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"William Wallace: Every man dies, not every man really lives." 😢😢😢😢😢 [last lines] William Wallace: [voiceover] In the Year of our Lord 1314, patriots of Scotland - starving and outnumbered - charged the fields of Bannockburn. They fought like warrior poets; they fought like Scotsmen, and won their freedom. 💪
React to 'Outlaw King' (2018, starring Chris Pine) as well, maybe? It's not Braveheart's sequel, but it tells the story about what happened after William Wallace's rebellion. Pretty good, and gnarly 👍
They started cheering "MacAllaich," which means "Son of Wallace," ("Allaich" being Scottish Gaelic for "Wallace,") and then transitioned to just "Wallace," signifying that he had risen to head off the family.
All this time I thought the old guy was trying to claim credit/leadership for himself and his son, and the rest of the crowd picked Wallace to show how strong an impression he made in comparison. Thanks for clearing up my misunderstanding.
It could be 100% accurate and those who hate Gibson and his movies and what they promote would still say it's inaccurate. I actually trust Mel's take on history more than most Academics. FK EM!
@@braingers Who gives a crap. Every single movie and even documentaries get stuff wrong or take liberties because nobody alive today was there and history is written by the victors and those in control now do not like the Wallace/Gibson message. Every time this movie comes up some yahoo has to comment about how it's not accurate like they have been programmed to do so, because they have.
I love that it's Robert that narrates the movie. The tragic, imperfect but hopeful character that carries on the guilt and the legacy. A very smart and emotional choice. I tear up every time I watch the "I don't want to lose heart!" scene.
Everyone that watches this movie is an honorary Scot! I was in Scotland last year (2023) to visit a friend who lives there now. It is as beautiful as the movie portrays!
You should watch Outlaw King next. James Cosmo is in that too, but it follows on after Wallace’s death and Robert The Bruce is the main character played by Chris Pine.
Outlaw King needs more recognition I think it's almost as good as Braveheart and the main battle speeches I like equally from "They may take our lives but they'll never take our freedom" from Braveheart to " weather you fight for God, for your land, for yourselves I do not care so long as you fight" from Outlaw King both great
While I think they did a good job with Outlaw King, I also see it as an antithetical sequel. Braveheart was a mythic telling of the Wallace story woven through with more than a few Christological overtones. Outlaw King sought to strip the story of any mythic overtones and treat man as a very beastly creature (hence the full frontal nudity of Bruce). Outlaw King brought 'man' down to the dirt and mud, Braveheart sought to elevate 'man' by pointing through a historic Scottish figure to the most fully human face of all, the Christ. The downward interpretation of an amazing king will mostly entertain the viewer for a moment, but will be left there, while the upward transcendent direction and themes of Braveheart will (and certainly have) echoed long after many people have viewed it.
Worked as an extra in the village scenes in the first half hour of the vid, filmed in Glen Nevis, literally a 20min walk from my house. Film crew came to our school looking for some kids and it was pretty cool, got to work on building some of the sets as well.
As a proud Scotsman the legend of why the thistle is our National flower (Despite the fact it's technically a Weed) is during the viking raids on Scotland a bunch of Vikings were trying to sneak up on a Scottish village and one of the invaders stood on a thistle and screamed out in pain and alerted the village folk
If the guy was such a hero why was he given over to the English by his own people apparently it was Robert the Bruce who betrayed him, the man was real but the story is a Hollywood fairytale my friend.
"The" legend is maybe a bit of a hasty claim... One of perhaps, and unsubstantiated at that, Norsemen weren't known to traverse Scotland barefoot, while they are mostly depicted as loud terrifying brutes, in actual fact they were incredibly intelligent and perfectly capable of silent attacks/ambushes when warranted. You're right in saying it is technically considered a weed regardless of the fact the it flowers ontop, it's also the oldest recorded national flower in history 👍 It's a fun story, and you hear different variations where ever you go, none have been proven I'm afraid.
hello from Scotland. As a Scot born and bred this is one of my favourite films despite it not being historically accurate. It never fails to make me proud to be Scottish. Thanks for watching Braveheart i’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Take care 😘🏴 Alba Gu Brath - Gaelic for Scotland is great.
Hand fasting is one of our most beautiful and poignant traditions when marrying. That and drinking from the quaich. This film has ‘elements’ of truth but is made for Hollywood in alot of ways. But William Wallace was and is a hero for Scotland 🏴 Greetings from Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴 Great reaction!🫶🏻
Beautiful, tragic, brutal, satisfying story that is beautifully shot. Mel Gibson did a phenomenal job directing and acting. For a long movie, it has great pacing too, and my goodness the score, the score is perfection.
shot in ireland with some wide shots of scottish mountains. two of my buddies are bare assed in this movie and we joke with them that we can recognise them by their small balls.
@@NecramoniumVideo Wow. Really? I never knew that. I figured it would've been one of those raunchy comedies from the 80s like Porky's, or those steamy movies like Chained Heat. Maybe even something from the 70s.
Movies like this and the Patriot are not very historically accurate, but they are very entertaining and do get across the message they are trying to convey. Mel Gibson is a very talented actor and film maker.
I find it odd that any movie which inspires patriotism and bravery are labeled as "Not Historically Accurate" as if the powers that be want to control the narrative and those values are certainly ones they despise.
@@MrSmithOriginal It has nothing to do with controlling a narrative, Braveheart is almost entirely a work of fiction in terms of any historical accuracy. I love this movie, but I can do that whilst accepting that it is pure entertainement and nothing more. The events took place in the late 13th century, I am not sure the "the powers that be" are that thoughtful in their long term planning.
I was in an all boys HS when this came out, my bio teacher had us all to go watch and gave a quiz for extra credit. He believed it was important for all boys to see to learn about courage and becoming well rounded young man. He was a great teacher.
Only movie I’ve seen generations of women in my family all cry hysterically. Going to Stirling to visit the Wallace Monument is a MUST if you love the lore.
