It’s currently 1.30am here in Edinburgh, Scotland and I’m watching your fantastic reaction to William Wallace. The world knows how proud us Scots are of our country and our history. William Wallace was one of the greatest heroes and one of Scotlands champions for Independence. I hope one day that Scotland will be independent, no doubt this comment will not go down well with some…but?….I’m born and bred fae Edinburgh and I stand with William Wallace’s legacy 🫶🏻🏴
@@watevatubeaye, we know how to stir the spirit and rile a crowd😂👌🏼We are a spirited people, proud of our Clans and history. Ireland would never fight against Scotland, we are Celtic cousins🫶🏻🏴 🇮🇪
"They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" The betrayal scene is the best acting Mel Gibson ever did. Most people would have played it angry. He made it feel like real betrayal does: confusion, disbelief, numbness, the life flowing out of him. Absolutely gutted me the first time I saw it. Also, this film is EVERYTHING even now after all these years, which never gets old.
His acting in Ransom is still the best for me. Dont wanna spoil it, but there is one scene of him acting in a similar way and it gives me shivers everytime i even think of it.
We were soldiers when comes home is right up there. I don't care what people think of him as a person. But noone can claim with a straight face that he's not an amazing actor.
@@robinhooduk8255yeah and the lion kings based on Hamlet. Whats your point? All art is inspired by something. If you’re gonna discount everything Shakespeare inspired then you’ll be there a while.
My wife and I went to see 'Braveheart' when it was first released back in 1995 in our home city of Glasgow, Scotland. I remember feeling a tremendous surge of patriotism after the movie despite the many historical inaccuracies throughout the film. For all it's faults 'Braveheart' certainly helped put Scotland on the map.
The biggest historical 'inaccuracy' was that both William Wallace ( de Walys) and Robert the Bruce (de Brus) were from Norman families and the people they were fighting were also Normans who had invaded and taken over England and Wales. It wasn't really a 'Scots' versus the 'English' thing at all. Many of the Scottish clans have their origins in the Normans - Stewart, Montgomery, Fraser and Murray for example. Still enjoyed it though it was largely a work of fiction.
In Appalachia, in the American South, anti English patriotism went wild after this movie came out. Most people in Appalachia are Scots Irish and it made our English hatred rise like cream in the morning
@@nolongervailable9400Rather daft when it wasn't Scots fighting the 'English'. It was Normans who taken over Scotland fighting Normans who'd taken over England. Still, never let facts get in the way of your prejudices, eh?
@@ChristineRead-ck1uq do you not know what Scots Irish people are?? Clearly not. They were Scots, sent by the English to Ireland to police the people there but they didn't want to. They stayed in Ireland for a generation then fled to Virginia. You don't think the Score were fighting the Angles when they were still purely Angles? But don't let the details get in the way of your ignorance 😉
It would be an awesome feeling mate unfortunately us australians never felt such passion after our defeat by emu forces.. Historic ptsd of chicken come about after it. hahaha freedom
The horses that were used for the battle scenes were prop horses, and they were so convincing in some of the dailies, that different organizations actually sent people out to make sure no horses were actually harmed. That’s a testament to good prop design.
Aye this was the case with Two Towers also, the horses and flashback for Sean Bean, Shawn Bean? Saw his entire career flash before SOMEone's eyes, fucking producer likely
Steven, the Irishman, was based on a real character. He was next in line to the throne of Ireland. But he was just absolutely bonkers. Just crazy. All he wanted to do was kill English soldiers. He fled to go to that. But that made the Irish people love him even more. So it was "his" island, and he was wanted.
King Edward I "Longshanks" held the title Lord of Ireland during this time. This title was given to the English monarch since the reign of King John. Ireland wouldn't be a Kingdom until toward the end of the reign of King Henry VIII. Therefore there was no Independent Kingdom of Ireland for Stephen to claim he was the heir to.
@@Amadeus1066don't confuse the people fangirling over this movie with historical facts! 😂 This movie makes them feel good! And feelings based in ignorance are more important than facts!
