Mel Gibson's character is very loosely based on a man very well known here in South Carolina. His name was Francis Marion. The "Swamp Fox". His guerrilla tactics tied up and harassed the British Army for a couple of years here in SC. The Colonel Tavington in the movie is loosely based on Colonel Banastre Tarleton, a Dragoon, under the command of Lord Cornwallis. Tarlton is well know as being very ruthless and cold blooded. The final battle scene in the movie is based on an actual battle. The Battle of Cowpens, near the small town of Chesnee, South Carolina, which was a victory for the Americans, and the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Francis Marion was not at this battle, but Tarlton was. Also, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel of the 2nd World War, studied the tactics of Francis Marion the "Swamp Fox" and applied some of them in WW II and hence was to be known as the "Desert Fox". Playing off of Marion's "Swamp Fox" name.

"You're MY child!" Such an underrated line

Oh man that part where the little girl calls out to her dad and begs him not to go gets me every time. I’ve seen this movie hundred times and every time it kills me, especially since I’ve had a daughter of my own who’s about that age now.

The immediate dread I felt when you were watching the wedding scene and said that finally something good was happening…

Look, there’s no other way to say this: they don’t make movies like they used to anymore, and people aren’t like they used to be…… there are no more heroes This movie is A MASTERPIECE, Jason Isaacs is a brilliant actor and even more brilliant villain. Mel as usual is impeccable, and Heath being Heath 😅

It's important to know that this is truly fiction that is set during the American Revolution. The characters are amalgamations of various real people, but the story of Mel Gibson's character wasn't real. This is not to denigrate the movie. It captured the emotions of the situation powerfully, but don't take the "facts" presented as an attempt at historical accuracy. This comes from a fan of the film, not someone trying to attack it.

A little historical context. Mel Gibson's Character is loosely based on Francis Marion "The Swamp Fox" among others. He is my many time Great Uncle (Who in real life died childless). It is a tradition in my family that one child a generation is named in his honor. Col Tavington is losely based on "Bloody" Tarleton.

The scene with his daughter finally speaking to him, gets me every time

When little Susan cries, "Papa!" it breaks my heart every time. What an amazing little actress.

If you are interested in American history. Might I suggest you look into this movie to review Gettysburg 1993 film. The Gettysburg Battle defined what it means to be American. And our Civil War many implications of it we still struggle with to this day. Gettysburg is an outstanding movie.

Mel Gibson couldn't act badly if he tried, he's just too talented for that and that's why movies with him always seem as if you're not watching a movie at the moment, but things that are really happening and are being recorded live by cameras the protagonists don't know about and that give us these great images.

In every scene where Mel inspires the Continentals by carrying the flag reminds me of the American National Anthem by Francis Scott Key. I do not completely remember the story but the essence is as follows: During a battle (I believe it was at sea, but I could be wrong) Key was going around the fort observing the American soldiers. Some of the soldiers asked if the flag was still waving. When he answered yes, the soldiers were relieved. The lyrics "And the rockets red glare/ The bombs bursting in air/ Gave proof through the night/ That our flag was still there!" were from that battle. As long as the flag was waving, the battle would continue. Goes to show the staunch patriotism of Americans. The American Flag is the symbol of our country. 😊

The last of the Mohicans is a great movie as well with Daniel day Lewis in it another time piece movie that is incredibly moving if you liked the patriot you would like it

Jason Isaac 's character is based on a real person, Banastre Tarleton (nicknamed "The Butcher" for his brutal treatment of Colonists and prisoners during the Revolutionary War). Unfortunately, in reality, Tarleton survived the war and lived to 78 years of age.

Such an awesome movie. As many times I've seen this "Papa" always breaks me.. If you haven't see A Knights Tale with Heath in I highly recommend it.. It's set in medieval times and is sort of a romantic comedy. I luv it.

