THE PATRIOT (2000) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@productofheather]

I was 8 months pregnant while watching this movie and at the end when the friend said he named his newborn son Gabriel... I knew immediately it was going to be my son's name too. My Gabriel is now 18 ♡ and this movie will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@marcuszaja6589]

As luck would have it my parents named me after the protagonist in "Quo vadis?" (1951) 😁.

[@ntmfalloutproductions4713]

Gabriel, thats a nice name.

[@productofheather]

@@marcuszaja6589 That movie is very similar to a favorite Christian book series of mine, and has a main character with the same name! I can only assume the author was inspired by the movie. It's called "The Mark of the Lion" series, by Francine Rivers.

[@ntmfalloutproductions4713]

@@elessartelcontar9415 I know such are Uriel, michael, Raphael ect.

[@alswearengen6427]

I love that!

[@joelmbaumgartner]

As I’m watching this, all I could think is “when Susan screams out Poppa, these ladies are gonna bawl their eyes out.” You did not disappoint.

[@adamromero]

That part makes me bawl like a two headed baby! 😭😭😭

[@Thrui]

Same here

[@LS-jh7lb]

Yes, I was crying right along and I've seen this movie many times. It gets me every time.

[@Lily_1010]

Little Susan is just so adorable, melting hearts!

[@owbeer]

i was checking the imdb page just now,the actress playing susan, Skye McCole Bartusiak died in 2014

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

"A shepherd must tend his flock. And at times, fight off the wolves." Best line of the whole movie that truly captures the spirit of the American soldier. ⚔️⚔️

[@barfyman-bf3hw]

fun fact about the actor playing the Pastor, he is the great great great grandson of Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte's sister

[@RobertRoser-h7c]

Baron von Steuben who trained the American Army said it best. "In Europe I say something once and the soldier does it. In America I have to say something and then explain it all."

[@Saber23]

@@RobertRoser-h7c that’s why Americans are so inept at everything

[@brianshin3209]

Carly actually nailed it. The standing in formation right in front of each other, and taking turns blasting each other was considered the “Gentleman’s” way to wage battle back then. It’s actually tactically appropriate for the technology and military strategy of the time. You where safer in the group then spread out and isolated, where you could be very vulnerable to a calvary charge. Medieval battles where the same concept. Enemies faced each other in large, tight knit formations, and it became a battle of which formation broke discipline/morale first, then start to flee. That’s where the real route begins and where the big majority of casualties occurred. The colonial militia realized they would never beat the British that way, and resorted to guerilla warfare.

[@BLADExARTx5160]

Guerilla warfare was adopted from the native american way of fighting. Skirmish fighting up close, flanking etc

[@stephen2583]

They didnt take it in turn at all. One of the reasons the British military was so feared was that it would stand longer and fire faster than any other army.

[@booqueefious2230]

Both sides did use guerilla tactics, to a certain extent. It's kind of a misconception that the British all just stood in the open and the Rebels just shot them from the bushes. The British had some actual rifles and sharpshooters, but it really depended on the officer. The British fought in the French and Indian war too, so its not like they didn't have that kind of experience The main reason so many Americans had actual rifles was because they use them for hunting. They're more accurate but you cant get off very many shots before having to clean it, the barrel gets so dirty, since its a muzzle loader, so they were fine for a few very accurate long range shots, not really for a whole battle. They had solved the problem by the Civil War. But thats another story

[@brianshin3209]

@@stephen2583 u know what I mean. Obviously it wasn’t an agreed upon “us shoot then you shoot.” Reload and firing speed would definitely play a big factor. It all goes back to the discipline and training of your army to stand and not break rank, while friends are dying around you.

[@tomtom34b]

This all changed when infantrymen started digging trenches, where a cavalry charge was no use.

[@Ellis_Hugh]

"I'll say anything you want, just don't go." That hit me harder than any line in a long time... there is literally no circumstance under which I'd be able to walk away from that little girl after that. None.

[@LiberPater777]

Men are coming to kiII her and the rest of your family. Would you not run from her towards the threat to stop it, or at least give her a chance to try and get to safety?

[@gizmogurlie41786]

I saw this in theaters with my whole family. There's was not the dry eye in the house after that scene

[@DarkPaladin24]

When this came out and this scene played, I didn't shed a tear. But as I got older, it hits me deeper than it did before. I'm only an uncle and I can understand this.

[@walterdayrit675]

Who is cutting onions whenever this scene on?!!

[@mikeylikey386]

The girl who played Susanne, die of drug overdose at age 19.

[@Gryph00]

Jason Isaacs as Colonel Tavington was such a legendary performance. I've seen this movie...10-20 times. And every time he's on screen you just effin HAAAAATE him.

[@thaddeusskywalker5293]

Isaacs is good at playing characters you hate with a passion! Harry Potter was another example of that!

[@Gabebigdog]

Agreed,

[@alaneskew2664]

He also played the doctor in Event Horizon, not so unlikable.

[@coolwhip455]

Very underrated actor. My favorite role he played is definitely Marshal Zukov in Death of Stalin.

[@ryeguy7941]

He also voiced the grand Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels.

[@classy_c88]

Ladies I was NOT PREPARED for this, it’s one of my absolute favorites of all time… yalll had me crying almost alllll the way through this movie!! 🤧😭🥹

[@steveray9655]

In the behind-the-scenes specials on the DVD of this movie, they mention that the costume designers went to The Smithsonian, and saw the actual uniforms worn by the troops in the American Revolution. They commented about some of the stains on them: it was the actual blood and sweat that was shed for our freedom. The scene with Susan yelling, "Papa! I'll say anything!", brings tears to my eyes every time! Another, lighter movie about the days leading up to the Revolution, is the musical "1776". There's a song in it that points out just how close to home the war was.

