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Patton (1970) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Patton (1970) a score of 3.0597 out of 4
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Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)
Patton's personality--conveyed with pointed theatrical flair by George C. Scott--is registered in rich tones of grandeur and megalomania, genius and petty sadism. ...read the complete Patton movie review at Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
As written by Coppola and directed by Shaffner, Patton bears an ambiguous message, attempting to please both right-wing and left-wing viewers, letting each type of audience see the character, splendidly played by Scott, in its own way. ...read the complete Patton movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)
A war movie of unusual depth and a landmark in screen biographies. ...read the complete Patton movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for Entertainment InsidersEntertainment Insiders
Growing up in the 60s meant being surrounded by War. Vietnam played on the nightly newscasts. TV shows like "Combat," "Garrison's Guerrillas," "The Rat Patrol" and "Hogan's Heroes" were network staples. As a small boy hooked on playing 'Army Man' my ...read the complete Patton movie review at Entertainment Insiders
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.03 out of 4 stars for Critic Doctor (Herb Kane)Critic Doctor (Herb Kane)
When I heard "Patton" was going to be screened at "Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival," I thought to myself, how can a film that won Academy Awards for "Best Picture," "Best Script," "Best Director" (Frank Schaffner), "Best Actor" (George C. Scott), ...read the complete Patton movie review at Critic Doctor (Herb Kane)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
George C. Scott is terrific as General George S. Patton in this blend of intersting biopic and bland war film. ...read the complete Patton movie review at Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Holly E. Ordway)DVDActive (Holly E. Ordway)
Patton is definitely worth a look, even if you’re not a fan of the typical “war movie.” Yes, it’s about World War II, so it fits nicely in the War Classics series, but its focus on the character of Patton rather than on the ...read the complete Patton movie review at DVDActive (Holly E. Ordway)
Patton (1970) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Weekly (Staff (Not credited))Entertainment Weekly (Staff (Not credited))
George C. Scott's Oscar-winning portrait of the megalomaniacal warrior general is still the glue holding together this blunt study of war as the ultimate human (and dehumanizing) game. ...read the complete Patton movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Staff (Not credited))
 
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