A Cinematic Treat

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2005)

All though not 100% factually accurate, Gibsons romantically dramatised version of events is still a breath taking cinematic treat.
The build up of the characters is perfectly paced, allowing the audience to be sucked in to the rationality behind the forth coming actions of Wallace and his followers.
The action scenes contain digital imagery so seamless that you would not know is was there unless you were made aware. During the epic fight sequences you are propelled into the horror of the melee, and you can picture how savage these battles really were.
There is also some light comic relief provided almost entirely through the Irish warrior 'David O'Hara', who really is a great character and i thank O'Hara for his fine performance.
The amazing thing about this movie is the climax, incredibly powerful acting and direction from Mel Gibson, means you almost feel Wallace's pain. Your own imagination visualises this scene far better than any special effect ever could.
A top film 10/10