[@mrdarkside4071]

As a fan of every single movie reaction that I have seen with you guys...I have come to the conclusion that... Cassie's heart is too damn pure for this planet... Greetings and best wishes from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🤗

[@williamlarson8589]

I agree with you wholeheartedly! Cassie is goddess of purity.

[@rrmemphis427]

"Cassie's heart is too damn pure for this planet..." this is the most accurate things I've ever heard.

[@robderich8533]

I regularly wonder what a wonderful country Canada must be that grows lovely people as her. Definitely a must see place on my bucket list.

[@dougearnest7590]

The big battle before Yorktown was based on the Battle of the Cowpens. Cornwallis wasn't there, however. The Patriot General (Daniel Morgan) knew the militia would not be able to stand up to the British regulars, so his plan revolved around the militia firing two volleys then "withdrawing" so the British would think they were running away and give chase, only to find the American regulars waiting for them to arrive in disorder. Brilliant. As others have pointed out, many of the characters and events were "inspired by" actual characters and events, but very loosely inspired. The church burning scene was propaganda that almost certainly didn't happen. As for how evil Tarleton (Tavington) really was, that depends on who you ask. The real Tarleton didn't die in the war, but returned to England a celebrity and was elected to Parliament.

[@TamadorStoneskin]

I always thought the battle at the end was a little closer to The Battle of Guilford Courthouse then Cowpens. Though it doesn’t really matter since both battles used the exact same battle plan. No one is watching this movie for historical accuracy though so it really doesn’t matter.

[@dougearnest7590]

@@TamadorStoneskin - True -- for someone who is really into this period of history, it's an interesting experience watching this film. They got *so much* right - and *so much* wrong. And a lot was just --- I don't know... It was like watching "300" and thinking "okay, it's about time to throw in the 'fight in the shade' line." This must be what watching a train wreck feels like.

[@RLKmedic0315]

I live about 30 minutes from the Cowpens Historical battle site, the history there is quite interesting. And yes, the movie gets so damn much wrong, but still manages to get just enough right to make it palatable. And the production values and performances manage to make it quite enjoyable if not accurate. I consider it a guilty pleasure.

[@sartanawillpay7977]

@@TamadorStoneskin It is a mix of the two.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

​ @Doug Earnest In my opinion, the relevant question when judging movies like this isn't "Did they get the historical facts right?" It's "Did they tell the Truth?" So, as an expert, what do you think? Facts aside, did this film tell the Truth?

[@straw-hat94]

the muskets at the time did not have alot of range, which is why you see them walking up to so close to eachother. the drums were there to keep rythm and pass along orders across a wide area. as time went on and the guns became more accurate over longer ranges you will see the way battle has been made would become played over bigger areas as well

[@DrainingVenom]

"You'll never get Ohio, you don't DESERVE Ohio!" Just. The. Best. One of my fav movies of all time. Wonderful reaction as always, Cassie!!

[@clevelandcbi]

As my name implies, I 100% agree.

[@Guitaural.]

@@NikoStark1 Hmmm....green, rolling hills, beautiful valleys, pretty countryside, beautiful trees, no fires, no mudslides, no hurricanes, no earthquakes...sounds fine to me.

[@Guitaural.]

@@NikoStark1 The Midwest is beautiful...some _people,_ on the other hand, are truly depressing. Be happy

[@Guitaural.]

@@NikoStark1 Good - yep, the big cities largely all suck now. Politicians have destroyed most all of them pandering for votes. Best of luck.

[@nicocancilla8386]

Maybe Arkansa.

[@spaulagain]

One of my all time favorite films. While not a literal retelling of history, it creates a beautiful story around historical events that are so important to Americans like myself. And I appreciate that they used several real life people to form some of the main characters.

[@LRKarch]

No doubt. This film, proven by the reaction we just watched, shows the sacrifice and torment that those that gave us this country went through to do it. We should never underestimate what it was that pushed them so hard to do that for us, to give so much. This was my favorite reaction ever. I love this movie.

[@jonttul]

It's pure fantasy though. This movie has basically nothing to do with reality and if you say it's important to you as an American, well that just gives me the idea that your idea of being an American is a fantasy, based on lies and misrepresentation.

[@oracle8589]

@@LRKarch Stop being such a drama Queen. You were not oppressed and you had France, Spain and Dutch all against England and they still almost won. The Brits just wanted better weather lol

[@thegorn68]

I knew the "Papa, I'll say anything." scene would destroy you both because I've seen bad ass, grown men cry watching that scene. LOL! Sadly, the cute little actress that played Susan, Skye McCole Bartusiak, passed away in 2014 from a drug overdose. It was big news down in Katy, TX where she was from. So sad.

[@kellykent131]

I tear up every time I see that scene. And when Mel looks at her and says “You know you make me very happy.”, I just lose it.

[@kevinexline5392]

Only two movies have ever made me legitimately cry… The Green Mile and this scene right here. The moment her eyes well up and cries out PAPA!!! makes me cry almost every single time.

[@johncagnettajr344]

It destroys everyone

[@americandad8903]

That is so sad. More tears 😭

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

She shouldn’t have used drugs. That’s on her

[@Theoneandonlyonlyone]

How I loved your reactions at 31:56. When I watched the movie in cinema years ago the whole room was in tears. Much love from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤

[@julben27]

Schindler’s list has me in tears too

[@lewstone5430]

I grew up near to where Francis Marion “The Swamp Fox” (Gibson’s character was partially based on him) operated during the Revolution. Many things, including a university, are named for him around this area of South Carolina and in other states, so he is still celebrated today. I’ve visited his grave as well, a true patriot. Great reaction ladies.

[@MrTJeffords]

I'm from Florence so we were neighbors!

