Braveheart

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Summary: Long live Braveheart
Review: I just wish I could give this movie a better rating.Like 20millon stars, this was and had to be the greatest movie of all time. Everything in this movie was beyond perfect. Iv'e even bought the DVD version.Now don't get me wrong I am English and most my family is also. And sure there were a few minor things that I said "Now wait a minutue" because I personally Know how history went and I know the English were'nt that bad so sure Mel Gibson does have it out for the English I mean after doing The Patriot and all.But hey thats the old thought about History and Hollywood. Over all this movie is the undisputed champion of all movies.and thats why I give it 5 stars.

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Summary: A great Movie: A must see
Review: Mel gibson performance is the rock-solid anchor of this great historic movie. The story captivates you from the very beginning. English oppression, followed by brief part about Wallace's friends, his love-life, battle to avenge the murder of his wife, which then turns out to be the greatest wars in Scotland history with Mel Gibson leading the charge. The famous speech given by William Wallace to his scotish warriors is well acted out by him. Everytime I hear that speech it gives me goosebumps. It is filled with everything: Scottish-history, Fight-for-Freedom, ligth humor, romance, patriotism, sadness and of course a great war!

This is my favorite movie. I like watching movies and usually do not watch a movie again. I have probably seen the entire Braveheart movie 8-9 times. It is a great motivating story. I suggest that you go to the nearest rental store and watch it, and if you like it you might as well buy one. A great great video for your collection.

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Summary: great story even if it's not exactly true
Review: there's no doubt in my mind that if the events portrayed in "braveheart" were all historically accurate this would be one of the greatest movies of all time. of course, they are not, as this is a "dramatization", and gibson and the screenwriters and producers took their fair share of liberties with the plot. wallace's first love interest, his childhood companion murron, is believable, even if it's a little hollywood, but wallace's sexual encounter with the princess of wales (which almost certainly never happened) is ridiculous. he takes her to bed after having spent about two minutes with her. it makes his last thoughts about murron seem less genuine. the film also depicts richard the bruce's decision to continue wallace's fight against england, though here the battle is shown to be immediately after wallace's execution, when in fact it took place ten years later. the movie also exhibits a rigid anglophobic sense, depicting king edward as a soulless, cruel man, and wallace as an unabashedly do-no-wrong hero. even worse is edward ii's frailty and ignorance. it's not surprising since this is a major movie, but given the historical significance of wallace's campaigns, it would be nice to get a more accurate picture. for what it is though, there's no denying that "braveheart" is a great story. gibson gives an impassioned performance, and leaves no doubt that he loves his country and truly believes in it and himself. like i said, i don't like what they did with princess isabelle, but nonetheless sophie marceau is great (the scene with a dying kind edward is maybe her best). the showstealer though is unquestionably david o'hara, who plays the crazy irishman, stephen. some of his one-liners are quite memorable. many critics have a problem with the excessively gory battle sequences, but they do a good job of showing just how gruesome such a fight can be without actually being there. some of it may seem a little unnecessary to parents who show this movie to their kids, but understand that it's meant to have such an effect. this is a great movie, that pulls off its epic aspirations admirably, and keeps you entertained and interested throughout. don't take any of it to your history classroom, but enjoy the movie for what it is.

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Summary: Very emotional and touching
Review: This is, without doubt, one of the best films I've ever seen. Want violence? It's got it. Want emotion? It's got it. Want it to touch you deep down? Yup, it's can do that too. It's not very historically accurate, but then if that's what you want then go read a textbook. You're as bad the Comic-book guy from the Simpsons. This is a film which works on quality instead of relying on a million different special effects (cough-Titanic-cough). The acting is very good and totally beleivable.

I would write on but no review could do this film justice. It's hailed as great. It IS great. And if you like your violence without all the mindless machoism (eg. nearly every typical action film, which this is not) plus you don't like slushy romance but a little is OK then this is the film for you.

P.S. It's anti-English and rightly so - I am English myself but I can see the atrocities that the English did and THAT is why I'm no patriot.

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Summary: Gibson's Greatest Film
Review: Throughout the ages, oppression has taken many forms, rearing it's ugly head to deny the liberty and the rights of people everywhere, and the cry of "Freedom" and the inherent longing to be free of tyranny in any of it's many incarnations is universal and older than recorded history. Man has fought on one battlefield or another and in one arena after another in an effort to rid himself of the shackles that bind him, and he has always paid a dear price for that freedom. "Braveheart," directed by and starring Mel Gibson, is the story of one man who would not abide the despotic rule of an unworthy sovereign, and took a stand against it. A 13th Century commoner and a patriot who loved his country, Scotland, William Wallace (Gibson) burned with an unquenchable desire to be free of the British, who had murdered his father when William was just a boy. Raised by kin, Wallace nevertheless grew up wanting only to marry, work his farm and raise a family. But circumstances dictated otherwise, and without knowing what they had unleashed, the British rekindled that fire that burned within the boy, and Wallace soon left his mark on the Monarchy of King Edward I of England.

Wallace was a man of singular determination, and managed to do what no one else had ever been able to do before him: He united the clans of Scotland. Before Wallace, the clans stubbornly clung to their autonomy, changed loyalties whenever the mood struck them or the price was right, and endured the domination of the British because of it. Wallace changed all that, by convincing them that by standing together as one, they could win. And he proved it. He amassed an army and made a stand at York, and again on the battlefields of Stirling and Falkirk. With savage tenacity and courage, he never gave in nor gave up his relentless and heroic quest to make Scotland free.

