The film cleverly interprets the relationship between patriotism and family love. This interpretation has a premise that the protagonist Martin was reluctant to fight for the country (colonies), and wanted to live a peaceful life with his children, while his eldest son Jia. However, Bailie wanted to fight for freedom. A series of events forced this brave father to join the war to defend the country. In the process of this transformation, there must be a brutal enemy as a catalyst. This enemy is the British army. Colonel Tavington, who killed Martin's second son, set their house on fire.
It should be said that the script is well designed. The background of the film is the North American Revolutionary War. The history of the United States is very short, and there is not much war background provided. Mel Gibson's performance is also good. There are also displays of love. Such a man is a perfect man who can shelter from the wind and rain.
The film's grand scenes and meticulous production allow us to see the infantry tactics of the flintlock era and the daily life of colonial immigrants in the heyday of Britain. Comparing with "Patriot", we found that there are many shortcomings in the main theme movies made in China. For example, Gabriel was captured by the British army, and Martin took his two young sons to catch up and ambushed the British army team and rescued his son. This episode is as bloody as a mainland anti-Japanese drama.
But the Americans took it seriously and were full of tension. The killing of the second son before set the stage for the protagonist's outbreak. The ambush scene made the audience nervous and relieved. Instead of the anti-Japanese drama on the mainland, killing Japanese soldiers is like a child's play. I think this may be a cultural difference. Another reason is that in addition to patriotism, the main theme of Americans is more important values of freedom. And mainland dramas are political tasks to some extent, too much filming is too much.
The Patriot is an excellent reference.
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