People can argue all they want about how the movie isn’t historically accurate, but the acting was absolutely brilliant. The battle scenes were excellent too.
Very true, but a movie about the beginning of a country being historically inaccurate is pretty bad. I guess the film can be better appreciated if someone isn’t American the same as I’m not as bothered about the historical inaccuracy of Braveheart.
And what wasn’t accurate about it? That they amalgamated characters? That they glossed over slavery? Let’s make it a 20 part documentary so we have all the detail.
The historical inaccuracies are only the start to everything wrong with this movie. It's so painfully bad at times, it might be better labeled a comedy.
Its more that it was thematically a caricature of the revolutionary war. WE were the pure and good rebels who just wanted freedom and the British were the evil Empire with generals willing to burn down a church full of civilians. Thats the problem. Films can be historically inaccurate, they can use amalgamations of people and events, hell they can even make up people and events. However when you boil down a historical event to "good versus evil" in a way that isnt accurate. Thats where you get my biggest ire. Now that I am an adult I know the dangers of films like this one, films that turns our history into mythology rather than history. Children and even adults in this country really think that the Revolutionary War was like this, American rebels good British evil. Its very rare if not nonexistent to have a war where the sides are good and evil. About the closest we come is to the Allies fighting Nazi Germany. And thats it. But the Revolutionary War was NOT a battle of "good versus evil", just a battle of two sides one a country wanting to keep its colony and a colony who didnt want to be a colony anymore. It was purely political. If you were a colonist you were some servant or slave, you were a subject. Yeah there were some rights that the colonists didnt have or representation, but that made it more unfair, but not evil. The Revolutionary War wasnt Star Wars and the British were not "The Galactic Empire" atleast not if you were a white colonist. Now if you were a slave or a brown person in Jamaica then sure we can argue that the British were in fact "the evil empire". But if you were a white colonist/British subject in South Carolina? Nah it wasnt that serious.
In Gabriel's final moment, instead of being afraid of dying, he expresses guilt over his younger brother being slain while attempting to rescue him. His father comforting him by tell him it wasn't his fault......that part really got to me.
Gabriel Martin, in real life, was based, somewhat loosely, on Philip Mazei, an Italian Greencoat Federal Officer of the American Army. He was also my ancestor. He was known for quoting The Pledge of Allegiance of the U.S.A. before it was even written and signed into law.
I met Renee one time at a wedding. (The actor playing the reverend). He was a super nice guy. He died a few years ago. He played an alien on a Star Trek TV show and had nothing but nice things to say about the fans and the conventions.
@@k_ir3868 I didn't ask him too much about where he grew up and all that. Renee passed a few years ago and he was already a grandfather when I met him. I asked him movie nerd sort of questions and he was a really nice guy about having a fan bug him. I expected him to be a bit disdainful of his Star Trek work but he had nothing but nice things to say about the work and the Trekies.
No one talks about René Auberjonois (the Reverend). He could have shot Tavington but instead saw a boy he knew in trouble and rushed to his defence. Mr. Auberjonois you will also be missed, sir.
Also the Reverend, being an OG, knew that he even though he was a dead man after being shot, still with his last actions made sure Gabriel got his loaded gun
Very epic and atmospheric scene, not devoid of realism. Better than her, only an ambush in the forest, when Gibson frees his son captured by the British.
I still never got over Heath. The guy seemed like a one of a kind person. His art and dedication truly gave me some of the most memorable characters and movies. But he seemed a truly gentle and curious soul in real life.
@@inquisitorkrieger8171 Yep, because no one in the world has ever experimented with drugs. And this somehow takes away from all the rest of their achievements. Just like you typing this stupid comment takes away from the fact you can pee all by yourself now without mama's help. Congrats. You've tried your hand at mediocre troll drivel. What's next in your life?
I think it’s crazy brilliant how this scene also shows his fathers crazy side is still in Gabriel,who knows what he was going to do to Tavington with that knife..
Trust me. As a married man and a father, if anyone did to my wife and children did to Benjamin’s and Gabriel’s; there is no hell deep enough or savage enough to match what I’d do to the mother fucker who hurt them. That’s the sentiment of any father or husband worth there salt. If I cannot protect them, I damn sure will avenge them.
