PATREON PICK: The Patriot | FIRST TIME WATCHING | REACTION 

When you heard, “Papa! Papa! Please don’t go!…” you could look around the theater and close to half the men were tearing up so don’t apologize for tearing up yourself.

If you liked this film a must watch is "Last of the Mohicans" which focuses on the French and Indian War 1754-1763 with a great performance by Daniel Day Lewis and Wes Studi. It also is the war Mel Gibson talks about from his past in this film at that Fort.

"Papa. What do you want me to say? I'll say anything"... Gutted.

Great reaction Stef like always love this movie! The line “Papa don’t go I’ll say anything” gets me every time. RIP to that little girl (Skye McCole Bartusiak) and Heath Ledger. People always seem so baffled about the way battles were fought, understandably, but the line formations and volleys didn't usually last very long, just for the beginning of battles, and if you think about it this is the way battles have always been fought except instead of arrows, spears, and shields there's rifles and cannons having been invented and innovated relatively recently. The general situation and the order of events are accurate. The character Benjamin Martin is patterened loosely after Francis Marion, “The Swamp Fox”, who had a nephew named Gabriel. His legacy still thrives to this day as South Carolina has many businesses, streets, highways, towns, schools and even colleges named after him. The character Colonel Tavington is patterened after Lt. Colonel Banestre Tarleton. The final battle is patterened after The Battle of the Cowpens in South Carolina, insomuch as the tactics. The terrain is completely different. Cornwallis was not involved. It is possibly the first time that the American Army used a defense in depth. Lt. Colonel Tarleton's forces were decimated and routed. Disney did a TV series called The Swamp Fox. All episodes are on RU-vid. And some fun-facts about it. The scene where Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) returns the dogs to General Cornwallis (Tom Wilkinson) may be based on a similar story told about General George Washington. During the Revolutionary War, Washington reportedly noticed the terrier of a British General wandering the battlefield. He subsequently negotiated a cease-fire, and both sides stopped firing until the dog was returned to the British commander The historical accuracy of the costumes and settings was overseen by the Smithsonian Institution. It's the first time the Institution ever worked directly on the production of a movie. Actual amputees were cast to play soldiers who lost their limbs. Anne's speech was inspired by letters Abigail Adams sent to John Adams during the Revolution. Keep up the good work.

I can understand the rage Gibson portrayed when he was hacking that soldier to death in the beginning of the film. A father’s grief and rage can be a terrible thing and if you aren’t mindful, it can consume everyone around you before you yourself are gone inside it. That part of the film was the most powerful for me and the three boys did a good job selling their point of view on a side of their father they had never seen before.

Jason Issacs' "Colonel William Tavington" is still one of the most underrated antagonists of all time. This was the role of a lifetime for him, and he should have received an Oscar nomination for this terrifying performance.

This is not based on any specific story, but it does embody three historical truths. First, it is true that the fighting in the southern theater of the American Revolution was especially vicious, much more than in the northern theater. Second, Francis Marion, known as “The Swamp Fox,” was a highly effective guerilla leader who hid in the swamps of South Carolina (where the movie is set). He is obviously the model for Benjamin Martin, in a general way. Third, Martin’s statement just before the final battle, about having the militia fire just two shots and then withdraw was a real tactic. It was devised by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, who led the Continental army to a huge victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina. I recommend an American history movie with a similar vibe and spectacular cinematography: "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992). It is based on a famous, early American novel, and is set during the French and Indian War.

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? What fates befell them for daring to put their names to that document? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year, he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more.

Don't apologize for not talking too much. That speaks out to how well put together and powerful the film truly is.

Every American who says they hate America and its values needs to watch this movie so they can understand their true roots.

Bad guy is Lucious Malfoy in Harry Potter

The face she makes when she's a little confused is just great 😂😂😂😂

Yes the reason why is that they wanted to see you cry. 😂😂 No apologies necessary, movies are supposed to get emotional reactions, hurt, laughter, anger, and stressed. Stef the war genre has many great films, don’t sleep on them.

Honest Reactions are better then commentaries, so love when your reactions a pure❤

I do appreciate your emotional, authentic reactions. thank you

The rocking chairs were built by a Master Craftsman near me. He built them the way he always did, to last, not as props. When filming the prop department couldn't get them to break because of how well they were built. They had to keep making cuts until they finally broke.

Skye McCole Bartusiak (Susan) should have gotten an Oscar for best supporting actress. For just her expressions! For such a young girl. The part where she says Papa tears me up every time 😢😢😢

I always mean to compliment whoever is editing your reactions. It's always honest and revealing of your true emotional response.

judging by the thumbnail it’s going to be good reaction 🥺🫶❤️

You’re one of the few great reactionaries. Keep up the awesome work 🍻

I see a reaction post for the Patriot and I'm 100% in! I am so glad you're watching this Stef!

