The Patriot (2000) First Time Watching | Movie Reaction 🍿

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[@thebackyardbear]

"These men are EXACTLY the sort we need. They've fought this kind of war before." - The horrors of war cost a generation of men, whether thru lost lives on a field of battle... or thru the lost lives in the broken remains of those who return, almost ALWAYS cast out by the society they just fought for because of the brutal nature they adopted to survive.

[@4everhealthwellness344]

In the Revolutionary War there was many many atrocities, on both sides and one thing this movie was spot on about was the fact that civilians and especially children were witnesses to the horrors of war and brutality sadly

[@charliereader3462]

My understanding (which I must confess is somewhat limited) is that it was a war that was actually on the whole contained to the battlefield. There were certainly instances of brutality, but most of that was between patriot and loyalist Americans rather than the British or Continental Armies. Nothing nearly as brutal as burning civilians in a church ever happened however

[@tduffy5]

The character, Colonel Tavington, is patterned after a real person, Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarlton. He was quite visious and was known for taking no prisoners, even executing them enmasse after they surrendered.

[@BigGator5]

"Aim small, miss small." Fun Fact: When teaching Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger how to shoot a muzzle-loading rifle, technical advisor Mark Baker gave them the "aim small, miss small" advice, meaning that if you aim at a man and miss, you miss the man, while if you aim at a button (for instance) and miss, you still hit the man. Gibson liked this bit advice so much, he incorporated it into the movie, just prior to the ambush scene. Location Location Fact: Aunt Charlotte's house is the same one used in Forrest Gump (1994), with slightly different interior paneling. The stone hedge visible in Forrest Gump is camouflaged with bushes in this film. Historical Fact: In addition to Francis Marion, a.k.a. The Swamp Fox, Mel Gibson's character is also based on the life of South Carolina militia leader General Andrew Pickens. Pickens had his estate torched, and lost a son, before he went back into action and led the militia forces at Cowpens.

[@tracyleesmith781]

Rest In Peace Heath Ledger❤️🙏🏽

[@ulgn1964]

And Skye McCole Bartusiak

[@reneedennis2011]

@@ulgn1964 And Rene Auberje nois (sp?).

[@Farmer_Dave]

Papa dont go, yes lady you are a true angel

[@justafanmiller7486]

Thank you to all those brave men & women who sacrificed so much for our freedom. I shall not forget. Liberty, sweet liberty.

[@PheOfTheFae]

The French showing up part was accurate afaik, because at first France gave us aid like in supplies/money/some officers to train our militias, etc., but didn't officially declare war on England until much later. Kind of what we did in WWI, the US tried to stay neutral at first but I think we sent supplies, way before we actually joined the war.

[@danemon8423]

the french army supplied most of the continental army muskets and canons but also uniforms. U can see the similarities with the french marine uniforms

[@RobertLesliePalmer]

I am a former U.S. Army officer. The tactics of the time were dictated by the weapons. Muskets have very low range and accuracy, so the only way to gain a tactical advantage is to concentrate firepower at close range. This means marching troops close to the enemy and then firing. Significantly, because Americans lived on the frontier, they often had rifles, which had greater range and accuracy, but were not seen as military weapons because of their expense. This enabled the Americans to engage in guerilla tactics. Benjamin Martin is loosely based on Francis Marion. One of my ancestors fought with him. Colonel Tavington is loosely based on Banastre Tarleton, who survived the war. If you want to see another movie that depicts his evil, watch Amazing Grace. He opposed William Wilberforce’s efforts to end the slave trade.

[@joepangia4413]

I must have seen this film 100 times, my favourite line is Cornwallis saying “Give me the horse blanket” 😜

[@kthx1138]

Martin was fighting for his kids, until he realized that fighting for the cause WAS protecting his kids.

[@ej62133]

When the men were cheering, they were yelling "Huzzah!", which is like yelling "Hooray!" 🙂

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

It's "Ooh-rah!" these days 🎖

[@doncacique2769]

Benjamin Martin is based on Francis Marion, known as the swamp fox

[@GeoffNelson]

"poppa don't go!" Gets me every time!

