We Finally Watched *THE PATRIOT*

[@joeberger3441]

While Braveheart is a fantastic movie, I'm surprised nobody is bringing up the film Last of the Mohicans, after The Patriot. It's set in the French and Indian War, the same war that Mel Gibson's fictional character (Ben Martin) is a veteran of. It has just as much of that guerilla warfare style action (if not more so) and some brilliant acting by Daniel Day Lewis (one of the finest living actors today). Also one of the most badass musical scores ever composed.

[@Imyerda]

Last of the mohicans is excellent, especially music . Original HAWKEYE !

[@martinsandt1135]

Great Movie 👍👍👍

[@protovision2010]

+1 was going to recommend Last of the Mohicans, as well as the soundtrack!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Both!!

[@VictusG]

Last of the Mohicans is one of my favorite movies of all time. The last 10 minutes of that film is probably the most powerful scene I’ve ever seen.

[@pduidesign]

I love the deaf dad who conveniently isn’t actually deaf when he talks to Mel Gibson in their interactions, but pretends to be deaf when Gabriel comes by.

[@wiseoldman53]

I love this movie. The scene that gets me the most is when Benjamin goes to ride off with Gabriel and Susan starts to speak, begging him not to go. Of all the heartbreaking moments in the movie, as a father myself, that one gets to me the most. I always get teary-eyed.

[@joellenglass2344]

Yeah that part ALWAYS makes me cry!!

[@mattjamison484]

Such a good actress that little girl. I have no children. But I'm in pieces over that. "Papa!"

[@truthguide1742]

I agree with you about this scene. As a son whose Mom died, I put myself into Susan's place. Except I replace Pappa with Momma. Momma please don't go. I always tear up. This scene stabs me in the heart.

[@1974dormouse]

@@mattjamison484 what’s really sad is that just 14 years later, the actress who played that little girl died.

[@FUBAR1986]

As a father of 2 my son being the oldest, my daughter being the youngest, that scene always has me in a puddle of my own tears….✌🏽☮️🤲🙏

[@OutlawOfTexas]

Absolutely loved this movie. So many great moments and scenes, one part is where at the time stamp 25:35 where he asks him where his children would be hidden and then the camera cuts to other British personnel and the look on their face was like “come on man don’t stoop to that monstrous level”. Just little things like that make this movie a spectacle.

[@MagiaErebea028]

this film was handcrafted to make anyone who watches it cry. such an emotional rollercoaster, happy, sad, cry , happy, and makes you hate the villains so much

[@VDeity_X]

"They can kinda just go wild wild west with it" made me lolol. Love it

[@USMC_Veteran]

That little girl gets me every time when she talks to her dad for the first time. 😢

[@joellenglass2344]

Y’all was SO into this movie and I share your excitement! One of my favorite movies! Braveheart is your next go to!

[@kellifranklin4432]

I love this movie so much. Since you seemed to enjoy this film might I suggest The Last of the Mohicans? " It's so well done and y'all would enjoy it I think. I enjoyed y'alls reactions. Thanks guys!

[@midnightphoenix389]

The grooves inside the barrel of the rifle you're thinking of is called rifling which allows the bullet to fly straight, faster and further than Revolutionary muskets which were ineffective past twenty yards when fired by a single man, the earliest single shot rifle I know is the Kentucky long rifle which had a maximum effective range of two hundred yards making it an ideal rifle for both military use and hunting dangerous game from a safe distance. Y'all should check out The Alamo from 2004 with Dennis Quaid as one of the actors

[@koreancowboy42]

Yep, the American colonists had the advantage of having the Kentucky rifles and being able to use its effective range to fire upon the red coats. Such skirmshers and guerilla tactics played a huge role

[@midnightphoenix389]

@@koreancowboy42 I know lone sharp shooters had them and militia's had a few Kentucky long rifles mixed in with their muskets, like the ambush scene in this movie where her rescues his eldest son he was more than twenty yards away otherwise he wouldn't have been able to hit the officer on the horse.