Your facial expressions during the watch says plenty. Also, your reaction to the main villain is on point. Great reaction all around.

I love how connected you get while you watch these movies, don't ever apologize for getting into it and not saying much! Love your reactions so much!

The child actors in this movie are all awesome at their jobs. The girl who played Susan knocked it out of the park

Mel Gibson's breakdown when Gabriel dies is one of the best acted scenes in anything ever IMO.

I really like your reactions to movies because you don’t constantly talk

I will stand up for the relationship that develops between Benjamin and the aunt, today it's different because there are plenty of fish in the sea as the saying goes. Back then, there were not as many fish in the sea, and the ones that were usually already had a family. She has some nice houses but no one to share them with(lonely). By the time they hook up, she is living in a tent basically, while taking care of all of his kids that she loves. Benjamin Martin was a great man that won't treat her bad and is of age, I'm just saying I'm not hating them for wanting to have a little bit more than a lonely life and this goes for both Benjamin and the Aunt. Back then there were no festivals to go to or anything like that it was survival, that's why as soon as boys learned to walk they learned to shoot, families worked together to survive, no running water, no refrigerators. Life was more real back then, no toilet paper or anything. Just imagine in the winters, being a woman and you have to cut a firewood for winter, hunt, get fresh water and you're alone. Huddled by a fireplace all by yourself. Benjamin is a man and is distracted, while being attracted to her, he is too busy concentrating on everything that he has to do and raising his kids to notice her attraction for him. Until she basically slaps him in the face with it. Given the time, I don't see anything wrong with it. I'll just finish it off like this let's say you were cutting your firewood one day and you got hurt, and you're alone. No phone no ambulance nobody to help, it's about survival and happiness and I think they made a good choice for themselves and the kids

@11:00 mark, you asked “Where is he from?” Are you referring to the Colonel? You saw him (Jason Issacs) play the NASA Research Scientist Ronald Quincy in the Movie Armageddon.

Such a great movie! Much love to you Stef!

Having daughters close to that age....the "Papa, please dont go" absolutely rips my heart to shreds 😭

When Odo dies i Always cry

One of my favorite movies which always makes me think of my dad

I like that you didn’t talk much. I prefer it actually except for a comment here and there. It means you were so involved in the story, you zoned in. Thats a good sign.

Next reaction: Dances With Wolves

Love this movie, this is how this wonderful America got started. People gave their lives for it!!

Hi Stef , I enjoyed your reaction to patriot !!! The bar where the daughter says Papa that gives everyone every time they see that scene on this movie😢 Sadly 2 actors from this movie died in real life. Rip Heath and Skye

When this movie came out I made fun of the girl screaming for her father. Now that I'm a father I cry like a baby at that scene lol.

Your eyes say more than enough as to what is in your heart and mind and often more than words can say. So, no apology is necessary. We thank you for bearing your true feelings, especially through your eyes.

This movie makes everybody cry 😭 I've seen this movie so many times I've lost track and I still tear up at all the scenes that everybody cries at or shocked at especially the John character with the son and wife😢 my favorite line is the Reverend got a 10 to the wolves

better to be a warrior in a garden, then a gardener in a battle.

Stef, I've been to war. One positive thing I can say comes out of war is the bonds of fellowship it creates, at least in us Americans. It creates a brotherhood in us that no one can possibly hope to even begin to understand, unless they had been through it as well. Facing death on a near daily basis changes you and those around you. It is an unbreakable, unshakable, unwavering bond that lasts beyond time amd space.

wow susan running to her dad screaming papa.... i admit. i broke. i kinda... sobbed. thats just ouch...

NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR HOW A FILM OR PEACE OF MEDIA MOVES YOU.!!!! Ok so i drank before i watched your reaction but damn for the years of me knowing of this movie's existence. This movie is the American experience, Yes we ALL (ALL) are free, but that means free to accept fait or free to choose, these movie is free to exosome its own idea what freedom is and the honorability it takes to get us there. watching you watch this hit me in ways I can't explain. thank you for watching this movie!

I find we appreciate things (like history) later in life and are more open to learning stuff we never thought we'd have a desire to learm

I always love it when reactors look to the other screen to assure they got the right expression.

You never have to apologize Stef...this is your channel, and if there is something you say that someone watching doesn't like, they don't have to watch your reactions. Thanks for letting us journey with you through some of these films. 🙂

“Glory” w/ Denzel Washington is the next obvious choice

"You're MY child!" is my favorite line in this movie. So great

I'm new to her reactions, but I have to say whoever edits her videos does a really good job of making HER reactions blend well into the actual movie. Really great job showing her reaction then transitioning back to the movie and so forth.