[@LordHoth_90]

Proud to be born and raised in the same state

[@rayeannberg7714]

I'm glad you mentioned that. When I was in Middle School and learning about the Revolution, this was my favorite movie. I did an essay on Francis Marion. If I remember correctly though, he didn't have kids so all of that was just dramatized for the movie.

[@caldwellkelley3084]

Thank You Sir, I could not remember Francis Marion to save my life ... they also tacked a little Daniel Morgan in there and the final battle is Cowpens. The British Officer is based on Banastre Tarlton obviously. Thanks again!

[@wlam205]

As a low country man myself our Boy Scout district was actually the Swamp Fox District, Marion's nickname. They do capture a lot of the beauty and magic of Charleston and the Lowcountry

[@scottdarden3091]

It never fails. Each time I watch this movie, I have to blow my nose when Susan says Papa don't go 😭😭😭

[@MichaelPower212]

Another war movie with Mel Gibson, from his younger days, is "Gallipoli" (1981) with an IMBD rating of 7.4. The setting is two Australians join up during World War I and are shipped off to Egypt. After which they take part in the invasion of the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey which becomes a stalemate of trench warfare.

[@Stenman99]

If they are balling with this one, then Gallopoli will wreck them.

[@modarkthemauler]

We were soldiers is another good Mel Gibson war movie.

[@MichaelPower212]

@@Stenman99 But not in the first 20-minutes nor as often as "Patriot."

[@madpaduk]

@@MichaelPower212 true. But it will still absolutely destroy them. It had a profound effect on me when I first saw it at 16 or 17

[@MichaelPower212]

@@madpaduk I was in the Navy when I saw this film. I was in a holding pattern in San Francisco awaiting to find out which port my new ship would pull into for shipyard work. I had no previous input about this film. I watched it by virtue of the poster outside the cinema. My two take-aways were (1) not all superior officers were competent which could lead to needless death; and (2) being in awe of the sense of duty to bolt into no-man's-land.

[@CapulloSpawn]

32:00 As a man I always have tears in my eyes. This is such a heartbreaking scene. If you don't get teary-eyed then something is wrong.

[@clevelandcbi]

I'm guessing the little girl finally talking to dad??? That kills me EVERY TIME. Since my little blonde girl was born.... it's worse

[@thecreativebohemian4927]

Definitely one of my favorites. It’s one movie I have found myself crying throughout the film. I’m a patriot.

[@dannymartial7997]

This movie makes me so proud of our founding fathers. They had a vision that transcended their own lifetimes. They fought not only for their immediate families, but for the American families hundreds of years later: us.

[@shadysif6220]

Sorry couldn't hear you over the sound of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Benjamin Franklin, criticizing slavery, while owning slaves.

[@davidelliott2485]

Well did you know Washington only had slaves because they were left to his wife, and George set them free and set up a pension for them upon his death? Don’t judge people who aren’t from our time by our standards.

[@shadysif6220]

davidelliott2485 If I had a nickel for every time I've heard half truths/intellectual dishonesty regarding high profile slave owners like Washington, I'd be a millionaire. That fraud owned slaves before he married that witch Martha. "George Washington owned enslaved people who worked his land. He received the first enslaved workers of his own when his father died in 1743. Washington, just 11 years old at the time, was willed 10 enslaved people, and by the time he married Martha Custis in 1759, he had purchased at least eight more." She added to the slaves he already owned. Next he didn't free his slaves upon his death. He stipulated they be freed upon Martha's death. Did I mention how he made it a federal crime to assist runaway slaves? Or that he had no qualms about them being whipped like animals. Or separating families as punishment. Or placing ads in the newspaper, to capture the ones who escaped? In other words bounties. He also skirted laws in regions that would've helped free his slaves. Also, I'm not judging him by today's standards. I'm judging them by the standard they set on July 4th 1776. "We hold these TRUTHS to be SELF-EVIDENT, that ALL MEN are CREATED EQUAL, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain UNALIENABLE RIGHT, that among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness." Finally, the Brits freed their slaves before the Americans. You can't spell sanctimonious without the letters U.S.A.

[@imvandenh]

​@@davidelliott2485I don't care what time it is, owning people as property is immoral and always has been. The Carthaginians sacrificed children to aid failing crops, are we not to judge them as foolish and immoral or was it okay because it was a different time? I don't care if he inherited his slaves from his second cousins grandmother's niece as opposed to buying them with his own money.... What difference does that make? They were still slaves and he owned them! He still kept them and used them as he saw fit and denied them the most basic of human rights until his death. Your apologetics would be laughable if you didn't actually believe them to be reasonable. Seems more reasonable to simply accept the fact that many heroes of our past were flawed and did horrible things in addition to the great things they accomplished. It does not erase what good they've done.

[@FollowingGhost]

The rocking chairs were made by a master builder near me. I think they ordered 8 at least but didn't tell him anything about the scene they would be used in. When they started filming they couldn't get the chairs to break because he had made them to his normal level which was meant to last. They had to cut weak spots into them so they would collapse.

[@Estrada72]

Adam Baldwin was also in last year's movie Independence Day. You would like his first movie My Bodyguard from 1980.

[@aminmalik4086]

​@@donaldcampbell3043 Nah... its still good...

[@p.mc.4449]

He was also in Next Of Kin with Patrick Swayze, Helen Hunt.

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

Seeing you react reminds me that there is still humanity and goodness in the world.

[@LokRevenant]

Jason Isaacs’ character is loosely based on Banastre Tarleton, one of the most brutal British commanders in the American Revolution. At the Battle of Waxhaws, he ignored a white flag of surrender, and his men massacred 113 American soldiers.

[@scp_redacted989]

He also liked burning down towns as punishment.

