The Patriot Movie
Storyline
TAGLINES
Every second counts.
Doctor Wesley McClaren is an immunologist in Ennis, Montana, and he has turned down an offer to join his friend Richard Bach, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the head of a unit called the Biological Response Team (BRT). Wesley and his daughter Holly live on a farm in Ennis, and a farmhand named Frank lives with them. Just over the hill from the farm, a 52 day standoff against militia leader Floyd Chisolm has ended. Floyd has decided to be his own attorney in court. Everyone is shocked when Floyd spits on Judge Tomkins. After the hearing, Tomkins starts feeling sick. Holly, like she always does, stops at Wesley's office after school so she can go home with Wesley. On their way home, Wesley gets a call on his mobile phone. Wesley rushes to the hospital with Holly and tells her to wait in the doctors' lounge, then Wesley is taken to see Tomkins, who looks awful. Wesley is told that Tomkins collapsed in his chambers at the court building. Wesley sees a cop collapse, while Tomkins has a seizure. Wesley calls Richard and tells him to send the BRT. Army medical units are sent in, and Ennis is sealed off. Wesley tells Frank to stay in town instead of going to the farm, then Wesley tells Holly to stay where she is, because the town is dealing with an outbreak. Richard arrives in town and talks to Wesley, who knows that some kind of toxin has been released. Wesley asks Richard about an anti-toxin, then they go to Tomkins's room, where Tomkins has died. Richard tells Wesley that the toxin is a warfare product called NAM37, which is ten times more potent than anthrax. Richard also tells Wesley that a technician working for NAM37's developers stole a big sample of the NAM37 and was detained by security in Billings, Montana, one day after the NAM37 was sold to Floyd, but the technician killed himself before anyone could ask him any questions. After buying the NAM37, Floyd infected himself and started the outbreak by spitting on Tomkins. So far, 94 people have been infected, and the NAM37 has killed 5 people. Wesley takes a sample of Holly's blood, and Floyd is visited in jail by his right hand man and medical expert Nate Pogue, who has also been infected. and the anti-toxin Floyd bought along with the NAM37 only slows the NAM37 down instead of being a cure. Floyd's plan was to start the outbreak, then use the anti-toxin on himself. Floyd tells Pogue to get him out so they can get the anti-toxin that the army has brought into town. Later, a group of men led by Pogue return to the jail, where they kill all of the guards and get Floyd out. Floyd and Pogue go to the hospital with their men, and they take the hospital hostage in hopes of getting the anti-toxin, only to discover that the army's anti-toxin is the same anti-toxin Floyd bought. Richard explains that there have been times when NAM37 has mutated, and when it does, the anti-toxin doesn't work. Pogue sees Holly's blood sample and the sample shows that Holly has been infected, but somehow, she's okay and her body is fighting it off. Floyd wants Holly found. When one of Floyd's men finds Holly in the lounge and tries to grab her, Wesley beats the man up and goes to the farm with Holly and Frank. Floyd's men head to Wesley's farm, where Frank ambushes them and kills all of them except for one man, who kills Frank. Wesley and Holly take off with Frank's body, and ride their horses to a farm where Holly's Grandpa lives, and they give Frank a proper burial. Wesley takes a blood sample from his friend Ann (Whitney Yellow Robe), and just like Holly, Ann's body is fighting off the NAM37. Leaving Holly at her Grandpa's house, Wesley and Ann go to an underground lab that Wesley used to work in, where they plan to come up with a cure. Pogue, who is still at the hospital with Floyd, thinks he has found a cure, but he needs Holly's blood to isolate it. After Wesley finds the reason why Ann and Holly are not being affected by the virus, Wesley and Holly go home...where Holly is kidnapped by Floyd's men. Now Wesley must go to Floyd's headquarters and rescue Holly.
| Steven Seagal | Dr. Wesley McClaren |
| Gailard Sartain | Floyd Chisolm |
| L. Q. Jones | Frank |
| Silas Weir Mitchell | Pogue |
| Camilla Belle | Holly McClaren |
| Dan Beene | Richard Bach |
| Damon Collazo | Lt. Johnson |
| Whitney Yellow Robe | Dr. Ann White Cloud |
| Brad Leland | Big Bob |
| Molly McClure | Molly |
| Philip Winchester | Young Miltiaman |
| Douglas Sebern | Judge Tomkins |
| Ross Loney | Clem |
| Bernard O'Connor | Dr. Tom Hergot |
| Leonard Mountain Chief | Grandpa |
| Dean Semler |
3.70 out of 10 (3532 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Dumb escapist cliche
posted on 31 Aug 2009But, then that's what I was looking for in a weekend rental. But to own it? This one will just gather dust on the shelf.
