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Heath Ledger Film Festival - Saturday Events
BelAir:
I am planning to watch The Patriot sometime before Sunday morning (I have to go out of town Sun. and Mon.)... but I'm not exactly sure when. I just wanted to share some thoughts on the movie before I watch it again. I hope no one minds if I start discussing 'early.'
Mild spoilers....
I first saw this movie way before I was Heathen. Overall, I thought it was a very good movie. But I remember being shocked at how incredibly violent and horrific it was in parts. Did anyone else feel this way? Does anyone know if there is historical accuracy regarding what happened to the people in the church?
Shasta542:
Benjamin Martin is loosely based on Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion -- SC militia leader who engaged in guerilla warfare. He and his men knew the terrain so well that it was hard to find them after their initial attack/ambush -- they'd disappear into the swamps or forests, etc.
The colonial militia knowing their own "lay of the land" is one reason given for the colonial victory over a much more well equipped British military. The French helped a lot too. ;)
BelAir:
Thanks for the info Susie!
BelAir:
Well I am out running errands before going out of town tomorrow, so may not be in chat at all...
::)
But we can still talk about the movie.
Who knew the oil change place would have wireless internet??
;D
belbbmfan:
I have The Patriot ready here with me. I got it in the library.
But now The Brothers Grimm is on tv tonight and I haven't got that one on dvd. I'm going to record it. I'll have to watch The Patriot tomorrow maybe.
I need an extra tv! LOL
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