[@TrashWerewolf]

They also based it on the German mercenary troops the British used called Hessians. They wore green jackets and were known for their brutality and disregard for rules of engagement. In the Battle of New York, it was documented that they would leave the bodies of Colonial soldiers bayonetted into tree trunks.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Jason Issacs also plays Snape in the Harry Potter movies

[@gnpj1909]

@@theawesomeman9821 Not Snape, he played Lucius Malfoy.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

He also played Captain Lorca in the worst Star Trek show ever, Discovery.

[@TimAlcoser]

This film does a truly incredible job at displaying the cost and Sacrifice of patriots in the American Revolution. Proud to have about a dozen or so ancestors that fought.

[@odiumgeneris729]

Mel Gibson was born in New york, but raised for the first part of his life in australia, came back to the States to continue his acting career that he started over there, and in his first couple of movies, still had his Australian accent. It's even faintly recognizable in the first Lethal Weapon movie. By the way, watch lethal weapon movies.

[@craighanson-rc1md]

The girl who played little Susan died at the age of 21 in real life just an interesting note often over looked. The look on Mel Gison's face at @12:48 is poetic & priceless it also sums up the movie without a word.

[@markpekrul4393]

Thank you for doing this on July 4th - during the final battle and the scenes at Yorktown I had tears in my eyes. The cost of liberty is high, both to win it and to keep it. Never forget.

[@CarloCarrasco]

The Patriot was a big hit here in the Philippines way back in 2000. I saw it inside the local cinema on a Friday night and all the seats were filled up! As the movie played, there were varied reactions from the audience ranging from gasps to cheers.

[@spydude38]

The primary characters portrayed in "The Patriot" are fictional but are based upon a combination of real people. Mel Gibson's character is loosely based upon General Francis Marion, who first fought during the French and Indian war, but later would be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental Army known in the Revolutionary War as "The Swamp Fox". He led men who used the swamps of South Carolina to hide in and launch raids against the British lines of communication in the low country.

[@gustlightfall]

I actually love this movie, can't count how many times I've rewatched this over and over for 2 decades, I'm not even American so that's probably why I've enjoyed it a lot even with all of historical inaccuracies.

[@jameshoward8411]

This film should be required in every high school freshman class in the country. The magnitude of the sacrifice of our country's founding generation is long been forgotten these past 50 years. God bless your tender hearts and I pray that this has awakened something very patriotic in y'all and your viewers that are your age and younger.

[@christopherhamlet734]

Don’t feel bad,I saw this movie at the theater when it came out and have seen it a few times since and watching you today I still had tears pretty uncontrollable especially with the little girl 🤣 Happy 4th💥

[@confuzingplayz5361]

You’re my child… that line hits especially since I’m so close with my father and leaving for the army was the hardest thing I ever did watching him wave at me while I got on that bus hurts me to this day and I’ve already been out for two years

[@4harps753]

Your comment reminded me of my first weekend home after boot camp. I was walking down the driveway to join they guys I was riding back with. Hardest walk of my life. I was leaving my childhood behind forever. My father, a WW2 wounded combat vet, must have known. As I fought back tears, he said “Don’t look back”. I almost lost composure but at the same time felt like at that moment he declared me a man. From that moment I alone was responsible for my life.

[@yatishsadasivan]

41:31 These 2 girls reaction is priceless!!!

[@jamesburroughs4709]

I watched this kinda by accident. Once I started watching I couldn't seem to stop. I have seen this movie numerous times and loved it. Watching someone's reactions had an unusual effect on me. I never shed a tear on my own, but you two precious girls had be blubbering. I'm a 61 yo male, so I have to say I surprised myself. Take care and will probably watch a few more movies with you.

[@scarecrowman7789]

Me too. I’m British and loved this movie growing up despite it being against my country 😂

[@vudujl83]

didn't expect to see this one on the channel, but given what today is it's certainly fitting

[@AddiDaddy]

I’ve watched this film so many times over the years and now I’m a father of 3, and this movie hits so hard on so many levels. The loss of Thomas, the fear of losing Gabriel, and gosh; the scene with Susan absolutely floors me. Family and freedom are represented immaculately

[@drewskull5181]

Watching these movies again through both of your eyes gives me a whole new appreciation for them.

[@ciscochief]

Glad yall finally watched it. Great movie for the Fourth of July!

[@lastguyminn2324]

No it's not... This joke of a film is so pathetic in it's historical inaccuracies.

[@davidedwards1705]

39:09 It's about how well the General trained the men. Accuracy and Speed. The soldiers would line up and take turns firing. Generally it was 3 shots before use of canons and mounted soldiers could come in. The side that "won the field" gained the Honor.

[@goodtim3s394]

This movie is a masterpiece,, but that Susan scene breaks me everytime.

[@dannybonett8349]

Even though this was last ID4 I’m glad I saw your reactions and beautiful emotions displayed. I was born in Canada but raised in America and although many liberties were taken from this movie the emotions and family dynamics are very real and very believable and makes you proud to live in this country and grateful for so many who fought so valiantly to achieve it. Happy Independence Day ladies and God Bless

[@nole7414]

Despite some of the criticism this movie remains one of the most emotional films i've ever seen.

[@jakelowry2003]

Criticism for what?? Tell me

[@nrjelley]

@@jakelowry2003 Hmm lets see: 1. The historical inaccuracies 2. The very obvious anti-British propaganda 2. The over the top, sickening American patriotism 3. Stuff like 'we'll have a chance to build a new world where all men are created equal under God', when in reality black people were kept as slaves long after the formation of the USA. Some would argue they're not even equal now in 2022. The great American hero George Washington kept slaves as did the other Founding Fathers. Just a few things.

[@jakelowry2003]

@@nrjelley get over it

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@jakelowry2003 Well it's one of the most historically inaccurate bio picks maybe ever. And this idea that Mel Gibson's character is a South Carolina landowner in 1776 and the black people working his fields aren't slaves is well...laughable at best.

