BRAVEHEART (1995) | MOVIE REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCHING
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Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture.
"They may take our lives, but they'll never take OUR FREEDOM!"
My favourite line is "Every man dies, not every man really lives"
Don't know how you can watch this movie and not bawl like a baby. It's one of the few movies that gets me every time.
I admit to skipping forward to "freedom" and was pretty blown away by the stoicism displayed.
I've watched this film at least 100 times now and I still bawl at it! Alba Gu Brath!
This movies an all time great movie it's the one that really showed off what Mel Gibson could do
@@StrawberrySunday212 Tha geàrran brèagha, seòlta agus dìomhair 🐇😀
Rob Roy is another great film centered on a Scottish Clan during the early periods of English rule that is grossly underrated. I highly recommend it.
An excellent movie.
Rob Roy was a few centuries later.
And just as inaccurate 😁😁😁
Patrick McGoohan as Longshanks is just a delicious villain. :)
Yes, historically much of the story is based on rumor at best and some stuff is just pure fiction, but unfortunately the torture and death part is an under-representation of how terrible it was
Rather remarkable considering how graphic Mel Gibson went with The Passion of the Christ nine years later.
yeah sort of, it would be more in line of "based on myth and folk legends". It is a very good movie, hitting all the right beats. You could consider this a warming up for the patriot, which is pretty much the same movie beat for beat.
@@ryanodonovan9497 William Wallace was 'drawn and quartered'
Some of it is true......but he was no highlander .... he was a Southern Scottish noble. There is some evidence his grandfather may have spoke Strathclyde Welsh....A dying language of the Celtic Britons at the time (unlike Saxon and Norman English)
Some of it is accurate, but not a lot. The battle of Striling is actually The battle of Stirling bridge, as the Scots used a tactical advantage as a choke point for English soldiers that had to cross the bridge, not just a massive field they fought in.
Also, the princess was only 9 years old at the time Wallace was executed, just for a couple of examples.
That being said this movie's still in my all-time top 10 favorites, and has been since I watched it in theaters.
This is the first movie that depicted hand to hand warfare so graphically! It changed movie making. But the acting, story, and direction are far beyond talent!!! This was a moment of true storytelling (historical inaccuracies aside)
I still dont know what movie ever topped the big battle scenes, the Battle Of The Bastards was just way over the top and so much CGI.
This is absolutely not true
@@NecramoniumVideowhen you watch the battle scenes in braveheart, watch the people in the background, you’ll see plenty folk barely even swinging their sword 😂
@@New-ye2fl That happens in every movie basically with extras, after one of the battles, where Robert The Bruce is walking around the dead, there are two children lying next to their father, and the girl is even laughing.
Sophie Marceau (the princess) is one of the most iconic French actresses. She also played a Bond Girl if I'm not mistaken.
Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci are the two most beautiful actresses when they were in their prime. Along with Olivia Hussey from Romeo and Juliet.
You have excellent taste Sir @@mikef2811
@@mikef2811 Monica Bellucci in the Matrix was stupid hot. Kate Beckinsale in Van Helsing........ Bro....
@@ashflame6888truer words have never been said.
That's a great moment when he gives her the flower that she gave him all those years ago.
William Wallace was an actual historical figure who led the Scots along with Andrew Moray in the battle at Stirling Bridge and Falkirk where he was defeated and brought to King Edward's castle in Glasgow and was tortured and killed, just like in the movie. There is a statue of him at Edinburgh Castle and at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, and another one in Aberdeen. So yes, Wallace was a famous figure in Scotland.
And that concludes the movie's historical accuracy
@@GeorgeTropicana I get so tired of people yelling "historical accuracy" at all these movies.
For one, it's a movie, made to earn profit by entertaining the masses.
More importantly "historical accuracy" itself is a steaming pile of bull shit. Hell we can't even agree on historical events over the last ten years. I have lived long enough to see lies become accepted "historical facts" about events that I have witnessed in person. But sure, I am to trust "historical accuracy" going back hundreds of years?
@@Anubis78250 🎯🎯🎯🎯
@@Anubis78250 There's getting stuff wrong and then there's making stuff up. This movie made stuff up.
