Mel in his real element

Rating: 9/10 (24 February 2001)

What do we have here?
We have Gibson in yet a heroistic role. Nothing novel about that. The real treat is the true clothes, surroundings and, note this; very good sound!
The firing of the antique weapons and the way wars used to be fought is extremely well portrayed.
First time I saw this movie I was impressed with the sincerity of the telling of a story of blood and war. I still think this movie is a very well told story of how cruel war can be.
So. If you have a big screen in front of you; duck that cannon ball!