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**_Steven Seagal tackles a rebel militia group and a fatal virus in scenic Montana_** A holistic doctor in the town of Ennis (Seagal) seeks to find a cure to a deadly disease unleashed by an unhinged paramilitary leader (Gailard Sartain)...
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The Patriot
1998
Movie
90 min
English
A deadly virus threatens to wipe out an entire Rocky Mountain town, leaving the town doctor to find some way to escape the soldiers who enforce the town's quarantine and devise an antidote. Matters take a more deadly turn after the physician is captured by a dangerously unstable band of militia extremists.
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IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic20/100
Google Users50%
Director: Dean Semler•Genres: Action, Drama, War
Plot Summary
A former Special Forces operative living a quiet life as a doctor in rural Montana is drawn back into action when a militant group takes over a school bus full of children, including his daughter. He must use his skills to rescue the hostages and confront the terrorists.
Critical Reception
The Patriot received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, subpar acting, and excessive violence. Audiences were also unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
Steven Seagal's signature one-note performance is on full display.
The film is criticized for its gratuitous violence and lack of originality.
Plot holes and illogical sequences abound, making for a frustrating viewing experience.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a typical, albeit low-quality, Steven Seagal action flick. While some appreciated the action sequences, many expressed disappointment with the weak story and Seagal's repetitive acting.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more politically charged thriller, but the script was significantly rewritten to cater to Steven Seagal's action persona.
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