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Summary: One of the greatist film biogrpahys of the last millenium.
Review: Winner of 8 acdemy awards including best picture and best director for Franklin J. Schafner.About a biography on the the greatist allied military geinous of the last millenium and this film is brought to life with an uncanny potrayal by George C. Scott as General George S. Patton an ingenious , charasmatic and flamboyant and at times visonary military leader of the second world war who at times made the allied enimey cringe in desperation to figure out what this important and brave man was going to do next.Since Patton was just a mere kid it looked like he was going to be something specal for the military aceing through it like a kid with his toy when it came time for the second world war Generals Eisenhower and Doolittle,Clarke gave Patton full command of the western tank force for invasion army to land at Morocco several , months later his friend would take over by General Bradly some of Patton's other major victorys would be Sicily and the Battle Of The Bulge, to it's rousing opening by the , american flag to the intense battle scenes wich are more then spectacle worthy in this timeless film in George C. Scotts eyes we begin to get a feel of what this brave at times formal man was like nothing in world war may have been able to frighten this man but it would be his own undoing that would be the biggest enimey for him to deal with his own ego , but forever will in history Patton be the defineing military genious of military history he , will be forever analized in the eyes of miltary and , college geniouses. As long as his name is in the annels of history he will forever be a legend for america.In December of 1945 Patton passed away with him a legend will remain that even today has not been matched an amazing an accurate spectacle an riveting film amazingly epic and truly ingenious , includes a doucudrama of Patton that lasts 50 minutes and Jerry Goldsmiths amazing score is an isolated track both are worth while but this big classic spectacle is a must have additon to you DVD collection an amazing bigoraphy that will remain classic in film histroy.
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Summary: A great effort. . .
Review: The movie is excellent, and I tip my hats to the producers of hte DVD. They did a good job of updating the soundtrack, but the sound is still far from perfect. However, I do not fault the producers, because the problem lies in the age of the film, and not in a lack of effort.
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Summary: Heavenly tale of Hell
Review: Timeless in its depiction of War, and mimicked time and time again in its portrayal of a Hero, Patton stands as one of the finest movies ever to grace the screen, and sadly, one that will never get the "re-release" life breathed into it that far less remarkable footage has be allowed. It cannot be said enough, the performance of George C. Scott in this film is the single greatest reason for its greatness. To add the stunning locations through Europe, and the grand scale of the battle footage, the wonderful supporting cast...Including Karl Malden as Gen. Omar Bradley, a performance inspired after meeting the Technical consultant of the Film, Gen. Bradley himself...the score, the story together create a story worth seeing, owning, and retelling over and over again. The building up and tearing down of a military genius as he faces his destiny the only way he knows how, and the stark realization that the Politically Correct morality that has shackled out nation today can find its roots in even the most harsh of times. Patton sought only to wage war on his enemies the best way he knew how, and had he been given that ability, one can only wonder at the differences we would see in the world today. Never a feel good movie, and not just for "guys who like movies" This is a movie for everyone, for the message is universal. What that message is, only the viewer can know.
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Summary: MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME
Review: In short, I think this is the best movie ever made. George C. Scott was born to play this part. I have read 4 different bios on Patton and his portrayal of Patton is right on the money. It's funny to note that in real life Patton had a very high squeaky voice. The movie follows Patton from his days in North Africa until Ike relieved him of his command after the war. In between it is pure Patton. He is both humble before God and vain and profane to all others. He was without a doubt the best General in the WWII. You must remember when watching this movie that part of the screenplay was adapted from "A Soldiers Story" by Omar Bradley who had no great love of Patton. I have watched the movie over 20 times and it still holds up over the years. I can't recommend this movie enough. It's the best WWII movie ever made. I have the wide screen version.
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Summary: Arguably, the best war film ever made.
