My favorite movie. A revelation.

Rating: 10/10 (11 February 2004)

My favorite movie. I can watch it a thousand times and am still floored by the sheer power and beauty of it. For me, this is as close to perfection as movies get. What more can you ask for? An epic story. Incredible actors. Gorgeous Actresses. The painfully beautiful Irish countryside captured by the best cinematographer in the business. An amazing score by the gifted James Horner that evokes every emotion in the spectrum and haunts you long after you leave the theater. Brutally realistic swordfights on a grand scale. Love. Honor. Friendship. Loyalty. Bravery. Betrayal. Sacrifice. Redemption.
It was a revelation when I saw it in the theater. I was so absorbed by the film and moved by the story that as soon as the credits finished rolling I went and bought a ticket to the next showing. I never noticed the length of the film (still don't...in fact I wish it was longer). Just like how David Gray brought be back to music and made me rediscover my love for it and the joy I derive from it....Braveheart did the same for me and movies, and I am grateful.