Patton [Blu-ray]
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 Hollywood hates Monty Similar to "A Bridge Too Far" this is another movie that made the conscience decision to childishly insult our most important ally, the British, and to deride their distinguished military history. This movie gives the impression that Montgomery was losing in North Africa when Patton showed up, which is just assanine, and it also gives the impression that it was Montgomery's fault that we didn't get to Berlin before the Communists, when in fact it was completely Patton's immature egotism and stubborness that led to us being slowed down and not getting to Berline first. I'm not British but as someone who has just a basic understanding and appreciation of history and how important it is, this movie was one big jingoist slap in the face of anyone who cares to take World War II seriously. Hollywood is unbearable at times.  Excellent depiction of George S. Patton This film captures the essence of Patton, a man that could never survive in today's military. However, he was the right man, in the right place, at the right time. George Washington, Andrew Jackson, U.S.Grant, Chester Nimitz, Ray Spruance, Omar Bradley, and Dwight Eisenhower all were there when we needed them as well.  A dated look, but a timeless performance George Patton was a man of his time -- he never would have made it as far as he did in today's military. WWII provided a unique opening for his difficult and contrary personality, while his unpleasant side could be tolerated (sometimes just barely) by his superiors. The film's atmospherics are dated -- lighting and color are those of the 1960s, props and effects are not nearly so detailed as they would be today. Compare those aspects of "Patton" to the same in "Letters from Iwo Jima", or even the TV series "Band of Brothers". George C. Scott did, however, give us a strong impression of Patton's leadership style and personality. It is the star's performance that makes this film worth owning on DVD. Not a full version of the DVD-Patton I purchased the DVD movie, Patton, because it is one of my favorite films. It came as a two-disc set. The first disc was the movie, but not the complete version of the movie. It only showed the first half. The Normandy section and the ending was completely left out, although it did show the credits. The second disc was only the bonus features, which showed a documentary and clips of the movie. I'm am very disappointed in this purchase. | |||||||||||||
