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"I Pledge
Allegiance To My Oscar
For Best Actor" |
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Directed by Franklin J.
Schaffner - Written by
Francis Ford Coppola, et
al.
Starring George C.
Scott, Karl Malden,
Michael Strong
Distributed by 20th
Century Fox - 1970 -
170mins - Rated PG |
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A rite of passage... |
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highlight of "Patton" is George C. Scott in what may very well be his
best performance. His performance As George Patton is one of complete
power and control and the opening monologue is one of the most
memorable moments in the history of film. Outside of Scott, though,
there isn't as much as one would hope. While the war scenes are
engaging, none of them stand out. While Scott is surrounded by veteran
actors, none of them do anything memorable. The reason this film won
it's Oscars and the reason the film is remembered today is because of
Scott. It's a truly bravura performance of grit, humor and macho
toughness that every guy will love and every girl will scratch their
head at. For this reason, "Patton" is up there with "Die Hard" and
"Predator" as one of the great "guy" movies of all time. Watching this
should be a rite of passage for boys to become men. |
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TC Candler's Comment
This is
James Berardinelli's favorite film of all time.
High praise from one of the five best critics on
the net! I really love the epic feel
and grand performances in "Patton"... It truly
carries weight and depth that define it as a
classic. If you haven't seen this film...
hurry the hell up and get around to it already!
Richard Propes' Comment
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