[@IIBloodXLustII]

@@jakelowry2003 It's quite historically inaccurate. Mel Gibson plays to the legend of the times and (In Braveheart) the people more than to the history.

[@promontorium]

The reason why they would line up and shoot each other is not because they didn't know how to fight with better tactics, it's because of the limitations of their weapons. A musket was inaccurate. You could not snipe someone with a musket. The ball just goes off wherever. But if you line up a bunch of people, and they all shoot at once, they mostly hit what they're aiming at. Now while the Americans did use guerilla tactics at times, this was more out of necessity. Because ultimately if you have the numbers, it's more effective to fight the way they did. Those small ambushes wouldn't work on a large force. As we see in the movie when they encounter the counter-ambush. Instantly numbers win. And when numbers win, best use of numbers wins. And best use defaulted back to lining up and firing volleys. To put it another way, if you refused to meet the British head on and only fought in sneak attacks, you would never defeat their military and they would succeed in taking over America. Your small skirmishes would be annoying, but never inflict enough damage. The tactics they used on the large battlefield at the end are the kind of tricks that militaries have been using for thousands of years. Recorded battles going back to ancient Greece recount battlefield maneuvers that made smaller numbers defeat larger numbers. It's how the game of chess was created. The idea that both sides could have entirely equal positions and abilities and yet one is victorious based on maneuvering.

[@Egilhelmson]

I would suggest that if winning small engagements didn’t win at times, South Vietnam would still be a country, and the Taliban would still be hiding in the hills.

[@johnziejohnson872]

Skye McCole Bartusiak who played the cute little girl “Susan” passed away in July 2014 at the young age of 21 due to a accidental overdose of drugs from epileptic seizures. It’s a real shame that she and Heath Ledger passed away while only in their 20s. Jason Isaacs, who played the evil Colonel Tavington, also played Brad Pitt’s commanding officer in “Fury”. Adam Baldwin, who played the traitor that lit the church on fire, also played in “Full Metal Jacket” in the role “Animal Mother” I enjoy ya’ll a lot!

[@the98themperoroftheholybri33]

I wish i could explain to them how rows of muskets is a very good tactic in war during this period. The statement "why don't they use shields?" isn't a silly question, the answer is we used to during the use of early firearms, but firearms of this period could shoot through most shields, and if you armed every man with a solid metal shield not only would it be very expensive to equip each man, soldiers are notorious for losing and leaving anything behind thats not immediately useful

[@Michael-dy2lb]

Very true. Shields were in use before firearms, so naturally they remained in use for some time after firearms became more dominate. And you're right, that's a lot of expense for each soldier to carry around a heavy, bulky shield that gets in the way, tires out the soldier, and hinders him from using a heavier firearm effectively.

[@juanv8758]

Did you say, build a house without saws? They're weren't living in the stone age! You two are something else 😂

[@affleberryfondue5288]

After the boy gets shot & the British soldier says "Stupid boy", Cassie points right at the British soldier & whispers "Die"...🤣...such a sad moment in the movie, but I loved it when you did that...😂. You guys are the best!

[@stephw1702]

According to Jason Issacs, that moment was pure improv. The director kept the camera on him, refusing to cut, so Jason felt he needed to say something. Only thing he could think in the moment was "Stupid boy."

[@affleberryfondue5288]

@@stephw1702 that's definitely a good improve. So very simple, yet adds that little extra (literal) insult to injury, & expands on his already extreme callousness. A great character/performance from a great actor.

[@ChrisCrossClash]

@@stephw1702 I wonder if he nicked that line from "Dad's Army"? a very famous British tv sitcom back in the day 😂😂

[@kylebucheri9370]

The susan scene gets people every time, myself included lol

[@juvandy]

This movie was panned pretty heavily when it came out, especially because it whitewashed quite a lot of the history. But looking back on it 20+ years later I think it is an extremely effective anti-war movie dressed up to be more patriotic than it should be. It shows the cost of war, especially a patriotic 'good' war in ways that few war movies do effectively. Also, for all of his personal faults, Mel Gibson is FANTASTIC at portraying the emotion of loss. I think this might be his best performance.

[@gawainethefirst]

Aren’t you glad no one had a camera recording during your last drunken rant?

[@alswearengen6427]

In fact, the director insisted on casting Mel Gibson because of his fantastic portrayal of the loss of his wife in Lethal Weapon.

[@jp3813]

It was widely criticized but not heavily panned. It holds a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb, 62% critics & 81% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes, 63/100 critics & 6.8/10 audience scores on Metacritic, etc... Which indicate a generally positive reception.

[@juvandy]

@@jp3813 I recall a few critics being pretty brutal back when it came out. It's definitely more popular with audiences.

[@jp3813]

@@juvandy I remember this as the very first Roland Emmerich film that Roger Ebert gave a thumbs up to. Meanwhile, Spike Lee reportedly came out of the theater fuming.

[@SouthernPioneer1965]

I saw this in the Theater when it first came out. With my husband and then 14 yr old son. Boy did that scene with Thomas, hit home for me in that moment. When you see Benjamin viciously ( un living ) that soldier.. I 💯 could understand his wrath. This movie was do moving, because the reality is if those young men and regular people didn’t stand up or be willing to fight , we wouldn’t be living as free Americans. This movie embodies why as Americans we have so much pride. Because we should never forget the sacrifices that were made to secure our freedoms.

[@madelinerock6951]

Jason Isaac never disappoints. He’s terrifying and I hate this character, just like I hate LUCIUS MALFOY FROM HARRY POTTER but it only chalks up to just how splendid of an actor this man is

[@alexfilma16]

He’s great as Zhukov in The Death Of Stalin

[@PhilipReeder]

Cassie & Carlie this was your best reaction video. Loved it! Fun fact: The French and Indian war spoken of in the movie had an interesting start. An unknown British Lieutenant Colonel is regarded as being responsible for the starting of that war while engaged in "the wilderness". His name was George Washington.

