The patriot is one of my favorite movies of all time, and this extended cut is worth buying if you are a lover of this wonderful movie. The extended cut has numerous scenes that were omitted from the original release and they add extra dimension to the story. This story is of course based upon the revolutionary war activities of Daniel Morgan who is one of the great commanders in the American Revolution. This film does a very good job explaining the idealism that kept the American colonists fighting for their independence through some of the toughest fighting of any of America's wars. The film does an excellent job of showing things how they were. Specifically, a ragtag army of civilians taking on the most powerful military machine on earth at the time. The villain in this movie, Col. Tavington, is based upon a real-life British villain by the name of Tarleton who indeed committed the atrocities that are pictured in this movie.

This is more of those movies that many viewers will watch over and over again. I have probably watched it in excess of 10 times as a guilty pleasure. Although there is nothing really to be guilty about; this is a fine film done well and well worth watching.

There is no getting away from the fact that Mel Gibson is absolutely magnificent in the starring role. The late Heath Ledger Ledger is similarly superb in the supporting role. The rest of the supporting cast are similarly excellent and this all comes together to make this a magnificent film.

Again, even if you own the original release version of this film, if this is one of your favorites, as it is mine, you will want to buy this extended cut. Highly recommended without reservation. RJB.

Excellent movie. While 'based' on a true story, the makers always take 'liberties' (no pun inteneded) with the facts. However this character is based on 5 men, not just one. The main real life man Gibson's character was based upon was Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion. Not so much his personal life at all, but the way he brought a new - and effective - way of fighting wars. Look up more if you find that interesting.
I just saw another movie at the theater yesterday - again based on real life person - that reminded quite a bit of this story. From Wikipedia: "Free State of Jones is a 2016 American war film inspired by the life of Newton Knight and his armed rebellion against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, during the American Civil War. Written and directed by Gary Ross, the film stars Matthew McConaughey".
Very similar in nature these two (in my opinion - great) men.

Viewing this has become a 4th of July tradition at my house (the same for ET at Halloween). Gibson is believable as a father and reluctant warrior. The story is dynamic: ranging from very clever escape plans and a budding love interest to the horrors that can happen when war is in your back yard. This is an all-around masterpiece with a meaningful story behind it.

One of my 10 favorite movies of all time. The story is fairly consentent with recorded history, with the main character, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) begin a composite of several actual people. I

Francis Marion--the original Swamp Fox--would have enjoyed it. Gibson is nearly perfect in the role. The portrayal of the Brits is, I think, a bit brutal--but it works. Heath Ledger brings the required youth and naivete to the part. I have watched this many times and enjoy it every time.

I've watch this movie several times, but this is the first one with the "Extended Cut". I don't know where the extended cut appears, but I didn't see anything different. All in all it is still a good movie.

We love this film. Have watched it many times. Glad there was an extended cut.

Not much to say, great movie!