The Patriot 2000 Extended Movie Is More

A peaceful farmer is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.

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The many sequences of battle erupt with bullets zooming across the screen and surrounds while also filling the room with the agonizing yells of the wounded, enveloping listeners with the terrifying noise of war.

The historical war epic charges the 4K Ultra HD field with a lovely HDR10 presentation, a highly-satisfying Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and a new assortment of supplements, making the package Recommended for fans.

However, the 164-minute war epic is far from historical, remotely close to accurate or even loosely based on specific events or battles.

Most notorious is a scene involving Jason Isaacs as charismatic sociopath British Colonel Tavington, Adam Baldwin as reluctant American Captain Wilkins, and a church crowded by local villagers.) Nevertheless, Emmerich demonstrates a desire to at least feel as though these events could have happened.

But more importantly, they serve as poignant plot turns that further drive or more accurately, enrage and stoke the flame of passion in our heroes to victory and independence from the callous, villainous British monarchy.

The Patriot 2000 Extended Movie Is More

Frankly, the movie is more a fantasy epic, history revisionism at its worst without any of the allure to fully captivate the audience.

As the well-known widowed hero of the French and Indian War who struggles with protecting his family, seeking vengeance and fighting against tyranny, Gibson terrifically humanizes Martins plight to a degree that nearly becomes inspiring, making the British atrocities superfluous and excessive.

Still, Emmerich does well behind the camera, balancing the histrionics with the plots more harrowing moments, particularly the scenes of battle and Martins talents for military tactics.

Working with cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, the gorily-violent combat sequences are displayed with a gut-wrenching intensity where the focus is not always on the productions A-list.

Rather, it feels as an honest depiction of the ugliness and brutality involved, making an otherwise average melodrama mildly memorable.

Said code can be redeemed via SonyPictures.com, MoviesAnywhere and VUDU, giving users access to the Theatrical Cut in 1080p HD with Dolby Digital Stereo.

Inside the black, eco-vortex case with glossy slipcover, the triple-layered UHD100 disc sits comfortably opposite a Region Free, BD50 copy.

The UHD contains only the Theatrical Cut of the film whereas the BD is identical to the previous release with the 175-minute Extended Version.

At startup, the disc goes straight to an interactive main menu that changes screens when switching between the usual options while music plays in the background.

The differences and improvements are admittedly subtle, but they are enough for demonstrating this new transfer as winning the battle.

The fine lines in the surrounding foliage, each separate leaf and the rough bark of the trees are highly detailed during the daylight exteriors, and even during the many nighttime sequences, everything remains clear and visible within the darkest shadows and corners of the frame.

Black levels, in general, are velvety rich and inky with superb gradational differences, as seen in the many belts, straps and iron-made equipment.

There are a few softer, blurry moments and poorly-resolved scenes, likely related to either the original photography or the condition of the source, but all in all, with a thin layer of natural grain throughout, the 2160p transfer is in excellent shape, looking far more cinematic than its 1080p predecessor.

Even in the cloudiest, more overcast moments, the clouds come with a sharply resplendent and lustrous twinkle, and any scene with fire or candlelight, each flame shows a blazing white center with a fiery orange, reddish yellow edge thats true to life.

Speaking of which, the 2.40:1 image is awash is lavish, richly-saturated primaries, especially the candy-rose colored fabric of the British military and the lively greens of nature.

Secondary hues are not quite as impressive, but there are a bit more variety and range, which can be appreciated in a few scenes with sunsets and sunrises, as well as in the rosier, more lifelike flesh tones of the entire cast.

The rest of the gloriously expansive soundstage is continuously layered with various background activity and effects that discretely and convincingly move between the three front channels, generating a highly-engaging soundscape that sucks viewers right in.

The mid-range is dynamic and extensive, exhibiting sharp, detailed clarity and separation within the orchestration, allowing for every note and instrument to be distinct from the rest.

Every gunshot and cannon fire feels precise and exact, even during the loudest, ear-piecing segments.

At the same time, the low-end delivers a powerful, hearty punch to those same moments while explosions forcefully reverberate across the room.

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