Such an incredible movie, absolutely heartbreaking every time I watch it. War is truly hell. Martin's decision and hesitance to go to war is completely understandable since he's still haunted by the events of Fort Wilderness and he knows what war brings out in people. When I watched this movie for the first time, my dad said he needed to be there. He paused it after the scene where Martin looses it and hacks away at the British troop. I told him I don't think I'd ever be capable of doing anything like that, and he said he felt the same way before he was a parent. But he told me that parenthood changes you and that you will protect your family at whatever cost. And that scene where Susan finally talks and begs her dad not to go, still to this day makes me cry my eyes out! A heavy movie but a great one, glad you loved it and love your reactions!

15:36 so these tactics make sense for the time. For 18th century warfare, it was much more about out maneuvering your enemy than it was about inflicting more casualties on them. There were whole battles fought where the armies would lose only maybe a dozen or so men. The Battle of Cowpens, which we see later in the movie, was a colossal defeat for the British. They lost 110 men. And the Continental Army lost only 12. But even those numbers are relatively small, and that was a huge loss for the British. If you could out flank and out maneuver your enemy, you forced him to retreat. It was more about “taking the field” than actually killing your enemy.

I live about 2 hours away from Charleston, SC. This movie is loosely based on the life of Francis Marion, who was known as "The Swamp Fox". He was an American military officer, planter, and politician who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Though he never commanded a field army or served as a commander in a major engagement, Marion's use of irregular warfare against the British has led him to be considered one of the fathers of guerrilla and maneuver warfare. You should look up where this movie was filmed and get a look at what the areas look like today. GREAT REACTION!! Definitely a tearjerker.

"Kill me before the war is over, will you? It appears that you are not the better man." "You're right. My sons were better men." Fun Fact: Heath Ledger didn't work for a year because he only got offers for teen heartthrob roles. He was about to quit acting, and return to Australia, when he was cast in the film. Location Location Fact: Aunt Charlotte's (Joely Richardson) house is the same one used in Forrest Gump (1994), with slightly different interior paneling. The stone hedge visible in Forrest Gump (1994) is camouflaged with bushes in this film. Marksman Technique Fact: When teaching Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger how to shoot a muzzle-loading rifle, technical advisor Mark Baker gave them the "aim small, miss small" advice, meaning that if you aim at a man and miss, you miss the man, while if you aim at a button (for instance) and miss, you still hit the man. Gibson liked this bit of advice so much, he incorporated it into the movie, just prior to the ambush scene. Historical Fact: The historical accuracy of the costumes and settings was overseen by the Smithsonian Institution. It's the first time the Institution ever worked directly on the production of a movie. In addition to Francis Marion, a.k.a. The Swamp Fox, Mel Gibson's character is also based on the life of South Carolina militia leader General Andrew Pickens. Pickens had his estate torched, and lost a son, before he went back into action and led the militia forces at Cowpens.

Oscar I bloody love your reviews. Your honest emotion is amazing. Keep it up young man!! Also get your patreon going!! X

In his savage, gripping documentary on the fall of the Scots rebellion at Culloden, director Peter Watkins described the Officer Corps of the 18th century British army as follows: "A fraternity where the least pretension to learning, piety or common morals would endanger the owner to be cashiered."

18:25 I can’t watch this scene without getting emotional. And I hope if I had been alive that I would have been among those to stand.

Good catch on the Forrest Gump scenery. Both are set in the Southeastern USA. The Spanish moss in the oak trees is a dead giveaway.

18:50 While Catholocs priests are called "Father," many Protestant priests have the title of "Pastor," which is someone who watches over a pasture(basically a shepherd, except a shepherd specifically tends sheep). While the words used are different, the concept is the same

The character Col. Tavington is patterned after Lt. Col. Balestre Tarleton. Benjamin Martin is very loosely patterned after Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox (so named by the British). KZfaq has all 8 episodes of the Disney TV series THE SWAMP FOX, which includes both aforementioned people and Marion's nephew, Gabriel. Marion is played by Leslie Nielsen of THE NAKED GUN FAME, before he had ever done any comedic roles. The final battle in this film was patterned, tactically, after the decisive Battle of the Cowpens. It is believed to be the first time a US army used a defense in depth. Lt. Col. Tarletons forces were decimated and routed. There is a great deal of information about Cowpens on KZfaq, including video battlefield tours.

