Why is this movie so revered?

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 2003)

Although this is an enjoyable movie, I have to take issue with everyone who feels that this is one of the short list, all time greats. This movie forces the viewer to root for the Scots. There is no reason for a decent person to take any other side. To me, a great film presents an accurate account (or, as accurate as possible account) of both sides motivations in a conflict. I suppose ONLY the British soldiers committed atrocities. I suppose ONLY the British soldiers had no descent, civil, sympathetic human beings in their ranks. I suppose, by watching this movie, that the British are a bunch of evil, ruthless b*****ds and that the Scots are 100% good and right. Like I said, a decent, enjoyable movie. Not a great one.