Film Review of Braveheart Essay - 677 Words

Film Review of Braveheart Mel Gibson has reached an acting pinnacle, at least so far, with Braveheart. It is an epic movie that is loosely based on historic events in Scotland. All the performances were great and the cinematography was superb. The film covers the life of William Wallace from the time he is a small boy, when his Father dies, to his own death. The movie is set mostly in 13th Century Scotland, the storys backdrop is William Wallace’s struggle against the unjust rule of the English King, Longshanks, and how he gets almost the entire country of Scotland to back him up in his struggle for freedom. After the death of his Father at the hands of the English, William is raised by his uncle who, being a great†¦show more content†¦Then, with the help of an adjacent clan, Wallace goes on to tear down the local Lords temporary castle. Meanwhile King Longshanks is distracted by his war with France and allows his week son an opportunity to prove himself by bringing Wallace to English justice. The sons ineptness soon leads to full scale battle. A situation that requires the support of the Scottish Lords, an infighting self interested bunch of old men. On the occasion of the first major battle, Wallace is able to convince three Lords into helping. Through the use of some brilliant tactics he successfully defeats the English forces and his legend grows to new heights. Wallaces successes continue often hampered by betrayal from the Scottish Lords and the treachery of the English King. He finds love again, loses many good friends and eventually finds peace at the hands of the English interrogators. He is brought before a court and told to confess to treason. He refuses. He is given the choice to confess and have a quick and painless death or to die a slow and painful public death. He remains silent. 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