This is such an inspirational and emotional movie and such a favorite of mine since I’m part Scottish myself. I can’t stop talking in a Scottish accent during and after the movie. Funny story, I actually went to Scotland in 2022 and visited the Wallace Monument dedicated to William Wallace and we went to the Cathedral of Robert the Bruce and didn’t find out till after the trip that I’m related to him. I was so sad I found out after I left, but at the same time I was like, I’M RELATED TO THE BRUCE!!!!
This movie kind of opened my eyes as a kid to true values of life and meaning of courage. I really don't give a damn about historical accuracy. Its a movie, not documentary.
Well the movie is pretty much fictional in almost very aspect, the only accurate thing is the names. I love Braveheart, but being an apologist for its historical inaccuracies is not a good hill to die on.
@@corneliussmiff2773an apologist for its historical accuracies”” 😂😂😂 It’s a Hollywood movie, on what earth are you expecting anything different? This movie doesn’t touch the surface on how Scot’s were treated from the English back then. I”
@@New-ye2fl Well judging by you comment, you have no idea about what happened back then either. The movie didn't even touch the surface because it was basically a work of fiction.
Saw this in the theater when it was released. We had never seen such gory war scenes ever. Platoon and a few others come close, but this has the first brutal battles I remember seeing on screen.
I absolutely love Braveheart, my number one movie of all time, because I'm Scottish, and live not far from where William Wallace lived. Some of the scenery was shot in Scotland, a lot of the mountains, and some lower flatland scenes, most of the fighting shot in Ireland. The torture scene at the end of the movie, I learned from the Dungeons in Edinburgh, that William Wallace, was torn from his groin up through his belly, with his insides thrown on the stage for everyone to see, before beheading him.
I visited London/Scotland when I was 15 on a trip with my Dad. We went to Edinburgh and Sterling to see where some of those battles had taken place. But while in London walking around an outdoor fish market and garden. I literally turned a corner and on the wall was a huge plaque that marked the exact spot where William Wallace was executed. We just stumbled upon the exact spot. It was wilded!! Like it was fate that we found it. Much love to everyone and have a blessed week and weekend! “Every man dies, not every man truly lives.”
Shot in Ireland mostly, but Scotland is just as beautiful. Traveled to Glasgow via Stranraer once by bus and ferry and couldn't believe how scenic Scotland is.
super proud to say i stay 20 mins away from stirling and can still see the william wallace castle from where i live its awesome and makes me feel proud to be scottish this film
You do understand that he attacked them for his wife, he did the rest for the people that believed in him? And that was a statement and a last gift to the world..
man i love Braveheart, do note that this movie is apparently not realistic to history, which kinda shocked me too, and so I watched Outlaw King AND MAN YOU GUYS have got to watch that too.
Well..its a mel gibson directed film..he likes to make up his own storys of folklore..only difference..he does not label it as documentary like jada pinket smith & cleopatra
Braveheart not being true to history doesn't bother me because like the Patriot, the villians were just as over the top in negative qualities as the heroes were positive, the lesson wasn't about history but morality. The meaning and strength of the movie are more important than the historical figures, William Wallace was a knight and a savage, proud and vicious, Robert the Bruce was a king, Poet and fighter and murderer if all accounts are to be believed. history is messy, there has never been an innocent side in a war, Scotland fought and won their independence and this movie honoured the fighting spirit of the Celtic peoples, the blood of which has led to the revolutions and uprisings throughout history. Mel Gibson honoured the one true fact, Freedom isn't free but comes at the highest of costs.
Fun fact about the battle of Stirling; the real version was much more impressive. Basically, Wallace and his men lured the English Cavalry to Stirling, which was basically marshland. He knew they would try to cross the bridge to get at them, so he created a killzone where only a few horses could charge across the bridge....directly into pikes. The others who were going to run across the marshland beneath the bridge wore heavier armour than the Scottish. All they needed to do was pull them off their horses and drown them in the boggy water. Also, the sheriff who may or may not have killed Wallace's wife? He skinned him alive and wore that skin on his sword's sheath.
Yeah, but they addressed this in the behind the scenes. Filming the actual battle would have been much too complicated, so they instead went for a pitched battle instead. It's still a fantastically directed battle none the less.
And the harp on the flag at 1:08:34 that is also the Guinness logo, is a Irish symbol, don't really know why they used it as the movie takes place two centuries before it was a thing.
I know you guys love trivia so here's another cool one: "One of the film's weary extras reportedly mistook one of Mel Gibson's children on the set for an errand boy, and asked him to bring a cup of tea. Gibson was within earshot, and nodded and whispered to his son, "Go get it." Hope you guys react to more Mel Gibson movies.
@@bane2risejoker yeah man, how could you miss that, you should ACTUALLY watch the movie! lol, im sorry, ive seen this movie so many times i could quote damn near every scene. and ive never noticed anything that portrayed this. ill have to go back and actually watch the movie
@@plumdutchess once again... i need remind myself to actually understand what someone else has written (messaged, texted, typed... you get what im saying) then after that i should read it two more times just to be sure... lol... thanks for the heads up. genuinely, humbles my awareness
Iam not Scottish but I have always loved their culture and language and country it all so beautiful! Me and my mom watch r this movie a lot growing up. After she passed they had this move on reply on tv for like a week..
I always love the “William Wallace was 7 ft tall,” scene just before the first major battle. Because Wallace was legitimately one of the tallest men on the field. Contemporary sources state he was actually 7 ft tall, and in reality he was in full armor. So imagine a man, driven by passion and patriotism, who was several heads taller than you, charging at you in full armor with a sword that is itself 5ft tall swinging your way. Just insane.
It gets even better than that. At the Battle of Falkirk William took an arrow to the throat and freaking survived. The filmmakers kept that out of the movie because they thought audiences wouldn't buy it lol
Remember before when we heard that Hollywood and Mel Gibson was going to do Wallace we in Scotland thought it was a joke. Once we saw it (me in Hong Kong) fell in love with it.
One of the best films ever made with great emotional drama and violent action. Mel should've been nominated for Best Actor. The battle scenes are still some of the best ever. They don't make movies like this anymore.