[@digitaladventurer2142]

Man seeing so many iconic characters here is another great about this movie

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

Movie Suggestions. ‘Nell’ starring Jodie Foster. ‘What Lies Beneath’ starring Harrison Ford. ‘Regarding Henry’ starring Harrison Ford. ‘Evolution’ starring David Duchovny. ‘The Skeleton Key’ starring Kate Hudson. ‘Turner and Hooch’ starring Tom Hanks. ‘Castaway’ starring Tom Hanks. ‘Gallipoli’ starring Mel Gibson.

[@lisat9322]

Just imagine if every family in this country was like this family and their communities. We surely would not be in the mess we are in today. I am proud of you for seeing the message of this film. Perserverance, faith, family, friends and love of your country. They don't teach the truth about our past patriots and our founding fathers. Instead, the schools, universities and the media portray nothing but hate.

[@RoadDoug]

I like your chemistry together as reactors. This was a good story and Mel knows how to make them.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

This was the fighting style at the time for most of the European empires and armies. Believe it or not it was considered civilized, and I guess in some ways it is. It lasted till things got more mechanized around 100 years later, and started evolving in what we know war to be today.

[@Watzamada]

Yo, I have the SAME blanket-- and have had it for years, and will pass it to my children when I die-- as it is THE most comfortable blanket I've ever owned.

[@aureliansmask3502]

Line warfare is such a fascinating thing due to it being the main combat style during the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, but only existing for about 100 years before the revolution and 50 years after the Napoleonic wars. Basically, the point of it was to be an anchor for your cavalry and cannon units. The enemy would have to break through the line, which was extremely hard, to get to your cannons and you could also have your cavalry break out through the line and into the open field, attacking the lines directly. The musket fire volley was no joke cause by time the last row in the line had fired, the front was reloaded and you basically create this endless stream of musket balls coming across a wide area Guerilla warfare, the style Gibson fought, was also common, but you couldn't do enough damage to these large units like that. They'd march across America if the Continental Army didn't also fight in a line formation

[@USMC_Veteran]

Can't wait! This is in my top 3 movies ever.

[@deltazero7336]

RIP Heath.

[@munch9923]

loved yall reaction, great movie, glad you both got to see it

[@HaggiyoPilipinas]

" I am here now on my own Accord ".

[@rodolfomarin7140]

I stumbled across your channel. I’m hooked. You guys have a wide diversity of movie reactions. Subscribed ❤️

[@SethBarbrick]

The part with God save king George is actually how the US Marines were formed just replace the French with a Prussian

[@adamcarushow3452]

I love your guys’ reactions to movies! And you have awesome taste! Keep up the awesome videos

[@zachbocchino5501]

So the reason why linear warfare was a thing was because flintlock muskets were not accurate on how straight it could be shot. In order to load the musket the ball needed to be slightly smaller for you to ram it down the barrel. Because smooth bore muskets were basically a piece of pipe attached to some lumber, the ball would rattle as it would be shot out. And so it would go whereever it rattled last. It's lethal at about 170 yards but past 100 you are unlikely to hit your target. So to make sure that you would hit your enemy, the armies at the time decided to fight in big long lines and take volleys at each other. Someone is gonna hit something. It's a big wall of lead just flying at you. I would not want to be standing in the front ranks. I would be ok with being in the back. Or at least perhaps artillery.

[@gavinford9055]

Well when I’m trying to get to sleep at 1am and see this pop up I must watch! Been waiting for you guys to watch this one, a fantastic movie and up there on my ranking for sure as well!

[@TheWindcrow]

29:40 Shoshana, this gets me every single time. Her and Mel Gibson drove that emotion home. I can never watch this scene w/o balling. T-T

[@fredmcelroy2839]

Its funny how Gabriel would be playing the Joker years later.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

Love the channel. This is a great movie. Heartbreak after heartbreak, like I'm sure this war was for most families that lived through it. I also love the hope and determination for freedom it shows.