Review: George C. Scott becomes the living breathing "Blood & Guts" Patton with his masterful depiction of the WWII legend. Patton, commander of the US 3rd Army was instrumental in the collapse of Germany's Western front, and few would argue the 3rd Army was most effective combat force in the ETO. The German General Staff feared and respected Patton, while they laughed at Montgomery, his British contemporary and competitor. Patton was no ordinary 20th century warrior, he frequently drew from ancient history for inspiration for his battle plans. Patton took the whole Blitzkrieg(lightning war) concept from Guderian, and took it to the next level. Patton ranks as one of the most colorful and complex personalities of the Second World War. A great DVD, well done, with the bonus DVD of the making of this landmark picture. A must for anyone who appreciates great acting, action, sets, and history. Arguably, the best war film ever made, and at this point in time the best War film DVD.
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Summary: "One of those men born to be a soldier."
Review: "Patton" is one of the best and most honored war films of all time. (8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, 1970.) I first saw this magnificent movie in the summer of 1970, and have since then viewed it countless numbers of time on videocassette. It remains to this day one of my one of my all-time favorite films of any genre! It faithfully tells the story of General George S. Patton, one of the most colorful and controversial military leaders in American history. Patton is imbued with superb acting, an excellent screenplay, reasonably good historical accuracy, and some of the most authentic and stirring battle scenes I've ever seen in a movie. Based upon General of the Army Omar N. Bradley's memoirs "A Soldier's Story," and the book "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" by Ladislas Farago, this film chronicles Patton's military career from early 1943, when he assumed command of the U.S. Army II Corps, to his relief from command of the Third Army in late 1945. Many of the most important events in Patton's checkered career are covered in some detail: his resurrection of II Corps after its disastrous defeat by the Germans at Kasserine Pass in the North African desert; II Corps' subsequent victory, under his leadership, over units of Rommel's Afrika Corps at El Qatar; Patton's command of the U.S. Seventh Army during the Sicily campaign, and his slapping of an army private suffering from battle fatigue; his relief from command, and his attempts to extricate himself from possibly being sent home in disgrace; and, his leadership of the Third Army, where he led the Allied drive across France and into Germany in one of the most successful campaigns in U.S. military history. Patton's penchant for "putting his foot in his mouth" proved his ultimate undoing. As World War II ended, and the victorious allies began to reward their successful generals with promotions and honors, Patton was relieved - yet again - from a military command for his ill advised remarks, and for his failure to adhere to U.S. government de-Nazification policies. The acting in Patton is superb throughout. George C. Scott certainly deserved the Best Actor Academy Award he won (but refused) for his portrayal of Patton. He dominates nearly every scene with his brilliant portrayal of "Old Blood and Guts." Scott's "Patton" is a man of masks. For example, in the opening scenes, we see Patton the stone-faced, profane, passionate warrior, a man bent on intimidating nearly everyone around him to his implacable will for victory. During his exile from command, Patton dons the mask of contrite penitent; and during his drive through France, Patton becomes a buddy to the common soldiers who made up Third Army. Karl Malden portrays General Omar Bradley, and gives probably his best performance of any film in which I've seen him. He imbues Bradley's character with the great intellectual ability, down-to-earth "common soldier" demeanor, and no-nonsense approach in dealing with Patton (both as subordinate and superior) for which Bradley is noted by historians. Other performances of note include: Michael Bates as the vain, priggish Montgomery; Paul Stevens as Patton's sycophantic aide Charles Codman; and Edward Binns as the gruff, testy General Walter Bedell Smith. Because of the gorgeous photography throughout the film, I highly recommend viewing Patton in widescreen format. The difference between widescreen and TV formatting, either on DVD or VHS, is astounding. Patton is a movie which will hold the viewer spellbound start to finish, mainly due to the dramatic intensity of Scott's and Malden's performances, and the realistic battle scenes. This outstanding film is one to be savored by anyone who loves a sumptuously produced and well acted war movie.
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Summary: Actually 7 Stars and a Kick in the Pants!
