniques with most weapons. It lets me get some quick cheap shots in.

[@julesdowner5585]

i'm glad to see that charging a running horse causes no injury to the guy with the spear. how is anyone going to believe you can avoid the horse crushing you ? its about as believable as the film

[@Swistak7]

Hey Matt, what do you think about duels in "Alatriste" ?

[@giabread]

Oooh, I've always thought that Tavington (Jason Isaac's character) actually manages to cut through the hilt of the tomahawk rather hit it out of Martin's hand. Huh. Is that actually possible?

[@Guilleme]

How common was an officer duel on a modern times' battlefield? While reading up on battles in ancient history, I came across e.g. Alexander the Great, who spend a lot of time riding around a battlefield looking for opposing aristrocrats. I imagine that killing the opposing armies leader or champion did strike the armies morale, but did this happen also in modern times?

[@simplejack616simplejack8]

bro... it's a pistol...a gawddamned pistol

[@Gunz97x]

How about one of the sword duels from the Richard Sharpe films?