Mel Gibson is definitely one of people's favorites!

Rating: 9/10 (12 July 2000)

Braveheart is probably one of the best war movies to hit the big screen. With winning five academy awards (but it deserved more), its hard not to like. With an excellent performance from Mel Gibson and a unforgettable story, Braveheart is a movie that will not lose its popularity over the years like some other war movie trash like "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Thin Red Line". Although the war scenes don't really show what war was like (instead, they focus on the gore of war), the story line and romances are enough to satisfy most people. Most people will agree that the constant gore was unnecessary but you don't notice this until a few hours after you watch it. But be warned: Mel Gibson saved this movie immensely by directing and starring in it. If he hadn't played William Wallace, the acting would not have gotten good reviews from the media as Sophie Marceau and Catherine McCormack failed to please. Oh well, at least they didn't appear a lot. So, if you're a fan of war movies and want to be pleased after many nights of grief from other movies of the genre, Braveheart is a movie you will surely want to add to the family collection!