Braveheart is a 1995 film based around Scottish war hero William Wallace and his valiant quest for Scotland to have freedom.
In what a film is there to do (entertain), Braveheart, for me, is one of the best films for it. The battle scenes actually have realistic blade choreography, something that big names such as Netflix fail to do. Furthermore, there is enough gore to make it feel realistic, though not enough to make someone squirm. As for historical accuracy, Braveheart isn’t the best, with Mel Gibson trying to make an entertaining film rather than what would be closer to a documentary film.
As for character, the film is very immersive. Mel Gibson does so well with the accent and the courageous, almost insane tone of voice he so often uses. Robert the Bruce (the younger one) is also portrayed well as he does show that he is really in awe of William Wallace and when he stands up in Wallace’s name at the end and the Scotts go into battle once more, it fills you with such a powerful ending to a truly awesome story. Edward I or ‘Longshanks’ was also a role filled by a talented actor, as even on his deathbed, you could see the need in his eye, the need to know that William Wallace is dead.
And the final word of “FREEEEDOOOOOM” really affected me and moved me, and seeing the purifiers just shrug it off was such a powerful juxtaposition to the whole film and it showed how corrupt the English had become.
Honestly, I can call it one of the best films I have ever watched, with many more key moments that I haven’t even started to mention. Truly incredible
By Nathan Preston
BFI Film Academy
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This is a fine review of truly transfixing production.
Great review, might give it a watch later.
Very well written, clear that there is good attention to detail and have considered all aspects of the film.
Great review, very interesting and intricate.
Very well thought out review!
Great review! I agree, great film and very moving (I actually cried!)
Loved the film. Watched it loads of times. The review is very good picking up on the historical in accuracies but applauding the the way it evokes the passions of the Scots fight for freedom.
A super review which has made me want to watch this film 👍🏻
Very solid review, great use of language to describe Braveheart- I specifically liked how Nathan used the word ‘war’ over ‘battle’ as war is a relatively modern term and using it to describe an ancient battle may encourage a younger audience to venture into learning about history.
Loved the film and agree, it is historically inaccurate, however this is a great film to spark the interest of the younger demographic through film to discover and research historical events and facts for themselves.
Great review Nathan
This is a very great review and is very detailed. Based.