I honestly just love watching you experience these movies with the intensity you do. This movie is one of my favorites for sure, and it had some of the best acting I’ve ever witnessed, especially the raw emotion they were all able to portray. I think the movie Ransom is another great portrayal of Mel Gibsons acting prowess, you should check it out 🙂

No worries. The best reactions are when you're lost in the film/material, and they're genuine responses. Don't worry so much about speaking unless it just comes natural in the moment. Authenticity is key, and it's also the easiest to manage, because it's how someone would respond watching it alone in their room. You got lost in this one (another testament to the quality of the film), so this is largely what ended up happening; and in my opinion, these are the BEST reactions. So, great reaction! I love movies that are long, but don't feel long because they're just so packed with great and impactful moments. This is definitely one of those. Glad you liked it! I've probably seen this over 20 times by now, and it's become pretty much a 4th of July staple. The acting is a straight gut punch, especially Mel's when Gabriel dies. Timeless stuff. Happy Belated Independence Day!

I'm a history professor, Stef! What would you like to know about history or the Revolution (one of my specialties...that and the Colonial Period in American History)? And I enjoyed your reaction! I'm glad you enjoyed the movie!

Col. Tavington, was the same actor who played Lucius Malfoy Drago 's father in the Harry Potter movies.

Your reaction was just right, for this kind of movie. Just right. Perhaps you should watch - • "Braveheart" • "Saving Private Ryan" • "Hacksaw Ridge" • "Band of Brothers" • "The Pacific" • "The Outpost" • "Lone Survivor" Thank you for a nice Reaction 🙂

Sarah doesn’t have a lot of lines but she makes up for that with only a few powerful ones.

I always liked this movie, but not too long ago I found out I'm descended from a man who fought with the militia during the war, which makes this more personal, because I can easily picture him as one of Benjamin Martin's men. He was a private whose official designation was the cool-sounding "ranger and spy", but apparently back then that just meant a scout.

Have to agree with the previous recommendation: Last of the Mohicans is even better in this regard, a book adaptation. Way better.

U share ALL the time Stef. Sometimes its not spoken. For those of us who r paying attention, we “hear” u. Every word.

LMFAO! That was an awesome impression! “You will be a country on to yourself.”

I really the honesty and bravery in your reaction. Do not apologize for a lack of commentary. Sometimes that is really appreciated in a reaction.

OMG René Auberjonois is playing the reverend who goes with them?! Thats Odo from DS9!!! Oh thats wicked. XD

I love the part where the British ran over the hill and ran into the Continental line. The American regular army.

34:10 that little “ehee - clap clap clap” is probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen 😂😂

How you react is far more important how many words you use to do it, and you did this well.

Your reaction is 100 percent on point that’s how I am every time I watch it

Susan crying for her father gets me every single time 😭

Yo, it was good to see an honest reaction and review. It's a good film. It draws you in by all the stories within the story. 😉

I cry every time the joker dies. This is one of those movies that doesn't get easier to watch.

Awesome reaction of my favorite history movie!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Don't worry about the language. You are so mild compared to a rather large percentage of Streamers. This was a great reaction and it is refreshing to see the raw emotion and you not hold it in or force it and fake it.

It's hard to comment through this one, it is captivating. Great reaction

This movie makes me sad. All of that sacrifice just have people spit on the idea of these brave men, women and children.

your reaction was great, you seemed to be comprehending everybit of info, it was a real reaction

41:30. if you are not tearing up...

As a Brit, I loved watching this movie as a kid growing up in England. Top movie, great soundtrack too!

Great reaction Stef! I think you would really enjoy "12 Angry Men" starring Henry Fonda. If you haven't seen it, I'd love to see your reaction. 👍😀

the patriot is one of my favorites and I am a history nerd, and this movie gives me a lot of knowledge about the revolutionary war

No need to apologize. Too many talk all through the films and miss a lot or ask questions when if they had just watched they would have had the question answered without having to ask because they talked through it. You Did react with your eyes and emotions more than any words could have conveyed. Your heart being touched was reaction enough, compassion is Always more welcome than a bunch of mindless chatter. You did well! Gods Blessings Always!

1:57 steff: heath ledger is in this one? me: start crying due to PTSD

Thanks for posting. I find RU-vid edited vids are much better to watch than Patron. I dont have time to pay money and watch for long. Thank you, I enjoyed....... respect.

57:46 - I love it when Stef gives us just, a little bit. TY Stef.

