One of this summer's blockbuster movies, "The Patriot," starring Mel Gibson, has received mixed reviews from movie critics, although most reviews seem to be very positive. Opinions about the usual concerns -- length, attention to historical details (the movie is set during the American Revolution), performance by actors, etc. -- have covered virtually every viewpoint, but there were early reports that one scene had anti-gun extremists particularly squeamish. The scene involves Gibson's character and two of his young sons using firearms in the struggle against British oppression. Apparently, gun-ban proponents would rather the producers of the film ignore the fact that firearms were used by those who won our nation's freedom, and sometimes even by young family members who helped shoulder the burden of the conflict. While perhaps unintended, "The Patriot" offers a positive message about the use of firearms by responsible individuals. In stark contrast, "It's The Rage" presents a message that is decidedly, and intentionally, anti-gun, according to a recent review in the Los Angeles Times. The film has already aired on Cinemax but has now been released for theaters. The Times critic wrote that "‘It's the Rage' misfires badly as both an entertainment and a message movie." Thanks for the warning. We'll stick with Mel.
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