Segal is Segal in this movie. If you like him, you'll like the movie. And it has some nice cinematography of the wide open Montana spaces.
But after the initial setup, the politically correct script is painfully obvious and cliche ridden. You'll forget the film before the credits scroll to the top of the screen.
L.Q. Jones does a nice job as Segal's buddy Frank (but Segal sure doesn't miss him when he's gone). And Camilla Belle does a charming job as his daughter.
This is assembly-line produced mind-candy but we Americans eat this kind of junk up. :-)
It was a nice change of pace
posted on 31 Aug 2009I saw the patriot and was more than please with what the story was trying to get across. I have been watching Steven Seagal since he started his own acting and I must say I do not want him to wind up like Van Damme or Chuck Norris who can't do nything but action this was a nice change and I must say the story was great kepp puting them out I will watch them.
The Old Rancher & Waylon
posted on 31 Aug 2009I was the "Old Rancher". My dog, Waylon, my old green truck and I did the road block scene. The little actress Camilla Belle who played Holly, his daughter, was so neat. This was her debut. She, the cast and crew loved my dog and during breaks they would come and bring him doggie gifts. We (Waylon and I) actually did 27 scenes, however, the editors left about an hour on the cutting floor. Too bad, we couldn't see the entire full length of the movie. Steven Seagal is big, handsome and an excellent professional. The co-stars were well-picked. Molly Mc Clure is special to us. The location is beautiful and environmentally outstanding. The people of Ennis, Montana are greatful for him shooting the movie there. Gene E. Carlstrom
A positive change for Steven Seagal
posted on 31 Aug 2009Enjoyed this movie; nice to see Steven Seagal stepping away from his stereotype parts.
However, the best performer is L.Q. Jones, who brings out many facets to his character "Frank". Mr. Jones is a fine actor who should get more credit! He is definitely worth watching. Interesting storyline!
Can I have fries with that?
posted on 31 Aug 2009What happened to Steven Seagal? Ever since the profound success of Under Siege he has put on more and more weight. (I must confess that he was fatter in Glimmer Man though.) Does he tell the director to suddenly cut because there's a pie baking in his trailer he must eat? Geez, how can he hope to do any more fight scenes with that belly? He has had to resort to fast motion, panoramic camera shots and bad wardrobe tricks to hide his girth. And what is with this movie? Does Seagal think he's an actor? Where does he get off playing a semi-serious role? This is unnacceptable. Either go back to cracking skulls every 15 minutes a movie or retire to Tibet to be with the Buddhists, who hail him as a reincarnated cheeseburger.
The Patriot is Seagal's best since Under Siege
posted on 31 Aug 2009I have seen all of Seagal's movies and have enjoyed each, but in the past few years his movies have not been as good as the first few. I bought The Patriot on dvd with a little apprehension as I had not seen any trailers for the movie (was it ever in the theater?) and most of the reviews I have read were bad. But I have to admit that this is one of his best!!!! Definitely give it a try, you'll be surprised and a great plus is his acting skills have thoroughly improved.
THE BEST STEVEN SEAGAL MOVIE SINCE UNDER SIEGE!
posted on 31 Aug 2009I have seen THE PATRIOT twice. I would like to comment on it again. The first time I gave it Three Stars-my mistake. After viewing it the second time, I give it FIVE STARS! The action scenes were terrific as usual, although not as plentiful as most of Steven's movies. But the outstanding acting more than made up for that. Cannot wait to see Steven's next movie release. And as most of the women will attest to, he is very pleasing to the eye!
good job
posted on 31 Aug 2009The Patriot is a different type of Seagal film. Sure there is plenty of action (although I would have liked to have seen more) but Steven relies more on his acting skills rather than his martial arts skills. Good thing. He proves not to be just a great action star (like he's already done) but he proves himself to be a damn fine actor as well. This is what drew me in. He has always been good enough to get the job done, but he must have taken lessons since his last one. This is a good film but people may not like it because of the heavy emphasis on drama. I don't know if this made it to theatres or not, but if it didn't, it should've. Steven appears to have lost some weight since Fire Down Below but he looks bigger because he's bundled up in a coat for the first half. It is true what they say, If you don't like this movie, you are probably shallow. It is very enjoyable for enviornmentalists and survivalists. The scenery and photography are wonderful and the villain was okay. Give this one a try but keep an open mind.
one of the better steven seagal action in depth movies
posted on 31 Aug 2009great scenery-sensitive material presented in a realistic manner. the family inner action displayed beautifully. "Wesley and Holly" were a perfect example of close family ties. Enjoyed the action scenes as well as the complex subject matter. Can not wait till it can be purchased at video stores.
very good movie....lots of action
posted on 31 Aug 2009very good movie....lots of actio