The “Papa don’t go, I’ll say anything” scene crushes me every time! 😂😂

The tactics and the way they waged war against each other were very common due to the lack of dependability of the firearms of that time period

There aren't a whole lot of movie moments that bring me to tears. But "Papa!" does it every time.

I appreciate you being in touch with real feelings.

4:01 this is an important point that Thomas Paine also covered in his pamphlet “Common Sense” which was the writing that basically started the American Revolution. He details that even a body of government, even elected government, can still at times be just as bad and just as tyrannical as a monarch or any other authoritarian. If any of y’all haven’t read “Common Sense” go do it now. And it also shows the mind if the masses at the time. The Liberty movement wasn’t very popular at first. Most just wanted to receive the rights they felt they deserved as British citizens under the Crown. The idea of Liberty and Independence was extremely radical at the time.

Another great review Oscar. Glad I found you on KZfaq. Have a great day. Great job man!😊👊

When you started crying😢 I got a little teary eyed.

Heath Ledger was a truly remarkable actor.

This is why I love your channel so much! The movies I wouldn't watch otherwise and the true, honest reactions! Man! What an excellent video!! I didn't know Jason Isaacs was in this, you totally have to see him in "The Death of Stalin" (2017). Also, I think you would love "Cold Mountain" (2003), the acting is superb and the story captivating. What a great video! Have a lovely rest of your weekend! Cheers!!

"Papa" gets me every time

I was already going to sub to your channel, but the moment that first lord of the rings quote came out, I had to pause the video and subscribe! I can’t wait to see the rest of your channel

Mister malfoy always is a good villan

We think line infantry tactics are insane today, but everyone always forgets about cavalry. Loose infantry with muskets would be quick work for dragoons.

"Death"... On point!

See Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon films x4, as well as the Mad Max/Road Warrior movies. Oh, and dont forget The Bounty.

The American Revolution was both a glorious highlight of our history, but many dark moments, especially in the south. The patriot and loyalist militias ravaged the land, and the atrocities were shocking to both the American and British leadership. Torture and murder were casual.

So I saw this movie with my dad when I was 8...I was traumatized to say the least, and all my other siblings were younger. Edit: Also, another really good movie directed by Mel Gibson is "Hacksaw Ridge." It's one of my favorite movies (and favorite war movie) of all time.

Mel Gibson and Tom Hardy are my go to favs, everything there both in is fantastic

The shot to Tavington was for Thomas, the gut stab was for Gabriel, and the throat stab was for Benjamin.

Legends of thr fall next!

Little Bow the youngest daughter in the film died in 2014 aged 21 of a accidental drug overdose.

The Last of the Mohicans (1992), which is a great movie, takes place around the same time as this movie.

22:45 It was called a bundling bag, there was also a bundling board that fit in the middle of the bed. It allowed a young man to sleep over, even in the same bed with the young woman, without fear that anything "untoward" would happen between them. Back then young ladies cared about their reputations, and a young man in love would greatly care about her reputation also. The bundling bag was a way for them to spend time together, and momma would know right away if the bag had been undone, it was usually sewed with a special stitch or had a special stitch added in a few places so it would be very clear if the stitching had been pulled out and redone.

The movie took a lot of liberties with history but that’s the point. It’s not there to give you a history lesson it’s to give you a emotional response. For that I feel like it was a very underrated movie

"I'm so fascinated by US history." A sentence I have not heard very much (I'm an American, and I feel like since we don't have a very long history, we need to just study the same stuff over and over again)

Pastor means 'shepherd'.