The boy that was always lingering around the Prince was his lover and that’s why he went after the king when he tossed him out the window…The one he married is the little girl that gave him the flower at his dads funeral
I'm surprised that Amber at least seemed to miss that. I know it was heavily edited but my brother spoke of the wedding scene after seeing it because he loves scenes where all the acting is done with facial expressions and not a line spoken. That scene was one of those.
"Every man dies but not every man lives" What a wonderful, powerful line that is. Great reaction and I would urge anyone to visit Scotland it is a stunningly beautiful country. I saw William Wallace's statue at St Andrews on my last visit.
You have got to do Mel's "Apocalypto" and for passover you just gotta do "The Passion of the Christ ",. I believe both were written and directed by Gibson... .You won't be dissapointed cause they turned out to be epic masterpieces in their own right. same as this one... Mel is a film genius.
I am so happy you finally got around to seeing Braveheart. This is the movie that made Mel Gibson a true Hollywood legend. He was both the lead actor and director in this movie. The movie won 5 Oscars. One of the most epic movies ever made. This movie is not historically accurate but still a masterpiece.
"Not historically accurate" is a complete understatement. it's as historical as sponge bob square pants. There was William Wallace but Braveheart was Robert the Bruce not Wallace. No way in hell can you be hung from the neck till you are dead be revived have an incision in your gut have your intestine slowly pulled out, then have you heart kidneys liver pulled out... whilst you're still alive then have it all burnt whilst you watch. All that barely alive. But you still scream Freedom!!. I can't decide which is most inaccurate this film or The Patriot another Mel Gibson crock of Sh*t
@@watevatube yeah, a Hollywood film is a lot more different than a documentary. Always important to learn the real story behind any film about a historical figure.
Fun fact: I'm old enough to own this on VHS. It was long enough to be a two-tape set. The first tape cut off at Longshanks saying "Whom shall I send" before he sends the princess to negotiate. Many, many times I rewatched only the first tape of this movie because I didn't want to watch the downfall and torture and all that at the end. So I would just be like "well that was a fun half of a movie" and stop. xD
One of my favorite lines is when Robert the Bruce is speaking with his father and after hearing “all lose heart” he replies “I DON’T WANT TO LOSE HEART…I want to believe as he does”. I think, at one point or another, we all can relate. Glad you guys enjoyed the movie!
But in reality..reality is brutal and you will lose heart and lose trust. The father is realistic and he wants to showcase Bruce that reality. Specially what it means to hate because the world revolves around to that particular feeling. Any man can plan a malicious melavolent plan to harm you just because they hate you just by looking at you and they already don't like you. In this movie however Wallace and Bruce overruled that.
But in reality..reality is brutal and you will lose heart and lose trust. The father is realistic and he wants to showcase Bruce that reality. Specially what it means to hate because the world revolves around to that particular feeling. Any man can plan a malicious melavolent plan to harm you just because they hate you just by looking at you and they already don't like you. In this movie however Wallace and Bruce overruled that.
You know who kicks ass is Johnathan Davis of Korn. Dude made bagpipes metal. Proud of his heritage. BTW I'm kin to Vikings, and we love our drums. However we also like when those pipes are played.
When I first saw the movie, I couldn't understand what he was saying. After I found out that line gave me shivers. There has been much written about the power of the pipes to both inspire courage and instill fear, depending on whose side you're on.
Being very proud of Scottish heritage, and a Stewart, this movie ranks highest on my list of favorites. I was beginning to wonder when you guys were gonna get to this one. Next one to tackle is Million Dollar Baby!!! Grab a box of tissues!!
Visited Scotland in 1999… It is absolutely beautiful… Love the Scottish people… 🇺🇸❤️🏴 PS…William Wallace looked nothing like Mel Gibson…and his ending was beyond stomach churning… A strong, committed MAN indeed!!
I was stationed in England in the USAF, '77 to '86 and because of my love of History I went to Sterling and Falkirk and Bannockburn. Scotland is a Beautiful Country!
