Shoot the script-writer/director

Rating: Null/10 (25 September 2002)

Sum tiny *SPOILERS*
I tried hard to dislike this film for a number of reasons, but found myself unable. Braveheart has some powerful scenes and acting to offer with an action packed script.
So, why did I try to dislike it. Yup, you guessed it - historically inaccurate, if fact so far from the truth only the names of the main characters appear to be correct. Are modern movie-goers incapable of digesting historically accurate films. Apparently so if U-571 and Pearl Harbour are anything to go by. Perhaps a British film should be made set during the American War Of Independence where the British win, then when the complaints role in claim it's only a film, what are u getting worked up about?
Second beef is good ol Mel shouting 'freedom' at every opportunity, the execution scene is completely ruined by a well sliced and diced William Wallace screaming freedom at the top of his voice.
To sum up, rollicking good action, shame about the typically Hollywood take on historical events. But hey, after watching Saving Private Ryan I suppose I should be thankful the scriptwriters didn't dispense with reality altogether and have the Americans win!