Although very cliche I greatly appreciate how they depicted Tavington as a very skilled & formidable antagonist, as that adds another dimension of ruthlessness, nastiness & fear onto his character, & thus makes watching his eventual death via impalement all the more satisfying. And Jason Issacs played Tavington amazingly, capturing the sadistic menace & cruelty of the man perfectly. Mel was also superlative in this role, most especially during those scenes when he was grieving for his dying sons. Each should have been nominated for an Oscar (Heath Ledger's precocity of talent also shone through brilliantly!).
I love this “small action” battle. So much of war is this…. Small murder engagements, up close and personal. No great battle lines, no artillery from miles away. Even today with everything we’ve accomplished, it’s very often down to this.
When I try to explain dramatic touch in a movie to someone, I will show this scene. It won't work in a normal speed, will be just like another shoot-out in the open
5:21 I always thought this acting was some of the best mourning I've ever seen an actor do... At first he's in a slight crazed denial that his son just died. But he knows he can't actually ignore that fact and the slightest flash of anger crosses his face. Then he becomes terrified of the realization that he can't actually do anything and starts reaching out to god for help. But he's naturally too weak to hold up any kind of facade of strength or perseverance. And so finally he accepts that his eldest son is dead and he just gives up, lets it all go and cry's in defeat... He basically goes through every stage of grief within a time span of roughly 20 seconds. It's heartbreaking and relatable to anyone who's experienced a tough loss.
Same. This scene has stuck with me ever since i saw this movie. Mel Gibsons grief is so real that it makes you forget youre watching a movie. This hits hard because when he lost his first child, Thomas, he was in such a shock and defenslessnes state bc if he even spoke then the red coats may kill his whole family. But here, You can see the panic, loss, realization of losing not only his first baby boy, but a second child etc all in 15 seconds
I've always said this is one of Mel Gibson's BEST performances. From the start to the end of the Patriot, his completely embodies the role of Benjamin. And in this scene... omg... That's how a real father would react to a second son dying in his arms!! And his speaking to God, literally like, "wake me up! Wake me up! This can't be real!" Absolutely incredible!!
Mel Gibson is such a great actor, his reaction is so realistic it's painful to watch and just imagine being in that father's shoes. It's no wonder his own movies are so real and visceral, he is not interested in half-assed feelings, he wants to crack hearts open because life is harsh and not sugarcoated, and our empathy makes us better human beings.
I agree, it would just be great if he left out all those low-key Christian/religious undertones out of it, I just want to watch a movie, not get informed about the Lord for the 232983728374th time in my life.
@@donovanbrady1541When an actor is good enough to pull that off you know they are among the best of the best. You basically either have to trick your own mind into believing that you are the character that you’re playing and what is going on around you is real or they have to be thinking of a heartbreaking or really sad moment that they personally went through in real life to use genuine emotion and cry the way he did. Mel Gibson is a truly amazing actor and director too and there aren’t enough people like him in this world.
Alright basically every scene in this movie made me tear it up but when Benjamin said “Oh son that wasn’t your fault….that was mine” to Gabriel about Thomas death I literally bawled for 20 minutes 4:44
I have fought in 3 wars and I will tell you that this is rated G compared to what really happens in war. Real war is so brutal that this movie is just feel good entertainment and that real war, for the victor or the loser, is all about delivering the most pain and mental anguish possible with no holds bared. Just to watch children raped in front of their parents and families is enough to make you question your values of your loyalties to country. To slowly torture women, children and the elderly for the sake of verifying information to make sure that it is incorrect is mind boggling. For army's to be raping their own soldiers as a stress relief is not less sickening. To be shot and killed is far more merciful than other atrocities committed on either side or the same side. This movie is like a weekend at the county fair during summer vacation.
Well,he still wanted to catch Tavington up,not only for revenge but also cause of his fathers savagery in the past. Shooting from a distance would only make missing more probable.
No… that is wrong. Think about it. Flintlock’s give you one shot. And Gabriel died by the saber. The moral of the story is: never bring a flintlock to a sword fight.
The fact that one of the last things Gabriel says is "I'm sorry about thomas." just shows how he felt responsible for thomas death and he cared so much about him.