@@catsabotage3362 We've always been a free country, the Acts of Union of 1707 were a voluntary partnership between England and Scotland initiated by the Scottish-descended queen of England, Queen Anne, we were never conquered like Wales and Ireland were - Scotland joined with England because it was in our benefit at the time to join forces. Independence is about separating from that union, not winning our "freedom". If Texas were to secede from the United States would it be seen as them winning their freedom?
Rob Roy MacGregor please! Liam Neison, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, Brian Cox, John Hurt....& and the most epic sword duel EVER Edit: I forgot to say that as an American I am obligated to say Robert MacGregor was my 6th Great Uncle. Haha :)
I love the realism of the 90's movie era. Things are so blanketed and cgi'd and false euphoric now. What an honorable version of William Wallace's story. We were absolutely mind blown with these first time type brutal war scenes in '95. Incredible movie and I still love Mel Gibson to this day for it.
That scene where they are disboweling him and he sees his wife brings me to tears every time! The movie did take some liberties, but the did draw and quarter William and had his head on a pike at the Tower of London. The Bruce’s father had leprocy. This movie is one of my all-time favorites! The cinematography, the acting, the music! Mel Gibson is a master!
Before the (real) battle of Falkirk, while the English army chased Wallace, there was a shortage of food, and the Welsh contingent of archers were the first to complain. A couple of nights before the battle, supply boats brought only a tiny bit of food, but hundreds of casks of wine. The small amount of food, of course, went to the English soldiers, but the wine went to the Welsh. The result was a drunken, rampaging brawl between the Welsh, and when English chaplains tried to break it up, several of the priests were killed. Edward became enraged and ordered his soldiers to attack the Welsh - eighty Welshmen were killed in the ferocious attack by the English soldiers. The rest were driven out of the camp, and soon after, the remaining Welsh threatened to desert and join Wallace. That did not happen, but it would have been interesting if the Welsh did desert and join Wallace's army. Maybe it would have turned out different.
32:00 Jay that was the Prince's lover, that's why in the beginning they said that Longshanks might have to give the Princess an heir b/c his son would not.
If you ever listened to the podcast Cumtown, which is just a couple comics doing dumb ridiculous bits, one of them, Nick Mullen, talks about how funny it is that Sean Connery wanted to do that cuz it’s about Scottish culture to a degree & yet his character is an ancient Egyptian immortal named Juan Ramirez, but still has a Scottish accent lmao
This film and ''Gladiator'' are often named together when men of a certain generation are asked what their favorite films are. They go hand in hand in terms of the story, the acting, the dialogues, the cult scenes and, also, the incredible music. For this film, the late James Horner (Apollo 13, Titanic, Star Trek 2, Coccon, Legends Of The Fall, etc...) must be praised for his score, especially the piece ''For The Love Of a Princess'' . Mel Gibson's unique acting is also commandable. The emotion that this man manages to convey in his face is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. When he realizes in the field that he is betrayed and when he screams ''Freeedooommm..!'' at the end are two moments stamped in my soul that I will not soon forget. Gibson's passion would be immortalized again a few years later when he directed the bloody ''The Passion of the Christ''. For all that some may accuse him of, this intense, tortured and passionate man cannot be accused of doing things by halves, for better or for worse.
Whatever can be said about Braveheart the movie or Mel Gibson - This movie continues to be an incredible movie experience and the best of Mel Gibson both as an actor and a director are on full display here. I will continue to enjoy Braveheart for what it is and Vale James Horner who provides the beating of the heart in Braveheart.
