Braveheart [1995] [DVD](Assorted cover images)

Great period drama film in Scotland with great actors

yes another great film which I could watch all the time

Fantastic Film

A truly epic film! Braveheart combines stunning cinematography, a gripping story, and incredible performances. Mel Gibson delivers a passionate portrayal of William Wallace, and the battle scenes are unforgettable. A must-watch for any history or action movie fan.

The last time I checked, Scotland was still ruled by London, and is still the domain of the 'British' (actually German) royal family. Braveheart was a huge deal when it first came out. I never really watched the film properly until recently. As a frequent cinema-goer since my youth I was not a part of the mid-nineties cultural phenomenon that was Braveheart's release in Scotland. I did turn up at the the cinema, the old Odeon in Edinburgh, but the queue went round the block (the literal term for a blockbuster) and there was no way in hell I was prepared to wait for three hours on a gray September afternoon (a choice I came to regret). Every subsequent attempt since then was blocked. I never rented the video as I didn't want to watch in pan-and-scan. The fact that every single living Scottish person had seen it apart from myself really got on my nerves, and I was quite bitter about it. And then, as the fever died down, I just kind of forgot about it and moved on. Watching it fully as an adult I think I probably enjoy it more now that I would have done as a teenager. It's certainly a huge epic right up there with the best of them. Mel Gibson captures the pretty side of Scotland wonderfully with his scope photography accompanied by James Horner's bittersweet score. The film never really feels three hours long, the time just disappears. Nearly every notable Scottish actor (apart from Connery and Connelly) appears at some point. From the brilliant (Brian Cox) to the dreary and pretentious (Peter Mullan). Keep a lookout for Tommy Flanagan too, in one of his earlier roles. The battle scenes are impressive, but I wish there were more gory. Gibson's first cut of the film was apparently bloodier, I wish it had remained intact. But despite the grim satisfaction of seeing the English aggressors getting splattered the fact that Scotland IS still ruled by England kind renders Wallace's bravery irrelevant. It may have been 700 years ago, but I hate the fact that he ultimately died for nothing. We DON'T have a country of our own, plain and simple. Maybe one day...in my lifetime. The Blu Ray looks and sound great in 2.35:1 1080p and DTS HD-MA. There are plenty of extra features too.

Very funny in places and gory in other places with gruesome battle scenes.

The Story of Scotland this shows you how brave the Scottish warriors compared to the vile behaviour of the evil English with there rapist murdering king longshanks Wallace stands proud and true if your a patriot like me you’ll love this as long as there are a few passionate Scotsman around the English will never truly rule in Scotland never mind never fear for independence is so near Scotland the brave

Excellent film