This movie was a failure, no one can argue that fact. It made pittance at the box office and stained the careers of the stars involved.
Despie this, however, 'Revolution' is one of the least comprehended films in the history of world Cinema. I suppose it made one mistake, it told history, but not as people want to hear it. If you want the American Revolution told as a 'Patriotic' yarn with goodies and baddies, over the top battles, and a sickening veneer of US history, then watch the aptly named 'The Patriot' with Mel Gibson. It's a good fun movie to sit through, but it's not fact, or to be honest, remotely accurate.This is where 'Revolution' scores the highest marks.
In 1776, American Colonies were a jumble of States that were inhabited by Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Native American, English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, German, Dutch, French, Eastern European and Scandinavian settlers. Many have criticised the accent used by Pacino as Tom Dobb but be fair, if you were an illiterate trapper in remote New York, I somehow think your accent would be rather disjointed to say the least.
The Story line is of the highest quality and is deeply touching, that of a man who has lost his wife and most of children and has only one son who is his life. They are caught up in a ruthless and fervent Civil War that erupts as the American Revolution. Dobb and his son Ned want no part in this war but are dragged in against their will. Many die in a ruthless series of battles around New York and Brooklyn. Amongst this tragedy Dobb meets and falls for Daisy, the daughter of a Colonial Loyalist. After much hardship and cruelty they meet at Valley Forge where Daisy is captured and thought dead at the hands of Lord Hampton, played by the great Richard O'Brien. At Yorktown the war ends and Tom returns to New York with Ned to find Daisy. That is a condensed version of the plot but there is so much more in this movie. I heard some claim they sensed a Paedophillic undertone amongst the British, well I see their point but will let the viewer decide that for themselves.
The costuming, uniforms, flags, battles.... this is all how it really was back in the 18th century, rain, dirt and filth. This film is a splendid tribute to those who fought for what they believed in and those who fought for King and Country.
Please, I beg you, give this gem a chance.
Despie this, however, 'Revolution' is one of the least comprehended films in the history of world Cinema. I suppose it made one mistake, it told history, but not as people want to hear it. If you want the American Revolution told as a 'Patriotic' yarn with goodies and baddies, over the top battles, and a sickening veneer of US history, then watch the aptly named 'The Patriot' with Mel Gibson. It's a good fun movie to sit through, but it's not fact, or to be honest, remotely accurate.This is where 'Revolution' scores the highest marks.
In 1776, American Colonies were a jumble of States that were inhabited by Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Native American, English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, German, Dutch, French, Eastern European and Scandinavian settlers. Many have criticised the accent used by Pacino as Tom Dobb but be fair, if you were an illiterate trapper in remote New York, I somehow think your accent would be rather disjointed to say the least.
The Story line is of the highest quality and is deeply touching, that of a man who has lost his wife and most of children and has only one son who is his life. They are caught up in a ruthless and fervent Civil War that erupts as the American Revolution. Dobb and his son Ned want no part in this war but are dragged in against their will. Many die in a ruthless series of battles around New York and Brooklyn. Amongst this tragedy Dobb meets and falls for Daisy, the daughter of a Colonial Loyalist. After much hardship and cruelty they meet at Valley Forge where Daisy is captured and thought dead at the hands of Lord Hampton, played by the great Richard O'Brien. At Yorktown the war ends and Tom returns to New York with Ned to find Daisy. That is a condensed version of the plot but there is so much more in this movie. I heard some claim they sensed a Paedophillic undertone amongst the British, well I see their point but will let the viewer decide that for themselves.
The costuming, uniforms, flags, battles.... this is all how it really was back in the 18th century, rain, dirt and filth. This film is a splendid tribute to those who fought for what they believed in and those who fought for King and Country.
Please, I beg you, give this gem a chance.