Gotta like it...

Rating: 8/10 (21 November 2000)

This is the kinda medieval flick that you wanna see when you go to the movies; it's what Gladiator and Rob Roy were too. I really enjoyed the action, the period detail, battle scenes great, plus Mel plays this guy just the way you wanna see him played-driven, tortured, focused.
It does have its gory moments, and no, it might not be a documentary as far's the historical events go-of that I'm not sure, nor do I care per se. Gibson has given us a very good film; it's a shame they don't make them like this more often.
Did it deserve to beat out 'Apollo 13' for the Oscar? I donno. But it was a good choice seems to me.
***1/2 outta ****