Wasn't Moray the bald guy in this movie that this film made him look like a constant backstabber to Wallace? I've seen this movie many times but I must admit I'm not that educated in Scottish history, the real history.
This movie is in my top 5 all time. It's the first movie I actually cried while watching at the end. So glad you watched it.
Easily one of the best movies of all time no matter where you are even if you just walk in to a room and it's on its the type of movie that makes you want to sit down and watch it I've seen this movie so many times and it's always great
that "Freedom!" line at the end always gets me..such a great love story haha
His battle speech is still epic to "Run and you live for a while and when you are old men dieing in your beds many years from now would you trade all those days from now until than for one to tell the English you may take our lives but never take our freedom"
Guy gets a pick ax through his head and Addie says, “Poor horses.”😅
Scotland 🏴
Nearly three decades later and still LOVE this movie!!! So glad to see you reacting to it, but brace yourself...
Shut your mouth this film can’t be almost 30 😂🤦♂️
Patrick McGoohan, who plays "Longshanks", stars in one of my favourite series, "The Prisoner".
I have used "You know what happens if we don't take that chance? Nothing." many times in my own life. It's a variation of "Nothing changes if nothing changes." We get so afraid of failure that we forget that doing nothing has consequences too.
You should watch the outlaw king its all about Robert the Bruce’s story after William Wallace was executed and is much more historically accurate
Paddington is more historically accurate than this, but at least this isn't as bad as "The Patriot" (2000).
Robert The Bruce is a sort of sequel starring Angus MacFaden, who played Robert in this. It’s quite good.
And a bit more Historically accuratel
The bit where he says they fought like Scotsmen will always get me. As a Scotsman it just sends chills and pride into my body lol
Historically it’s not super accurate but the story and it’s emotions are fantastic
"Not super accurate" is a very nice way to say "they can't even do the intro without talking shit", though. It opens in 1280 and they're talking about the King of Scotland having died... which he did, in 1286, after a 37 year reign.
I bet you tell kids santa isn't real don't you
@@heatison11he isn’t? 😢
@@heatison11 Mate, you just don't do a historical movie without getting at least a few basic facts right.
I get that they're playing it loose with some of the stuff that's been added for the sake of story, altering it to fit the narrative and the audience's sensibilites - otherwise our dear William would be a continent-hopping pedophile screwing an underage princess instead of the gorgeous Sophie Marceau - but starting off with not even getting a fucking date right is just incredibly lazy.
Does quite ironically fit in with the initial "Historians from England will say that I'm a liar" line. Like, no shit, buddy.
Braveheart is one of Gibson's "historical" movies where everybody just shits on the real stuff (like "The Patriot")- which is weird, because "We Were Soldiers" is pretty much accurate to the real events.
The line "Historians from England will say that I'm a liar" does a lot of heavy lifting 😂
This movie gets me every single time in multiple parts. Every time.
Addie (**all excited at William and Marian getting together) : "I did not know this movie had such a love story.........cuute!!!"
Ooof!!!
Oh man Addie, this is gonna be a heartbreaker. Looking forward to my lunch break so I can enjoy it with you! Thanks for putting these videos together for us.
This did happen. After william wallace’s rebellion, Robert “The Bruce” continued the rebellion.
You've quickly become my favorite react channel. The way you watch movies just feels more real and authentic. All the comments you make, the questions you ask, the faces you make (lol), it's all just genuine. And it's easy to see that you're really invested in the story and paying attention which is awesome.
We Were Soldiers is another war movie that Mel Gibson did. It is based on the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War. It is THE MOST historically accurate movie depicting the Vietnam War. The only inaccuracy is the end scene which is only about 10 minutes long. Everything else is exactly as it happened. Highly recommend the movie. 😎
Addie, another great movie about Scotland is Rob Roy with Liam Neeson in the title role. Great film!
Excellent movie, I don't remember seeing anyone react to that one.
@@Tigermania Me neither, and it's a FANTASTIC film. Totally overlooked. I actually think the story and acting are bit better than Braveheart.