If you watch some of the battle scenes again and watch people fighting on the back sometimes you’ll see them swiping there swords like play fighting and it’s pretty obvious 😂
The father of Robert the Bruce is played by Scottish actor Ian Bannen who has been in over 100 productions. I remember him best for his role in the magnificent tv series Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1979.) Although it is never stated, and probably not historically accurate, it is implied that he has leprosy, which worsens over the course of the film. People with leprosy in previous centuries were shunned and isolated and it was considered socially “shameful” which was because people were so fearful due to it being so contagious.
About the troubles: No, these were not THE Troubles, those were from the late sixties (there's some debate on the actual start date) to 1998 and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement
This was so fun to watch, I love the energy and discussions between John and Aaron. This movie was a big classic in my family from the olden days when VHS could only hold this much footage by being on 2 tapes. Thanks for being awesome rejects!
This was such a fun reaction. You two are my favourites. I had such a good time watching this with you keep up the great work and thanks for the smiles and the laughs. 😂❤😊
Mel Gibson has a unique way of portraying war and ancient times with gore reality. Another of his films would be the Passion of the Christ with Jim Caviezel. In my opinion it’s way underrated as a film. So well done and the portrayal of these times is so well made. It’s really hard to watch but so was it in real life.
Wallace's death was much more gruesome than this movie depicted. From what I've read, the death sentence of being "hanged, drawn, and quartered" went as such -- he was stripped nåkęd, dragged by rope through the streets by making him run behind the horse to the place of execution; then, strangled by hanging as shown (i.e. not to death); tied down, had his manly bits cut off (emasculated), then his abdomen ripped open (stem to stern, as one commenter already noted?); his intestines were pulled out of his living body, then burned before him on a brazier; finally he was beheaded. After death, his body was cut into quarters (head, torso, arms, and legs, IIRC) and displayed in various parts of the kingdom.
I know that they don’t show the gruesome stuff, but you do get a good impression of what was happening. He was hung, drawn, disemboweled, beheaded, then cut into pieces. It’s all there, we just don’t see it directly.
No horses died making the movie. It looks as though a lot did. But Mel Gibson was actually investigated because of complaints from animal rights group. Not 1 horse died or was actually injured filming.
Fun fact: The name "Braveheart" is actually referring to Robert the Bruce, who was the one who finally liberated Scotland. In the mid to late 90s we've had this kinda perfekt symbiosis of practical and visual effects in movies. CGI was not advanced enough, so a lot still had to be done with practical effects, However, they often were enhanced with CGI. This peaked with the "The Lord of The Rings" trilogy, I think. However, the early 2000s also gave us movies with extensive use of really bad CGI - that is also why those movies mostly didn't age well, while the late 90s movies still look good by todays standards.
Seeing this for the first time in a theater as a 16 year old was incredible. Had not had a movie hit me like this one did. Glad you both were able to experience it.
@@geoffmurray2168 do you get this upset over all comments made over a month ago kiddo? Man you're going to have an aneurysm when you take a history class in 6th grade.
@@geoffmurray2168 From what I understood, it's not "Hollywood movie" although it managed to secure a big time distributer. It's not written or created by some coked-out tinseltown producer, which should be obvious by the spirit of the film. Also, let's not pretend we actually "know" what happened in 1300, or whatever. We have an idea. That's all. This is not a criticism aimed at anyone, just my opinion on the matter.
Say what you want about Mel Gibson (and as a history addict I have a few bones to pick), but the dude knows cinematic visual spectacle as a director. I would deninitely recommend 'Apocalypto' - not great history, but otherwise that film is a freaking masterpiece
"say what you want about Mel Gibson..." lol i loved that south park gave mel his flowers in one of their episodes... i imagine thats why you said this?
There was in fact a Game of Thrones guy in there. It is James Cosmo who played Geor Mormont the head of the Nights Watch in the early seasons. He plays William's best friends dad.
Hope you guys continue some other Mel’s classics like ‘Payback’ or ‘Ransom’. Love the reaction and continue the phenomenal content. Really appreciate everything yall do
Gotta imagine that back in that area in those times, dating wasn’t really a thing. Everyone around you shared mostly the same values and goals, so you probably found someone and married pretty quickly.
"Army of Darkness definitely took a little bit from this." Army of Darkness - 1992 | Breaveheart - 1995. Love the scene from "BASEketball" starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone: "I'm giving you all I've got captain!" "I love ya always have."
Medieval warfare was incredibly brutal, and the film does a great job of depicting this brutality. Horses were considered a weapon of war, and a soldier wouldn't hesitate to cripple or kill it in battle. Although the events as depicted were historically inaccurate, Gibson succeeded in immersing us in the world and culture of Medieval Scotland. Enjoyed your reaction! 😊
Easily one of the best movies ever. It literally has everything. Amazing score and music. Amazing cinematography. Love story. Brutal action. Amazing acting.
This was peak Mel Gibson! GOT took a lot of inspiration from this movie. Aaron please do reactions for Highlander and Sin City, they’re awesome. Surprised you didn’t notice that the Princess of Wales was a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies.
8:11 You said "Pick of the thistle" and coincidentally enough, the song that's playing is called "Gift of a thistle". Which happens to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music and will never cease to give me goosebumps regardless of the countless times I hear it.
1:09:16 Even though this part didn’t actually happen historically, we would 100% have done this if given the chance 🤣🤣 The Scots and the Irish have always been kin and friends 🇮🇪 🏴
Irish man. Dark Stephen is exalie king Stephen of Ireland he came as William Wallace's friend and guard Stephen saved Wallace's life several times. This summer Iexplored Scotland and Stayed in Stirling I visited Wallace monument, went to see the battle fields and also visitet the ancient monastery grave yard where in monks buried piece of Wallace's torso in middle of the night. . Visited also the Stirling castle.
I really like the way you guys immersed your true selves in this film. I am a VERY distant relative of this Wallace family . (Although I am Irish by birth and probably more like the mad Irish guy ) :)
And a legend is born lol, but it's funny how these things can get twisted up to sound so different then the reality of what happened, usually hyped up and made a lot bigger then it was as it gets passed around from person to person. Makes you wonder how many of these legends throughout history have been blown up far bigger than they actually were.