[@adamwee382]

7:05 It might seem really stupid but there was a very good reason for fighting in formation. The soldiers who fight like that are called line infantry. People often mistakenly say that they fight in lines because muskets were so inaccurate that it was the only way to hit the enemy, that's not true. They fought in formation because of cavalry. If you're on an open field and youre not standing in formation the enemy cavalry can right through your lines and cut you down very easily. Cavalry at this point predominantly used swords which had the advantage of not having to be reloaded. The way to counter cavalry was to stand in formations with either pikes or bayonettes. Horses won't charge through a tightly packed group especially if they're holding long pointy things. There actually was another kind of infantry called light infantry, they operated like you might expect modern soldiers to fight, behing cover, but the low rate of fire from muskets meant that you couldn't totally rely upon light infantry. Once repeating rifles entered widescale military use it made saber wielding cavalry suicidal because of the high rate of fire from these new rifles. Line infantry would lose its primary purpose so when the need of fighting in a line formation resolved itself the tactic was abandoned.

[@chucksolutions4579]

Not sure if anyone else has said this but, the character Benjamin Martin is based on Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. From what I’ve heard the reason why Mel Gibson did not use his actual name is FM WAS a slave owner and therefore could not be a “good guy” in cinema.

[@titanreacts1062]

Hopefully you guys check out “We Were Soldiers” also starring Mel Gibson another war movie

[@robertaurens5665]

To understand 18th/19th century warfare read the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. Describes quite graphically the circumstances

[@ago5022]

The younger brother you were trying to identify was also in a film called ‘Small Soldiers’ about action figures that come to life

[@Anthony_Marquis]

Great reactions! Perfect pick for Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@elizabethshow5105]

I don’t care what the reviews were… I loved this movie!!!! RIP Skye McCole Bartusiak ( Susan).😢

[@mikeflo6459]

When he butchered that one British soldier it’s like all his anger and frustrations came out and his kids knew that there pops was a real patriot

[@donvee2000]

One of the main reasons troops were made to fight the way the did, lined up at close range was because of the inaccurate nature of early smooth bore muskets..as well as being very slow to reload. Smooth bore muskets were inaccurate beyond 50-100 yards. Two lines reloading while one fired allowed for the most damage. A good soldier could reload his musket and fire 4 times per minute. It was very brutal..musket rounds on average were very large, on average over 700 grains. For reference the 9mm round is only around 115 grains.

[@andrewfiorini8169]

Cassie and Carly, I love you both. You’re both so pure and amazing in your reactions

[@richardspears6849]

Gibson was born in US but raised in Australia.

[@Joseluis4wellness]

Mel Gibson's character in this movie was based in a real man, Francis Marion, also know as "The Swamp Fox". Manny considers him the father of American guerrilla warfare.

[@hornerinf]

It is because of the courage and commitment of men like these that allow you to sit in bed eating popcorn and watching movies. Never forget that ladies. Love your reactions.

[@datboi9648]

It was called “line battles”. So prior to guns, armies formed up and would march/charge into battle obviously there’s more to it tactically but I’m keeping it simple. When muskets become the primary weapon, armies march within range. The closer you are to the enemy the more accurate they would be. Add a wall of men doing this and you could lay down barrage after barrage as you close in and of course as the enemy breaks, engage with bayonets. Again, there are more complicated tactics to this. Flanking, pincer and you add artillery to the mix but general concept. That was just the style of warfare at the time.

[@CassSanchez-k4d]

Truly a masterpiece of a picture, You ladies rock

[@victorm152]

what a coincidence, I actually was thinking today what you're reaction to this movie would be if you watched it

[@brandonnodine6934]

I just found this channel , yall are amazing, thank you for posting this look forward to seeing more. Thank Yall Again

[@One.Zero.One101]

For me Jason Isaacs gave the best performance of any villain ever. I just wanted to go into the screen and kick the character in the face. Cersei Lannister and Ralph Fiennes from Schindler's List are the only other ones that I can remember giving me that feeling..

[@outabeat]

One constant that never fades, is war is hell. The military tactics during the Revolutionary War was a battle of attrition. Mostly because the weapons were all muzzle loaders. So the front line fires, the second line would fire while the first line is loading and then the lines thereafter would shoot and by that time the first line is reloaded and ready to fire. Crazy stuff.

[@andrewhorn162]

I saw this movie for the first time with my family who has watched it many times before and although it is sad it is still one of the best movies I have ever seen and I am only 14 years old.

[@self-declarednerdkingofnor4945]

The reason why they stood in a row was because the rifles at that time did not have rifled barrels. Therefore, they were not accurate enough for what we call warfare today. The best tactic was to "throw" the most bullets at the opponent. That is why rows of soldiers who stood so close .

[@JC-bh8qx]

Jason Isaacs plays the best bad guys. First this, then Malfoy's dad in Harry Potter. He has a face that is just made for cold sneers!!

[@patmurray9730]

Prior to The American Civil War the rifled bullet was not used so accuracy was NOT good, so that is the reason they almost stood on top of each other while firing. During the Civil War, technology far outpaced tactics. So tactics used during The Revolutionary War were also used during The Civil War. The rifled bullets used during the Civil War caused so much damage. I was at a Civil War battlefield in the Shenandoahs. I swear it was a 40x40, yard, plot of land. I can only imagine the amount of damage caused by those rifled bullets, during that battle.