Hamish, William's best friend is played by Brendan Gleeson, who played Alaistair "Mad-Eye" Moody in Harry Potter. Stephen, the crazy Irishman, is played by David O'Hara, who played Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter...the guy that Harry became after taking the Polyjuice Potion at the Ministry in Deathly Hallows, Part 1. So...he also played Harry Potter. Mel Gibson won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. The film is not historically accurate...but the film is so well-made and so emotionally resonant, that everyone overlooks the glaring inaccuracies. Personally, a great film can get away with a lot. So...this is one of my favorites. I'm Scottish and Irish. The guy who wrote the film has others that he has both written and directed. His name is Randall Wallace: - The Man in the Iron Mask (wrote and directed, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas) Leonardo DiCaprio, John Malkovich, Jeremy Irons, Gerard Depardieu, and Gabriel Byrne. This is one of the stories of the 'Three Musketeers' but when they are older, Malkovich (Athos), Irons (Aramis), Depardieu (Porthos), and Byrne (D'Artagnan). - We Were Soldiers... (wrote and directed, based on the book by General Hal Moore and Joe Galloway) Col. Hal Moore leads his men in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam, November 4, 1965. - Pearl Harbor (written by Wallace, directed by Michael Bay) Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale, and Cuba Gooding, Jr....an original story taking place before, during, and after the attack on Pearl Harbor, involving the Doolittle Raid after the attack.
The Man in the Iron Mask, whether you watch the Richard Chamberlain version and the Leo DeCaprio version - simply brilliant. I love Alexander Dumas and he was a black man 😊
@@mhill781 William Wallace doesn't have any known descendants, Randall Wallace made this fantasy film as a wet dream because they had the same second name.
As a Scot this is an all time CLASSIC! Although it does sort of tell the tale of our Country at this time it's about as historically accurate as a Star Trek episode but it truly doesn't matter. I live in the City, Dunfermline which was Scotland's Capital at this time so this history was taught to me early on in life. This movie fills me with incredible pride and screaming boiling RAGE at exactly the same time. So J and Amber, now you KNOW why you should never EVER, under any circumstances, call a Scottish person English. As we say here, "Gonnae no dae that" 😆🏴😆
My dad traced his ancestry back to William Wallace's time in York. 25 years ago we went to York and I fell in love with the place. We also went to Norway to research my mother's roots. I felt at home there. I am proud of my rebellious heritage, and it makes me a proud American!
@@Shell2164 She didn't say she was descended from him. Said traced his ancestry back to the time he was in York. So, her ancestors were in York when he sacked it.
One of my three all-time favorite movies! The other two are 'Gladiator' and 'The Last Samurai.' BTW, in answer to your question, Robert the Bruce's father had leprosy.
As a Scot this film takes a lot of liberties with the real story, yes he was a warrior, brave and fierce, he was a lot,lot more brutal than this too, he is our hero for sure, fun fact the wee boy at the start who plays William comes from my town. Saying all that, I loved this film and it made me cry when i first saw it. Mels Scots accent also made me cry as it was sooooo bad, Sandra.
That's funny about the accent! Lol! I am American, so I'm pretty oblivious to that! I've wanted to visit Scotland forever. My problem is I probably wouldn't want to come back! Lol!
As a fellow Scot, I too feel your pain whenever I hear Mel Gibson commit atrocities when trying to create a Scottish accent. Though I do honestly cringe when I hear bad attempts at our accents and the mispronunciation (and misuse) of our words and place names, there is a toatie wee swelling of pride at how difficult it is for many to replicate the way we speak.
@@karicastanza5216 I'm also an American and my wife's lifelong dream was to visit Ireland and that dream finally came true around a year and a half ago, We were there for a week and she didn't want to leave. She occasionally will say she can't wait to go back and wouldn't mind living there forever. I have to remind her that as beautiful as Ireland is it has it's own major problems such as unfettered immigration and housing costs are astronomical. I've told her more than once it's quite different when you visit as a tourist compared to the grind of daily life.