You guys was great, loved watching this movie with you guys, my favorite movie all time, I can watch it almost everytime I see it, anyhow great reaction guys.
I'm a Scot, and this movie is wholly inaccurate. However, just like many others have said, it's just so good! You just gotta love it. Also, I remember at the time Mel Gibson got some hate about the accent, but I think it's pretty decent.
I wish I could love this film Scottish man as indeed I'm aware so many did and do. Just can't. You're generous about Gibson's accent but yes, one can live with it. He is after all, an Australian transplanted American.
@@CaruthersHodge Not sure how to interpret your last sentence. Are you saying he's Australian or American? Cause he is US born and moved to Australia. But maybe that's what you said.
@@plumdutchess Thank you for the question. I've just located the remark I made and some strangled articulation on my part. I can't tell if I wrote that last sentence correctly or not. Perhaps it's the other way around. But I did mean, as you helpfully suggest, a born American up rooted and then planted again in Australia. Language is important. Cheers.
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My brothers friend Tyler is related to William Wallace found that out he told me
"William Wallace: Every man dies, not every man really lives." 😢😢😢😢😢
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William Wallace: [voiceover] In the Year of our Lord 1314, patriots of Scotland - starving and outnumbered - charged the fields of Bannockburn. They fought like warrior poets; they fought like Scotsmen, and won their freedom. 💪
React to 'Outlaw King' (2018, starring Chris Pine) as well, maybe? It's not Braveheart's sequel, but it tells the story about what happened after William Wallace's rebellion. Pretty good, and gnarly 👍
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“That man has a slappable face” right before that man had his face slapped will go down as one of the greatest reject predictions 😂
“Your heart is free,have the courage to follow it” been living by these words ever since.
I must have seen this movie 30 times and finally realized that I haven't been living by those words. That changes now.
They started cheering "MacAllaich," which means "Son of Wallace," ("Allaich" being Scottish Gaelic for "Wallace,") and then transitioned to just "Wallace," signifying that he had risen to head off the family.
All this time I thought the old guy was trying to claim credit/leadership for himself and his son, and the rest of the crowd picked Wallace to show how strong an impression he made in comparison. Thanks for clearing up my misunderstanding.
It's not Wallace. It's Maclannough he's chanting. The maiden name of Murron his wife.
Always wondered wtf they were saying there lol
@@BillGoreArt nope.
@@BillGoreArt you are objectively wrong, the literal official subtitles says they are chanting MacAllaich and they say so on the dvd commentary
As a Scotsman and even if some of the story is inaccurate...... it still makes me insanely proud to be Scottish........ Alba Gu Bràth!!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to see Jessica Alba go braless.
"A' Bellendaine!!"
It could be 100% accurate and those who hate Gibson and his movies and what they promote would still say it's inaccurate. I actually trust Mel's take on history more than most Academics. FK EM!
@@MrSmithOriginal it’s not accurate….. the princess was around 8 years old when William Wallace died.
@@braingers Who gives a crap. Every single movie and even documentaries get stuff wrong or take liberties because nobody alive today was there and history is written by the victors and those in control now do not like the Wallace/Gibson message.
Every time this movie comes up some yahoo has to comment about how it's not accurate like they have been programmed to do so, because they have.
This is the kind of movie the term 'masterpiece' was invented for. Incredible acting, beautiful scenery and let's not forget the brilliant soundtrack.
I love that it's Robert that narrates the movie. The tragic, imperfect but hopeful character that carries on the guilt and the legacy. A very smart and emotional choice.
I tear up every time I watch the "I don't want to lose heart!" scene.
Also the fact that Robert the Bruce was historically the man who actually held the nickname Braveheart, not William Wallace
It is his story after all. Anyone who thinks it is a Wallace movie just isn't paying attention.
@@kennedy6587 Its him too, Braveheart.
@@ThomasOneill-ru6et Exactly.
Narrates until the final scene, when it’s William that does. Brilliant how they flip roles.
"Every man dies, but not every man really lives", William Wallace
Everyone that watches this movie is an honorary Scot! I was in Scotland last year (2023) to visit a friend who lives there now. It is as beautiful as the movie portrays!
WOW,,,,,,,,Look at your smile!!!!!!!!!!
We welcome anyone that wants to be part of Scotland 🏴
You should watch Outlaw King next. James Cosmo is in that too, but it follows on after Wallace’s death and Robert The Bruce is the main character played by Chris Pine.
I was going to say the same.
And then watch the King with Chami boy ... Believe me it's worth it the experience
Outlaw King needs more recognition I think it's almost as good as Braveheart and the main battle speeches I like equally from "They may take our lives but they'll never take our freedom" from Braveheart to " weather you fight for God, for your land, for yourselves I do not care so long as you fight" from Outlaw King both great
While I think they did a good job with Outlaw King, I also see it as an antithetical sequel.
Braveheart was a mythic telling of the Wallace story woven through with more than a few Christological overtones.
Outlaw King sought to strip the story of any mythic overtones and treat man as a very beastly creature (hence the full frontal nudity of Bruce).
Outlaw King brought 'man' down to the dirt and mud, Braveheart sought to elevate 'man' by pointing through a historic Scottish figure to the most fully human face of all, the Christ. The downward interpretation of an amazing king will mostly entertain the viewer for a moment, but will be left there, while the upward transcendent direction and themes of Braveheart will (and certainly have) echoed long after many people have viewed it.
@@EricTheSaylormanme too 😂
Worked as an extra in the village scenes in the first half hour of the vid, filmed in Glen Nevis, literally a 20min walk from my house.
Film crew came to our school looking for some kids and it was pretty cool, got to work on building some of the sets as well.
As a proud Scotsman the legend of why the thistle is our National flower (Despite the fact it's technically a Weed) is during the viking raids on Scotland a bunch of Vikings were trying to sneak up on a Scottish village and one of the invaders stood on a thistle and screamed out in pain and alerted the village folk
This isn’t true, you’re clearly American
If the guy was such a hero why was he given over to the English by his own people apparently it was Robert the Bruce who betrayed him, the man was real but the story is a Hollywood fairytale my friend.