[@tengenuzui8425]

I didn't see it said, but big reason why Mel's character keeps and uses the tomahawk with such skill, is due to his time in the French and Indian War.

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Good point. In french we called that war "La guerre de sept ans", which translates to "the war of seven years". The first half of that war went well for us and then it just went downhill, ending with the defeat on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. Oh well ! You win some, you lose some.

[@docjohnson1]

​@Paul Carfantan it's taught as both names in US (if we still teach history)

[@marcdeglavecunnington3973]

This movie is terribly underrated! About the "weird fighting", it is based on the rules of war at that time. It was all about honor and respect, they had to be in line to be honorable in the fight and militias and insurrection warfare techniques were seen as a cowardly way of fighting Also, the ending is amazing, us French people take great pride in helping the USA win this war

[@paulcarfantan6688]

Marc D : Battle of Yorktown, they could not have done it without us.

[@CMartMatross]

@Marc D. That is not historically accurate. There were no rules that stated that militaries had to fight in lines. The reason that militaries fought in lines is because of the guns they were using. The average soldier used a smooth-bore musket that had a 20% misfire rate on a good day. If you were in a row of 100 soldiers and your gun misfires, in all likelihood the 99 other soldiers would hit something. I used to like the Patriot, but when I learned history, I’ve grown to dislike it more and more as it’s not historically accurate.

[@MagiaErebea028]

first time finding you guys channel great reactions

[@mattvsmetaverse]

I just noticed this... Did you guys name your channel "The Perfect Mix" because you're a mixed couple? I dunno if anyone's complimented you on that name yet, but that's really clever! Love y'all's energy. Unlike quite a few channels, I believe that you're both genuinely excited for the movies you're watching, each time. That's the key to success right there. A lot of people put-on for the camera, and don't realize that it's noticeable, but I don't get that with you guys at all. So, just wanted to say: great, energetic, positive, and genuine reactions! Keep 'em coming, and y'all are destined for greatness. 🤘 Edit: Oh, and small FYI, due to the fact that they had to reload after each shot, they still had to use swords to protect themselves when unable to reload, like fighting on horseback. It would just be impossible to reload safely after each shot, and still be effective without risking death. The swords are to cover your ass, basically. And you're totally right, the Americans were adopting to British style of fighting, much to their detriment. The Revolutionary War was known as a very innovative time in battle, as the Americans adopted guerilla tactics. This movie does a great job of presenting that. I'm glad y'all enjoyed it! Highly recommend more Mel Gibson. He also writes and directs many of his movies, and those ones tend to be my favorites. The Passion of the Christ, Apocalypto, Braveheart, The Patriot, just to name a few. The man is a rare talent.

[@bunit1144]

The scene when the little girl his daughter says that she'll talk and say whatever he wants just don't go breaks my freaking heart every time and I ball like a baby. And the scene with John's son when he kills himself and Thomas. A lot of sad parts lol

[@victorpalacios5668]

Just saw your pirates of the Caribbean reaction and you guys NEED to watch pirates 2 and 3 they are AMAZING!

[@jamesvincent5875]

You're right about the Revolutionary War field tactics... it is a style developed by Europeans. The problem with their technology was, from our standpoint, reload time. What the formations are doing is simulating machine gun fire. More shots taken equals more shots hitting! Also... It inspires desertion when one side is perceived to be losing. It ensures that there are more survivors of the battle.

[@whiskybooze]

Dad taught me shoot and how to handle a rifle when I was 11-12....bought me a Tomahawk too when we went to a Native American Powwow in New Mexico. Never forget when my neighbor's dad tried to bully us and my dad coming running out the front door to protect us. Mel Gibson used Guerilla warfare tactics. Jack "Mad Jack" Churchill British soldier who only carried a longbow and Scottish broadsword into combat.

