"A Brave Heart Filled With Love"
In the 1995 film Braveheart directed and starring Mel Gibson, shows the life and death of William Wallace, a Scotsman born circa 1270 who, after a brutal execution of his wife (played by Catherine McCormack), devotes his life and efforts towards fighting Edward "Longshanks" I (played by Patrick McGoohan) of England and pressing for freedom of his native land.
The film begins showing William Wallace's father being killed by English soldiers, and fast forwards to the execution of his wife, and soon Wallace begins forming an army and rebellion alongside his lifelong best friend Hamish (played by Brendan Gleeson), Hamish's father (played by James Cosmo), and an irishman (played by David O'Hara) against the English by slowly fighting against the English outposts throughout all of Scotland. As he continues his onslaught onto English outposts, gaining notoriety from the English throne, Longshanks become more prioritized on shutting down the rebellion, and capturing William "Guardian of Scotland" Wallace. Eventually, a beaten Wallace attempts to form an alliance with France (mutual enemies of England), but is captured and soon set to be hung, stretched, and tortured by the English crown.
Subjectively, this film met every criteria necessary for me to enjoy the film. These include sufficient action, romantic drama, historicity, and realism. The action portion of the film is undoubtedly the most notable aspect of the film showing the perfect amount of blood & gore necessary for a 1400s war film. Historically, the film is not entirely accurate, however they modify it just enough to not change it to historically accurate, but keep it interesting for its viewers. Overall, it was a realistic romantic war film, that many people can enjoy if they watch it.
Objectively, this film is no different. Critique can come from the historical inaccuracies of the film, but most critics overlook this to enhance the enjoyment of the film. Overall, it offered diversity and surprises that kept all viewers entertained.
Films you would also be interested in:
1. Braveheart
2. Gladiator
3. Troy
4. The Patriot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mciuEBsdi4o
Scene showing William Wallace as a child and his first interaction with his future wife
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete