Inspiring

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2001)

From the start to the finish of this movie you can't help but feel inspired by the acts of pure heroism, passion, friendship and revenge. Mel Gibson in the role of William Wallace could not have been better cast. His acting really brings out the character of a vengeful commoner who unites a nation to bring freedom to Scotland.
Patrick McGoohan as the stubborn longshanks made it easy to hate this character, portraying a vicious, egotistical maniac who will stop at nothing to rule Scotland, he steals the show every time he appears on screen, with a wicked glance, a cruel word or a ruthless order.
In a testament to the amount of emotion this movie can evoke, I have seen many MEN (especially those with Scottish heritage) cry at the execution of Wallace. There are so few movies that can do that now.
Although there is much violence in this movie, it rarely goes over the top and only adds to the harsh reality of the time. Overall a spectacular film not to be missed. Congratulations to Gibson, he's done extremely well as both an actor, and a director.