Epic Filmmaking

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2004)

Braveheart tells the tale of William Wallace, a man fighting to keep Scotland independent and free from rule whilst on the other hand there is the ambition of Edward I and his vision of uniting England, Scotland and Wales.
The movie has some fine performances by actors such as Mel Gibson, Patrick McGoohan and Sophie Marceau. It takes us through the various stages of the Wallace uprising, which cumulate in the magnificent battles at Stirling and Falkirk.
The brilliant soundtrack provided by James Horner adds to the experience of this movie and enhances the impact of many of the scenes.
Many people look at Braveheart and point out the historical inaccuracies.

Yes, they exist but if it wasn't for Randall Wallace and Mel Gibson turning his book into a movie a lot of people would never have known of William Wallace. The movie captured my imagination and made me want to find about William Wallace, find out what he actually did. If it wasn't for Braveheart, I may never have heard of William Wallace and the desperate battle he fought in order to secure freedom for Scotland.
As this is a movie, Braveheart does its job as it brings to life the legacy of Wallace; finding out the rest is up to us.