Civil war guns only had a range of about 100-200 feet. And they sure as hell weren't accurate from more the 100 away so these ranks of men had to be very closer together. Within 50-100 feet, so long as you aimed in the general direction of the target you were more than likely to hit something. On top of that, a skilled rifleman (which most were NOT, they barely had any training) can get off 3 rounds a minute so you mostly rotated out. The first row would fire, then the second row. It was a wildly chaotic type of fighting.

I watched this movie in high school loved it

If you enjoy American history, you should look up the phenomenal Adams miniseries about our second president, John Adams. He had an amazing life.

Such an Amazing movie. Enjoyed your reaction ❤🎉

Those "tactics" were necessary for blackpowder smoothbore muskets. Rifles were rare and fouled easily. Grouping men together and firing at close range was the only way.

Good reaction, this is a great movie...

When Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown the British band played, The World Turned Upside Down.

“He’s not bloodthirsty…” Oh…

Another great movie I love Mel Gibson his movies are awesome, he's always such a badass whether that is pastsense or not, again he lost so much but that's war. The scene when his daughter begs him not to go is so emotional.

The only part of this movie I don't like is the the magical accuracy and range of not just the muskets but the pistols too(which were far less accurate and had shorther range the miskets)... Otherwise it's an amazing piece of historical fiction that pefectly captures the essence of real-life people and events

Ransom is another Mel Gibson movie that i love!

Love love love this movie.

35:49 this is exactly how the real Battle of Cowpens went. The Continental Army placed the militia at the center line, which needs to be the strongest and most determined section of the line because it’s going to be hit the hardest. After firing, the militia retreated drawing the British forces in and baiting them into a trap where they were surrounded by the rest of the Continental Regulars. This was also one of the relatively few open combat battles that the Continentals won. We didn’t do so great 1:1 against the British. Where we excelled was the militia Guerrilla warfare that this movie shows. The British didn’t know how to fight that kind of war. They didn’t know how to defend against an enemy who wouldn’t walk right up to you but instead fired on you from the treeline and behind cover. We would inflict huge amounts of damage in small hit and run skirmishes using light infantry militia units. Maybe some of the best know of these were actually at Cowpens, Dan Morgan’s Riflemen. Morgan was a frontiersman, and he hired out a unit of frontier fighters and formed maybe the first American “special forces” unit. Morgan’s Rangers excelled at rolling on an enemy, shooting them to pieces, and disappearing again. And Cowpens was the key battle that prevented the British from marching up through North Carolina and Virginia and pinning Washington between the two halves of the British forces, which would have ended the war.

This was a great movie!

What's interesting is that even by the time of the War Between the States, tactics were largely the same, although the weapons has become much more accurate and deadly. You might enjoy the movie Glory, in that regard. This, in large part, accounts for the horrific casualty numbers on both sides in that war. It then becomes an almost a generational thing - WWI and WW2 again had army tactics lagging weapons advancements.

You should watch “A Knights Tale” with Heath Ledger, think you will like it💖

Mel Gibson is as all brilliant 🎉 Oscar you need to watch him in lethal weapon movies all 4 ,mad max trilogy ,forever young ,air America, ransom ,maverick awesome 👌 and spielberg movie close encounters of the third kind

Get a box of tissues. There will be many more emotional reactions from you! You seem to be a down to earth kind of guy. Someone thats not ashamed of showing emotions. I always have my tissues ready for every movie 😂 great reaction from a new follower 👍✌️

I like to think McReady was about to douse himself in gasoline and be done with when suddenly Childs pops up. This goes well with the Thing not knowing what alcohol really tastes like