Medieval warfare was incredibly brutal. The horse was very much a weapon in combat, and warriors of the time wouldn't hesitate to kill them , mainly to knock the rider to the ground where he became far more vulnerable. Although the film played rather fast and loose with William Wallace's story, its depiction of Medieval combat was pretty accurate. Thank you for the great reaction! ❤
Thank you for sharing this reaction with us. This is one of my favorite films that I haven't seen in a while.. It was descendants of those Scots along with a Little help from some Highlandsrs and friends, who once again fought the English for their freedom in 1770s in the colonies of America. We know at least 21 of the 50 men who wrote the founding documents of the USA were of Scottish descent. I'm only 25% Scottish DNA. That part of my family was raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina and brought a lot of traditions with them from their ancestors who came before. And because of my great-grandmother I started doing a lot of research into Scottish history. The Scots have fought many times, for freedom from the English, irish, Norse,, and Romans to name a few. I love that the Scots gave the Romans so much grief that the Romans built a wall between Scotland and England to keep the Scots from coming south. Parts of that old ancient Roman wall are still standing. I believe the last battle for Freedom was the Battle of Culloden. The only version of that battle I have seen reenacted is from watching the series outlander. I think the series does a really good job of depicting the hearts of the people who were fighting for freedom the way the English punished them for that uprising in 1746. .
Fought the British to be precise and pretty much all the leaders of the revolutionaries were of English stock. As for Bonnie Prince Charlie he wasn't fighting for freedom for Scotland, he wanted to be king of the whole of Great Britain.
"I shall tell You the story of William Wallace. Historians from England will call Me a liar but History is made by those who have hanged Heros." And an Epic begins.
There’s so much about this movie that’s not historically accurate but it doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. What you have here is a triumph of moviemaking and storytelling. Every time this movie goes for an emotional gutpunch it hits it straight on and never misses. Sometimes the fun police come out in force with films like this but I never see anyone skewering Shakespeare for dressing up historical events. Nor should they. Ol’ Bill’s shit was straight fire for sure. This is a masterful piece of storytelling. Glad you guys enjoyed it. Also, Longshanks is one of the greatest villains ever.
I highly recommend visiting Scotland. I went for the first time last year, and it was one of the most enjoyable trips abroad I have ever had. The people were so nice and welcoming. I can’t wait to go again.
As a historian, yes this movie is anything but historically accurate. That being said, on a cinematic level, this movie is incredible and one of my all time favorites.
You're the only reaction channel to pick up on the look in his eyes when he realized he got betrayed by the Bruce. Mel Gibson's eyes should have won an Oscar for that. The pain and shock and anger and betrayal and sadness and resignation and disgust are all represented in waves. Some of the best acting ever done.
Yep I've seen probably 8-10 reactions and it's the same comments every time....makes me wonder if it's the same people ..either way it's a great 🍿 movie
But they'll never tell you what the inaccuracies are, leaving one to believe the whole story is a lie. I find their motives questionable as well - it's as though they are desperate to paint this tale of heroic resistance to tyranny as mere fantasy.
@justinatest9456 Or we think what actually happened is a fantastic story and find it ridiculous that Hollywood would change just about every aspect of it. It's still a great movie, but it's actually easier to list off what it actually got right rather than it's inaccuracies. Scottland's king died and there was a sucession dispute, so the Scotts asked Edward Longshanks to mediate that dispute. Instead he took the crown for himself. The Scottish nobles squabbled amongst themselves to try and take the throne for themselves, so they couldn't unite. William Wallace was a guy and he led a rebellion, was captured by the English and was drawn and quartered. Robert the Bruce was a noble. The story takes place in Scottland. There was a Battle of Sterling and Falkirk. That's it. That's the only things that Hollywood got right. Literally everything else wrong. The Scotts wearing kilts and not having comparable armor to the English, William Wallace was a noble, Prima Nocta has never been a thing. The Battle of Sterling was actually the Battle of Sterling Bridge where the Scotts rigged the bridge to collapse after about half the English army crossed it and the half that did cross was trapped against the river and were so badly slaughtered that the other half of the English army ran from the sight. Again, Braveheart is a good movie, we just think it would have been better if they told the real story. Hell, go look up the story of Sir James Douglas. He was so feared by the English that they called him Black Douglas and accused him of being demon possesed.