I remember watching this with my mom and when Gabriel dies I never seen her cry so hard at a movie scene in my life. She said I'd be acting the same way if anyone of you died.
This scene always made me so mad. If Gabriel had just reloaded and shot him again it would have been over but instead he was thinking about what his father said about revenge and "taking their time", cutting them up in pieces...
Rule #2: The Double Tap "In those moments where you're not sure the undead are really dead, dead. Don't get all stingy with your bullets, one more clean shot to the head. Woulda', coulda', shoulda'." (Columbus, Zombieland)
It's telling how Zombieland rules are so relevant to almost any kind of situation that doesn't even include zombies. Rule #25: Shoot First - Which was the pastor's mistake Rule #17: Don't be a hero - Unconsciously, Gabriel wanted be a hero by avenging his dead wife.
Heath Ledgers acting here is perfect. The determination reflected on his face is amazing. It’s only after he has been stabbed that he realizes (too late) what has happened.
That subtle moment where the pastor gets shots, but before he dies, he passes the gun off to Gabriel to finish Tavington off. Definitely an arc in his character as opposed to before where he felt unsure about fighting the enemies in war.
Man...This scene has stuck with me ever since I saw this movie. Mel Gibsons grief is so real that it makes you forget you're watching a movie. This scene with Gabriels Death hits super hard because earlier in the movie, when Benjiman loses Thomas, he was in shock and was helpless bc he knew that if he showed his emotions and reacted aggressively, then the red coats would kill his whole family. So he had to just sit there and take it...... But here, You can see the panic, the loss, and the realization that he not only has just lost his first born son, Gabriel, but his second child.
That last line and performance terrified me as a kid. I'm pretty sure that during the times of war, many fathers have seen their children die and they felt powerless to do anything. Benjamin is seen as this seemingly OP feared name by all men but in that scene, he was quivering in fear and an absolute destruction of his character.
i'll always remember seeing this in theaters. Everyone cheered when Gabriel shot Tavington just before he could shoot him, then the gasps from everyone when Tavington stabs Gabriel. You don't get big reactions like that in theaters anymore. I miss it.
Maaaan I remember when I saw this as a kid, I used to think it made the British look so evil and scary. They probably were a terror to fight in reality.
@@rockydubois1052 They had an empire for what 500 years or so? In order to do that, you have to be ruthless and belive me they were. We (the US) were NOT friends with the British until World War II. World War I meh. But World War II cemented a friendship built to last.
Apparently Tavington is a wizard because he can cast aside his ramrod and yet it magically reappears whenever he needs to reload. All jokes aside I still love this flick.
*"History may not always repeat itself, but the faint echo of freedom and justice is getting louder and I fear I hear the rhyme of that time when collapse & war is knocking at the door once again."* *-- Christian Prepper (November 2020)*
Jason Issacs is such an underrated actor. He plays the bad guy so well in whatever film he’s in. This is one of my favourite films
When I read Game Of Thrones i imagine him as Roose Bolton because of this movie.
@@z1205 Isaacs would’ve been a fantastic Roose
I agree he actually made me hate him in this film that's how good he was at playing a bad guy
He was very good as captain Steele in black hawk down where he was good obviously and led the army ranger battalion.
His role was critical for the entire film
People can argue all they want about how the movie isn’t historically accurate, but the acting was absolutely brilliant. The battle scenes were excellent too.
Very true, but a movie about the beginning of a country being historically inaccurate is pretty bad. I guess the film can be better appreciated if someone isn’t American the same as I’m not as bothered about the historical inaccuracy of Braveheart.
not historicaly correct? ok this we agree that the British has never came to the American soil.
And what wasn’t accurate about it? That they amalgamated characters? That they glossed over slavery? Let’s make it a 20 part documentary so we have all the detail.
The historical inaccuracies are only the start to everything wrong with this movie. It's so painfully bad at times, it might be better labeled a comedy.