[@phoenixsharpshooter]

Oh an actual fact is when the British attacked an area at the border between North and South Carolina they encountered an area controlled by militia which was called the Hornets Nest which nowadays is why we’ve been so adamant on the Charlotte Hornets basketball team keeping the name

[@jenniferrodgers57]

The final big battle of the film (the one where Martin waved the flag and rallied the men, keeping them from retreating) was based on the Battle of Cowpens. My 6th and 5th great-grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary War and were both wounded at the Battle of Cowpens. Captain John Adam Files South Carolina Militia 1738 - 1781 Private Jeremiah Benton Files Sr. South Carolina Militia 1765 - 1848

[@Commander-vf1lk]

Rules of when to fire depends on the commanding officer. Standard protocol is that you fire on command & not at will unless ordered to do so. If I say “Fire at will.” means fire as soon as you’re done reloading without the need to adhere “fire” on command.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

Jason Isaacs...What a great actor that makes us HATE his "Antagonist" characters!! I wanna see him do more protagonist roles. Heard he was super funny in real life, always cracking jokes

[@Farmer_Dave]

This movie is the reason I believe kneeling on the flag disrespects our ancestors. Bot black and white who faught for freedom. MS. India in my eyes is a beautiful American Woman. My American Sister. And I would die to protect her and her kids. Because that's what we Americans do.

[@douglastaggart9360]

You do realise this film is historically crap and by the way what freedom do you have in America that i don't have in England. Oh on slavery the British ended slavery decades before America did. And one last point your ancestors where British colonists . I'm fed up with this America is the land of the free rubbish.

[@gustamantis1995]

Love watching movies with you. Thanks for sharing as always 😊

[@meanmax9663]

As a fellow Ohioan, I couldn't wait for you to see the part where the British officer says "Tell me about Ohio" to the General. 😁 "Rules of Engagement" are rules of battle that exist even today, although they are radically different. Typically, guerrilla warfare doesn't adhere to any sort of system of rules.

[@coryspang7548]

Same here, lol.

[@richsalzer2556]

Many of the Colonials had fought for the Brits during the French Indian war, face to face until Gen. Washington and his Indians started in the wilderness campaign. Brits lost in the Revolutionary War ( 1776-81) w/ their "face - to - face".

[@James-rm7sr]

The means of firing at each other in lines of men is accurate, but just reloaded during the scene when you see the British firing. Which was more often then not back and forth, but it was also do to the gunpowder clouds that formed was common. So there were often more time in between shots then also gave the army or militia a chance to retreat.

[@4everhealthwellness344]

Benjamin Martin was a composite of several real people from the Revolutionary War. Most say he was primarily based on Daniel Morgan who was a militia leader that used guerilla tactics he learned from the Native Americans during the French and Indian War, and he operated in the South

[@richsalzer2556]

The character of Benjamin Martin is fictitious. But many events were based on reality. The youngest daughter's mother died in childbirth w/ the seventh child. This movie is actually better than the book!!

[@mack7882]

Great job, you are one of the few reactors who understand that Martin started with revenge and eventually grew to fight for the greater positive cause. If you notice Gabriel dies when he goes after Tarlington out of revenge.

[@thefatman2780]

AS A FELLOW CAROLINA BOY THIS ONE HITS ME RIGHT IN THE GOOCH. ENJOY DARLIN'. HAVA GOOD ONE.

[@katwebbxo]

I always loved this movie and it's one of my favorites with Heath Ledger too. We had to watch it in school many times over the years in different history classes or just randomly lol.

[@douglastaggart9360]

Well this isn't history it's crap film made by a even worse actor Mel Gibson

[@katwebbxo]

@@douglastaggart9360 That's fine lol. I know it isn't accurate as many other movies aren't either.

[@thomaspaine1776]

@@douglastaggart9360 Ehh, I agree that this movie is shitty when it came about historical accuracy, but for a "movie" its quite entertaining and very enjoyable, at least for me. Better than whatever it is that Hollywood produced nowadays.

[@laticiadavis8627]

I haven't seen this in a long time, RIP Heath Ledger.

[@ulgn1964]

And Skye McCole Bartusiak

[@lidlett9883]

To answer your question. During this time of war. Muskets were used. They were an not a very accurate weapon. So the tactic used was Volley fire. To give you a idea of how inaccurate they were. The orders to fire were "ready...level(level the barrel to the ground)...fire" after three to four Vollies the field was thick with smoke and bayonet charges took over.