[@garybradford8332]

Standing shoulder to shoulder was a Napoleonic war tactic. It was warfare of attrition, the side with the most men would win. But the reason behind it was muskets were smooth bore (basically just a pipe) and very inaccurate except at close range. What made the American Civil War so deadly was the invention of rifling, those spiraling groves (like you see at the beginning of 007 films) that made the bullet spin to go straighter at a longer distance. Think of throwing a frisbee the normal way vs trying to throw it overhand.

[@wonkothesane8632]

You should watch the film "Glory." Also Mel Gibson was born in the US but he moved to Australia with his family when he was 10/11 years old, grew up in Australia and was in TV and movies in Australia, which is where he got his break in films like Mad Max. He then eventually moved to the US to continue his acting career.

[@JeffreyRoberts-xu1np]

This was the battle of Cowpens. Gibson was portraying a real person, Francis Marion ( The Swamp Fox) Lots of true history here. ( retired history teacher)

[@3th4nP31ff3r]

Don’t quote me on this,but I think that tactic being used in field battle is that the first line would kneel then shoot, after that the line behind them would shoot giving the previous line time to reload. I’m not much of a gun person but reloading a flintlock musket takes forever. Not to mention you had canon fire which created a screen of dirt and smoke (it could also kill or seriously injure soldiers… as you saw when the soldier was decapitated). Battle tactics have definitely changed with the introduction of automatic weapons.

[@thejuniorseas7683]

Not automatic weapons, but rifled guns is what changed warfare tactics.

[@keithfloydjr4014]

Very good comment when you say.."He can't stay out of it, it just comes to him" on the money!

[@jason60chev]

The armies are lined up, as they are for several reasons: 1) Command & Control........Commands/orders were given by voice, drum, bugle. Men had to be near enough to hear. 2) Mobility......part of command & control. Battlefield and marching and formations were meant tokeep the men/units together. 3) Fire Power. The smooth bore muskets had limited range and accuracy. To mass your firepower they had to mass their men. Also a phycological effect on the enemy. These are called Napoleonic Tactics and used through the US Civil War.

[@JamesMcClaren-fx2bs]

Hugh Jackman is Australian. He also was in the movie Australia which his accent comes out

[@jeffreyhohimer5096]

The movie was based on the famous Rogers Rangers who eventually decided to fight the British during the revolutionary war they started as militia then somewhere down the road became part of regular Army present day they are special operations units some operators are teir 1 same as Navy seals, Green berets and Delta force

[@Mr.FleshRot]

Line battles, considered fighting like a "gentleman" back then. Crazy stuff.

[@jrobwoo688]

I love this film! Happy Independence Day!

[@briancoon641]

This is my country's history is one involving sacrifice. Those who paid the ultimate price created this country through doing what they did to give us this way of life we have been given.

[@dvrmte]

The last battle seems to be the battles of Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse combined into one. LOL

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

I'll admit I'm a grown adult male and don't cry much but when Susan yelled " Poppa" and Benjamin turned around I got tears big time. That was powerful

[@ItsTheGhettoFRESH]

It gets me every time I see this movie

[@swampfox72]

Gets this grown adult man of two daughters every time.

[@dubee1118]

This scene and at the end of Armageddon where the guy hugs his son are the only times I’ve seen my dad cry and I was stabbed he didn’t cry haha

[@joeschmoe233]

yeah that kicked my ass too

[@jorgeiramain]

One of the most powerful scenes ever! It's hard not to shed a tear.

[@alargecookie]

Your hatred for the character of Colonel Tavington is a testament to the amazing abilities of Jason Issacs, who is brilliant in everything he's in.

[@rayspeakmon2954]

💯

[@sarahirwin8912]

Tobias Menzies is another great actor with that same capability!

[@danieldoesdumbstuff]

@@sarahirwin8912he was good in The Terror

[@jculver1674]

He improvised the line "Why wait?" when Martin threatens to kill him, as he felt like it was something his character would say rather than remaining silent. He didn't tell Mel Gibson he was going to add that line, but Mel stayed in character and adlibbed the response, "Soon."

[@KevinGSmith-mi8js]

Jason Issacs who played Tavington character who reminded me of Banistere Tarelton! The Butcher!

[@davidstephens8543]

Martin didn't want to fight... not because he was a coward, but because he knew what the war would force him to become and he didn't want his family to face that. So sooo many good moments and amazing lines in this movie. I can't think of a favorite.

[@gkiferonhs]

Drums were used to tell troops what to do in combat because after the first volley the field was so clouded with smoke you could only see a few feet. The drums were usually played by children sometimes as young as 8 years old. Many died in combat.

[@dgrmn12345]

To add to this, these drummer boys and line musicians were considered prime targets by opposing rifles more than Officers. Namely because they were so easy to spot and killing them would sow confusion among the ranks. Leaving them vulnerable and incohesive as the officer's commands could not be properly relayed amidst the smoke and the gunfire

[@robertcampbell8070]

@Mike Dobler 3 shots a minute? Now that's soldiering!

[@darth-hellhound6534]

1. Drummers were mostly adults, as they were recruited from the regiments they served with. Fifers were not officially in the regiment early on and were often young boys. The widespread acceptance that drummers be young boys didn't happen until midway through the 19th century, long after the revolutionary war. 2. Very few rifles were used in the revolution, with the vast majority being smoothbore muskets. Rifles were expensive and not very common. 3. Neither officers nor musicians were specifically targeted. A regiment's colours might be aimed at, but only as a handy reference. Even then, colours were rarely carried on the field halfway through the war, remaining under guard with the baggage instead. 4. The continentals mostly carried the French Charleville musket, supplemented with Short or often Long Land Pattern muskets from the British, and sometimes fowling pieces if necessary. 5. The Continental army after being trained by Von Steuben was every bit the equal of the British army. The myth of the poorly trained farmer is exactly that - a myth. Everyone loves a good underdog story.

