imsweeney7777 Review of The Last Days of Patton

The Last Days of Patton (1986 TV Movie)

"Last Days of Patton" good movie

[10/10 · 13 November 2009]

After studying Patton on my own and enjoying the first Patton motion picture that came out in 1970 I found that "The Last Days of Patton" did a remarkably excellent job of revealing the inner Patton. Although the movie is gut wrenching and I cried a lot because I'm a huge Patton fan I had to stick it out because he does in the film as he did in real life. We see the man away from the battlefield and out of the headlines. Anyone who studied Patton in-depth will notice some historical flaws but I thought the essence of Patton was brought out in this unique film. George C. Scott blew me away. I respect that he took on the challenge of showing Patton's human side. Reading about Patton first (especially his correspondence)will add to the viewing experience. Overall an extremely interesting and heartfelt tribute to a great American.