Review – Patton

I loved this film when I was a kid, and I still love it now, though for different reasons. When I was a kid, I mostly just loved all the World War Two action stuff (I was quite a war buff in my younger years). Now I enjoy marveling at George C. Scott’s masterful portrayal of the duality of Patton: military genius and psychotic prima donna. They actually manage to turn the bastard into a tragic hero in the loftiest Greco-Shakespearian tradition. And then there’s the story about how Scott turned down the Oscar for the role, proving just what an amazing acting job he really did. For anyone who thinks he or she might even vaguely be able to sit through a multi-hour war movie, this one’s a must-see. Worth seeing