[@timpeterjensen2364]

@@darth-hellhound6534 generraly this film is filled with such historical nonsense that it cant be taken seriously in any place.

[@tripplicious7856]

@@darth-hellhound6534 Number 5 I doubt too. Of course the Continental Army was a somewhat formal force, but it did not come near the experience and training of British infantry. The militia were also far inferior obviously, requiring their use of guerrilla tactics to win engagements.

[@joeberger3441]

Cassie, since you've reacted to "Last of the Mohicans" before, you might find it interesting to know that the war in that film (The French and Indian War) is the exact war that Benjamin Martin was a veteran of. It's why him and his militia are so well versed in guerilla warfare (which they learned from the natives). Just like the characters in Last of the Mohicans.

[@robertcampbell8070]

Gibson's character is most likely supposed to be a composite of a few different irregular militia leaders, mostly claimed as predecessors of modern day Ranger batt and special ops units. The Swamp Fox Francis Marion, Dan Morgan, Robert Rogers, etc.

[@joeberger3441]

@@robertcampbell8070 yep. Pretty much a fictional version of those real life characters.

[@ironhide238]

It was the French - England War at the Colonies. The Indian tribes sided with either the English or the French. A colonial war, which England won then and then later against the American colonists, who then, as is well known, won the war.

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@ironhide238 Nope, it was called the French and Indian War.

[@ericjanssen394]

Technically, "Benjamin Martin" was supposed to be real-life Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox", who introduced native guerrilla tactics into the British-regimented Revolution, but turned out the real thing wasn't heroic enough for the producers' liking. It's also worth noting that PAYING all the debts on the French & Indian Wars was what started Britain taxing the colonies in the first place.

[@mrdeadlybootz5414]

The line, "A shepherd must tend his flock, and at times, fight off the wolves." is to this day one of my favorite lines in cinema. For whatever reason it gives me chills every time. Not sure if it's the line itself or the situation of an old pastor, who is supposed to be a near pacifist and man of god, who is also well past fighting age picking up arms and marching towards almost certain death that just gets to me.

[@Jsingle911]

All of the above plus Rene Auberjonois (RIP) just being a damn fine actor.

[@gunslingermm2399]

Well said

[@Barcelona006]

My thoughts exactly

[@Curtissaviation]

I have a similar saying I hold dear. "The children of God are ours to protect, and if we have to fight.... Then WE FIGHT!"

[@portsidedyldo2661]

The walking dead surprisingly had a favorite line for me just like that too. Gabriel said something along the lines of “we’ve been praying that God will save our town…well our prayers have been answered, because God has given us the courage to save it ourselves”

[@deecee9866]

Cassie: "This is the worst movie I've ever seen!" (sobbing) 35:23 Me: "This is the best reaction I've ever seen!!!" You and your sister's honesty and caring hearts makes rewatching movies such a joy!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

She ended up loving it at the end

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@johnnyskinwalker4095 She didn't mean it was a bad movie, she meant a lot of terrible things happen in it, and are presented in such a way that there's time to linger on them.

[@thejesus95]

Feel big or go home!

[@johansmallberries9874]

This channel is one of the few that I believe is giving an authentic reaction every time. Or she’s like a Meryl Streep level actress lol.

[@EdwardPearse]

I mean as far as history movies goes this certainly ties with Braveheart as the worst movie ever 🙂

[@SOV_Gambit]

The " Papa " scene is one of the most heart wrenching scenes ever...gets me everytime.

[@paulanerruhrpott6188]

Yeah, especially when you know that the actress who played the little girl died very young.

[@SOV_Gambit]

@@paulanerruhrpott6188 damn..that's sad. 😔

[@donhimmelman1736]

yes that ranks up there with the dying of the medic in saving pvt ryan for evoking that kind of emotional response.

[@PassionatedActor]

​@@paulanerruhrpott6188She did? I didn't know that 😢

[@paulanerruhrpott6188]

@@PassionatedActor yeah, just 21. Overdose of painkillers.

[@TheSilverJedi]

The scene where he takes his two young sons to save Gabriel, his oldest, gets me every time. The brutal necessity of having to take children, to steal their innocence and turn them into killers in order to save their brother. Chilling. Such a powerful scene. Capped off by the horror of all three boys as they watch their beloved father descend into barbarity. Like I said. Gets me every time.

[@shootingreal5945]

True but back then boys had much more responsibilities and were for good or bad considered young men..Gabriel mentioned his friend Peter was only 17 and he was enlisted in the army for goodness sake..it was a rough life back then and you had to get with the program to thrive, young or not...it's a testament to the strength of those early generations.

[@beesmitty3435]

That shot of the three kids in a row when blood covered mel turns around, just perfection. In that moment they all seem so small

[@taylemgames2652]

Yea, boys especially had to grow up quickly back then ... now it seems men don't grow up at all. LOL

[@shootingreal5945]

@@taylemgames2652 There is some truth to that but I would also say we hear about strong women today, now those women back then were strong as they send there sons off to fight and while heartbroken, they put the cause for which they fought above there personnel Interests.

[@STNeish]

It was the fact that this was him releasing his grief and rage. These were not the men he wanted, but they took the brunt of his fury. It gets me every time, too.

[@pr0_gabby656]

We’ll done ladies. As a father, the part with Susan chasing and crying out for her father just slays me every time. I’m still crying. Happy 4th of July!

[@mycroft16]

Same. That scene hurts physically and emotionally every damn time.

[@BenjaminFlagg_GameDesigner]

Why? I definitely didn't cry. I've never cried at that scene. Nope...not ever....especially not every time....and especially not this time....*rehydrates*

[@r_p_m7330]

Every single time. No matter how many times you watch it.

[@dpax2195]

Thief

[@edp.8541]

Same here - my little girl is not so little anymore at 23.