A truly Magnificent and Epic motion picture

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2003)

Top notch in all categories, Braveheart is a level above most films. Themes of love, death, freedom, regret, self-sacrifice and manhood are addressed in this masterwork. I was so surprised (and thankful)that the Academy recognized this movie with it's highest award that at the time, I nearly fell off my seat! The cinematography by John Toll, the music by James Horner and the direction and acting by Mel Gibson couldn't be any better. Beyond being a great "movie", the true story of William Wallace upon which the film is based is also incredibly moving. It's possible to see our distant relatives fighting in this cause or similar ones.