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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong, Carey Loftin
Directed By: Franklin J. Schaffner
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Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543519782
Format: AC-3
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-06-03
Running Time: 172
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1970-09
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A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (Including Best Picture) Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of it's Oscars went to George Patton the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and Flamboyant Patton designed his own uniforms sported ivory-handled six-shooters and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He outmanuevered Rommel in Africa and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe. But he was rebellious as well in sight and poignancy his own volatile personailty was one enemy he could never defeat.System Requirements:Running Time: 170 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/CLASSICS Rating: PG UPC: 024543519782 Manufacturer No: 2251978
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Summary: Great War Movie! Great Biopic! Great DVD!
Comment: This is one of the very, very few great Hollywood movies about historical events and personalities in which hardly any liberties or revisionist history attempts have been made and yet the unadulterated "true" story is still so dramatic and exciting. This movie is fully deserving of all 8 of the Oscars that it won and is not only among the top 5 war movies that I've ever seen but is also among the top 5 biopics that I've ever seen.
Patton is shown, warts and all, with little attempt made at trying to sugar coat his colourful personality although this movie gives us a chance to see the other side of the story that we get of the man from the sensationalist press of the time. Having served in the military myself, I actually fully appreciated what he did to the cowardly soldier and I know I wouldn't have apologised if it was me but Patton saw the bigger picture and knew that he was needed to continue achieving greater things and so did what he had to which really impressed me. Although the film is almost 3 hours in length, I didn't feel it as that movie is just that good.
As for the DVD, the picture and sound quality is just excellent. The THX Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround option makes the sound quality very good and I couldn't easily find any imperfections with the picture quality making me thoroughly satisfied with this dvd version. Although there are no special features worth mentioning, the picture and sound quality more than make up for this. I can only imagine how much better the Blu-ray version of this film will be given that it is already so good on this standard version. I also appreciated the Anamorphic widescreen effect which ensured that only about a fifth of my widescreen was blacked out unlike the pure letterbox format which means I'd have to squint as only half my screen is utilised. I understand that different people have different opinions about the various formats but for me anamorphic works well enough.
This is a great movie and the dvd is equally as good; great film, great picture and sound quality albeit no special features save an audio essay on Patton's life still make this a great value purchase.
Recommended.
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Summary: Patton DVD
Comment: My tape of Patton finally couldn't cut it anymore. It just wore out. I bought the DVD and the picture on my new high def TV was great. I've seen the movie dozens of times and this is the best since the original on the movie screen. The companion DVD reviewing the original shooting of the film is great also. This is a very good package.
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Summary: You can't go wrong with Patton
Comment: Sure it may be a long movie, but it is one movie that will remain a favorite forever. The intricate details of Patton's (portrayed by George C Scott) career are incredible to learn about, since Patton was one of our most heroic (and interesting) generals from World War II. Furthermore, with the movie in Blu-Ray high definition, you couldn't ask for a more realistic viewing experience.
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Summary: Patton
Comment: Patton is one of the real good stories about World War II. It is really pretty accurate from everything I have read on the subject.
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Summary: Patton Classics
Comment: I purchased this one because i saw it on tv last year. to add to my library collection.
thank you.
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