A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

This is an excellent film. It does however feature a historical inaccuracy. Kilt was not invented until 18th century.

To put it simply, this is the best movie ever made.

Such a great story, so many quotable lines, and my favorite antagonist in all cinema in Longshanks. It is a long movie but definitely worth a watch.

Winner of 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture & Best Director, Braveheart is an astounding piece of epic filmmaking that's powered by outstanding work from Mel Gibson, both in front & behind the camera, and features some of the greatest battle sequences ever filmed in cinema history.Set in late 13th century, Braveheart tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the English kingdom after his childhood love is publicly executed by them. As his legend spreads, more clans join his quest to free Scotland once n for all and vow to fight by his side.Directed by Mel Gibson in what's only his sophomore directorial effort, the film presents him in complete control of his craft and is an impressive exhibition of his cinematic eye for spectacle. Finding the right balance between its action & drama, Gibson directs the entire film with the assured confidence of an auteur.The script takes extreme liberties with the historical events, including a love angle that's unnecessarily crammed into the narrative. However, despite the numerous inaccuracies, it remains a largely captivating experience. Gibson is patient in his approach here but lets loose during the battle scenes that are impeccable staged & shot.The medieval set pieces come alive in meticulous detail and are quite reminiscent of the era its tale is set in. Cinematography is spot-on, applying right techniques at the right time to amplify a given scene's effectiveness. Its 178 minutes runtime is rarely felt, thanks to its fine editing & steady pace. And James Horner knocks it out of the park with a profoundly intimate score.Coming to the acting department, Braveheart is Mel Gibson's show in this aspect as well. Leading from the front as the Scottish warrior, Gibson makes the most of his imposing screen presence to deliver an emotionally resonant performance that only gets better as plot progresses and he's brilliantly supported by the rest of the cast who all chip in with strong inputs of their own.On an overall scale, Braveheart may not be the most historically accurate biopic but there are a lot many things that it does right to cement its spot amongst the best examples of epic storytelling. Crafted with precision, told with composure & leaving the audience breathless with its expertly staged & brutally violent battles, Braveheart is one epic extravaganza that delivers the goods in memorable doses.