Tommy Flanagan is in this film and has scars on his mouth. A few drunk people took him and gave him the Glasgow smile. That is why he has those scars. Amazing actor and he is in Sons of Anarchy tv show. I had a chance to meet Tommy but I couldn’t make the convention. I wish I got to meet him and I hear he is such a kind person
Was a lil kid in 80s & still❤️ everything bout that decade. But is easy to forget just how many truly great movies came outta 90s. Braveheart obv, but also, Robin Hood; Casino; Heat; List goes on. Just so many great 1s from that decade but 'Usual Suspects', 'Last of the Mohicans' & 'Seven' just really stand out to me. IMO all 3 are genuine classics. As much as I love old Hollywood movies, Hitchcock movies & horror movies, the movies from 80s-90s just hit dif. Sure it has to do with when I was born but like to think I'd appreciate em just the same regardless cuz of the quality
To answer your question regarding Robert the Bruce's father, they are portraying him to have leprosy. That is not historically accurate though. As good as this movie was, it is also one of the most historically inaccurate. Longshanks died two years after Wiliam Wallace, Princess Isabella was a child during William Wallace's time so there was definitely no affair. Robert the Bruce was very loved and did not betray him. Williams's whole backstory is wrong (he wasn't a commoner) and there is a dispute about whether or not he was even married. The battle that they won was not in a field. It was called The Battle Of Stirling Bridge, and the bridge is what gave them the advantage. They did pretty good with his death though, he was indeed drawn and quartered, and it was a gruesome death.
And that they never sacked York, and that they never instated premonocta at the time, and the battles have absolutely no sense of troop cohesion whatsoever, and not to mention the costume design; lords wearing armor during meetings for no reason, the armor looking super fake and ahistorical (and not doing anything), and the kilt wasn’t even invented yet, besides heraldry the Scottish during this time would look almost indistinguishable from the English clothing and armor wise. Still with that said this is one of my favorite movie of all time. :)
Yes, I watched numerous documentaries after the movie came out. I would have loved to have seen the battle on the bridge! I always love, though, how the spirit of the people and core message of truth, honor, and the desire and right to freedom is portrayed. I often wonder why certain choices are made with historical films. Was it money or time or someone else's agenda that was responsible for the decision.
@@Lovelee123 In my opinion, Falkirk was actually even less accurate. The only thing that was accurate was when Wallace's cavalry just up and left the field. But in the movie, they betrayed him in a deal made before the battle. There has been some debate whether Wallace was deliberately deserted, of maybe the Scottish cavalry got scared at the much greater numbers of English and panicked, then fled, as a few historians have suggested. Possible, but I think it was on purpose.
Patrick McGoohan who played Longshanks was in the Prisoner, one of the best sci fi series from the 60's. He has always been a great actor. While he was the hero in the Prisoner, and in Secret Agent Man, he has also done great with villains. He guest starred about 4 times on Columbo as different murderers.
Patrick McGoohan also played the role of the warden of Alcatraz in the Clint Eastwood movie Escape From Alcatraz. Edward The Longshanks (King Edward I) was my 18th great grandfather. While he was known as being ruthless and bad-tempered, this movie greatly exaggerated his reputation.
Prima Nocta (first night), or Droit du Seigneur (right of the lord), was really a thing in early Medieval Europe. By the time of Edward I "Longshanks" it was no longer practiced, but he was King, and his word was law.
It dates back to Roman times, and possibly earlier; Caligula is said to have performed this practice - albeit that could be negative propaganda post assassination. In the MCU, Tony Stark references this act when he attempts to lift Mjolnir from the table and that as a god, he would reinstate Prima Nocta.
I love you guys i binged watch you guys music reviews and movie reviews for hours and so enjoyed it. You got a new subscriber.Keep it up you two seem like great spirits with a great taste in music and movies.
