We’re celebrating our nation’s independence this weekend and rather than continuing the hate and rhetoric of the current political climate, why not, relax, kick back and enjoy one of these top 10 patriotic movies. It’s good to be an American!
1. “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson. This movie is actually about our war for independence against the British army.
2. “Born Yesterday” from 1993. With Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson and John Goodman.
3. “An American President” starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen and Michael J. Fox.
4. “Forrest Gump” with Tom Hanks. Winner of six academy awards, this film follows the history of a simple young man, through the segregation and poverty of the rural south, to the jungles of the Vietnam war, the anti-war protests in Washington D.C., to the hurricanes in the Gulf coast and even a trek across the continent as Forrest runs across the nation. It follows the history from the 50’s to the early 1980’s. Great film.
5. “Patton” from 1970. Winner of a sweep of Academy awards.
6. “Independence Day” starring Will Smith from 1996.
7. “Pearl Harbor” from 2001
8. “Dave” starring Kevin Kline who steps in as the substitute president, from 1993.
9. “Air Force One” 1997. Starring Harrison Ford, shows the consequences of the “we will not negotiate with terrorists” position.
10. “National Treasure” starring Nicolas Cage from 2004. Shows that our founding fathers were even willing to commit high treason to bring about our nation. Shot in many of the most patriotic location from Independence Hall to Boston to Washington D.C.
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