Inaccurate but Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2004)

(Spoilers)
Braveheart. An outstanding film. This movie is based on actual events that occurred during the 12 and 13 hundreds. The main character is William Wallace, a man raised by his preacher uncle, and played by Mel Gibson. Wallace when we see him as a soldier is inspiring to the Scottish rebels at Sterling and at York and he was. Mel Gibson gave an outstanding performance as Wallace and a great performance by Patrick McGoohan as King Edward I.
Now the downsides to me. William Wallace, though a protector of Scotland became ruthless after his invasion of England. It was said by a soldier that he spared man nor woman; monk nor nun. Also Longshanks (King Edward I) is made out to be a terrible king who murders at his own will, when in fact he cared lovingly for his people and his soldiers. And in fact at Falkirk as many as ten thousand Scots were killed before hand to hand combat began.
Still the movie was amazing. An amazing score, directing (done by Gibson), and acting. There are more fine acting jobs in it than I have ever seen. It in fact deserved its Oscars. It was fine movie all around.
Braveheart. Starring Mel Gibson, Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, Angus Macfayden and Breendan Gleeson. 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars.