" From the point of view of a true Scotsman, this is his epic and only defeated Englishmen can dispute it "

Rating: 9/10 (20 March 2011)

In the late 13th Century, a modern descendant of Sir William Wallace, one Randall Wallace, set to pen this long forgotten epic. The story as told by modern writers, began when Wallace takes up the challenge of the English invaders on their own terms. This fine film called "Brave heart " is an excellent rendition of the basic facts of the legacy. Although there are many disputed events, the final outcome was nothing short of complete freedom from English tyranny. Mel Gibson plays the Scottish hero William Wallace and does a commanding effort and furthermore he directs the dramatic epic as well. In his superb cast are Hollywood veterans like Brian Cox, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce and Alun Armstrong. The lasting impression one gets from this movie are the vicious, slaughter-house re-enactments of the most brutal battle scenes in Scottish history. Although it's the cast and crew which combine to bring History to life, it is the poignant interwoven romantic inter-story which adds a novel flavor to it. All in all this is one exciting movie which has set in motion the wheels which will eventually turn it into a Historic Classic. ****