[@seanodonnell429]

To a lot of people, fighting in formation on an open battlefield seems like a completely senseless strategy, but for the weaponry they had available to them, it was actually the best strategy. Muskets were only accurate up to, at best, 75-100 yards, and that was only for the most skilled marksmen. You could not hope to hide behind a tree and snipe someone from hundreds of yards away like you could with modern guns. By fighting and shooting in a lined formation, you increase your odds of hitting your target exponentially because you are essentially sending a wall of lead in the direction of your opponent.

[@BlyatBlaster]

The combat style in this time period might seem weird, but there were actually very specific reasons for it. You’re right with one, the weaponry of the time very much limited their capabilities. The effective range was almost nothing for these muskets. And most of them were “smoothbore” muskets. Meaning there’s no “rifling” inside the barrel. In more modern firearms, tiny spiral channels are carved into the inside of the barrel. This causes a fired projectile to spin while exiting the barrel which stabilizes the round and makes it more accurate. This is called “rifling.” Anyway, back to it. Another reason is this form of war was less about inflicting losses on your enemy and more about out maneuvering them. There were battles in the American Revolution that were won and only a few dozen or so soldiers were actually killed. It was much more about out maneuvering your opponent and forcing them to retreat or surrender. This was also “gentlemen’s warfare.” Which is a weird concept. But the British felt this was like “polite” combat. Because everything at the time was about that. A gentleman must maintain honor and civility, even in combat.

[@BlyatBlaster]

@@IntergalacticDustBunny exactly.

[@ItsMe-cz1pi]

Last of the Mohicans is a must see.

[@TheDan2017]

Sad many of my generation doesn't watch these older movies. These war movies are great

[@RagingRaygun]

Fun fact that isn't shown well in this movie i think, is that it was the Native Americans and their warfare tactics that inspired how the rebels would fight the larger force that was the British empire. - Targeting officers first - Ambush tactics - Staying mobile with smaller forces that are spread out. The Native Americans basically helped pioneer the first instances and basics of Guerilla warfare that are still used today.

[@illam9500]

Don't look down upon the "traitor" too much. It wasn't an easy decision back then. About a third of us helped England. Another third were neutral and chose no side. Just a different America and a different world then.

[@jamieanderson3475]

Since I became a father the scene where the girl speaks kills me , unfortunately the child actor passed on

[@dgrmn12345]

11:50 soldiers at this early age of gunpowder are single-shot flintlock muskets that could fire 2-3 bullets in a minute at an accurate range of 100 yards (91.44 meters) Compare that to modern rifles like the M16 that could fire 700-950 bullets at 600 yards (548.64 metere) To make up for their fire rate and accuracy, soldiers of this age must fire in volley with the first rank kneeling to reload and allowing the rank behind them to fire. Rinse and repeat till the enemy routes or weakened enough for a bayonet charge that would punch a hole in their formations. Marching in ranks also has a psychological that would send enemies to route when the latter finds themselves surrounded with their moaning and silent dead.

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

That was your best reaction yet(that I have watched) thank you for this.I agree with you,its an.epic film.

[@zachcose5247]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@felixromero7388]

One of the best movies of all time !! Seen this like 100x growing up

[@heyitsthatmoviedude1627]

An absolutely brilliant movie through and through :)

[@BlyatBlaster]

Just another little historical context. The bayonets we used in the Revolution were “triangle bayonets.” So instead of just like a two edge knife on the end of the musket, “triangle bayonets” had three sides. They did this because the wounds cussed by these bayonets were basically impossible to stitch up. You couldn’t close the wound.

[@diegosiqueiraesouza]

Mel Gibson is also a good director, and Apocalypto is a masterpiece.

[@Animo2006]

Even if this story is fictional, I feel this inspires a sense of patriotism in all American citizens. That being said, I and many others understand that things were far from perfect back then. Equality was a long ways off. However, I believe that the American revolutionary war and the American Civil war were the primary catalysts in change for goodness and equality in this great nation which has been progressing towards a better future for all. We still have a ways to go, but I think these events are what propelled us towards this common goal. I take great pride in being an American and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

[@mrichrich-nr8id]

lol.. many scenes in the version you guys watched i’ve never seen before.. and i’ve watched this movie a handful of times

[@unqualifiedproductions1275]

This movie shows the first use of gorilla warfare learned from the native Americans. It was considered disrespectful in war but it's how we won through tactics.