Its more that it was thematically a caricature of the revolutionary war. WE were the pure and good rebels who just wanted freedom and the British were the evil Empire with generals willing to burn down a church full of civilians. Thats the problem. Films can be historically inaccurate, they can use amalgamations of people and events, hell they can even make up people and events. However when you boil down a historical event to "good versus evil" in a way that isnt accurate. Thats where you get my biggest ire. Now that I am an adult I know the dangers of films like this one, films that turns our history into mythology rather than history. Children and even adults in this country really think that the Revolutionary War was like this, American rebels good British evil. Its very rare if not nonexistent to have a war where the sides are good and evil. About the closest we come is to the Allies fighting Nazi Germany. And thats it. But the Revolutionary War was NOT a battle of "good versus evil", just a battle of two sides one a country wanting to keep its colony and a colony who didnt want to be a colony anymore. It was purely political. If you were a colonist you were some servant or slave, you were a subject. Yeah there were some rights that the colonists didnt have or representation, but that made it more unfair, but not evil.
The Revolutionary War wasnt Star Wars and the British were not "The Galactic Empire" atleast not if you were a white colonist. Now if you were a slave or a brown person in Jamaica then sure we can argue that the British were in fact "the evil empire". But if you were a white colonist/British subject in South Carolina? Nah it wasnt that serious.
In Gabriel's final moment, instead of being afraid of dying, he expresses guilt over his younger brother being slain while attempting to rescue him. His father comforting him by tell him it wasn't his fault......that part really got to me.
Gabriel Martin should have use the sword to kill William tavington when he has a chance.
Gabriel Martin, in real life, was based, somewhat loosely, on Philip Mazei, an Italian Greencoat Federal Officer of the American Army. He was also my ancestor. He was known for quoting The Pledge of Allegiance of the U.S.A. before it was even written and signed into law.
"Ya see...in their last, moments...people show you who they really are."
@@danielmichaelfleiss2141 Mazzei didn't seem to be the soldiering type but rather entrepreneurial.
Survivor guilt is a horrible thing…
*"Remember. Switching to your pistol are faster than reloading."*
*is
Switching to your knife is even faster
Where did Tavington get shot by Gabriel.
Especially with black powder guns.
*is
Love this film. The reverend throwing up his rifle like that. Sick scene.
Laughable more than sick
@@jamalwilburn228 It's laughable that the guy reloads his pistol in 5 seconds
I met Renee one time at a wedding. (The actor playing the reverend). He was a super nice guy. He died a few years ago.
He played an alien on a Star Trek TV show and had nothing but nice things to say about the fans and the conventions.
Cool, thanks for sharing. Where was he from?
@@k_ir3868 I didn't ask him too much about where he grew up and all that. Renee passed a few years ago and he was already a grandfather when I met him. I asked him movie nerd sort of questions and he was a really nice guy about having a fan bug him. I expected him to be a bit disdainful of his Star Trek work but he had nothing but nice things to say about the work and the Trekies.
Jason Isaacs is one hell of an actor. Nobody could have played that roll any better
The Reverend had Tavington dead to rights, but he hesitated to help Gabriel. "He who hesitates is lost."
RIP odo
And yet he still passed his gun to gabriel in a badass way
The reverend died while tending to his flock.
@@tomace4898 Amen
RIP Rene Auberjonois
I absolutely love the look on Tavington's face when he realizes who's he just killed.
Pretty sure he already knew. He was staring right at him when they were 1v1 in the reload
2:56
“Let’s put a smile on that face”
Sike, not this time
Whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you...stranger.
Im an agent of chaos
So THAT'S how he got those scars.
3:06 me:Yes Gabriel kill hi- oh never mind
No one talks about René Auberjonois (the Reverend). He could have shot Tavington but instead saw a boy he knew in trouble and rushed to his defence. Mr. Auberjonois you will also be missed, sir.
Long live Odo! lol
He's also a descendant of napoleons sister and his marshall Joachim Murat.
Bro this film is pretty much pure fiction
@@TheSMR1969so is your birth certificate under the FATHER section
Also the Reverend, being an OG, knew that he even though he was a dead man after being shot, still with his last actions made sure Gabriel got his loaded gun
Tavington was bad, but sometimes you have to admire a villain’s courage and skill. Tavington was extremely skilled and had courage.
Villain? He was a hero for his king and country!
Yea, a lot of courage it takes to kill women and children. Man seemed motivated strictly for himself, not "King and Country."
@@BigG344 "The ends justify the means. Burn the church."
@@Agent1W absolutely. Hero of the cause.
Actually, Jason Isaacs can also be the next james bond.
