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Revolution
Coup d'état in a small South American country. The perpetrators of these troubles are a paranoid government, formed of a handful of perverse ministers who, inside the Presidential Palace, imperturbably debauchery the women of the world and the small staff of the Presidency. Outside, the Revolution is raging. An American journalist arrives in this golden hell of orgies and lust. This depraved government is far from imagining that the beautiful American woman only indulges in these sexual effusions to facilitate the entry into the Palace of the pack of revolutionaries who will resolve the country's political problems in the orgy.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the journey of Tom Dobb, a trapper who becomes embroiled in the American Revolutionary War. Initially seeking only to survive and protect his family, he is drawn into the conflict and witnesses its brutal realities. His experiences lead him to question the ideals of the revolution and the cost of freedom.
Critical Reception
Revolution was a significant box office failure and received largely negative reviews from critics. It was criticized for its sprawling length, confusing narrative, and uneven performances, despite its ambitious scope and impressive production design.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual scope and historical ambition.
Criticized for its excessive length and muddled storytelling.
Al Pacino's performance was a point of contention for many reviewers.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be visually grand but ultimately slow-paced and difficult to follow. While some appreciated the attempt at historical epic, many felt it lacked a compelling narrative drive and engaging characters.
Fun Fact
The film's disastrous financial performance led to its director, Hugh Hudson, being blacklisted in Hollywood for a period. It was famously over budget and took years to film.
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