K.G.F 2 👀✨

historical/military/war/freedom movies: (not ranked, just listed) 1. Last of the Mohicans (1992) 2. Troy (2004) 3. Gladiator (2000) 4. 300 (2006) // (the sequel though is krappy, aside from the action/fighting/battles, especially seeing the spartan/leonidas queen, that got r'ped in 300 by that traitor and then killing him, now being shown also as a warrior bad'ss at the ending battle scene with the mc) 5. Braveheart (1995) 6. King Arthur (2004) 7. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (has a young morgan freeman doing/being a badass fighter) 8. The Mummy (1999) 9. The Mummy Returns (2001) 10. The Scorpion King (2002) 11. 13th Warrior (movie of michael crighton's "eaters of dead" book: beowulf saga / vikings) 12. Dances with Wolves (1990) 13. The Patriot (2000) 14. The Rocketeer (grins, has a sexy young Jennifer Connely, grins) 15. Prince of Persia (2010) 16. The Last Samurai 17. A Knight's Tale 18. Dragonheart (sean conner as the dragon, this was eragon way before eragon was ever written and then made into a movie, lol) // this is fantasy, not historical, lol, but still good and it is “historical-like” 19. Highlander // this is fantasy, not historical, lol, but still good and it is “historical-like” 20. Gods of Egypt // egyptian mythology 21. Apocalypto 22. Pocahontas (disney animated movie) 23. Mulan (disney animated movie) 24. Aladdin (disney animated movie) 25. Robin Hood (disney animated movie with animal characters) 26. First Knight (1995) // (sean connery) 27. Sparticus (1960) 28. Ben-Hur (1959) 29. Pathfinder (2007) // but it’s really not very good: about vikings that came to america, with its conflict/plot of: vikings vs native americans 30. The Mask of Zorro (1998) (and its sequel: The Legend of Zorro, 2005) (and there's the older/original TV series too, and maybe even some older/original movies too, probably, lol) there's some others as well, like '10,000 BC' movie and that more recent one (edit, looked it up, movie name: Alpha) about the origin of the creation of "dogs", when man and wolf, joined forces in early human history (ice age, far before 10,000 BC, lol) ------------- tv films: (not ranked, just listed) 1. Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula, this IS actually a true historical documentary of the historical Vlad the Impaler, it's really good, too 2. Dark Kingdom: Ring of the Nibelungs (seigfried and brunhilde saga, grins Kirstanna Loken is such a sexy and badass brunhilde, grins) 3. Helen of Troy (has s'xy sienna guillory, resident evil 2 movie jill valentine fame, n'k'd, grins, one of the most powerful scenes and lessons of all time, Helen literally usurps all power and the very "crown" away from the greek king, all his time and effort making allies and alliances, loyal military/soldiers, and etc, with just her n'k'd body alone, grins, ya, she was taught well by her "abductor" in the art of politics, grins, really good movie too)

2:31 "Is he a pacifist or something?" Not exactly mate 🇺🇸 🤝 🇬🇧

The Lethal Weapon movies are also a Mel Gibson must see

If you want to watch some more historical fiction set in what is now the U.S. in the 18th century, check out The Last of the Mohicans. Or you could watch a film set in 19th century that’s more history and less fiction, like the Civil War film Glory. If war films start to take a toll and you want to watch something more modern era, check out Apollo 13, All the President’s Men, Argo, Spotlight, or The Big Short. And if you haven’t seen them and want another side of Mel Gibson, give the Lethal Weapon series a look.

If you really like Mel Gibson, then I'll suggest the movie Payback. A fun watch.

Really enjoy your reactions ❤ I'd like to suggest that you watch "Apocalypto". It's a film Mel Gibson wrote and directed. The film is a spectacle. The costumes are intricate and the sets that were built (rather than green screen) are fantastic - including the pyramid. He used local actors and the authenticity is amazing. Think you would enjoy it! 😊

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If you liked the symbolism of melting the child's toys into musketballs, wait until I tell you about the time Americans actually tore down a statue of King George III in New York and melted it into tens of thousands of musketballs to shoot at the British army.

