Cinema at it's best...

Rating: Null/10 (11 September 2003)

Out of all of the great, cinematic masterpieces that top my list of all time favorites, there are a select few that possess the power to make me cry EVERY FREAKIN' TIME I watch them. You'd think after a while the affect would where off, but some of those pesky films still manage to turn on the water works.
Behold the glory that is Braveheart.
I watch, I cry. And I'm not ashamed to cry. It's what we girls do. My friend told me when she first saw this movie, she cried so hard she fell off the couch.
And despite the fact that this has often been hailed the 'ultimate guy movie' (seriously... I have yet to meet a guy who doesn't think this movie is wonderful), it has an appeal that can draw anyone and everyone.
And I'm not just talking about Sophie Marceau. ;)
I'm talking about movie-making at it's finest. Cinematography at it's finest. Acting at it's finest. Which, in the end, makes this one of the finest films ever made. Mel Gibson is definately one of my favorite actors, but his turn as a director is even better. He pulls off what could possibly be his best role ever (just for wearing the kilts, alone... hee hee) and can I say enough about Mme. Marceau? Most people don't even know that she did this entire movie phonetically (at the time still a relatively unknown French actress.) Mel get's my personal thanks for the casting call.
And though it isn't perfect, this is truly one of the best movies out there. It inspires you, humors you, touches you and sticks with you long after the credits have stopped rolling. Few movies can do this these days, so take it while you can... because there's a million 'American Pie' movies for every 'Braveheart'.
A definate 10 out of 10.