A Glorious Epic Unsurpassed By Any Other Film

Rating: 10/10 (12 December 2002)

First off, let's get one thing straight. Braveheart is based purely on legend and folklore. Historical documents were rarely kept during the lifespan of William Wallace and few (if any) survive to this day. Many critics have bashed `Braveheart' for its inaccuracies, but nowhere in the film does it claim to be a documentary. `Braveheart' is simply a marvelous movie. From its sweeping battle scenes to its romantic, intertwining love scenes, everything is perfect. The acting throughout is superb, and the action sequences stunning. Randal Wallace's script is matched only by so-called movie classics such as `Citizen Kane' and `The Godfather'. There is no better a speech in any movie than Wallace's own `I Am William Wallace' speech, and no more poignant a movie moment than during Wallace's disemboweling (with the visions of his wife). Leonard Maltin said it best with `a passionate film about a passionate man'. `Braveheart' may not be the `best' movie of all time, but it is certainly is my, and many other's, favorite.
10 out of 10