A good movie, but very fictional.

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2003)

Braveheart was one of the better films of the year it was released, mostly due to its well thought out story, the good character portrayals, and its rather graphic and stunning action sequences. However, while this movie was a very well told story, it is a story none the less. To consider this a true story would be a mistake, as it is rather historically flawed in its portrayal of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Historically, Robert the Bruce led the Scottish armies of independence from nearly the beginning, while Wallace was more of a romantic figure, that never really led any major battles. But much like other historical dramas (Gladiator springs to mind) some willing suspension of disbelief is always a pre-requisite to actually enjoying the film. If you're a major history buff and just can't get over the historical inaccuracies, then this isn't the film for you. For the rest of you though, I recommend this movie thoroughly.