"The love story part of this is over" My crying 2 hours later every time the love theme is played. :''''''''''''(
29:21 I always find it ironic that Longshanks pitches Phillip out the window moments before looking for someone disposable.
Probably my all time favorite movie...I saw it at 15 with my Dad. It will always have a special place for me.
I would agree with that for the life of me I can't think of a single movie that I would say is better
If you watch the dwarf performers at the beginning of the torture scene at the end, they essentially perform the act of drawing and quartering.
How every kid feels when it’s the last day of school: “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our FREEDOM!”
This soundtrack is one of my favourites.
I once had a biography of Robert Bruce written by a Scottish historian. If I remember correctly, according to the autobiography, Wallace and Bruce never met. At the time of the movie setting, the Bruce was isolated on his ancestral lands, struggling to save his House, which, at this time was threatened by the Lord's on the Scottish council, scheming for downfall of the House. His only ally, ironically, Edward, under whom he had squired and with whom he went on Crusade to the Holy Land.
Also, the Bruce, along with Edward, and another knight in Edward's service (can't recall his name) were considered the TOP 3 Knights of Christendom, as they were tried in battle and the winners of all the major tournaments they competed in. Like William and the Black knight in "A Knight's Tale". So, if they had ever fought, Bruce would have crushed Wallace. (Who, according to accounts, looked more like Hamish, but, with black hair).
It was through the Bruce's own machinations that he became the foremost Lord of Scotland and finally lead Scotland against Edward. The battle at the end, where the Bruce charges as if spur of the moment, he ACTUALLY planned for the location and the battle, and went there with the intent to engage the English in battle, NOT to negotiate.
After Wallace's death, the Bruce finally secured the position of his House and began bringing Scotland and the rival Lords, one by one, under his control. He then began fighting the English as they portray Wallace doing. Sometimes he won, sometimes not. In one engagement he ordered a retreat. His force had to retreat across a brook/small river in a forest. To allow his men to escape he held the ford by himself against at least 12 pursuing English knights, telling them as they came up.
The battle at the end, where he leads the Scots, was, again, not on a whim, but because by that time he was so successful in driving English forces out of Scotland that the new English King finally assembled another grand army to invade Scotland again. Bruce gathered the Scottish Lord's and the army and strategized where to meet the English and how they would attack. When the armies met at Bannockburn, Bruce rode out by himself to get a final look at the English. An English knight, Sir Charles de Bohun, I believe, who probably knew Bruce from tourneys and service in the English army, recognized him and with lance at rest charged him in single combat. Rather than turn back to the Scottish line Bruce charged, armed with a battle-axe. He deflected Bohun's lance and, as they passed, buried the axe in Bohun's helmet and head. He then rode back leaving Bohun on the field. It's said he was nonchalant and unmoved about the encounter.
Also, as the Bruce was a Great Knight and victor of tournaments, he had won many prizes and was actually outfitted in the most modern (for the time) and state of the art armor and weaponry. Armor like Edward's or any rich English knight, not the scrubby, second-hand looking armor they show him in at the end.
When watching this, you have to bear in mind that other than basic historic events, it bears little resemblance to reality.
Wallace, was, in fact, part of the Scottish nobility. Well educated. Scots didn't wear kilts in the 13th century. Images of Wallace show him well groomed, in proper armor, not hairy and in rags.
I'm also intrigued by people who would rather be under a tyrant than fight for their freedom. I'd rather fight for freedom and die than be a slave and live under a tyrant. Great reaction.
The Bruce has his own story.
Look up the detailed description of the punishment referred to as being "drawn & quartered". The "drawing" refers to being hanged by the neck until almost becoming unconscious. Then lowered onto a table where they removed the person's genitals which were placed in a container & burned in front of the person. This was followed by being disemboweled with the large curved blade that was set out on the table in the movie. Next the axman removed the head before the arms & legs were tied to 4 horses & torn into quarters or hacked into quarters with an ax. The head & quarters were then taken to various parts of the kingdom & displayed on bridges & other structures in major cities. This punishment was reserved for anyone who was a traitor or went against the Church. There were some executions that someone might even think were worse, i.e., for attempting to poison the King, etc.