[@googlename3859]

it was typically more to do with maximizing your rate of fire by having alternating lines. you still get better accuracy via volume though like you said. smoothbore muskets are way more accurate than they typically get credit for, especially within about 75 yards. and there were rifled barrels in play they just werent the standard yet. but its crazy to think firing lines were the dominant tactic clear up until about ww1

[@no_rubbernecking]

Hi India, good reaction. You asked for an answer about firing rules. I am not very well versed on the Revolutionary War, but generally speaking i believe the practice was that if you had sufficient forces and needed to stand your ground then you divided into 2 files or lines that would interleaf. The line that was shooting would stand and the ones reloading would kneel. The lines would take turns standing in front. I believe the British were a bit more disciplined with this, but of course they also usually had the numerical advantage. By the time of the Civil War, both sides were less disciplined, but in fairness they were also more mobile or fast-moving than they'd been in the past. Again i'm not an expert but this is what i've seen in various films. In the Zulu War, the British are shown using the double-file method to devastating effect, even though they had breech-loaded rifles by then.

[@googlename3859]

you got it. even with rifling becoming more standard, it was a good way to maximize firepower. accuracy by volume as they say. firing lines were the norm basically until trench warfare became prevalent

[@no_rubbernecking]

@@googlename3859 Interesting! Sorry, just saw this. 👍

[@leerunion8316]

God I love this movie. God bless you and God bless America

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

You're always adorable and I love seeing things from your perspective 💜 This is one of my favorite movies, well done! Greetings from N.E. Ohio near Akron 🤗🙋‍♀️

[@toodlescae]

That last battle was the Battle of Cowpens. Two of my ancestors were killed there leaving wives and children who were my ancestors. Another ancestor survived. He was a Captain and in history books in Virginia and West Virginia. He worked occasionally with Daniel Boone but didn't like him much. Another ancestor on the other side of the family was one of the Hessian soldiers and stayed here after the war.

[@tracyleesmith781]

It was the very good movie but it was historically inaccurate. But I did understand it when his character, Martin, was fighting for his family but imagine the next generation didn't have to keep fighting for freedom unfortunately for African slaves. It was the reason why Spike Lee was not enjoying the movie. But to my opinion, I enjoyed US history good, bad & the ugly bc it is worth learning from it.

[@beneficent2557]

Slavery is really a blight on the whole period, but there are moments where humanity shines through even in that darkness.

[@tduffy5]

India, the primary weapon at the time was the musket. It was not accurate beyond about 50-75 yards. It's lethality was in it's firing in mass, not alone. Therefore it was necessary for troops to maintain their massed formations as they approached the enemy. This required their approach to be no more than a brisk walk, usually less. This would remain the tactic used until weaponry was developed that would allow troops to be lethal without being massed. That day would not come until after the Civil War, 1861-1865. The British Army was the best in the world because they could load the fastest, through constant drill. Three shots per minute was considered excellent.

[@danemon8423]

the last sentence is quite bullshit. The british army wasn't the best army by far. They were good quality but the french and prussians were still ahead even after the 7 years war. Both british and frenhc soldier fired 4 shot a minut if well trained , it was a requirement during training, but still the average would be 3 since under pressure even an experienced man could do mistakes while reloading. The only real advantage of the british between the 7 years war and the late 1800's was their ability to sent troops and supllies thanks to their naval superiority. The loss of the the british fleet in the late year of the war was one of them ian cause of their defeat on land

[@tduffy5]

@@danemon8423 Did you mean late 18th century?

