Patton
starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin
directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
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One of the greatest screen biographies ever produced, this monumental film runs nearly three hours, won seven Academy Awards, and gave George C. Scott the greatest role of his career. It was released in 1970 when protest against the Vietnam War still raged at home and abroad, and many critics and moviegoers struggled to reconcile current events with the movie's glorification of Gen. George S. Patton as a crazy-brave genius of World War II.
How could a movie so huge in scope and so fascinated by its subject be considered an anti-war film? The simple truth is that it's not--Patton is less about World War II than about the rise and fall of a man whose life was literally defined by war, and who felt lost and lonely without the grand-scale pursuit of an enemy. George C. Scott embodies his role so fully, so convincingly, that we can't help but be drawn to and fascinated by Patton as a man who is simultaneously bound for hell and glory. The film's opening monologue alone is a masterful display of acting and character analysis, and everything that follows is sheer brilliance on the part of Scott and director Franklin J. Schaffner.
Filmed on an epic scale at literally dozens of European locations, Patton does not embrace war as a noble pursuit, nor does it deny the reality of war as a breeding ground for heroes. Through the awesome achievement of Scott's performance and the film's grand ambition, Patton shows all the complexities of a man who accepted his role in life and (like Scott) played it to the hilt. --Jeff Shannon
One of the greatest screen biographies ever produced, this monumental film runs nearly three hours, won seven Academy Awards, and gave George C. Scott the greatest role of his career. It was released in 1970 when protest against the Vietnam War still raged at home and abroad, and many critics and moviegoers struggled to reconcile current events with the movie's glorification of Gen. George S. Patton as a crazy-brave genius of World War II.
How could a movie so huge in scope and so fascinated by its subject be considered an anti-war film? The simple truth is that it's not--Patton is less about World War II than about the rise and fall of a man whose life was literally defined by war, and who felt lost and lonely without the grand-scale pursuit of an enemy. George C. Scott embodies his role so fully, so convincingly, that we can't help but be drawn to and fascinated by Patton as a man who is simultaneously bound for hell and glory. The film's opening monologue alone is a masterful display of acting and character analysis, and everything that follows is sheer brilliance on the part of Scott and director Franklin J. Schaffner.
Filmed on an epic scale at literally dozens of European locations, Patton does not embrace war as a noble pursuit, nor does it deny the reality of war as a breeding ground for heroes. Through the awesome achievement of Scott's performance and the film's grand ambition, Patton shows all the complexities of a man who accepted his role in life and (like Scott) played it to the hilt. --Jeff Shannon
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- Patton
I had seen this movie before and knew it to be a great one. Through a conversation with a friend I realized this was a movie I wanted to own and did not have.
While the movie itself probably glorifies Patton, George C Scott is unforgettable as Patton and the whole movie takes on its' own movement and life.
Highly recommended!
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- Great Movie (Wish It Was More Accurate)
Great movie but Hollywood needs to be more accurate instead of altering the facts or removing them. Shame on Hollywood.
Rating: - All Glory is Fleeting
The film begins with a huge 48 star flag and the general saluting. He wears many rings and medals, and two ivory-handled revolvers. He gives a speech on the need for winning. "America will never lose a war." [Was this from an actual speech?] They show North Africa, the Kasserine Pass in 1943 Tunisia. People scrounge for goods among the battlefield. Major General Bradley looks over the area to check the reports. He needs a tough tank commander to do better. Patton arrives to inspect the soldiers. ... Read More
Rating: - GENERAL Patton--I Only like him as tne "US Saved from risky conditions in WW11 and also understandable His Charactor A lso !
I Fully express great gratitude for his sacrificed
Military Carrier from sicily operation with Gen.Montgomery
with his cunning mental status. I can't forget his concerning
attitude of heping Canadian,Poles and US 1ST Army at Caen,Normandy
with his 3rd Army under GEN.Patton. In "Battle of Bulge",Gen.Patton
ran as fast as possible for saving encircled, suffociating US.101st.
air born Div.,Bastogne on Hittler's last major offensein the Ardeness area with 30 Divisions ... Read More
Rating: - Fabulous in Blu
I don't understand the the fuss over trival details with the extras and comparisons to other movie mastering.
The reality is that this is a great edition of a great movie. The BD version is terrific - best yet, and I've seen Patton since the theater when it was first released. The improvement over the previous DVD release is amazing, I felt like I was in the theater again.
The Ghost Corps isa worthwhile addition whether you agree with it or disagree. Form your own opinion ... Read More
- PattonI had seen this movie before and knew it to be a great one. Through a conversation with a friend I realized this was a movie I wanted to own and did not have.
While the movie itself probably glorifies Patton, George C Scott is unforgettable as Patton and the whole movie takes on its' own movement and life.
Highly recommended!
- Great Movie (Wish It Was More Accurate)Great movie but Hollywood needs to be more accurate instead of altering the facts or removing them. Shame on Hollywood.
- All Glory is FleetingThe film begins with a huge 48 star flag and the general saluting. He wears many rings and medals, and two ivory-handled revolvers. He gives a speech on the need for winning. "America will never lose a war." [Was this from an actual speech?] They show North Africa, the Kasserine Pass in 1943 Tunisia. People scrounge for goods among the battlefield. Major General Bradley looks over the area to check the reports. He needs a tough tank commander to do better. Patton arrives to inspect the soldiers. ... Read More
- GENERAL Patton--I Only like him as tne "US Saved from risky conditions in WW11 and also understandable His Charactor A lso !I Fully express great gratitude for his sacrificed
Military Carrier from sicily operation with Gen.Montgomery
with his cunning mental status. I can't forget his concerning
attitude of heping Canadian,Poles and US 1ST Army at Caen,Normandy
with his 3rd Army under GEN.Patton. In "Battle of Bulge",Gen.Patton
ran as fast as possible for saving encircled, suffociating US.101st.
air born Div.,Bastogne on Hittler's last major offensein the Ardeness area with 30 Divisions ... Read More
- Fabulous in BluI don't understand the the fuss over trival details with the extras and comparisons to other movie mastering.
The reality is that this is a great edition of a great movie. The BD version is terrific - best yet, and I've seen Patton since the theater when it was first released. The improvement over the previous DVD release is amazing, I felt like I was in the theater again.
The Ghost Corps isa worthwhile addition whether you agree with it or disagree. Form your own opinion ... Read More