Two war movies that are very historically accurate with very few liberties taken are both set during the American Civil War. "Glory" and "Gettysburg." I highly recommend both. "Gettysburg" centers around the battle of "Gettysburg" the bloodiest battle to take place on American soil and perhaps the most important battle of the American Civil War. The movie was originally supposed to be a made for TV miniseries, so it isn't as graphic as other war movies, and it is also long at just 4 and half hours.
Glory centers around the 54th Massachusetts regiment. The first military unit consisting of Black soldiers to be raised in the North during the Civil War. Prior to 1863, no concerted effort was made to recruit Black troops as Union soldiers. The movie features tremendous performances by the entire cast, which included Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington who would win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Hacksaw Ridge was also directed by Mel Gibson. He's got the touch.
The man may be batshit crazy but goddamn does he understand plot structure
@@Xrahke Yes. For instance, impregnating the Princess was inadvertent payback for Prima Nocte. None of it is historically accurate, but it's well-planned.
i saw this film when I was about 9. It blows my mind now the kind of stuff my parents let me watch as a kid 😅
Mine too. I think I was also 8 or 9 when I saw this on DVD for the first time. Many parents would say my dad was _way_ too permissive with my movie watching. I was allowed to watch rated R movies when I was 7 (with his approval, to keep me away from anything too disturbing or sexual). My dad believes that if you try to shield kids from certain things, like violence and adult language, you just make it more attractive because it's "forbidden." So, it's better to normalize it as a part of life (within reason, of course).
Part of me, I have to admit, also thinks that he just didn't want to watch "kids movies" all the time and letting me watch adult oriented movies made it more enjoyable for him when we watched stuff together. But he would never admit it even if it were true. ✌🤓
Addie: "They're not really going to show it are they? Oh, thank you for cutting away."
I see what you did there.
Great reaction Addie! You have the best facial expressions during the movie! My fav was the eye roll🙄 when the king said thats what happens whe you send a women. Priceless Addie! Looking forward to more reactions! Luv ya Addie ❤💛
Wallace kneeling before her parents makes me cry every time.
"I did not know this movie had such a love story! Cute!"
Um, yeah....about that...
It’s a crime this movie didn’t win an Oscar for best score.
I love this movie... As history, it's crap... but, it's a GREAT story, and SO well done! The moment when Murron opens the kerchief to reveal the thistle... first she's confused, then she's shocked, then she melts with love. One of my favorite scenes in a movie FULL of great scenes.
One little fun fact about this movie about Scottish Independence in the 13th century - when it came out, Scotland was in the run-up to their vote on Independence from the UK. The movie didn't turn the tide for victory, but, between the movies release, and the vote, the number DEFINITELY turned towards independence.
Freeeeeedooooooooooommmmmm!!!!!!!
Yeah, that was a great scene. It kind of 'hits you over the head', albeit gently.
It's one of my favorite scenes, as well, if not THE favorite...
I wonder if scottish voters regret not choosing independence from the UK after the english screwed up by choosing to Brexit (Scottish voters overwhealmingly voted to stay in the EU).
Braveheart and Gladiator are both love stories.
God bless all of the patriots who bravely sacrificed themselves and died to overcome tyranny and oppression, and to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today! God bless us all and grant us peace!
You don't really know or understand anything about history, do you?
Just to.point out. The largest amount of tyranny and oppression done in the middle ages was done by the church in the name of that God.
Thanks for a great reaction to one of my fave movies despite it not being historically accurate i still love watching it and have seen it many times. I’m Scottish. If you ever come to Scotland you should visit the wallace monument in stirling that holds the sword that Wallace fought with as well as a part of his body. When William Wallace was executed he was hung, drawn and quartered. Which means he was hanged the opposite way, drawn means stretched and disemboiled (quartered) then beheaded. The english though that would frighten the scot’s but it actually had the opposite effect. in 1314 at Bannockburn the two country’s fought again and Scotland won. Take care 😘🏴🇺🇸
Addie - "The main character doesn't ... die!"