One of mels best acting scenes absolutely superb
sublime!
It's like I actually saw a moment of soul leaving Heath's body, heavy stuff.
One of the greatest performances in the history of cinema.
Very epic and atmospheric scene, not devoid of realism. Better than her, only an ambush in the forest, when Gibson frees his son captured by the British.
One more musket blast for good measure then scalp em 🤔
Gabriel's death hits harder now that it's been 14 years since Heath's passing.
I was just thinking about how wrecked I am rewatching this knowing Heath Ledger is dead. Yeesh. Why does that wound still feel so fresh?
14 years.... god. Like it was yesterday. I hope you are resting well, Heath.
I still never got over Heath. The guy seemed like a one of a kind person. His art and dedication truly gave me some of the most memorable characters and movies. But he seemed a truly gentle and curious soul in real life.
He was a druggie you simps 🙄
@@inquisitorkrieger8171 Yep, because no one in the world has ever experimented with drugs. And this somehow takes away from all the rest of their achievements.
Just like you typing this stupid comment takes away from the fact you can pee all by yourself now without mama's help.
Congrats. You've tried your hand at mediocre troll drivel. What's next in your life?
Mel Gibson is the master of showing his heart break. This and the betrayal scene in Braveheart are powerful powerful scenes.
Add the balcony crying scene from Ransom to the list. Devastating.
Add Rika's death in Lethal Weapon 2. Gibson is an amazing actor.
Absolutely, it was so real, he's utterly amazing
Gibson and Leger two incredible actors
+mattwstewart205. So why wasn’t that film called “Breakheart” instead? 😊
Mel really is amazing, the two them at the dying scene..gets me every time
“Oh son…it wasn’t your fault.” Always gets me
Bro who gave Gabrielle the gun as he was dying is a real g man …
I think it’s crazy brilliant how this scene also shows his fathers crazy side is still in Gabriel,who knows what he was going to do to Tavington with that knife..
And would it not have been JUSTIFIED, given we know this son of a bitch's history??
"Let's put a smile on that face!"
@@Antimanele104 lmaoooooooooooooooooooooo
Trust me. As a married man and a father, if anyone did to my wife and children did to Benjamin’s and Gabriel’s; there is no hell deep enough or savage enough to match what I’d do to the mother fucker who hurt them. That’s the sentiment of any father or husband worth there salt. If I cannot protect them, I damn sure will avenge them.
OMG I just made a comment about this...I think Benjamin should have never told Gabriel about what he did at fort wilderness
Although very cliche I greatly appreciate how they depicted Tavington as a very skilled & formidable antagonist, as that adds another dimension of ruthlessness, nastiness & fear onto his character, & thus makes watching his eventual death via impalement all the more satisfying. And Jason Issacs played Tavington amazingly, capturing the sadistic menace & cruelty of the man perfectly. Mel was also superlative in this role, most especially during those scenes when he was grieving for his dying sons. Each should have been nominated for an Oscar (Heath Ledger's precocity of talent also shone through brilliantly!).
Tavington, damn him damn that man!
Love that line. Always makes me laugh.
My feelings exactly
Man, I'm trying not to wake my folks up while watching TH-cam! Quit making me laugh so hard 🤣 🤣🤣
General Cornholio!!
I love this “small action” battle. So much of war is this…. Small murder engagements, up close and personal. No great battle lines, no artillery from miles away. Even today with everything we’ve accomplished, it’s very often down to this.
The way Odo throws that musket to him... XD
Thank you for the Odo reference and yes, that scene with the musket was very well done.
And yet i find myself rewatching it because it was just such a cool way to pass a gun. probably in his mind he said to gabriel "Finish it!"
Fun fact, This entire scene originally only last 35 seconds so they decided to do it slow motion style.
you are joking or for real?
True or not I believe it
Lol, yeah it seemed like there was an abundance of slow motion here.
Set it to 1.75x speed to see it normally
When I try to explain dramatic touch in a movie to someone, I will show this scene. It won't work in a normal speed, will be just like another shoot-out in the open
5:21
I always thought this acting was some of the best mourning I've ever seen an actor do...
At first he's in a slight crazed denial that his son just died. But he knows he can't actually ignore that fact and the slightest flash of anger crosses his face. Then he becomes terrified of the realization that he can't actually do anything and starts reaching out to god for help. But he's naturally too weak to hold up any kind of facade of strength or perseverance. And so finally he accepts that his eldest son is dead and he just gives up, lets it all go and cry's in defeat...
He basically goes through every stage of grief within a time span of roughly 20 seconds. It's heartbreaking and relatable to anyone who's experienced a tough loss.
Same. This scene has stuck with me ever since i saw this movie. Mel Gibsons grief is so real that it makes you forget youre watching a movie. This hits hard because when he lost his first child, Thomas, he was in such a shock and defenslessnes state bc if he even spoke then the red coats may kill his whole family. But here, You can see the panic, loss, realization of losing not only his first baby boy, but a second child etc all in 15 seconds
2:47 "Do you want to know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick."
I bursted out laughing when I read the title of this video. Like yep, that is indeed what happens 😂😂😂
I thought this was like an edited video where Gabriel lived 😂
LOL
Ikr😂
You know what they say about revenge. You better be ready to dig two graves.
Our Graves have been waiting for us the second we were born.
Revenge is a dish best eaten cold.
@@Lightner445555555555because of sin
I've always said this is one of Mel Gibson's BEST performances. From the start to the end of the Patriot, his completely embodies the role of Benjamin. And in this scene... omg... That's how a real father would react to a second son dying in his arms!! And his speaking to God, literally like, "wake me up! Wake me up! This can't be real!" Absolutely incredible!!
The MVP of the movie nobody talks about is the preacher 1:46
Finally someone else says it
“Revenge is a fool’s game.”
-Arthur Morgan, 1899
Unfortunately, Gabriel died in 1776 and couldn't have known Arthur's advice.
@@Xth3Z I thought 1781
Damn. Rdr2 fans are really annoying 😂😂
@@thefunguy5069 This movie took place before the Declaration of Independence iirc
@@timur162007 are you sure??? One of the battles in the film was the battle of Camden in South Carolina which was on August 16th, 1780
Mel Gibson is such a great actor, his reaction is so realistic it's painful to watch and just imagine being in that father's shoes.
It's no wonder his own movies are so real and visceral, he is not interested in half-assed feelings, he wants to crack hearts open because life is harsh and not sugarcoated, and our empathy makes us better human beings.
Oh my God!! Mel Gibson had me crying too!! Very good emotional acting.
Oh my God!!! Mel Gibson had me
2:20 the music starts. Gabriel wants to finish tavington off for good.
I agree, it would just be great if he left out all those low-key Christian/religious undertones out of it, I just want to watch a movie, not get informed about the Lord for the 232983728374th time in my life.
@@benisahengaming. People were more religious in the 18th century
The British Army must have had one hell,of a supply of pistol ramrods. Every time Tavington reloads, he pitches his ramrod away.
,🤣
😂 😂
good catch
This movie is full of attention to detail and historical accuracies though ;)
I still remember seeing this movie in the theater......22 years ago....
Same here. My parents took me to see it back when I was in sixth grade. Best. parents. Ever!
Mel Gibsons acting is incredible
What are you doing here smigol?, go back to play some War Thunder for us
The GOAT
The title of this video is absolute gold
Isn’t it? Zero bullshit, just tells you exactly what you’re gonna get.
@@m.3560 for real 😄
Gabriel shoots Tavington, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS SHOCKING 😱‼️
Not to take anything away from this tragic scene, but at 1:47 the way he grabs the gun out of midair is so satisfying and bad-ass
“Do you want to know how I got these scars?”
When mel gibson cries I cry, i have no idea why but I literally ball my eyes out in rhythm with him
Hes probably using real emotion to do this scene and that means you have empathy lol
@@donovanbrady1541When an actor is good enough to pull that off you know they are among the best of the best. You basically either have to trick your own mind into believing that you are the character that you’re playing and what is going on around you is real or they have to be thinking of a heartbreaking or really sad moment that they personally went through in real life to use genuine emotion and cry the way he did. Mel Gibson is a truly amazing actor and director too and there aren’t enough people like him in this world.
5:21 that is some next-level acting there, Mel Gibson is insane
Almost like he truly witnessed a soul leaving its body. Superb acting
Gabriel try revenged his wife death, but ended up getting kill by his enemies. At least Benjamin revenge it all of them.
