Genre:
Action | Epic
Main Cast:
Mel Gibson
Sophie Marceau
Catherine McCormack
Patrick McGoohan
Angus Macfayden
Brendan Gleeson
Director:
Mel Gibson
About the movie:
Braveheart (released in 1995) is an epic action movie which was produced, directed and starred by Mel Gibson. This film was awarded as Best Picture and Best Director in the Academy Awards (1995). Some of the casts include s Catherine McCormack (as William Wallace's wife), Patrick McGoohan(as Edward the Longshanks), Sophie Marceau (as Princess Isabelle), Angus Macfadyen (as Robert the Bruce), and Peter Hanly (Prince Edward). The film was based on the life of legendary Scottish hero William Wallace. Gibson played the role of William Wallace, who have been recognized when he came to the forefront of the First War of Scottish Independence by opposing Edward the Longshanks, King of England.
The conflict between Wallace and Longshanks ignited when William's wife suffered and died from the cruel hands of the village Sheriff. It became the signal for his rebellion. With his fierce patriotism and determination, his fellow townsmen stand with him and built an army with a reason to have a change in their government and for territorial freedom.
William's troop were outnumbered and not as skilled as the English troops, but their determination to fight for their rights and the love for their land surpass the trials that they had encountered.
The breathtaking battle sequences is one of the most memorable scenes in this action movie - having a lot of "extras" in the set with great action choreography and an expensive production cost.
MOVIE CRITIC REVIEW:
"An explosive action movie...one of the most spectacular entertainments in years"
Caryn James
New York Times
"There's no denying `Braveheart' is an eyeful. The battle scenes are staged with enough dramatic sweep to make De Mille envious. They have a gritty bite that helps keep `Braveheart' big and boldly handsome."
Peter Stack
San Francisco Chronicle
