Braveheart

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2019)

Braveheart Review
We know Mel Gibson as one of the prestigious guys in Hollywood. As director, star and producer of "Braveheart," he turns the unpromising story of a 13th century wonder into one of the most spectacular entertainments already presented. "Braveheart" tells the story of legendary patriot warrior, William Wallace, interpreted by Mel Gibson, in a mediaeval scenario at Scotland, who led the Scots in a struggle for freedom from England's brutal rule commanded by Edward I, called Longshanks, interpreted by actor Patrick McGoohan. "Braveheart" shows a tragic romance, unbounded heroism, gorgeous photography and a cast of thousands of people.
A positive point for this movie is that "Braveheart" is also an explosive action movie where mediaeval Scots use spears, swords, axes and giant rocks as a vengeance. A negative point is that the movie does not follow a real story and some scenes are obscured, changed or invented, like a romance between Wallace and Princess Isabelle, Longshanks' daughter-in-lawinterpreted by Sophie Marceau, who was sent by the English army as an emissary to the Scots to negotiate peace. There is a falsehood to their story: they meet, they're in love, she's pregnant, and she's gone. The affair was very criticized for many historians, because this novel didn't exist.
The genre of the movie "Braveheart" is drama, biography and war. The budget was US$ 65-70 Millions and it opened May 24 1995. "Braveheart" won many awards on Oscar 1996 as a best movie, best director, best sound editing, best photography and best makeup. Also won awards in other events like Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA and MTV Movie Awards, all in 1996.
"Braveheart" is a movie I will recommend to watch, because it tells about history, freedom, drama, courage and love. Also, it is a big production commented nowadays.