[@charliereader3462]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@danemon8423British infantry was first rate. Unlike armies on the continent, Britain had a smaller, but fully volunteer army, with no conscription (in fact Britain would have no conscription until 1916). This meant these men were all professional soldiers whose careers would be spent in the Army. They were very well trained, and usually very well disciplined (on the battlefield at least). Unfortunately they were too often poorly led, at least during the opening stages of wars. But when well led, as they were by Wellington in the Peninsula, they were arguably the most solid infantry in the world. Time and time again British line defeated French columns, and British soldiers took several batterings and didn’t break, especially at battles like Fontenoy in 1745 (despite it ultimately ending in defeat) Albuera in 1811, Barrosa, and Waterloo

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

Lord Cornwallis, "I regret to inform you, General Clinton, that I am delayed and shall remain here in Yorktown. Charlie had claymores set up along the main routes, which he used to great effect, to hinder our marches and causing fear and many wounded. I dispatched a Regiment of his Majesty's 1st South Sussex by way of Helicopter to sweep and clear the roads, but the enemy moves about with the most impressive urgency and seem to disappear into nothing. We have yet to fully engage them on the Field. We call in Bomber attacks but they are in fortified in bunkers and we're losing too many bombers to their SAM air defenses. If we can lure them near the coast, our battleships will be able to offer immediate support ad annilhilate them. Lord Cornwallis."

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

(Shout out to Major Sharpe of the South Sussex!) great series

[@lmariej3858]

I know the film is based off of Francis Marion aka “the swamp fox.” There are a lot of indrescrepinces but honestly at that time period, that was the social norm. No, I don’t believe in slavery. But as a people living in 1775… that’s what they knew. We know now it is hypocritical and doesn’t make sense. But I can’t stand today and know 18th century norms. History is fascinating that way.

[@leeswhimsy]

It was not an uncommon thing for in- laws (widows or widowers) to marry each other in this time period. Luckily, these two seem to actually be in love, but I'm sure lots of times it was for convenience.

[@cindygillespie]

⚜️ One of my all time favorite movies! ❤️

[@mask316]

Just thought you should know I don't watch a lot of movies but when I do I often come see if what you are watching so I can watch with you. Thank you for your company and be loved you are

[@explorewithindiamovies7913]

Thank you for that ! Means a lot to me 🖤

[@donaldgilbert6739]

Great reaction!

[@notmypotato3730]

the rules of that time. were like that. one side shots. and you just walk forward into it.

[@PatrickPrejusa]

great reaction

[@keithcharboneau3331]

The Revolutionary War began on April 19th of 1775, when King George III ordered the Army contingent in Boston to march out of the city to Concord and Lexington Massachusetts to confiscate muskets, cannon, gunpowder and other armaments the Colonists owned, this is when the shot heard around the world was fired, it took more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th of 1776, in that time, the Colonies were in open rebellion against the British Crown, in the "deal" that was struck BEFORE the Declaration of Independence was signed, upon our VICTORY and adoption of a Constitution creating our REPUBLIC, ALL SLAVES that were authorized by King George II and King George III, were to IMMEDIATELY freed and become U.S. Citizens, however, 2 Major political parties emerged from the constitutional convention, the FEDERALISTS, whom later became the Whig party, and then in 1855 became the REPUBLICAN party, and the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS, who in 1822 revised their name to just the DEMOCRAT party, instead of holding up their end of the "DEAL" from BEFORE the war, the Democratic Republicans decided that the slaves they "OWNED" were their "PROPERTY", and refused to free any of them, and for the most part moved into the southern states of Virginia and below, the FEDERALISTS however did in fact free all of their slaves as agreed to, and unfortunately, about 85% of them were captured by bounty hunters hired by the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS plantation owners, both the white ones and black ones, yes, almost half of the slave owners were in fact black, and all of them owned Black slaves about 45%, White slaves (MOSTLY IRISH) about 30%, and Asian slaves about 25%, after almost 40 years of the stalemate about ending slavery, disgusted Federalists, split away from the party and created the WHIG party to be more aggressive to end slavery, after another 20 years of additional stalemate, the founders of the MODERN REPUBLICAN party John C. Freemont, and Abraham Lincoln, created the new Republican party in 1855 with the specific goal to END slavery on this continent once and for all, John C, Freemont NARROWLY lost the Presidential election in 1856 losing to the Incumbent Democrat James Buchanan in a 3 way election with the Whig party candidate and former President Millard Fillmore, with the very distant 3rd place finish, the WHIG party ceased to exist, and most WHIG party members that remained, became REPUBLICANS, and in 1860, the First REPUBLICAN party President of The United Stated of America Abraham Lincoln became our 16th President, the Democrats almost immediately fled to Virginia and lower states, and after Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4th of 1861, the DEMOCRATS/CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, started open hostilities against the United States of America, culminating with the bombardment of Fort Sumpter beginning on April 12th of 1861, starting the Civil War! between the Revolutionary war and the Civil war, when the DEMOCRATS were in power, they waged the INDIAN WARS, against Native nations, over the objections of the Federalist, then the Whig parties, then like they did in 1789 with the completion of the Constitution of The United States of America, when they did not hold up their end of the deal concerning SLAVERY, EVERY SINGLE TREATY that they signed with the Native nations that they had conquered, they broke every single one of them, and killed hundreds of thousands of them before sticking them on worthless lands that were far smaller than what they used to have, it has always been the Federalists, Whigs, and now Republicans, have always stood up for what is right, unfortunately, by the time the Republican party came into assistance, the Indian Wars were already over, and the Republicans were unable to help with the plight of the Indians, while the Democrats have always been the most evil people that have infected our great country!