Next on Addie's watch list:
"Reservoir Dogs" (1992)
"Logan" (2018)
"The Great Escape" (1963)
"The Bridge On The River Kwai" (1957)
"Saving Private Ryan" (1998)
"The Terminator" (1984)
"American Sniper" (2014)
"Red Dawn" (1984)
"Cleopatra" (1963)
"Gran Torino" (2008)
"Flags of Our Fathers" (2006)
"Letters from iwo Jima' (2006)
"The Magnificent Seven" (1960)
"The Seven Samurai" (1954)
"Von Ryan's Express" (1965)
"The Dirty Dozen" (1967)
"The Cowboys" (1972)
"The Shootist" (1976)
"A Perfect World" (1993)
"Hamlet" (1990)
"Hamlet" (1996)
"Romeo & Juliette" (1968)
"Heat" (1995)
"Troy" (2004)
"Alexander The Great" (1956)
"Alexander" (2004)
"The Beguiled" (1971)
"The Beguiled) (2017)
"Donnie Brascoe" (1997)
"The Sixth Sense" (1999)
"No Time to Die" (2021)
"Cujo" (1983)
"Old Yeller" (1957)
"The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988)
"The Passion of the Christ" (2004)
I suggest "Rob Roy" from 1995 too. It takes place in Scotland as well, but in 1714.
My all time favourite movie. It has everything. Just everything.
When we did the DNA testing on most of my immediate family, we found out conclusively that I was Irish, nothing we didn't already know. I love the depiction of "the Irishman" in this movie. It describes how I wish I could act sometimes.
Hacksaw Ridge.. cant wait!
Best war movie i have seen in so many years and stellar performance by Andrew Garfield!
Abs Braveheart is a classic. One of the first movies to make me cry. I was a toughnut teenager so it meant something back then :D
This is one of my top 5 movies ever.
"Historians will say I am a liar, but history is written by those who have hanged heroes." I love people who complain about the historical inaccuracy of this movie and forget the opening line. The only reason we KNOW it's historically inaccurate is because there are people involved in the story that had money and titles and were thus "worthy" of having a detailed record of their lives kept. We know William Wallace existed, and we know the broad strokes in terms of what he accomplished and inspired, but only because rich people took note. Historically, poor people have to suffer a lot of injustice before that happens, and I think this movie is a great reminder of that.
Well put, what we are told is historical fact is not necessarily the true story
Wow. This is gonna be so intense. How much ugly crying are we going to witness by the end of this one? One of the best war movies ever made! Very intense, very raw, but so worth the watch.
This film was a fundamental part of growing up for me and it absolutely wrecks me every time.
Addie, this is going to break you. Two seconds from finishing your reaction but You will be angry and upset. I do so love your innocence of seeing movies I stupidly assume we all have. Thank you for reminding me that not everyone had a wasted youth just consuming movies like a happy fool.
William fought for the previous Scottish king, John Balliol. After Wallace was executed, Robert the Bruce turned on King Edward, assassinating the last Balliol supporter, John Comyn the Red, in a church. That is the Scottish noble that betrayed Wallace at Falkirk in the movie. Robert the Bruce was excommunicated for desecrating that church. Robert the Bruce rose up in revolt ... achieving independence 8 years of total war. If you have Scottish ancestors, you have ancestors who fought in these wars (250 years before Highlander).
These historic fictions are almost always fascinating to me. It's a great made movie as well.
Next should be outlaw king , it’s not exactly a sequel but it follows on from where this left off and is more accurate historically , it’s a well done movie
So Wallace raised the armies to fight for Scottish independance. Robert the Bruce fought with Wallace in the Battle of Stirling which was their greatest victory. He was then betrayed (as in this movie); at which he was drawn and quartered. The final scene is Robert the Bruces vs King Edward in The Battle of Bannockburn.
The main character has to die, since its all (loosely) based on historical events 😂 William Wallaces long sword is still on display in Stirling.
I was thankful to get to visit my family in Scotland; and to go and see the sword on display when I was younger 😊
Oh its time to get ready for tears! Great work Addie as usual.
Great movie. Another great historical movie that came out the same time but was overshadowed by this movie success is Rob Roy 1995 with Liam Nisson.. Also there is the great movie The Count Of Monte Cristo 2002
One of the most ridiculous things in this film is the suggestion that Wallace pioneered the use of long spears against charging horses, the use of long pikes against charging horses was already an established method in battles and the pikes (spears) were not sharpened sticks but proper spears with metal spearheads.
