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MPAA RATING: R for brutal medieval warfare
Starring Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, and Angus MacFadyen
Scottish national hero Sir William Wallace (Gibson), leads a 13th-century rebellion against landowning English nobles.
| GENRE(S): | War |
| WRITTEN BY: | Randall Wallace |
| DIRECTED BY: | Mel Gibson |
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DVD: August 29, 2000 Video: March 12, 2000 Theatrical: May 24, 1995 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 177 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 58 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Heather E gave it a10:
A Destiny Written In A Battle For Honor- “Braveheart” is a great story directed and portrayed by Mel Gibson as the romantic hero, William Wallace. He does a spectacular job of showing the viewers his courage and the real meaning of a romantic hero that the media lacks today. In this story of battle and passion William Wallace leads his army through series of successful battles against the British armies. He uses his natural intuition to prevail in these situations. Through being the hero that he is, Wallace must endure the loss of his wife and fighting for the freedom of his country. The quest Wallace is truly searching for is not for triumphant battle or the title of a king, but just that of peace with a family of his own. After being blackmailed by Bruce, the great hero is captured. After being held hostage he is brought before a crowd and is slain in a way very symbolic to Jesus. This makes the viewer even more sympathetic for the romantic hero. It also builds the love for the strength of the hero when Wallace would never give a cry of mercy, his only plea is a shout of “Freedom”, which is one of the most heartbreaking moments in the film. In the conclusion of the film it is shown how much of an impact our hero had. The armies chant “Wallace” and gain the freedom they have fought for from the English. Even though the movie does not follow exact timeline and factual details it is an amazing plot that sets a high standard for any war movie to ever follow.
Keir B gave it a5:
Great music, and Cinematography. The irony of this film is that Mel Gibson preaches the importance of freedom, yet could care less if Jewish and homosexuals are denied theirs.
Pierre C gave it a10:
When I rate a movie, I try to imagine the best possible scenario for that movie. Everything from the acting (e.g. Tom Hanks) to the cinematography was spectacular. I could honestly not imagine it done differently. It's an inspirational and captivating film that everyone should watch in their lifetime. Pure gold!
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
Whoever hated this movie is braindead. The movie is no doubt the best movie ever
Pierre C. gave it a10:
When I rate a movie, I try to imagine the best possible scenario for that movie. Everything from the acting (e.g. Tom Hanks) to the cinematography was spectacular. I could honestly not imagine it done differently. It's an inspirational and captivating film that everyone should watch in their lifetime. Pure gold!
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
There is no doubt this is the best movie ever! i can watch it over and over again and still not get sick of it! makes me glad that i am apart of the Scottish culture.
W A gave it a2:
Battle scenes that cross the line from realism to pure comedy, plus more cheese then Wisconsin and more corn than Iowa. Music is good though.

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