Braveheart starts in the typical boy-meets-girl fashion, when young William Wallace's father and brother are killed by the hated British who, under the leadership of Edward Longshanks, the most ruthless King in all of English history, have massacred ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at LeisureSuit.net
"Braveheart" received much criticism from certain History Buffs upon its release. They said that the filmmakers portrayed Scotsman William Wallace as a brave, heroic, good man. History Buffs, however, say that he was just as vicious as the English and spa ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Movie Gurus (John Ulmer)
Stephen Rafferty
There are times when art touches a personal chord, and for me the viewing of Mel Gibson's BRAVEHEART was one of those times. I was born and raised not far from Stirling in Scotland where William Wallace's monument stands and his first battle took place. A ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Stephen Rafferty
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DVD Verdict (Erick Harper)
In 1995 director Mel Gibson brought this era of history to popular attention with Braveheart. For many Americans, this sweeping historical epic was our first exposure to the exploits of Anglicorum Malleus, the Hammer of the English, and his battles agains ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at DVD Verdict (Erick Harper)
The Story of William Wallace's heroic defense of his heartland, the noble Scotland, if the perfect movie. It's got everything: First Love, Second Love (involving a french beetoch), War, Triumph, Sacrifice...is there anything more noble? ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at eFilmCritic
Tucson Weekly (Tom Danehy)
IF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE were reviewing Braveheart, he'd likely say something like "Audacity, thy name is Mel." For, quite simply, Braveheart is by a wide margin the best film thus far this year, and the reason is that actor/director Mel Gibson started ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Tucson Weekly (Tom Danehy)
Austin Chronicle (Louis Black)
In the late 13th century, after England, under Edward I, extended its rule over Scotland, William Wallace helped lead the charge for Scottish independence. There is a real history of Wallace, though not much is actually known and much of what is comes ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Austin Chronicle (Louis Black)
"Braveheart" reminded me of "Star Wars" in a way, as both are essentially the same stories of rebels (who we know are righteous) fighting against impossible odds for their freedom from the evil oppressors.
The film starts out by giving us a sense ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Chad Polenz
Boxoffice Magazine
Mel Gibson's towering epic about Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace scorched the 1995 Academy Awards with its blend of classic heroism, old-fashioned romanticism and unrelenting depicting of medieval warfare. No matter what one thinks of the ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Classic Film Guide
Outstanding ... FREEDOM!!! A fictionalized account of William Wallace. Like Costner and Eastwood before him, popular actor Mel Gibson got his turn to take home his only Oscars (Director and Producer for this Best Picture winner) on his only nominations ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Classic Film Guide
Yes, this is one of my few and very rare 8 slice movies. When I first watched the DVD movie itself, I was thinking "hmmm...very, very good 7 slices!" I had to bump it up one more slice after seeing the extras on the DVD.