20:10 love how you made fun of the british 😂 .. Texas 🇺🇸

Watch hacksaw ridge

It's all just fine! Baby, you were into this film. No apology needed. Have some ice cream and just chill!

I love how you just enjoy the movie and let the emotions flow, i know its basically a part of life now to just apologize and say sorry for no damn reason so ill say like everyone else, dont worry about apologizing for letting the films move you. Thats what they are supposed to do, when you connect with the stories that are trying to be told. None the less thank you for the content, its always amazing and you have a great channel its far different than many other reactors and in the best of ways. This movie and the writing , coupled with the beautiful score.. damn it always moves me and brings those tears, even just triumphant happy tears. So good. Love the scene where the "racist" guy finally appreciates and honors his fellow man and understand we are all the same and hes proud to be on the front lines with him. That shit hits different every time. Especially now days with all the propagated division that is forced amongst us. Keep your head up yall and remember we are all in this together. Much love.

Tarleton was in charge of the British troops at The Cowpens and they got soundly defeated however Tarleton survived the battle and fought wars for the British for quite awhile after the Revolutionary War was over. I don't think Francis Marion was at the battle although a similar strategy was used to sucker the Brits into a three sided kill box.

Unless you are a history buff this movie can be rather shocking. It isn't an accurate story of any one person but it is very loosely based on the colonial Francis Marion known as "The Swamp Fox" who organized gorilla militia that held the British in the south and the British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton who was given the nickname "Butcher" because of actions by his men when he was de-horsed during an early battle. The final battle was a very loose depiction of the pivotal battle "The Cowpens" which led to the British defeat in the south. A lot of creative license was taken to fill out the story. Good reaction. I think you got it.

While this was historical fiction, based a lot on the real Marion AKA the swamp fox, it shows the period and mindset well. If you were bad with history it is often because of bad boring teachers. One you might want to check out to beef up on history is The Fat Electrician (Much is military history but there are some others) He brings interesting stories, some true ones that Hollywood would shy from because they are stranger than fiction. The one on the USS William D. Porter is one that would make a good Mel Brooks style film. You will like A Knights Tale, one of my favs. Based again on a period and the writings of an author who is portrayed in the film.

Hi my love! Mel Gibson made three epic movies, Braveheart, The Patriot and We Were Soldiers. I feel this film the bes!

Definately Stef, there are groups that will rent you dresses like those, do your hair and everything for photo shoots, you should definately do it, maybe even film it for youtube, just say'n.

@22:09 Truer words were never spoken.

the way that mell gibson cried in the scene that benjamin was seeing the boddy of gabriel... i'll tell you this... as an actor... i have seem MANY amazing actors crying, but till this point in my life, i have NEVER seen a cry that is as realistic as that one... only someone who lost a very deerly loved one can understand the amount of pain in a moment like that, and mel gibson, defntly have lost someone important in his life... because i cannot imagine that one can act THAT good wighout acctuly understanding the pain... you start rambling, you cant breath, you dont know what to do with your hands, with your eyes, you beg god... it is all there... the only thing that he didnt do was the intense scream of pain... when i loved someone who was very dear to me, i remember that after crying exactly like the way he did in here, i started screaming, screaming as loud as i could, the pain was so big, that it was the only way i could understand how to let it out...

Im French , we proud to be helping for the liberty this war led us to the revolution and the death of the king , France already a great nation before the United States existed. Vive le Roi Louis XVI Vive la France

Here's a bit of a history lesson, since you wish to explore it a bit. Tavington is based on a real person, British General Banastre Tartleton. Tarleton was an aggressive and very ambitious lieutenant colonel, looking for promotion and victory at all costs. He was not quite as evil as Tavington was in the movie, and there is no evidence or claims the the British ever burned a church full of people, because they considered them British citizens. Tarleton returned to England after the war and was elected to Parliment and served for 20 years. Benjamin was loosely based on Francis Marion, known as The Swamp Fox, who frustrated the British in South Carolina with guerrilla tactics, hit and run, similar to what was depicted. Jason Issacs was incredible, and made me hate his character so much when I first watched this that I named the villain in a book I wrote after the character. Not a whole lot of accuracy in the movie, but a banger of a film.

Glory is a Fantastic war movie also.

It wasnt uncommon for men to marry the sister of their dead wife in this time. Its was to keep the families together.

You apologize too much! This was a good reaction; don't worry about it! 👍

Aa a father of five sons, I can't imagine losing one of them let alone two. Probably have a nervous breakdown😢

One of my favorite movies can’t wait to see your reaction.

I told myself I'd like to watch a reaction to War Horse! Turned on RU-vid and damn there's Stef doing Patriot 😊😊😊 Let's go!!