Wow Mel gibson Is The real Rick grimes Wow

wars are not fought with just childless men

Many modern politics was born from this revolution

Would love to see you react to the movie Apocalypto it was directed by Mel Gibson. It’s an amazing movie.

Banastre the Butcher Tarleton aka colonel Tavington

That’s what they did to us

Who made the Aussie watch American independence film ?

I haven’t seen braveheart I hear it’s a good movie and intense. I’m glad u enjoyed The Patriot. Good movie makes me feel Patriotic. That British Colonel (Jason Issacs) character is an evil/soulless SOB. He deserved to die. Especially killing kids and people in a church. 😊😁 at 16:03, 33:59, and 39:51. I feel ya 31:15 to 31:32 that scene still makes me cry (🥺😭). 🇺🇸🦅🪓🩸

Mericaaaaa!!!

I know this is a fictional story but during this time there were many colonies in America. The areas in which know as the United states were colonies of England. One day uncle sam got fed up king George’s bs and fought back. That’s basically what happened.

I don't care about Mel Gibson's drinking, misogyny, or anything else. I forgive him all that for The Road Warrior, The Year of Living Dangerously, Apocalypto, and The Passion of the Christ. The man can make a movie, and when he was young, he was one of the hottest guys on the planet.

The only Mel Ginson movie I didn't like is Braveheart because of how blatantly historically inaccurate it is... For example, the French princess he marries wouldn't have even been 10 irl at the time...

Watching a British man rooting for the filthy treasonous colonials as opposed to the glorious redcoats is not something I knew I needed.

It's a good entertaining movie which should not be viewed to add to ones historical knowledge. The only scene I object to is the one where the Church is burned with the people in it. The Nazis did such things not the British in our war of independence.

You look like a Adam Boldwin (cap. Wilkins). Really... 1 face

Yoooo! You should watch ZZAVID. I think you will get a kick outta his commentary and also message him! He’s huge in the community and so funny. However he’s… 😈😆. One of my favorites up there with you!!

They sacrificed their lives for the future of our country. We wouldn't be here if they'd failed.

Where were the Ewoks?

This is not a good movie. Cartoon villains so diabolically evil they could just as well be dyed-in-the-wool nazis, all the good guys are so far ahead of their time none of them are slave owners, no, the slaves stay with them voluntarily, the emotional arcs of the supporting characters are extremely simple, all the movie clichés you can think of have been beaten into the plot with a mallet, and the list goes on. But boy, could Emmerich make effective movies out of really simple scripts: Stargate, Independence Day and The Patriot. Then he somehow unlearned that ability and delivered one shitshow after the other, but at least he gave us three extremely entertaining, albeit dumb and cliché-ridden movies that somehow stood the test of time.

This movie is a good popcorn flick but as a piece of historical film it fails in every single it clearly bias in it's portral of the British making them Saturday morning cartoon Villains who have been given every possible negative stereotype they can come up with while making them so unrealistically evil committing crimes that never actually happened the church scene was taken from a WW2 war crime where England France the Nazis locked civilians in a church and burning it I mean come on the intent is obviously that the British are no better than Nazis British villainy is overly exaggerated to my knowledge there is no accounts of British troops executed continental or militia soldiers. Jason Isaacs character is based on the real character of Banister Tarlton who when accepting the surrender of a militia group nobody knew where it came from but a shot was fired hitting his horse which caused his men thinking their officer had been killed to kill all the militia after that Tarlton gave no quarter leading to the Phrase Tarltons quarter. Then there's the whole slavery issue the film completely spits in the face of it "We aren't slaves we work this land as free men" Mels character is mainly based of a real individual called Francis Marion the real Swamp Fox who was a notorious slave owner who was so brutal they ran away to join the British. Its treated as a trivial matter. The film is an embarrassment to the real American history. But God damn does Jason Isaacs play a bloody good villan.

Mel Gibson's character was not a blood firstly in Braveheart at first, and please for all that's holy Don't base you views on the British Empire on this film its historically inaccurate to say the least!