Nice battle scenes, shame about the rest.

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2000)

Several films in recent years have followed a trend of knocking the English or British, notably the fantastic Last of the Mohicans. While this film is undoubtedly good it is fantasy parading as fact. Forever more those who do not take the time to study the history of the period will believe that Mel has been true to the period. This is unfortunate.
For example, why did he need the suggestion of the seduction of a French Princess, whom history suggests was in fact 6 years old at this point in time. Why did the Scottish warriors need to wear blue and white face paint - a practise which died out centuries prior to the period.
This film would be a top ten for me if not for these and many more glaring and easily altered inaccuracies. After all does anyone actually realise that the ruling Scots handed William Wallace over to the English for trial and execution? If you believe this film then the answer is no.
Sorry to all those who love this film but I give it 5 from 10.