This film has insufficient runtime....

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2002)

This is one of those films that just don't last long enough. With a runtime of ca. 3 hours, I was absolutely glued to my TV without any thoughts what so ever of taking a break in the film (refreshments, bathroom etc.) This is a film that captured my full attention from the very first minute. The introduction to the film with its beautiful landscapes and that Scottish music was more than enough for me to know that I was in for something very special.
I have always been very interested in movies that takes places in the early years. Like a couple hundred years ago or so. I believe this film are called epos, often telling a true story. Braveheart is after my opinion just such a movie.
There is really not enough space on this page for me to tell you (if you are one of those who have not seen the film, yet) just WHY you should see this film, but if I tell you that one of the reasons are the most breathtaking battle-scenes you have ever seen in your life, would you be more interested in this feature?!!
The Battle-scenes in this film are the best I have ever seen in my entire life as one of the globes most eager moviefans. They really brings to life exactly how it was on the battlefield. It is almost as you are really there among all the English soldiers and Scottish "farmers". Blood squirting on the camera(or whatever they used for blood in this film) is a pretty good way of showing the audience that no one on this battlefield are bullsh**ing about anything. We fight till the last man, or we don't fight at all. Oh, yes. I believe the R rating on this film haven't been printed on for fun.
Acting, surroundings, music, costumes... everything is a vision for the eye all the way in this film. Mel Gibson has absolutely succeeded as a director and is without any doubt convincing in the role of William Wallace. Be amazed, see this movie. This is not a film to miss. I gave it a "9". The reason I don't give it a "10" is because of the insufficient runtime......
(If there by any chance should be any spelling mistakes here, please try to ignore them as best as you can.
Happy watching.......