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This is a good movie; educational

ByPatricia Eppsteinon June 7, 2017

This is a good movie; educational; Liked it the first time I saw it when it was first made, now I can watch it when I want

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7 people found this helpful

Good movie on a fair DVD

ByC. Spockon August 24, 2001

Hello, Patton is an excellent film covering several years in the life of one of the U.S. Army�s most competent war fighting officers. I would like nothing less than to be able to give this film five stars, but there were two key faults with this �product� that prevent me from doing so. The first is a historical/technical detail that I simply couldn�t over look, namely, the tanks and armored vehicles used in this movie are of a type that never were actually used during the second world war. This should not cause a problem for anyone watching the film for it�s acting and character qualities, but it really stood out blatantly to me and made it difficult for me to be drawn into the film as a World War II picture. This issue stood out even more to me because both the U.S. and German armies were using U.S. manufactured tanks and vehicles in this film (U.S. made M-47s and M-60s respectively I believe). Being a student of military hardware since childhood, seeing these tanks where history would have placed Shermans and Panzers or Tigers was very distracting. One point in the film that really pointed this issue out was when a U.S. halftrack drove past the burning wreckage of a German halftrack and the only difference between the two vehicles was the color of the paint! The second issue I had with this movie pertains to the DVD. During playback, the movie stuttered often and eventually would not play at all. I returned my disc and requested an exchange assuming I had gotten a bad disc. However, upon receipt of my replacement disc I noticed many of the same problems. Specifically, chapter selection from the main menu did not work on either of the discs. I have had no such problems with other DVD discs. All in all, though putting up with the poor playback and nonfunctional features of the DVD was annoying, and seeing armies composed of the wrong equipment was distracting, I still thoroughly enjoyed the film and am glad I own a copy of it to watch when ever I choose. (At this point, I need to put a plug in for my favorite WWII flick, Kelly�s Heroes, not a historically accurate work, but a hell of a lot of fun to watch!)

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I prefer the dvd or vhs... the Blue-ray version has been butchered

ByRichard Hon November 30, 2008

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

The movie is extraordinary. I hate the Blue-ray version of the movie! Save your money... vhs or dvd better represent the original. The Blue-ray version has been butchered! Black and white movies colorized is off my list also... And would someone please tell me how to start the movie without the previews and introductions? I have no interest in the opinions of others about the movie prior to watching the movie. And forcing me to watch previews of other movies are best left to copies from Blockbuster or the theater. $2000 for a new tv, new cable box, new receiver, new Blue-ray player and it sucks! And $20+ for the Blue-ray. Fox should pay me to watch the previews. The DVD version stays and the new Blue-ray version is to be listed on eBay later tonight.

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Bad DVD !!!

ByGeorge W. Sparkson October 9, 2008

Format: DVDVerified Purchase

I got two patton DVD a while back, it's the same picture as on this DVD. I gave one to a buddy, and both DVD's were bad about half way into the movie. I want to buy another one, but dont want to get my hopes up and be let down again. IM in Iraq and it takes a week or so to get a DVD. Patton was a true hero !!! Chestie Puller was also a true hero !!! I wish I could find a movie about him.

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Download was terriable

ByThomas J. Mcandrewon July 9, 2013

Format: Amazon VideoVerified Purchase

I did not finish watching the movie, as it keep pausing to stream the video. I have not had this issue with Hulu or Netflix.

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One Star

ByAva L Reynoldson July 10, 2015

Format: Amazon VideoVerified Purchase

not good

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Seems like this movie was made in the 60's with the ...

BySt Paulon September 17, 2015

Format: Amazon VideoVerified Purchase

Couldn't make it past the first 10 minutes. Seems like this movie was made in the 60's with the music blaring one minute and then the next minute you can't hear what they are saying. Couldn't bring myself to waste any more time watching this non-eventful movie...

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One Star

ByTimchaseon June 8, 2017

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

Would not play on my Blu-ray player it was for Region 2

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Don't order, you'll get the old version.

ByAndrew S.on March 18, 2015

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

A great movie, to be certain. The product represented is not the product you're likely to receive. 2 attempts have resulted in my receiving the 2008 unrestored version bluray. This item is misrepresented. The cover with Patton against the Stars and Stripes is the remastered version, but the 3/4 Patton against a gray background, which is the unrestored movie, is what you'll get. Try Barnes & Noble.