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3/4
"Patton" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 05/17/2016
This biopic of lauded American general George S. Patton is an admirably warts and all depiction of one of the leading figures of the Second World War. Through a commanding performance by George C. Scott, Patton is not only shown as a charismatic, supremely self-confident and wily military tactician, but also a judgemental, self-aggrandising, tactless and undiplomatic glory hound who was often more interested in a game of oneupmanship with his fellow allied commanders than beating the enemy or the welfare of his soldiers. It's interesting how a lesson in humility brought out the best in the man and the way the conflict is shown from a tactical point of view rather than in the thick of the battle, which gives the story an almost "historical" feel. The battle sequences are brilliantly …
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3.5/4
Patton is the best biography I've seen in years
Matthew Brady - wrote on 01/02/2015
George S. Patton Jr.: "The above quotes are all erroneous, and grievously so, except for the very first!"
The story is about a hard nosed controversial general is shown in this WW 2 movie about how to win battles and look good doing it.
Movies back in the 70's was the dark age of films. Graphic, brutal, dark and took many chance's with it's shocking scenes that left many people cold and speechless. Until one late night when this movie came on TV and I only heard a couple of things about it but nothing much. So I was there acting all cocking thinking "Oh classic movie eh? well blow my mind classic movie", then I started to watch and I really got into it, to the point where I understand why people raving this has a classic and this movie was a lot different then the other 70's …
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3/4
Patton review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/12/2011
The story of General George S. Patton (George C. Scott) in various battles in American II Corps in North Africa, Allied invasion of Sicily and Battle of the Bulge. He is a General with a conceited, vain attitude mixed with exceptional strategic battlefield tactical concepts to win battles. George C. Scott's astounding performance really made the film a classic to watch. The cinematography is one of the best scene on screen because of the different locations utilized. The score was likewise memorable. Its technical in terms of screenplay and focuses on the General's sometimes absurd comments that affects his brilliant career. Some nice quotes from the picture: "All my life I've wanted to lead a bunch of men in a desperate battle. Today, I get to do just that." "An entire world at …
