And did I say VIOLENT?

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2006)

"Braveheart" (1995): Huge, powerful, violent, interesting, romantic, and, did I say VIOLENT? The story (and no doubt fertile myths) retells the life story of William Wallace, who, in the 13th century, lead his ragtag band of commoners into larger and larger battles against highly militarized England, eventually winning freedom for "his" Scotland. With big scoring, majestic landscapes, Shakespearian situations, and hopefully, an effort to tell history with some credibility (I cannot assure you of this), Wallace's IS a life WORTH retelling into the centuries. Some people are Driven and Focused. THIS he became after experiencing for himself the cruel and unfair treatment of his people by the monarchy of England. It is an inspiring story full of blood, torture, fire, steel, mud, and courage. Acting is high quality across the board, photography is lush, and dialog worthy of Henry the VIII. Starring, produced and directed by Mel Gibson, with Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, and many other talented people.