The movie made me cry. Now that's an accomplishment

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2006)

CAUTION POTENTIAL SPOILERS Braveheart is the story of Scottish rebel William Wallace as he fights the English to free Scotland.
This movie made me cry. I have only cried for 2 movies, and almost cried for another two. The almost crying one was when Don Corleone died in THE GODFATHER and when Morgan Freeman met Tim Robbins on the beach in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. The other one was when Kong died in KING KONG. And then there is BRAVEHEART.
The acting in this movie is stunning. Mel Gibson was made for this role, he puts his heart and soul into Wallace. I believe William Wallace was possessing him during the "Sons of Scotland" speech before the Battle of Stiriling. That's how convincing he was. Brenden Gleeson and David O'Hara give great performances as Hamish Cambell and Stephen. O'Hara in particular lightens up the movie by being silly after battles.
The score is very moving. The only other score I can remember humming is the one from BAND OF BROTHERS.
I couldn't stop crying when the Bannockburn scene rolled.
This is probably the most inspriational film ever.