[@JuliesWorldCrochet]

though not military, I really recommend Remember The Titans for a really good, big feel movie

[@kevincameron8437]

Great movie with a great reaction. A great movie to show some of the struggles of how our great nation started.

[@benjamindorough6129]

What's even weirder is that calvary charges were still widely being done in WW1, and I think the Soviets were still doing it in WW2.

[@hukuen8050]

You guys should definitely give The 13th Warrior a watch

[@brucenelson4332]

You might enjoy the civil war movies Gettysburg and Gods and Generals

[@jimamos7984]

The likeliest reason for the lined up fighting is that the weapons weren't totally accurate. This is because there's a little gunpowder in the hammer (the part that strikes and makes sparks to ignite the rest of the powder). The powder that the hammer strikes causes a mini plasma ball, which can burn your face and eye. So, you have to turn your face away and hope you hit.

[@jeffthompson9622]

This is partly based on the actions of Francis Marion, and largely filmed in his zone of operation. Friends in Charleston and Berkeley County, SC saw some of it being filmed. His men's hideout in the swamp was id Cypress Gardens Park. The ruins that were built for the movie were a popular wedding site for years until they finally collapsed.

[@kauliara3]

perfect guys, thanks for this reaction, pls do last of the mohicans if possible :)

[@MarcusAurelius12]

The British were the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Their empire was so big that the sun never set on their empire. Crazy how powerful they were for so long

[@PheonixT-ki8rx]

You got to watch The Last of The Mohicans if you liked this movie. It takes place in the French Indian War with Britain not long before this war.

[@osirispluto8782]

Seeing you guys thoroughly enjoy this movie I can't not hype up 'The Last of the Mohicans', set during the French and Indian War. Absolutely fire movie staring Daniel Day Lewis. (Hoping someone will back me up on this)

[@DJFreeway-DJExit-DJClaritin]

Emotionally turbulent but still fond of THE PATRIOT

[@rotrapec]

Hi, new follower here, all the way from Mexico. I love this movie, it's also in my Top 10 movies of all time! It has a lot of action moments and sad moments. I don't know if you realized but the bad guy is Draco Malfoy's dad in Harry Potter. When are you gonna continue with the Jurassic Park/World reactions?

[@mena94x3]

This is the sort of movie that inspires you to read about the real history it was based on, not coming up for air for hours on end. 🎼🎵🎶 Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, tail on his hat Nobody knows where the Swamp Fox is at Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, hiding in the glen He runs away to fight again Got no blankets, got no beds Got no roof above our heads Got no shelter when it rains All we got is Yankee brains Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, tail on his hat Nobody knows where the Swamp Fox is at Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, hiding in the glen He runs away to fight again Got no cornpone, got no honey All we got is Continental money Won't buy bacon, hominy, or grits Rodent ears and possum is all we get! Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, tail on his hat Nobody knows where the Swamp Fox is at Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, hiding in the glen He runs away to fight again

[@nathans3241]

Mel Gibson is in the movie, Ransom (1996). Check it out. It's a psychological thriller.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Please react to "Tombstone " starting Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe and a host of other great actors. Based on the true-life storie of Wyatt Earp.

[@1974dormouse]

It’s sad that just 14 years later the actress that played that little girl died.

[@kbob9625]

Keep in mind this was before they had grooved barrels so the bullets didnt spin. they came out like a knuckle ball and would kind of just go wherever lol.

[@riolkin]

"Your sense of freedom is as pale as your skin". That's a bar.

