Braveheart
Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Cox
In the late 13th century, William Wallace returns to Scotland after living away from his homeland for many years. The king of Scotland has died without an heir and the king of England, a ruthless paga...( read more
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DVD Released: August 29, 2000
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February 14, 2009"The courage to face fear"
William Wallace, a commoner, unites the 13th Century Scots in their battle to overthrow English rule.
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Braveheart is one of the greatest films ever made. Mel Gibson shows off his talent both in front of and behind the ... ...( read more ) -
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November 15, 2008Mel Gibson's epic tale of freedom for medieval Scotland is larger than life cinema and perfect in almost every aspect. Sure, it's not entirely historically accurate, Gibson took some freedom of his own in telling this story. Everything else is awesome beyond words. The cinematogr... ...( read more )
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July 3, 2009Braveheart might provide some help in understanding the times and the conflicts of the First Scottish War of Independence.
I must admit a bit of prejudice in favor of this movie. My mom's side of my family are McIntoshes (historically one of the most prominent families in Sco... ...( read more )
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May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
An action epic with the spirit of the Hollywood swordplay classics and the grungy ferocity of The Road Warrior. full review
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May 2, 2009ONE OF THE BEST MOVIE EVER SEE!!
MEL GIBSON,WAS GREAT IN THIS MOVIE,IS A GENIUS!! -
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April 7, 2009This is the best moive which ever I have seen. I like brave peoples, who fights against evil, vices and crual peoles, who love freedom and humanity.
I don't have the words to praise this Movie.
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April 5, 2009mibby the movie not 110% truth but realize that the story is based on the truth but i saw the truth about william wallace he was a mare fisherman who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and had to defend himself thats how braveheat really came about
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April 1, 2009the first movie i saw and fallen in love historical epic movies was braveheart. so good and sad. mel gibson was really good. it will always be my best movie on the list
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March 29, 2009I don't have enough words to express my feelings, but I'll say this; "ITS THE ONLY MOVIE I CRIED ABOUT"
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March 13, 2009EU ADOREI ESTE FILME.DESDE K O VI NUNCA MAIS O ESKECI E JA O REVI 7X. GOSTAVA DE CONHECER PESSOAS K GOSTARAM TANTO DELE COMO EU. ADICIONEM: ceposbarro@hotmail.com
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