A thistle a weed? It's flowerhead consits of a bunch of flowers like in every plant in the composite family.
"The" legend is maybe a bit of a hasty claim... One of perhaps, and unsubstantiated at that, Norsemen weren't known to traverse Scotland barefoot, while they are mostly depicted as loud terrifying brutes, in actual fact they were incredibly intelligent and perfectly capable of silent attacks/ambushes when warranted. You're right in saying it is technically considered a weed regardless of the fact the it flowers ontop, it's also the oldest recorded national flower in history 👍
It's a fun story, and you hear different variations where ever you go, none have been proven I'm afraid.
I've heard that story.
hello from Scotland. As a Scot born and bred this is one of my favourite films despite it not being historically accurate. It never fails to make me proud to be Scottish. Thanks for watching Braveheart i’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Take care 😘🏴 Alba Gu Brath - Gaelic for Scotland is great.
Hand fasting is one of our most beautiful and poignant traditions when marrying. That and drinking from the quaich. This film has ‘elements’ of truth but is made for Hollywood in alot of ways. But William Wallace was and is a hero for Scotland 🏴 Greetings from Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴 Great reaction!🫶🏻
It's a masterpiece.
Pretty lass
Beautiful, tragic, brutal, satisfying story that is beautifully shot. Mel Gibson did a phenomenal job directing and acting. For a long movie, it has great pacing too, and my goodness the score, the score is perfection.
shot in ireland with some wide shots of scottish mountains. two of my buddies are bare assed in this movie and we joke with them that we can recognise them by their small balls.
More than just wide shots done in Scotland. A village was built outside Fort William for those scenes.
The movie still holds a Guinness record for the most bare asses in a movie.
@@NecramoniumVideo Wow. Really? I never knew that. I figured it would've been one of those raunchy comedies from the 80s like Porky's, or those steamy movies like Chained Heat. Maybe even something from the 70s.
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It had to be a cold day
Movies like this and the Patriot are not very historically accurate, but they are very entertaining and do get across the message they are trying to convey. Mel Gibson is a very talented actor and film maker.
I find it odd that any movie which inspires patriotism and bravery are labeled as "Not Historically Accurate" as if the powers that be want to control the narrative and those values are certainly ones they despise.
@@MrSmithOriginal It has nothing to do with controlling a narrative, Braveheart is almost entirely a work of fiction in terms of any historical accuracy. I love this movie, but I can do that whilst accepting that it is pure entertainement and nothing more. The events took place in the late 13th century, I am not sure the "the powers that be" are that thoughtful in their long term planning.
OK buddy, if you say so.
Chewing gum with a pleasant flavour is still chewing gum.
blue face paint is made from crushed woad flowers, hence the term woad-warriors.
Which means that Mel Gibson went from being the Road Warrior to the Woad Warrior.
Special mention for the late James Horner (RIP).
His amazing score really helped make this movie a "modern" masterpiece.
Calling the English the 5-0 when they show to the wedding had me dying lol.
I was in an all boys HS when this came out, my bio teacher had us all to go watch and gave a quiz for extra credit. He believed it was important for all boys to see to learn about courage and becoming well rounded young man. He was a great teacher.
Totally great teacher!
Only movie I’ve seen generations of women in my family all cry hysterically.
Going to Stirling to visit the Wallace Monument is a MUST if you love the lore.
This is such an inspirational and emotional movie and such a favorite of mine since I’m part Scottish myself. I can’t stop talking in a Scottish accent during and after the movie. Funny story, I actually went to Scotland in 2022 and visited the Wallace Monument dedicated to William Wallace and we went to the Cathedral of Robert the Bruce and didn’t find out till after the trip that I’m related to him. I was so sad I found out after I left, but at the same time I was like, I’M RELATED TO THE BRUCE!!!!
This movie kind of opened my eyes as a kid to true values of life and meaning of courage. I really don't give a damn about historical accuracy. Its a movie, not documentary.
Not to mention that history is only written by the winners. To say no one can really know is a fact.
Well said brah
Well the movie is pretty much fictional in almost very aspect, the only accurate thing is the names. I love Braveheart, but being an apologist for its historical inaccuracies is not a good hill to die on.
@@corneliussmiff2773an apologist for its historical accuracies”” 😂😂😂
It’s a Hollywood movie, on what earth are you expecting anything different? This movie doesn’t touch the surface on how Scot’s were treated from the English back then. I”
@@New-ye2fl Well judging by you comment, you have no idea about what happened back then either. The movie didn't even touch the surface because it was basically a work of fiction.
Saw this in the theater when it was released. We had never seen such gory war scenes ever. Platoon and a few others come close, but this has the first brutal battles I remember seeing on screen.
One of the greatest scores ever. RIP James Horner
It really is. It's so good that he ripped himself off for the Titanic score. I'm not mad at it, but there are some very similar sounding themes.
I absolutely love Braveheart, my number one movie of all time, because I'm Scottish, and live not far from where William Wallace lived. Some of the scenery was shot in Scotland, a lot of the mountains, and some lower flatland scenes, most of the fighting shot in Ireland. The torture scene at the end of the movie, I learned from the Dungeons in Edinburgh, that William Wallace, was torn from his groin up through his belly, with his insides thrown on the stage for everyone to see, before beheading him.
Mine too
I visited London/Scotland when I was 15 on a trip with my Dad. We went to Edinburgh and Sterling to see where some of those battles had taken place. But while in London walking around an outdoor fish market and garden. I literally turned a corner and on the wall was a huge plaque that marked the exact spot where William Wallace was executed. We just stumbled upon the exact spot. It was wilded!! Like it was fate that we found it. Much love to everyone and have a blessed week and weekend!
“Every man dies, not every man truly lives.”
This is me and my father’s favorite movie of all time. We watch it together at least once a year. I will always love this film
The "nunchucks" in the initial attack was a grain flail, probably with the main staff cut short. It was used to clear brush and for threshing.
"The Troubles" referred to Irish independence in the 20th century, lasting essentially from 1916 to 1998 ending with the "Good Friday Amendment"
In modern context more to do with the IRA than anything else though
It hasn't ended its just not as bad as it was
Incorrect...The Troubles are recognised as the period in Northern Ireland from the late 1960's to 1998!!
