Patriot Games
Posted by Chris @ 8:35 pm
Patriot Games is one of those films that has managed to pass me by, despite knowing it is meant to be pretty good I've just never managed to see it. In fact I knew nothing about it, until now! A few weeks ago Film Four had it on so I taped it and tonight I've had the time to watch it.
I've got to say, it wasn't what I was expecting, but a good film none the less. The whole fact it was set against the backdrop of the UK and the war with the IRA was surprise number 1, and that there were so many British actors in it is as well. Obviously it looked a little dated (made in 1992) but it still delivered a few thrills. I didn't realise it was adapted from a Tom Clancy novel either. The fact it was set against the backdrop of the IRA made me think about how things haven't changed much, we're just fighting Muslim extremism now instead.
Anyway enough of the philosophical stuff, have you seen Patriot Games, and if so what are your thoughts, good or bad film?
5 Comments
Sunday, July 22, 2007 12:08:00 am
Sorry but having met Sean Bean many times and realising what a tit he is I try to avoid any films that he is in.The Lord Of The Rings is a personal favourite but he was still the worst actor in it!!
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Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:36:00 am
Christian is wrong - again ;-)I liked Patriot Games. Am I right in thinking Harrison Fords character is the same one as in Hunt for Red October and several other Clancy adaptations?
Good film - 8/10 from me
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Monday, July 23, 2007 10:01:00 am
Indeed you are, I believe the character you are referring to is Jack RyanThis comment posted by
Monday, July 23, 2007 11:27:00 am
which is played by Alec Baldwin in HftRO, Harrison Ford in the fore mentioned film and Clear and Present Danger, then lastly by Ben Affleck in Sum of all Fears. Fortunately films are not chronological thus excusing Ben Affleck coming after Ford but not excusing him as being chosen for such a good characterThis comment posted by
Monday, July 30, 2007 9:59:00 pm
Not a massive fan of Sean Bean, but he plays a good part and quite well in Patriot Games... one of his better films.To be honest Patriot Games is a bloody good film, and it doesnt aim to be something its not... good action film :)
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