Gibson brings Wallace to life with a performance worthy of the man he portrays. To achieve what he did, Wallace had to be larger than life, and that's exactly what Gibson brings to the screen. But he plays him as a man, not a hero; Gibson's Wallace is very real, and someone you can believe would be able to stand before an army and lead them into battle. In one memorable scene Wallace, mounted on a spirited horse, addresses his men-- many of whom had just joined him-- as they are about to engage the enemy at Stirling. Someone from amongst the crowd calls out, "We heard Wallace is seven feet tall!" To which Wallace replies, "I AM William Wallace!" And by the time he finishes his powerful speech (which screenwriter Randall Wallace openly confesses was liberally borrowed from Shakespeare's "Henry V"), spurring them on and preparing them for the impending battle, you believe he IS seven feet tall. It's an inspired performance through which Gibson shows you the man behind the legend, while at the same time he makes you understand just how and why the legend was born.

And, as impressive as Gibson is in front of the camera, what he does behind the camera with this film is even more impressive. The magnitude of this film is awe inspiring, and that Gibson could carry it as an actor, while directing it as well, is quite a feat, indeed. He used the bleak weather of Scotland and Ireland to great advantage in scene after scene, creating the perfect atmosphere in which to tell his story; he experimented with different camera speeds, especially when filming Catherine McCormack (Murron), which gave her a more graceful, sensuous look; he staged some of the most compelling battle sequences ever made; and he captured the intricacies of the characters-- all with an eye for detail and the ability to integrate it all into a film that took home the Oscar for Best Picture, while deservedly landing him the Award for Best Director. It was obviously a labor of love for Gibson, but the hard work paid off handsomely in the end, especially for the audience, for it is they who realize the real fruits of this endeavor-- a truly stirring and memorable motion picture.

The supporting cast includes Patrick McGoohan (Longshanks), Sophie Marceau (Isabelle), Angus MacFadyen (Robert the Bruce), Brendan Gleeson (Hamish) and Peter Hanly (Prince Edward). A film of epic proportions, "Braveheart" is emotionally involving and inspiring, with a message about the irrepressible capacity of the human spirit. Gibson put everything he had into this one, and it shows; this is his "Citizen Kane," a pinnacle of achievement that few actor/directors every attain. With brilliant cinematography (by John Toll), some of the finest editing you'll ever see (by Steven Rosenblum), terrific performances and Gibson's special touch, this is an unforgettable film that demonstrates what the magic of the movies is really all about. If you love movies, this is one you simply do not want to miss.

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Summary: One of the best
Review: I think this movie really captured the story of Braveheart and his rebellion against the English. Though there were some things altered for sake of entertainment, this movie is a historical epic worthy of your income. It is long and garuntees good watching for people of any genre.

If you are the action type who loves big battles, this is your movie. Those who like longer, more plot-filled movies will also enjoy this. Those who are a combo will definetely enjoy this movie. The story of William Wallace is interesting in reality, but this movie makes it interesting for those that disagree.

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Summary: One of theTop 5 greatest movies ever!
Review: How the heck did Mel Gibson not win best actor for this. He gives one of the greatest acting and directing performances ever. The dialogue was great, it is fairly historically accurate (although William Wallace was actually like 6 feet 8 inches. It has the war scenes to rival Saving Private Ryan, testosterone to match Fight Club and great characters. It is one of the most powerful movies ever in the last scenes and during William Wallaces speeches. They fought like warrior poets, they fought like Scotsmen

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Summary: Epic film
Review: Braveheart is one of my most favorite films. It stars Mel Gibson in 12th Century Scotland fighting a gruling war with the English. Gibson portrays William Wallace, a hero for his country, but ultimately wants peace for his country, who fights bravely for Scotland in many Gory battles where he suffers personal losses as well as injury to himself. There is not much i can say about Braveheart, because most people know how good it is. I would recommed this movie to anyone who likes action mixed with drama and suspense at times.

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Summary: Pure Entertainment - but also pure rubbish
Review: There's no denying the film itself is a ripping yarn, rousing and exciting - as well as at times brutal and downright gorey - from beginning to end. However, it's lack of historical accuracy and the fact it's so nauseatingly and ridiculously anti-English throughout detract from the overall film....

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Summary: My Favorite Film
Review: There isn't enough space here to tell you what I love about this movie, but maybe I can convince you that it is definitely worth seeing.

For those unfamiliar with the plot, Scottish commoner William Wallace finds himself in love with a childhood friend, and secretly weds her. The English come along and kill her, and Wallace exacts his revenge, resulting in a Scottish rebellion against oppressive English rule.

Wallace, played impeccably by Mel Gibson, leads the rebellion, inspiring the Scottish peasants that make up the ranks of his army with the promise of freedom. In a particularly wonderful speech that is classic among Braveheart fans, Gibson extolls the virtue of freedom and rouses his army to fight a much larger English army.

There are three things that make this movie so good. First, the characters are convincing and well played (Patrick McGoohan plays the conniving King Edward so well you can't imagine him as anyone else), and you grow to like them. Second, the romantic subplots are a vital and seamless part of the plot, and are never cheesy or unbelievable. Thirdly, the message of the film is one for the ages. Freedom from oppression is something everyone can identify with, and it provides for a very emotional ending and pulls you into the movie.

Though the film does an immeasurably good job of bringing you into the past with its sweeping cinematography and its epic plot, some of the battle scenes might be too much for some people to take, particularly younger audiences. The violence is never overboard, but it is enough to convey the brutality of medieval warfare.

Other than that, a must see!