@@garethreid327true but the current situation isn’t referred to as The Troubles anymore
@@Johnnysnuffyes but the Irish Independence movement started in 1916 and it didn’t go away until the 1960’s so I start there
Shot in Ireland mostly, but Scotland is just as beautiful.
Traveled to Glasgow via Stranraer once by bus and ferry and couldn't believe how scenic Scotland is.
The actor with the scars on his face is Tommy Flanagan, Chibs from Sons of Anarchy.
I love the fact that he has the actual Glasgow smile on his face!
@@geoffmurray2168 That’s really. Tommy Flanagan was a DJ in Glasgow and two pieces of shit jumped him for his gear and did that to him.
@@MartyMcK I know who he is and what happened, just saying some of the most badass scars a man could have
Wasn't he in Gladiator as well?
@ Sure was. 🤘
super proud to say i stay 20 mins away from stirling and can still see the william wallace castle from where i live its awesome and makes me feel proud to be scottish this film
I'm Croatian and i always feel a little bit as Scottish watching this movie.
I'm proud to hear you're Scottish pretty lass
What William Wallace castle?
@@sf4403Wallace monument, next to Stirling castle.
@@sf4403 stirling castle
"I'm doing this all for my dead wife" - William Wallace, balls deep in the Princess of Wales.
ahahahahahaha
You do understand that he attacked them for his wife, he did the rest for the people that believed in him? And that was a statement and a last gift to the world..
LOL that's a creative way to describe that
Who wouldn't move on that? She's a goddess.
Whats disturbing is check out how old she really was during this time period. 😱
After watching this you’ll understand why The Patriot is called Braveheart with guns
"Brave heart with guns" I love it
Honestly true
But also still a great movie
@@Gaara4tails agreed
@@reconsoldier135 so true
Awful movie.
Well at least they are both historically inaccurate. The patriot is a terrible movie tho. Total chick flick
man i love Braveheart, do note that this movie is apparently not realistic to history, which kinda shocked me too, and so I watched Outlaw King AND MAN YOU GUYS have got to watch that too.
Loved that one!
There are a lot of inaccuracies however despite that it's still a great film.
Well..its a mel gibson directed film..he likes to make up his own storys of folklore..only difference..he does not label it as documentary like jada pinket smith & cleopatra
Why would that shock you?. Grow some skin dude. No 'historical' film has ever been accurate.
Incredible historical inaccurate movie, but it's a damn good Hollywood movie.
Braveheart not being true to history doesn't bother me because like the Patriot, the villians were just as over the top in negative qualities as the heroes were positive, the lesson wasn't about history but morality.
The meaning and strength of the movie are more important than the historical figures, William Wallace was a knight and a savage, proud and vicious, Robert the Bruce was a king, Poet and fighter and murderer if all accounts are to be believed.
history is messy, there has never been an innocent side in a war, Scotland fought and won their independence and this movie honoured the fighting spirit of the Celtic peoples, the blood of which has led to the revolutions and uprisings throughout history.
Mel Gibson honoured the one true fact, Freedom isn't free but comes at the highest of costs.
"historians may call us liars but history is written by those who hang heroes."
So excited to see John and Aaron react to this movie! This movie is really great! 👍
Fun fact about the battle of Stirling; the real version was much more impressive.
Basically, Wallace and his men lured the English Cavalry to Stirling, which was basically marshland. He knew they would try to cross the bridge to get at them, so he created a killzone where only a few horses could charge across the bridge....directly into pikes. The others who were going to run across the marshland beneath the bridge wore heavier armour than the Scottish. All they needed to do was pull them off their horses and drown them in the boggy water.
Also, the sheriff who may or may not have killed Wallace's wife? He skinned him alive and wore that skin on his sword's sheath.
Yeah, but they addressed this in the behind the scenes. Filming the actual battle would have been much too complicated, so they instead went for a pitched battle instead. It's still a fantastically directed battle none the less.
Wallace was never married and had no children.
@@woodspirit98 He may not have been, or he may have been. Historians still debate about it.
Braveheart is one of the greatest movies ever, I'm so proud to b Scottish,🏴🏴🏴
The thistle is the national symbol of Scotland.
And his face paint is meant to invoke the St. Andrew's cross, the flag of Scotland.
And the harp on the flag at 1:08:34 that is also the Guinness logo, is a Irish symbol, don't really know why they used it as the movie takes place two centuries before it was a thing.
@NecramoniumVideo lol I mean... don't go too far down that rabbithole with this movie. Be glad it wasn't the tricolor lol
I know you guys love trivia so here's another cool one: "One of the film's weary extras reportedly mistook one of Mel Gibson's children on the set for an errand boy, and asked him to bring a cup of tea. Gibson was within earshot, and nodded and whispered to his son, "Go get it." Hope you guys react to more Mel Gibson movies.
They said that in the video if you'd actually watched it.
@@scottneil1187 Yes, I "actually" watched it, and yeah they did mention it along with other trivia. My bad. Must have missed it.
@@bane2risejoker yeah man, how could you miss that, you should ACTUALLY watch the movie!
lol, im sorry, ive seen this movie so many times i could quote damn near every scene. and ive never noticed anything that portrayed this. ill have to go back and actually watch the movie
@@yaze3316 Pretty sure they're talking about this reaction video. Not the movie.
@@plumdutchess once again... i need remind myself to actually understand what someone else has written (messaged, texted, typed... you get what im saying) then after that i should read it two more times just to be sure...
lol... thanks for the heads up. genuinely, humbles my awareness
I highly recommend watching the Outlaw king with Chris pine it follows the story of Robert the Bruce after William Wallace’s rebellion
Iam not Scottish but I have always loved their culture and language and country it all so beautiful! Me and my mom watch r this movie a lot growing up. After she passed they had this move on reply on tv for like a week..
