Though it suffers from its unnecessary length, this is a wonderful showcase for George C. Scott in the title role. His Patton is thoroughly enjoyable, regardless of the viewer's political opinions. However, everyone else becomes rather stale after awhile, and historically accurate war movies can only be so original.

Some see it as a representation of a laudable mindset, or a glorification of the man, but I could only read it as a satirical criticism of war and people who wage it, beyond Patton himself. It underlines the ideal that one must make ones subordinates fear their leader more than their enemies, and represents Patton as a demigod, an anachronistic figure, and borderline insane.

I believe this one shows its age, and in some instances I don't mean it positively but Scott's performance transcends time.

Scott's magnificent performance as General George S. Patton earned him an Oscar, and the film was selected as the best of 1970 by the Academy Award members. It's a gutsy, tough, comparatively honest and fascinating portrayal of the WWII general whose military bravado and love of war made him a hero, and also caused him to be relieved of his command. In addition to Scott's monumental performance, the film boasts a series of brilliantly staged battle sequences.

One of the best World War II films out there and today whenever someone is stuck on something and need a working strategy, he would say "What would Patton do?" George C. Scott and Karl Malden were two to watch in Patton.

George C. Scott gives here one of the greatest performances I've seen.

Great performance by C. Scott. It is clearly a product of 'new Hollywood'. It is different from earlier Hollywood biopics and war epics because it steps out of genre conventions and theatrics. I have huge expectations watching this film, and that might be the main reason why I felt slightly disappointed. I am sure Patton was an interesting person, but I wasn't left compelled by this, technically near-perfect, film.

What can I say... Great Script, Great Cinematography, Great George C. Scott, Great Film!!!

An interesting portrait of a fascinating bastard. Scott is simply on fire in the lead, and I liked how ambiguous the film makes both Patton and the 'glories' of war. And what a powerful opening!

Good, but for some reason I've never really liked it a great deal. I can recognise its greatness, but it doesn't appeal to me much. Lovely music, though.

It seems like they we're trying to tell too much and we're really scared to miss out on details. But it still captures the ambiguity and the extravagance of Patton. ... Note: Do not miss the opening monologue. It's perfection.