Revolution
Revolution

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Revolution

1985
Movie
126 min
English

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Director: Hugh HudsonGenres: Adventure, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In 1776, a young man named Tom Dobb is driven to join the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He faces the harsh realities of battle and the moral ambiguities of conflict, while also encountering historical figures and experiencing the profound personal cost of war. The film follows his journey through pivotal moments of the revolution, questioning the true meaning of freedom and sacrifice.

Critical Reception

Revolution was met with largely negative reviews from critics and was a significant box-office failure. While some praised its ambitious scope and visuals, many found the plot muddled, the characters underdeveloped, and the historical narrative unconvincing. It is generally considered one of Al Pacino's least successful films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually grand but narratively weak and historically inaccurate.

  • Despite a strong cast, the film fails to connect emotionally or intellectually.

  • An overly long and ponderous exploration of the American Revolution.

Google audience: Audience reception for Revolution is scarce, but historical data indicates it was a critical and commercial disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film's production was notoriously troubled, suffering from severe budget overruns and a difficult shooting schedule, contributing to its critical and commercial failure.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Al Pacino transported to the American Revolution_** After the Declaration of Independence, a fur trapper (Pacino) & his son are inadvertently enlisted in the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, wherein they find themselves fightin...

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