Mel Gibson directed and ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Moviepie.com
Screen Scene (Keith Dumble)
Firstly, and most viscerally, the battle scenes in this film are outstanding. Reminiscent of Spartacus, they succeed in conveying a little of what massed warfare in the middle ages must have been like: violent, frightening and fast. Superbly ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Screen Scene (Keith Dumble)
N a de onderhoudende maar weinig indrukwekkende film, The Man Without A Face, van vorig jaar is dit de tweede film van Mel Gibson als regisseur. Deze film is echter mijlenver verwijderd van dat zoetsappige en meer persoonlijke drama. ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Xi-online
Braveheart is history the way it should be told, full of sex and treachery and battle and passion and Mel Gibson in a kilt. The story of William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish national hero, is obviously something Gibson, Braveheart's director and ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at The Flick Filosopher's take
DVD Review e-zine
A long wait finally comes to an end. I have long lost count of the number of emails I have received, inquiring about the status of a potential DVD release of Mel Gibson’s epic "Braveheart," making it easily one of the most anticipated releases of the ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at DVD Review e-zine
Gibson's acclaimed take on William Wallace's struggles brought him wide recognition as a director and an Oscar as well. Not bad considering The Man Without a Face was the only other thing he had directed before that. ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Moviegnome.com
On the basis of Braveheart alone, Mel Gibson has firmly established himself as a genius of cinema. In what may well be the greatest historical epic since Lawrence of Arabia, Braveheart chronicles the life of the Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace. ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
In 1995, Mel Gibson would not only star in, but direct a labor of love called Braveheart. The story was a real life account of William Wallace, a Scottish patriot who lived during the 13th century and fought the English who were invading his homeland. ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at ScifiWatch
Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
Prior to its theatrical release, BRAVEHEART ($30) was not the type of movie that I would have associated with Mel Gibson- I guess that I’ve seen the MAD MAX and LETHAL WEAPON movies too many times. Anyway, BRAVEHEART is unquestionably the greatest ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
Entertainment Insiders
William Wallace is a well-learned, bum-flashing Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. As a wee lad, Wallace's father and brother, along with man ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Entertainment Insiders
InsidePulse (Robert Sutton)
Before he became "super crazy, Jesus guy", Mel Gibson was considered one of Hollywood's brightest stars. With his combination of comedy and charisma, Gibson could turn nearly any movie he was in, into a hit. With his wit and charm, Gibson made the ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at InsidePulse (Robert Sutton)
The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
Long before The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson directed another cinematic masterpiece, Braveheart. Filmed against the backdrop of majestic mountains and rolling meadows, it tells the historically-based (yet not entirely accurate) story of William ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
BeyondHollywood.com
Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" was a monumental film, and it's not too much to say that it single-handedly revolutionized the way war films are made today. Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," for all of its bloodbath and "war is really ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at BeyondHollywood.com
Mel Gibson directs and stars in Braveheart, which runs almost three hours long. Gibson plays a thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace, who rose against the English and helped free Scotland. In the movie, Wallace is an intelligent and ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Orbital Reviews
Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)
This year's winner for best picture of 1995, the story of the Scottish revolt against the British really deserves that award. Mel Gibson stars as William Wallace, the Scottish peasant who lead the revolt, because of the killing of his wife, and the slaugh ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)
The crown jewel of 1995's summer blockbusters appears to have arrived early. It's hard to imagine any motion picture released between now and August matching Mel Gibson's Braveheart for spectacle. With its clashing armies, heartstopping action, and ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
Does "epic" equal "overblown?" That's the question to ponder while watching BRAVEHEART, Mel Gibson's second stint behind the camera after THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE (1993). In his earnest attempt to craft a SPARTACUS-scale spectacular out of a 14th-Century ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
Los Angeles Times (Peter Rainer)
In "Braveheart," Mel Gibson plays 13th-Century Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace, and, boy, is his heart ever brave. So are his eyes, his mane, his pecs, his knuckles. But he's not just brave--he's smart too. As the young William's father ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Los Angeles Times (Peter Rainer)
Plugged In
A nominee for 10 Academy Awards and the winner of five (including Best Picture and Best Director), Braveheart captures both the picturesque serenity and abject brutality of 13th-century Scotland and her quest for independence from England’s cruel pagan ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Plugged In
USA 1995 Regie Mel Gibson mit Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack u.a., 177 Min.
