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Rating: - Emotionally Moving and Delightfully Brutal
Braveheart is a very impressive movie that has earned a spot in the upper echelon of movie greatness. Mel Gibson totally embraces his role as William Wallace and delivers an immaculate performance throughout the film. This motion picture is nothing short of a masterpiece.Initially what grabbed me about this movie were the world-class scenery shots. From their, the movie explodes with brilliance as an amazing story unfolds and you are taken directly into the heart of a highly hostile, historical confrontation between the Brits and Scots. The battle scenes set a new standard in exellence and the love story doesn't get too overdrawn out and boring. Along with some timely humor, a few suprise twists and a great ending, Braveheart comes together to create a fabulous adventure. The only complaint I have heard about this movie is that there are a few historical inaccuracies...honestly no body cares and we all love the kilts. If for some reason you have not already seen Braveheart, make it a priority in the very near future. I cannot recommend this movie enough, it has become one of my all-time favorites and I know I don't stand alone.
Rating: - Doesn't get old even after the 100th viewing.
This movie is just awesome in every aspect of the story, from the love and drama to the war, betrayal, and politics. Battle scenes were grizzly accurate to the type of warfare that took place in those days, and the love story was one of few in movies that emotionally hooked me. Excellent soundtrack, breathtaking scenery, and quality acting define this film. OK, so this film isn't ENTIRELY accurate in the portraying the liberation of Scotland. No, it's doubtful that William Wallace could've impregnated the princess while she was still a child. But at least the gist of it was true. At least it wasn't a blatant fabrication like "The Patriot" or "Platoon" were. I can accept it if a small amount of historical truth gives way to Hollywood sensationalism, as long as it's within reasonable limits. Other war films much more recent than Braveheart's days are just as innacurate in the small details while adequately portraying the conflict as a whole. Only a direct descendant of Edward the Longshanks himself would not find this movie to be, if anything else, highly entertaining and suberbly directed, regardless of a few historical innacuracies. Lighten up, and enjoy this Oscar-worthy movie!
Rating: - Great Scots
Starred in and directed by Mel Gibson, this epic movie is based on the gruesome events that took place when Scotland decided to resort to fighting to gain its freedom from the ruling fist of England, "Braveheart" is one of those movies that has it all. If you want romance, laughter, drama, action, or death, it's all here. From loves first, innocent kiss to the final blood curdling screams that escape the lips of the dying as the last threads of life part from their limp twisted bodies, this movie will draw you into the action making you feel as if you're witnessing it all first hand.
Mel Gibson gives what I consider to be his best performance in his role as William Wallace, a man hell bent on avenging the death of his true love. In the process of seeking his own revenge Wallace rallies the people of Scotland and leads them into battle after battle against the English army, making a name for himself, and showing England that Scotland is a serious threat and will not be bought by false promises of land and money.
The battle scenes in this movie are superb, making it well worthy to be a "man's movie", but the romantic, noble side of William Wallace, makes this a sweet love story, guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye of anyone with half a heart. I for one will openly admit that I shed tears for the noble purpose that captured my attention, fulfilled my need for gore, and then immediately enthralled my mind.
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