[@longfootbuddy]

the french take their time, unless napoleon is leading them

[@Farmer_Dave]

Father I will say anything

[@ladybfromnyc]

😭DAMNIT SUSAN!!!!!

[@fragments1232]

I'm sure someone must have explained this already, but those muskets weren't accurate at all. The only way to reliably inflict casualties was to mass your side's firepower in the largest volley possible. That's why they lined up and marched toward each other like that and traded fire. There were indeed "rules of engagement," but that style of warfare was more of a tactical/practical thing. It wasn't a matter of both sides taking turns with the other's permission. Also, that fact renders the ambush scene at the beginning pretty unrealistic.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Amazing movie.

[@heatherspence3848]

Ughh 🥰 but braveheart with Mel Gibson is what struck all of these military movies in the 90s

[@douglastaggart9360]

Braveheart another historical inaccurate load of rubbish from that anti English bog standard actor mel Gibson

[@Farmer_Dave]

Girl it's not an axe it's an Indian tomahawk and I will by you one.

[@James-us8nt]

Using the Vikings approach would of been better tbh. xD

[@dicrdns]

lord of the ring extended edition pleaseeeeeeeeeee

[@deandavies9576]

Rule Britannia its a pity tavington died the world would be a better place!

[@gustamantis1995]

Have you seen "Fight Club?"

[@phantasmo9998]

This is why the second amendment exists.

[@heatherspence3848]

You react to so much mask you and stuff but you seem to have a liking for some of the similar aspects. Would you consider ever checking out the show The Outlander? It’s a woman that accidentally time travels it’s on Netflix originates from STARZ. It will be easy to edit because there are so many sex scenes you can clip giggle giggle

[@chucknorris2266]

Can you please pleaseeee react to Mel Gibson's masterpiece movie " Apocalypto"

[@notmypotato3730]

do you let the children open the mail at your house? of course "father opens the mail".....

[@explorewithindiamovies7913]

Well it seems like it was for them not dad lmao !so thats why said that. And yeah it depends his oldest son looks old enough to open mail.

[@notmypotato3730]

@@explorewithindiamovies7913 how was it 'for them"? I didn't see their name on an envelop. and if the news was in a newspaper. daddy gets that first too. don't you have a father?

[@notmypotato3730]

They did seem very anxious to read the mail. I agree with you on that. It's just that back then. Respecting your elders was a much bigger deal. Then it is with people now. The oldest boy is seventeen. If I remember right. But I don't know what the law was then. As far as when a boy became a man. I guess we need a historian to solve this question... I enjoyed your video. You are doing a good job. And I wish you lots of success.

[@harogathpicard]

"We in the cotton fields, but we aint picking". Marry me you obsidian goddess.

[@douglastaggart9360]

As being British myself i really find this film Insulting there is no evidence whatsoever British soldier's did any of the thing's depicted in this film.

[@sugarbomb1346]

Thats because it was not meant to be historically accurate. Its a FICTIONAL movie on a historic event. Its like complaining that Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter is not accurate because there is no evidence that he ever did any of that XD

[@no_rubbernecking]

You mean like anything wrong, dishonorable or indecent? Dream on, brother. Yeah it's a bad film, and yes, the king also was a tyrant.

[@beneficent2557]

I dont think there was any burned out churches, but there were probably atrocities we don't know about on both sides. War is a brutal exercise.

[@shaquilleburton1611]

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