One of the most saddest scenes of all time
Alright basically every scene in this movie made me tear it up but when Benjamin said “Oh son that wasn’t your fault….that was mine” to Gabriel about Thomas death I literally bawled for 20 minutes
4:44
3:43 I know this was supposed to be emotional, but it gets me every time tavington runs off like that. Shit is funny.
He looks like he’s from Roblox lol
From celebrating the engagment of his 1st born son, to losing 2 sons.
I cannot and do not want to think of the anguish.
I have fought in 3 wars and I will tell you that this is rated G compared to what really happens in war. Real war is so brutal that this movie is just feel good entertainment and that real war, for the victor or the loser, is all about delivering the most pain and mental anguish possible with no holds bared. Just to watch children raped in front of their parents and families is enough to make you question your values of your loyalties to country. To slowly torture women, children and the elderly for the sake of verifying information to make sure that it is incorrect is mind boggling. For army's to be raping their own soldiers as a stress relief is not less sickening. To be shot and killed is far more merciful than other atrocities committed on either side or the same side. This movie is like a weekend at the county fair during summer vacation.
Now if only Gabriel had shot Tavington from a safe distance, he'd never have been stabbed.
Not much room to savour your revenge in that scenario
Well,he still wanted to catch Tavington up,not only for revenge but also cause of his fathers savagery in the past. Shooting from a distance would only make missing more probable.
Plot armor 😂
1:45 is astoundingly epic
I’m British and love this movie. A childhood classic for me. Peace with you my American friends 🇬🇧
May peace be with u and all of my fellow human beings
@scarecrowman, this war happened around 250 years ago. USA and Britain are good friends now.
And peace with you- beautiful and SO NEEDED in these times.♥️
Moral of the story: Never bring a cavalier’s sabre to a flintlock pistol fight.
No… that is wrong. Think about it. Flintlock’s give you one shot. And Gabriel died by the saber. The moral of the story is: never bring a flintlock to a sword fight.
The fact that one of the last things Gabriel says is "I'm sorry about thomas." just shows how he felt responsible for thomas death and he cared so much about him.
The way the pastor throws the gun to heath cracks me up😂
I remember watching this with my mom and when Gabriel dies I never seen her cry so hard at a movie scene in my life. She said I'd be acting the same way if anyone of you died.
Tavington…damn him.
*DAMN THAT MAN!*
This scene always made me so mad. If Gabriel had just reloaded and shot him again it would have been over but instead he was thinking about what his father said about revenge and "taking their time", cutting them up in pieces...
Apparently Gabriel let his guard down,that’s what got him killed
Hey, plot armor. Lol
Rule #2: The Double Tap
"In those moments where you're not sure the undead are really dead, dead. Don't get all stingy with your bullets, one more clean shot to the head.
Woulda', coulda', shoulda'." (Columbus, Zombieland)
It's telling how Zombieland rules are so relevant to almost any kind of situation that doesn't even include zombies.
Rule #25: Shoot First
- Which was the pastor's mistake
Rule #17: Don't be a hero
- Unconsciously, Gabriel wanted be a hero by avenging his dead wife.
3:05
Lucius Malfoy kills The Joker
And one villain then kills a worse then
1:47. That gun trade-off is so bad ass!!
Gabriel didn’t die. He simply became 🎵…..stranger….
The horses mind they own business 😂
Heath Ledgers acting here is perfect. The determination reflected on his face is amazing. It’s only after he has been stabbed that he realizes (too late) what has happened.
Hard to believe Heath Ledger would become joker 8 years later
I wish heath ledger will be reborn in Los Angeles California in September 26, 2025.
Incredible acting scene by mel Gibson 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Never bring a knife to a... sword fight.
I think this scene really highlights the part where Gabriel shoots Tavington but then dies
That subtle moment where the pastor gets shots, but before he dies, he passes the gun off to Gabriel to finish Tavington off. Definitely an arc in his character as opposed to before where he felt unsure about fighting the enemies in war.
There was so much slow mo in this film. The actual run time would have been about half at normal speed
The way he fell at 2:07 definitely tells you that he’s not dead, he was faking it! He didn’t even fall all the way down!!
