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 enlarge | Director: Mel Gibson
Actors: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick Mcgoohan
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  848 reviews
Sales Rank: 1423
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 177 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: PARD131394D
UPC: 097361313948
EAN: 0097361313948
ASIN: B000W8OM5Y
Theatrical Release Date: May 24, 1995
Release Date: December 18, 2007
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 Powerful testament about the fight for freedom. April 10, 2007
Killerwokz (east coast usa)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Braveheart is one the most powerful movies I have ever seen. The story of Scotlands fight against Brittish imperialism. The concepts of freedom and living under bondage presented in this movie, really opened my eyes to what it means to be controlled, and the fact that it is ultimately up to you ,there are always other options. Fighting against your oppressors, begins in your mind first. The fight scenes are incredible and ultra violent,so you may want to becareful with little ones.From, sad heart wrenching loss ,to stand up and cheer,a fine movie. About the will and determination and strength of the human spirit.
one of the best movies ever February 28, 2007
A. Doak (New York)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen.
Once you've seen it you'll understand why it won best picture.
It does have plenty of gritty fighting; hence the R rating.
If you want to find out about the story read what others have to say. I suggest that you get it right now. You won't regret it.
 After 12 years, the film still entertains despite a few flaws. February 11, 2007
C. B Collins Jr. (Atlanta, GA United States)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
It has been 12 years since Braveheart won the Academy Award for best picture and a release on DVD allows us to review this film in 2007 to determine its continued merit. Does it measure up?
Yes and No.
I gave the film 4 stars because on the whole the film remains strong after 12 years. The scenes of the Scotish landscape and weather conditions were highly realistic and beautiful. The architectural structures, whether they were peasant huts or fortress castles, were very impressive and facilitated the plot and mood of the film in a way that the Lord of the Rings Trilogy captures 7 years later after the release of Braveheart. The filth of common life in 1290 is captured well, for even the highest nobility were vermin infested and encrusted with dirt. The acting of Patrick McGoohan as Longshanks was superb, the best acting job in the whole film. Catherine McCormack as Murron and Sophie Marceau as French Princess Isabella were both excellent casting choices for while both beautiful, McCormack captures the beauty of a strong healthy peasant while Marceau captures the worldly sophisticated beauty of a woman destined for power. The cinematography was exceptional. One final strength to the film that is certainly relevant to our time, which is that battle against native insurgency is never predictable. Longshanks was extremely lucky that for the most part the Scottish insurgency was willing to fight him face to face in traditional warfare (at least for that time and place) rather than engage in underground gurilla warfare, which is often the choice of insurgent populations.
What are the drawbacks?
First, considerable historic license was taken to make the film more dramatic and romantic than history would indicate was the actual sequence of events. Second, the violence was a bit over-the-top with terrible scenes of torture and warfare. Third, Gibson was 20 years older than the young William Wallace who began his campaign when he was between 20 and 24 and died before he was 36. Fourth, the film is actually a bit too long. It is a 3 hour film that could have been shortened to 2 hours with little lost in terms of story or atmosphere. The fifth drawback is that by today's standards, the depiction of King Edward I could be seen as homophobic. History would imply that King Edward I was homosexual, but this film equates homosexuality with physical and emotional weakness.
Overall, the film holds up to time and remains entertaining after 12 years.
Great Movie February 5, 2007
JoeBoone (TN USA)
If you have not seen this movie, then you are missing out. I've seen it a few times on tv and loved it and just wanted to add the dvd to my collection. Great action, history, war, love, etc. movie all in one. One of my favorites.
Taking the film for what it really is... January 13, 2007
Prisca (Denver, CO USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
...which is entertainment. I do not rely on movies for my factual knowledge of history. If I want the truth, I'll consult my history books. Having said that, taken as a film meant to entertain and not educate, "Braveheart" is a masterpiece.
Mel Gibson surrounded himself with an amazing cast. Not enough credit is given to Angus Macfadyen for his portrayal of Robert the Bruce. He breaks my heart every time I see this movie. His character has to live in the shades of grey that exist between Wallace and Longshank's extremes and Angus Macfadyen conveys his turmoil in a way that makes it utterly believable.
Mel Gibson has done an outstanding job at creating an emotionally engaging storyline and bringing it to life. His entertaining movie encourages people to find out the truth about Wallace and the Scottish fight for independence. Critics of the lack of accuracy of the movie should give him a break on that score alone.
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