Amid the many battle scenes, Gibson manages to portray his character as a human who is still fighting for love, though it's much more than that. Braveheart is a spectacle of filmmaking, and with all of it's controversy, violence and contrived themes, it's one of the best movies that has come around in several years. Gibson proves that he can not only act, but direct as well and by not seeing this movie, you're cheating yourself out of three hours of sheer pleasure. While the presentation is near perfect, it's not. Near is the word that keeps it from getting perfect marks.
Colors are bright and vivid and edge enhancement is minimal.
The Scottish landscape has never looked better and it's by mere specs that this isn't a perfect image. If the LFE doesn't activate during this movie, then nothing wil make it work. From the sound of horses galloping to the sound of swords clanging, the active audio is second to none on this soundtrack. Of course, Braveheart is presented in a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix and the dynamic audio is a main reason that this movie has the impact that it does. Top notch audio.