Great movie. A prime example of not letting the truth get in the way of a good story. For instance, the woad (blue paint) was last used about 1000 years before this, the kilts didn't come about for another 400 years or so, and the Princess was all of 7 years old at this time...
But William was executed.
That look when you heard the line, "That's what happens when you send a woman" at 32:22 was priceless!
A good war movie is Sergeant York. It’s an old black and white movie about a WWI Medal of Honor winner. My kids love it it’s really good. It stars Gary Cooper from 1940.
Fun fact, the title Braveheart doesn't refer to William Wallace. It was the name given to Robert the Bruce after the events depicted in the film.
That is fun. Thanks bro.
It's not fun.
Thanks this movie, we know Mel Gibson is a great actor and a good director.
MASTERPIECE ❤❤
Personally think he's a great director and a good actor. But tomato, tomatoe.
@@magicbrownie1357 I'll go with great at both
Mel Gibson is a pretty good director but he did not direct Braveheart, that was Randall Wallace.
@@imvandenh Randall Wallace wrote the script and Mel Gibson directed the movie.
Randall Wallace directed « We were Soldiers » with Mel Gibson and this is an excellent movie
According to court records of that time, William Wallace actually did say those words, about longshanks not being his king, and therefore didn't agree with the charge of treason.
William Wallace was 'hanged, drawn and quartered' and beheaded.
The movie audience was spared the details of the ordeal William Wallace had to go through, on the day of his execution.
First, He was dragged naked by his heels behind a horse to the execution site, at Smithfield, London.
First he was hanged, and before losing consciousness, dropped down to the ground.
Then, The 'rack' pulled all the joints out of their sockets.
After that, while still alive, his genitals were removed, cut out, and thrown in a fire before him.
Then, while still alive, his abdomen was cut up, and his entrails spilled out, and were removed, and thrown into the same fire.
The executioner then cut out Wallace's heart, and then William Wallace was beheaded.
Finally, the executioner quartered William Wallace (cut off his arms and legs).
The good about this movie: Mel Gibson knows story structure and takes advantage of that perfectly
The bad: There is a place called Scotland. That's about where the historical accuracy ends with this movie (and every other Mel Gibson "historical" movie)
It's fiction.
A very inspiring and relevant film. That pre-battle speech is the best in any epic war film.
i pretty much lost it when the executioner's cut him open and he shouted freedom. the movie truly portrays a true man to be honest and am only 17 damn
Historical Fact...Brian Cox shows up in a movie, instant classic. Don't know why, just is...
For another excellent fictionalized-from-real-people-and-events movie starring Mel Gibson, I highly recommend The Patriot. Very similar themes, but this time in the American Revolutionary War.
You are so much stronger then me, as a young guy watching this on the big screen in the theater, my eyes were leaking a lot😅 it hit hard
The only DVD commentary that I have ever enjoyed for any movie was Mel Gibson's commentary for this one. This movie was fascinating to make. He got sued by animal rights groups all over the world because they thought that he was actually killing horses when they ran into the spears. This movie spawned the invention of an animatronic that is still used to this day because it is so realistic.
My favorite commentary Insight though is about the purple flower. Mel said he would have loved to use Scottish thistle, which is what that is, But he was forced to use artificial Scottish thistle. Because if that little girl had tried to pick real Scottish Thistle they would have had to give her surgery to repair the tendons in her fingers that got severed. It is apparently some of the sharpest and toughest thorns in all of the plant Kingdom.
You really do excellent reactions to your many movies. I feel I should like to suggest two more for you to watch one, is a rather oldie called Random Harvest w/Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson. It's a tear-jerking romance. The second is more modern, called Steel Magnolias w/Sally Field & Julia Roberts. I truly believe you will enjoy both movies! Thanks again for sharing.
Mel Gibson won the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director for the film, and it is easy to see why.