Sorry for your loss. We would have welcomed your mum/mom to Scotland 🏴
I always love the “William Wallace was 7 ft tall,” scene just before the first major battle. Because Wallace was legitimately one of the tallest men on the field. Contemporary sources state he was actually 7 ft tall, and in reality he was in full armor. So imagine a man, driven by passion and patriotism, who was several heads taller than you, charging at you in full armor with a sword that is itself 5ft tall swinging your way. Just insane.
It gets even better than that. At the Battle of Falkirk William took an arrow to the throat and freaking survived. The filmmakers kept that out of the movie because they thought audiences wouldn't buy it lol
@@hunter207 dude was insane, for sure!
Remember before when we heard that Hollywood and Mel Gibson was going to do Wallace we in Scotland thought it was a joke. Once we saw it (me in Hong Kong) fell in love with it.
One of the best films ever made with great emotional drama and violent action. Mel should've been nominated for Best Actor. The battle scenes are still some of the best ever. They don't make movies like this anymore.
I completely agree with what you said.
@@bane2risejoker Nice to hear. Braveheart is The Best Movie Of 1995 with Seven And Toy Story.
Though, Mel did win best direction for this movie.
@@Phelddagrif1998 Deserving. David should've been nominated for Seven as well.
If you watch some of the battle scenes again and watch people fighting on the back sometimes you’ll see them swiping there swords like play fighting and it’s pretty obvious 😂
The father of Robert the Bruce is played by Scottish actor Ian Bannen who has been in over 100 productions. I remember him best for his role in the magnificent tv series Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1979.) Although it is never stated, and probably not historically accurate, it is implied that he has leprosy, which worsens over the course of the film. People with leprosy in previous centuries were shunned and isolated and it was considered socially “shameful” which was because people were so fearful due to it being so contagious.
About the troubles: No, these were not THE Troubles, those were from the late sixties (there's some debate on the actual start date) to 1998 and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement
This was so fun to watch, I love the energy and discussions between John and Aaron. This movie was a big classic in my family from the olden days when VHS could only hold this much footage by being on 2 tapes. Thanks for being awesome rejects!
What? We got the VHS at release and it was just one. This was my childhood.
If this was made today they would CGI the scenery, landscapes, campfires, horses and people on the battlefield.
Back in my day.......
@@moondog3056 Movies were made better. With real special effects and real stuntmen. And real talent and skills.
They wouldn't have pointed out the two fruitcakes either
This was such a fun reaction. You two are my favourites. I had such a good time watching this with you keep up the great work and thanks for the smiles and the laughs. 😂❤😊
Mel Gibson has a unique way of portraying war and ancient times with gore reality. Another of his films would be the Passion of the Christ with Jim Caviezel. In my opinion it’s way underrated as a film. So well done and the portrayal of these times is so well made. It’s really hard to watch but so was it in real life.
scotland wallace what a story you have. God bless🇫🇮🏴🙏 mel gibson is one of the greatest actor ever☝️💪
Yeah, it is over the top and historically inaccurate, but that's part of the fun and genius of the film.
1:03:05, Wallace is just so danged smooth in this scene. He flipped her to his side and she didn't even know it yet.
Wallace's death was much more gruesome than this movie depicted. From what I've read, the death sentence of being "hanged, drawn, and quartered" went as such -- he was stripped nåkęd, dragged by rope through the streets by making him run behind the horse to the place of execution; then, strangled by hanging as shown (i.e. not to death); tied down, had his manly bits cut off (emasculated), then his abdomen ripped open (stem to stern, as one commenter already noted?); his intestines were pulled out of his living body, then burned before him on a brazier; finally he was beheaded. After death, his body was cut into quarters (head, torso, arms, and legs, IIRC) and displayed in various parts of the kingdom.
I know that they don’t show the gruesome stuff, but you do get a good impression of what was happening. He was hung, drawn, disemboweled, beheaded, then cut into pieces. It’s all there, we just don’t see it directly.
@@rogersjgregoryWouldn't have passed the censor if they had shown it. Had to give the impression. Would have been banned if they had shown it.
Pretty sure it's implied all those things happened.
Did u blow a load while u wrote this??
Shout out to all the war horses who have bravely given their lives unwillingly.
No horses died making the movie. It looks as though a lot did. But Mel Gibson was actually investigated because of complaints from animal rights group. Not 1 horse died or was actually injured filming.
@@jasong.5165 I wasn't implying they did. I meant in actual wars or small conflicts throughout history.
@@jasong.5165 Ofcourse none did. They'd never be allowed to continue and would have been charged with animal cruelty.
Fun fact: The name "Braveheart" is actually referring to Robert the Bruce, who was the one who finally liberated Scotland.
In the mid to late 90s we've had this kinda perfekt symbiosis of practical and visual effects in movies. CGI was not advanced enough, so a lot still had to be done with practical effects, However, they often were enhanced with CGI. This peaked with the "The Lord of The Rings" trilogy, I think. However, the early 2000s also gave us movies with extensive use of really bad CGI - that is also why those movies mostly didn't age well, while the late 90s movies still look good by todays standards.
Strange, I don't feel liberated.
Seeing this for the first time in a theater as a 16 year old was incredible. Had not had a movie hit me like this one did. Glad you both were able to experience it.
There's literally nothing historically accurate about this movie except some of the characters names. It's highly entertaining though.
Plenty in this movie is accurate, for one they captured,killed and dismembered Williams body.
There is a lot of historical accuracy in this film. And also a lot that’s not.
WHO GIVES A SHIIIIIIT! ITS A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, JUST SHUT UP AMD BE ENTERTAINED!!!!!!!!
@@geoffmurray2168 do you get this upset over all comments made over a month ago kiddo? Man you're going to have an aneurysm when you take a history class in 6th grade.
@@geoffmurray2168 From what I understood, it's not "Hollywood movie" although it managed to secure a big time distributer. It's not written or created by some coked-out tinseltown producer, which should be obvious by the spirit of the film. Also, let's not pretend we actually "know" what happened in 1300, or whatever. We have an idea. That's all. This is not a criticism aimed at anyone, just my opinion on the matter.
What's your favorite SCOTTISH Movie??
I mean this is an Americans fantasy of a Scottish event.
But the correct answer is trainspotting
Trainspotting
Australian*
Does Brave count? If not, then Trainspotting.