Schottland im späten 13. Jahrhundert: Die Engländer herrschen ziemlich ungerecht und brutal, der schottische Adel streitet sich auf Kosten ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at FILMtabs
The Tech (MIT) (Teresa Esser)
Mel Gibson's Braveheart is a curious compostion of historical legends and modern dramatic techniques woven together into a tapestry of connected stories. With the plot based loosely on Scotland's real-life struggle for independence from England and the ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at The Tech (MIT) (Teresa Esser)
DVD MovieGuide
Ever since DVD debuted as a home video format in early 1997, some movies have been high on many peoples' "want lists". Some of these were very obvious, like Star Wars or The Godfather, but some made less sense, at least to me. Braveheart falls into ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Unless you've been in a cave for the last 5 or so years, odds are that you've heard about or even had the chance to see this movie. Featuring the talents of one Mel Gibson, who just happens to be one of the top Hollywood stars for the past...20 years, ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
iofilm.co.uk
A passionate and bloody account of William Wallace’s rebellion against the English with Mel Gibson as a Mad Mac set to right wrongs and bring freedom to the oppressed. Patrick McGoohan makes a wonderful villain out of Edward 1st with Sophie Marceau ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at iofilm.co.uk
In all revolutions there are to be found revolutionarary leaders. In the days of archers and swords, William Wallace was one such leader. Seeking to lead his people of Scotland to independence from British rule. In the movie Braveheart; William Wallace ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Movieprop.com Review
# Sacrifice A Young (Ex-)Virgin To Get Things Going — Sure, your country might be invaded and your people severely oppressed, but you need that extra oomph that only a martyred love can provide to get the revenge juices flowing. Don't forget to pick ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Mutant Reviewers From Hell
PHILM - danske filmanmeldelser
Helt og aldeles hengivet til "Braveheart"s vidunderlige univers konstaterer man, at det er en film, man aldrig vil glemme.
Man kan virkelig mærke, hvor instruktør og hovedrolleindehaver Mel Gibson har haft hele hjertet med i produktionen, og det ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at PHILM - danske filmanmeldelser
In retrospect, I should have seen Mel Gibson's Braveheart when it was out in theaters. Having failed to do that, however, I finally got around to renting it a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, seeing this film on the small screen with a single, little ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Cameron Shelley
Film Scouts (Eleanor Ringel)
At the heart of Mel Gibson's tumultuously entertaining epic is the almost-quaint notion that movie heroics should mean something more than a play for the much-coveted 18-25 box office demographic. As did ":Spartacus," "Dances With Wolves" and even, ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Film Scouts (Eleanor Ringel)
Rui Sadio
Along his carreer, Mel Gibson has collected several successes, not only from an economic point of view but also from an artistic point of view. For all that, I think no one could guess the skills and abilities now disclosed in BRAVEHEART.
The ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Rui Sadio
Michael Redman
Mel Gibson is William Wallace, the Scot commoner who started and lead the rebellion against the English and shamed Robert the Bruce into joining and finishing their fight for freedom. An epic film in all senses of the word, the movie is a spectacular ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Michael Redman
Steve Rhodes
The political intrigue among the Scottish nobles makes you wonder whose side they are on. As the story unfolds, you come to realize that they are only interested in enriching themselves and do not care about their own people. They constantly counsel ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Steve Rhodes
BRAVEHEART is based on the legendary true story of Sir William Wallace, the 13th Century Scot who started a rebellion to drive the English from his homeland after the Scottish throne was seized by the ruthless King Edward I (Patrick McGoohan). ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Michael Bendner
DVDnett.no
Det er ikke helt utenkelig at det er nettopp denne filmen Mel Gibson ønsker å bli husket for. Han har da også gjort det meste selv i denne filmen, og han snakker om den med kjærlighet i stemmen. Han har tatt på seg regi, hovedrolle og ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at DVDnett.no
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Man it had been a long time since I saw this baby and understandably why. This isn't a movie to lightly watch, its very long and very intaking - you have to sit in your couch, turn off the phone and cancel all plans for the rest of that night. In ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Excellent battle scenes complement this historical epic about one man's quest to free his people. The first hour should have been trimmed up a bit though; the three-hour running time is unneccesary. (Paramount) Reader Comments: Click here to add a ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Time Out
Scotland at the end of the 13th century: William Wallace (Gibson) purposes to free his country from the tyranny of Edward Longshanks (McGoohan). From the opening shots, swirling through the mists o' time over snowy peaks and silvery lochs, to the final ...read the complete Braveheart movie review at Time Out