Screenwriter Randall Wallace would go on to write more films as well as direct. His films include:
- The Man In the Iron Mask with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu, and Gabriel Byrne. Based on the novel by Dumas, which is a "sequel" story of The Three Musketeers. The older actors are the immortal Musketeers...Malkovich (Athos), Depardieu (Porthos), Irons (Aramis) and Byrne (D'Artagnan),
- We Were Soldiers with Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott, Barry Pepper, and Greg Kinnear. Based on the book We Were Soldiers Once and Young by Hal Moore and Joe Galloway. Gibson plays Moore and Pepper plays Galloway. About the first major battle of Vietnam and the battle fought on the home front.
- Pearl Harbor with Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Garner, Alec Baldwin, Jon Voight, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Directed by Michael Bay, Not the greatest, but the recreation of the attack on Pearl Harbor is amazing! Voight as FDR is also impressive. Wallace wrote it only.
- Secretariat with Diane Lane and John Malkovich about the famous thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat. Wallace directed the film only.
As much as I love Brenden Gleeson (Professor Mad-Eye Moody) as Hamish in this, my favorite character is Stephen played by David O'Hara. I have used the "The Lord says He can get me out of this, but He's pretty sure you're f------d!" line numerous times in real life. O'Hara also was in Harry Potter in 'The Deathly Hallows' as Albert Runcorn and as Harry Potter (thanks to the polyjuice potion).
The universe is a strange and unknown thing. Those who have died and come back tell of total love and a wonderful reality. Death is not to be feared but invited. It is our way out of this horrible world that we live in now. There is nothing to fear but fear itself! The most true statement ever made!
Historically William Wallace was at least 6’0 ft. Mel Gibson is short, that’s why during the first war scene they make a comment about the height.
Loved watching this amazing classic with you 😊
Weird relationship us and the Scotts have now, We've fought many wars together now, against each other and more together.
Want a fun night? Get an Englishman, a Irishman, a Scottsman, a Welshman and an ozzie in a bar... Tell them their tab is covered and give them a game, pool, snooker, darts doesn't matter...
They'll either kill each other or... Willingly die for each other by the time the night is over... Hilariously the ozzie even though he doesn't live on the same continent as the rest would probably wade in too.
There would be... What everyone considers horrific racism... "jock", "sheep shagger", "upside down" jokes, much piss taking about accent....
However, give us a common enemy... One we all hate and we'll put all of that aside and smash whatever we need to to get the job done.
Every Scotsman that watches this movie always feels so patriotic and it hits hard. We know its not actually completely factual, but the essence of it is and thus the hatred between both countries. You are the only person I've watched that hasn't shed a tear 😢 BTW
Sorry to burst your bubble but the annoyed eye-roll at 32:26 was beyond adorable lol.
Под фразой:"они завоевали свою свободу",подразумевается,что они все погибли.Погибли в том бою,как свободные люди.😔😔
"Ha ha ha?" LOL You kick ass.
My first job while in college was working at a movie theatre at nights. The biggest messiest movies was Braveheart and Ace Ventura When Nature Calls. JHC trash cans were tipped over, the emergency exit was tripped/used... soda on all the floor and popcorn everywhere.
The fact that it's not historically accurate is irrelevant. People get hung up on that fact, stupidly so. It's a romantic look at the character and the events surrounding it. It's supposed to tell a good story, produce certain feelings, and it does that very well. It's not a documentary, nor does it claim to be an historically accurate account.
The score for this film is exceptional.
I’m a proud British Englishman and I love this movie. Scotland is part of Britain which England owns. FYI
Braveheart is a powerful movie
46:43 “Thank you for cutting away,”
LoL given the context, you could’ve chosen a better way to phrase that!
The young boy actor playing William's friend also played the friend in Terminator 2. Fyi
Always a must watch. In my top five greatest movies as well as favorites. Top 2 for man movies/movies for men.
"I don't wanna ruin this moment!..."
*sneezes* 😂
This is one of the greatest and simultaneously one of the most historically inaccurate period dramas of all time.
To be fair, it’s impossible to make a completely historically accurate movie about events that are more than 700 years old.
History is written by those that hanged heroes.
There are statues all over Scotland of William Wallace and equally, nearby, those of Robert the Bruce.