Love the Outlander series!
Say what you want about Mel Gibson (and as a history addict I have a few bones to pick), but the dude knows cinematic visual spectacle as a director. I would deninitely recommend 'Apocalypto' - not great history, but otherwise that film is a freaking masterpiece
Well yeah, he isn’t really going for accuracy, just what makes for more dramatic storytelling
"say what you want about Mel Gibson..."
lol i loved that south park gave mel his flowers in one of their episodes... i imagine thats why you said this?
There was in fact a Game of Thrones guy in there. It is James Cosmo who played Geor Mormont the head of the Nights Watch in the early seasons. He plays William's best friends dad.
James Cosmo is also in the original Highlander movie
FUN FACT: Scottish actor Callum Fairweather has Wallace's sword & the tartan sash tattooed on his arm.
Great breakdown guys. This is my favourite movie of all time. Seen it hundreds of times. I cry everytime and I don’t cry ❤
which patreon level is nothing but john yelling at me in different accents? lol
None that I’ve been able to join so far 😂 but that would be awesome
The dad forgiving William makes me cry every time
You two should watch the Outlaw King it’s kind of a sequel to Braveheart it talks about Robert the Bruce’s rebellion.
Hope you guys continue some other Mel’s classics like ‘Payback’ or ‘Ransom’. Love the reaction and continue the phenomenal content. Really appreciate everything yall do
Gotta imagine that back in that area in those times, dating wasn’t really a thing. Everyone around you shared mostly the same values and goals, so you probably found someone and married pretty quickly.
Mel's "Apocalypto" should be next! You will friggin' LOVE it!
The battle scenes were filmed in Ireland but the scenery mountains etc was Scotland.
One of the most criminally underrated soundtracks. Also great music to play when one plays Catan.
"Army of Darkness definitely took a little bit from this." Army of Darkness - 1992 | Breaveheart - 1995. Love the scene from "BASEketball" starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone:
"I'm giving you all I've got captain!"
"I love ya always have."
I always find it amusing when people go on about the “authentic Scottish sound” and the bagpipes when it is actually Irish Uilleann pipes.
Medieval warfare was incredibly brutal, and the film does a great job of depicting this brutality. Horses were considered a weapon of war, and a soldier wouldn't hesitate to cripple or kill it in battle. Although the events as depicted were historically inaccurate, Gibson succeeded in immersing us in the world and culture of Medieval Scotland. Enjoyed your reaction! 😊
Thanks!
One of my favorite film scores. Shoutout to James Horner!
Easily one of the best movies ever. It literally has everything. Amazing score and music. Amazing cinematography. Love story. Brutal action. Amazing acting.
The music in this movie is amazing!
To be so early, such excellence. Love seeing y'all react. 😁
This was peak Mel Gibson! GOT took a lot of inspiration from this movie. Aaron please do reactions for Highlander and Sin City, they’re awesome. Surprised you didn’t notice that the Princess of Wales was a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies.
As a irish man no sweater song can be song than listening to the wind sweeping the hills of Scotland ❤
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the Irish king is standing with them. He looks crazy sometimes we Americans love that.
The ambient sounds of beatings by a brook.
8:11 You said "Pick of the thistle" and coincidentally enough, the song that's playing is called "Gift of a thistle". Which happens to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music and will never cease to give me goosebumps regardless of the countless times I hear it.
Another amazing Gibson movie to watch is Hacksaw Ridge, based on a true story (and closer to reality than Braveheart).
The troubles were in Northern Ireland from roughly the late 60s until 1998 when the Good Friday agreement was signed.
1:09:16 Even though this part didn’t actually happen historically, we would 100% have done this if given the chance 🤣🤣 The Scots and the Irish have always been kin and friends 🇮🇪 🏴
Love it! 🏴🇮🇪
"he's gonna reverse godfather him" wow man that's incredibly quick and subconsciously. 😂😂😂 I have never heard that before. 👌
Irish man. Dark Stephen is exalie king Stephen of Ireland he came as William Wallace's friend and guard Stephen saved Wallace's life several times. This summer Iexplored Scotland and Stayed in Stirling I visited Wallace monument, went to see the battle fields and also visitet the ancient monastery grave yard where in monks buried piece of Wallace's torso in middle of the night. . Visited also the Stirling castle.
Hope you enjoyed yourself, we Scots are generally welcoming and friendly.
One of my all-time favorites!!! THANKS for this!!!!
mel gibson is a great director , react to all his films if you havent
I really like the way you guys immersed your true selves in this film. I am a VERY distant relative of this Wallace family . (Although I am Irish by birth and probably more like the mad Irish guy ) :)
"William Wallace is 7 seven feet tall. He shoots fireballs from his eyes and bolts of lightning from his arse".
Priceless.
The real William Wallace was 7 feet tall
And a legend is born lol, but it's funny how these things can get twisted up to sound so different then the reality of what happened, usually hyped up and made a lot bigger then it was as it gets passed around from person to person.
Makes you wonder how many of these legends throughout history have been blown up far bigger than they actually were.
I love how you two were so into William and Murron. ❤❤
How in the heck to you get to this point in your life and have never seen Braveheart?
You guys was great, loved watching this movie with you guys, my favorite movie all time, I can watch it almost everytime I see it, anyhow great reaction guys.
I'm a Scot, and this movie is wholly inaccurate. However, just like many others have said, it's just so good! You just gotta love it.
Also, I remember at the time Mel Gibson got some hate about the accent, but I think it's pretty decent.
I wish I could love this film Scottish man as indeed I'm aware so many did and do. Just can't. You're generous about Gibson's accent
but yes, one can live with it. He is after all, an Australian transplanted American.
@@CaruthersHodge Not sure how to interpret your last sentence. Are you saying he's Australian or American? Cause he is US born and moved to Australia. But maybe that's what you said.
@@plumdutchess Thank you for the question. I've just located the remark I made and some strangled articulation on my part. I can't tell if I wrote that last sentence correctly or not. Perhaps it's the other way around. But I did mean, as you helpfully suggest, a born American up rooted and then planted again in Australia.
Language is important. Cheers.