[@29_lets_go]

POW rules are to give them quarters and medical attention. So after the battle, treating enemy wounded is commonplace (even in WW2, US combat medics commonly gave medical aid to captured Nazi troops, despite the hatred between the two because it's rules to try to uphold humanity itself). There are other rules in place for POWs like no recording/videos that show identity, torture, or neglect. This is extremely difficult to do because it requires giving enemies your supplies/man power. There are constantly discussion about how to treat POWs because of things like taking away work/worthless work, length of imprisonment, religious duties, and neglect are disputed. The chances of being well cared for as a POW is still very unlikely. Also, the different war tactics are interesting but it's based off technology, which is the transition into modern warfare. If you looked throughout history on battle tactics, you can see different things being developed like entrenchment (used in the American Civil War and also most famously, WW1). In the American Revolution, the average soldier or militia had muskets which were not accurate and slow, so battling like a game of chess was the most organized and effective way to battle. (short/inaccurate weapons, no radios, ect) This would never be seen in modern times because of technological advances. The muskets weren't accurate so they put on longer barrels. The musket ball also didn't have the spiral effect you'd have on the modern rifle (rifling grooves) where the bullet can spin at a very high velocity and keep the projectile straight. The musket ball can be fired and not go where you're aiming especially at farther ranges.

[@laneneely1077]

Master and Commander

[@Yetireacts419]

“ wind talkers “ is a WW1 or 2 I forget

[@cteal2018]

WW2

[@MagiaErebea028]

MasterClass of a film

[@LukeLovesRose]

Definitely the best movie Toby emmerich ever made. Mel Gibson is fantastic as always. But I think it could have been better. We deserve more great movies about the American Revolution

[@hezitate7250]

"The Perfect Mix"

[@mitzloo1933]

At the height of their power, the British ruled over 23% of the planet. Their tactics worked lol

[@scottthompson4589]

Braveheart next!

[@amgirl4286]

This is a good movie. "Braveheart" , the movie, is wonderful as well. Mel Gibson always delivers as an actor and director. Check it out --love ya'll :)

[@mizzfit02]

Jason Isaacs was so good in this movie, he got a whole world hating him. And then he did Harry Potter, and got a new generation to hate him.

[@SAtownMytown]

Glad you both liked the movie. It was good, but there were tons of inaccuracies. The best way to explain it is by directing you to History Buffs. Narrated by Nick Hodges. It's a little passionate, but with reason. Hope you enjoy! 😃

[@barrettgranger9139]

This movies so good

[@kingofsnakes1000]

You guys should really react to Downfall. Incredible movie.

[@joshuascott3428]

I love this movie and i do love historical films doing a patriotic maybe one sided depiction for inspiration ,but i feel this movie made one mistake in downplaying slavery in the colonies but still a wonderful film .

[@MC-wl4uq]

Hate to be the Debbie downer but Susan the daughter who didn't speak for half the movie actually passed away at the age of 21 in real life in 2014. She was the sweetest girl in this movie

[@jasonslye3960]

We fought together

[@mortalthinker2945]

VIVA LIBERTY!

[@jimreilly917]

Watch The Equalizer. Justice for those who can’t get it normally. Trust me. Denzel Washington.

[@dangerdoberman]

This is why the second amendment is so important. Be safe out there.

[@germanfamily5838]

Can’t remember if you’ve done it yet but check out braveheart another good Mel Gibson old style military movie

[@williambranch4283]

This is why my ancestors didn't like the British, they left home to a new land just to get away from their fellow British (which included Ireland then).

[@stevedietrich8936]

The church burning didn't really happen in this war. It DID happen in Europe during WW2 when the Germans torched a French church with people inside. About two hundred died.

[@rightwired]

Never forget what they did, so we can live free.

[@rebel_drop_troop7715]

PLEASE DO last of the Mohicans it is an amazing movie!!!!!!!!

[@juanmanuelliendro4985]

Wow Mel gibson is the real Rick grimes 💪 Hungry revenge 😡

[@ralphjacques7618]

You guy's have to watch Troy

[@jamesmorant1406]

Great movie my favorite scene is when Mel Gibson and his son's took out all the soldiers