Review: Before this movie, very few people knew who Patton was. When it came out, I didn't know anything about this forocious madman. If you haven't seen it at least ten times, then you are missing something. Scott dominates the whole movie, of course, as Patton. A fierce fighting Amercian General in World War II. So much so, in fact, that after the U.S. entered the war, the Germans divided the Allied Forces into two groups. "Patton" and "Other". An aide of Patton's wrote a biography of his commander and recommeded this movie as a distinct example of how Patton actually was! A little understanding might enhance your enjoyment of the film after you buy it from Amazon.com. "Georgie", as his close friends called him, was a bit of a child prodigy. In fact, you can leave out the "prodigy" in some cases and leave it at "child". He was no doubt the most brillant general in World War II. In fact, he was slated in this position when war broke out. Chief-of -Staff, General Marshall, liked him generally. Ike was his buddy until things got out of hand. Watch a man whole simply has everything it takes to end a war but he has one simple flaw. The ability to be diplomatic and political. You will see how one man can outguess, out-think, out-do, any other general. But his energy has to be, sometimes ruthlessly, harnessed in order for him not to destroy the political structure of his own country's offensive. We all ultimately believe in Patton's view. Just get the job over with whether it be washing dishes, mowing the lawn, or conducting the war. FDR and Ike were masters of the other side of the coin. Shake hands with people you dispise. Befriend those whom you have absolutely nothing in common with except mutual gain. Cooperate with a country whose sole purpose is to dominate the world, and proved that fact through the invasion of Norway before our entry. It's hard to identify with a man who worships war. But I think that if we do so, we might more actually perceive the smiling wolves who provided an arena of pretense for the entire world. Side with Georgie and then vote in November. Georgie couldn't abide the "greasy spoon" mentality of his political comrades. Perhaps you won't either after viewing this film through a pair of glasses with clean lens. Good luck and good viewing!
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Summary: "We'll grease our wheels with their guts!"
Review: Gritty, awesome, scary...and he was on our side! Highly recommended "biographical-drama" for any World War II buff. George C. Scott does an excellent job portraying one of the most enigmatic American heroes of WW2.
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Summary: A magnificent film about one of history's great generals
Review: This is a superb film in every way. George C. Scott did more than act. He was Patton! Right down to the look, mannerisms and speech. This movie was drawn from the book by Ladislas Farago and is pretty accurate given the timeframe of the movie. Patton was one of the most brilliant, eccentric, and egotistical generals ever. He was a pure warrior and didn't seem to fit in with the politcal aspects and complexities of the Allied alliance. A devout historian, he was noted for using the same strategies used by past military greats. The soldier slapping incident was a real tragedy in the sense that how many more lives could've been saved had the Allies not sidelined their best general and allowed him to run rampant to bring the war to a quick end. Karl Malden does an excellent job as Omar Bradley and is a fine compliment to Scott's Patton. This is one of the greatest movies ever made, five stars does not do it justice.
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Summary: Excellent Film Complemented by Excellent Presentation
Review: "Patton" is the story of General George Patton, a complex man who was religious and profane at the same time. This film isn't a biography of Patton, but it does show him during WWII. Franklin Schaffner portrays Patton in a more objective manner than usual with this type of film. This is one of the few films where you will like and dislike the main character at the same time. On to the DVD. The picture quality is excellent, but there is some age evident in the print used. This is an early 16:9 enhanced disc by Fox, though the packaging does not indicate so. There is a tad too much edge enhancement and it annoyed me, but it isn't terribly intrusive. The sound is a remixed DD 5.1 track. The surrounds get quite a bit of use, but don't expect "Saving Private Ryan" type sound here. The soundtrack sounds a bit dated, and the ADR sounds obvious when it appears. On Disc One, an audio essay by a Patton historian is included and runs about 81 minutes. It is not screen specific, nor is it a commentary, so kudos to Fox for not saying that it is. Trailers for "Tora! Tora! Tora!" "Patton," and "The Longest Day" are included also. A French mono track and Spanish subtitles are included. Disc Two contains a documentary on the filming of "Patton" which runs about 50 minutes. It was included on a previous LaserDisc release of the film, but given that it is on a separate disc, they could have lengthened it. An option to play the isolated score from "Patton" is included, which will run over the documentary if selected. Only about 30 minutes of the film were scored, so including the isolated score on Disc One would have left a lot of silence during passages. Fox has a winner on their hands with "Patton," with its good video/audio quality and fairly good extras. Dissmissed!
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