People really need to start learning the double tap. 😂😂
It's kind of a shame that Ledger's always going to be remembered for being the Joker, because he's REALLY good in this and like 5 other movies.
Brokeback
5:00 “Madness is like gravity. All you need is a little PUSH!!!”
That don't go... my lord it's instantly a heart breaker at that point
Seeing Heath and Rene in this scene. RIP the both of them.
Gabriel didn't die. Remember...what doesn't kill you simply makes you...stranger.
Man...This scene has stuck with me ever since I saw this movie. Mel Gibsons grief is so real that it makes you forget you're watching a movie. This scene with Gabriels Death hits super hard because earlier in the movie, when Benjiman loses Thomas, he was in shock and was helpless bc he knew that if he showed his emotions and reacted aggressively, then the red coats would kill his whole family. So he had to just sit there and take it...... But here, You can see the panic, the loss, and the realization that he not only has just lost his first born son, Gabriel, but his second child.
Mans didn’t even check on the Reverend to see if he was still alive after he threw up his rifle lol
I love how the reverend got shot and still had the wherewithal to toss Gabriel his musket. True homie.
Remember, always make sure you double tap!
I most of the time don't see a movie until years later as in this one and Last of the Mohicans. Both are excellent and my favorites.
I wonder what drives a man like Tavington.
This movie put the USA on a patriotic high that we are just starting to come down from
Independence Day 2 was supposed to pick us up again but it was a crap movie.
Fck historical accuracy, Gibson’s crying at 5:24 is phenomenal
Could've been the best alley-oop play of all time
That last line and performance terrified me as a kid. I'm pretty sure that during the times of war, many fathers have seen their children die and they felt powerless to do anything. Benjamin is seen as this seemingly OP feared name by all men but in that scene, he was quivering in fear and an absolute destruction of his character.
I've watched this scene 4 times, where did Jason's sword come from? It's not there in any of the shots before the stabbing
They sure reload those muskets awfully fast.
They were trained to reload them quickly
Tavington had fast reload perk
Fact: A well trained soldier in those days could get off three shots in a minute.
@@pt6guy27 1 every 30 seconds? Superman! Look out!
@@aaronrockwell4576 Actually, 60/3 is every 20 seconds. It's true. That was the training standard of the day.
Mel Gibson was phenomenal in this scene
NOBODY is better than Mel at showing emotion. NOBODY
Shame they don't make films like this anymore
All those smoothbore muskets were incredibly accurate. Especially those pistols (sarcasm, sarcasm).
i'll always remember seeing this in theaters. Everyone cheered when Gabriel shot Tavington just before he could shoot him, then the gasps from everyone when Tavington stabs Gabriel. You don't get big reactions like that in theaters anymore. I miss it.
Heath Ledger + Jason Isaac = ❤
Who knew that Lucious Malfoy was such a good shot with a pistol? 🤷♂️
The acting by Mel Gibson here was absolutely insane!
Maaaan I remember when I saw this as a kid, I used to think it made the British look so evil and scary. They probably were a terror to fight in reality.
Absolutely. They were the evil global empire. And they were defeated by a group of revolting farmers and "insurrectionists"
@@rockydubois1052 They had an empire for what 500 years or so? In order to do that, you have to be ruthless and belive me they were. We (the US) were NOT friends with the British until World War II. World War I meh. But World War II cemented a friendship built to last.
We killed over 700 of them at point blank range and still they took the field. That is the measure of there resolve - Col. Burwell
@@FGVFSS8409 what is the context of that quote? Is colonel Burwell British? Or is he talking about fighting the British?
@@foodchewer Quote from the movie about fighting the British.
Apparently Tavington is a wizard because he can cast aside his ramrod and yet it magically reappears whenever he needs to reload.
All jokes aside I still love this flick.
Chadvington capping fools with that flintlock 😂
0:04
When you hear the dog got into the garbage again
*"History may not always repeat itself, but the faint echo of freedom and justice is getting louder and I fear I hear the rhyme of that time when collapse & war is knocking at the door once again."*
*-- Christian Prepper (November 2020)*
How is Tavington so damn fast at reloaded a flintock pistol
Dude, that title sounds kinda like a meme. Anyhow, good movie.
Bro I love this movie