This has always been one of my favorite movies; about a year ago, my brother and I learned we are direct descendants of Robert the Bruce. It's really cool studying that tree and how far and wide it stretches.
guys!!! i love a period movie and this was the peak of mel gibson career or at least to be fair, his blockbuster related hits. im glad you got to watch this. i also wanted to suggest you try a different genre in a next movie, one you have not watch many, and that i guess mAybe it is not jay favorite. but you could do a jane austen o bronte sister movie, there are ones so good im sure even jay will enjoy a lot. sense and sensibility has emma thompson, alan rickman and imelda staunton who were all teachers at hogwatrs, hugh grant hugh laurie from dr house in a movie that will make your heart feel good. also pride and prejudice that is about a younbg woman searching for herself in a period piece, it stars keira knightley who you know from pirates of the caribeean
I was 19 years old when this film came out, I took my GF to see this. The trailers all ran and then before the movie started the lights came up in the theater. The manager warned us that the movie was very long, there was no intermission and they wouldn’t be giving out refunds once the movie started. You either left before it began or you were locked in. We stayed, it was epic! Love this film
The fact that you guys didn't drop a tear on this movie blows my mind. These guys stood up for there freadom, and not a tear. Only if more people would do this. Could you imagine if people would have stood up for there freedom more here in america back in the day, what this America could have been?
I am of Scottish descent on both my mother and father’s side, with one of my grandfathers being born in Glasgow before eventually coming to the US as a young man where he met my grandmother. I always enjoyed this movie despite some historical inaccuracies and liberties taken by Hollywood; it’s just great entertainment. My cousin is heavily into genealogy and has traced us back to Robert the Bruce, a claim I know millions around the world share, but I still think it’s cool and interesting especially as I gain more of an understanding of his role in Scottish history. Edit: Events like the Highand Games still feature events like Hamish mentioned as training-stone put, caber toss (a “caber” is the trunk of a tree), tug o war, etc. I believe every state has an annual Highland Games event sometime during the warmer months, and they include dancing, vendors, and of course plenty of food and drink. They’re fun for the whole family
The movie "Outlaw king" 2018 is bacily the sequel to brave hart. It sart right when Wallace's body parts are delivered around scottland and about how Bruce became an outlaw king
Amazing film Catherine McCormack who played willam Wallace wife was actually English, im a Highlander clan MacGregor and very proud to be Scottish, glad you enjoyed the film 🏴
I’m old enough that I bought this movie on VHS when I was in college. It’s so long that it was two cassettes! I remember the second tape began with Wallace riding into Mornay’s house and bludgeoning him to death in his bed. I loved it so much that I watched the hell out of those tapes. Just the other night I was watching old episodes of Psych with my friends and I saw an actor with a familiar face. It was Angus McFadyen - Robert the Bruce!
I’ve seen the actual sword yielded by Wallace. It’s on display in the Wallace monument in Stirling, Scotland. It is huge and from what I was told, Wallace would have to have been at least 6 ft tall to have lifted it. Mel does a great job portraying Wallace though.
Mel Gibson I have to mention "Lethal Weapon" movies Going off the historical factor, i need to mention "The Gladiator"(not sure if that one is based on true stories), or the old British countries, i feel i need to mention "Highlander" movies
Enjoyed that movie with you guys. This is one of my favorite mel gibson movies. The scenery and music are masterpieces in this movie. I love the bag pipes and whatever that musical instrument is during the wedding of mel and his wife absolutely beautiful
I remember when this came out when I was a teen. My mom told me not to watch this movie. I always never rented it. I got to the mom and pops rental store and there was no movies I wanted to rent. I decided to rent Braveheart. I watched this movie and loved it when watching it. It is still one of my favorite movies to watch. I know there is a lot of historical things that are not true in the film but I don’t care because this is an amazing film to me
I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He spent part of his childhood in Oakridge Oregon. He was head writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in the sixties. I asked him if he worked with Steve Martin who was one of the other writers. He said “Yes I did, actually I was the one who hired him.” Just some non-music trivia for you.
"Hamish" was also in your other most recent movie reactions..he was the sheriff in 'Lake Placid'... Irish actor Brendan Gleeson. Ps.. I live around 10 miles from where all those battles actually took place.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I saw it 5 time in the theater and dressed as William Wallace for that Halloween...blue face paint and all.
@@jpw6893 I was dressed as movie version William Wallace, and he did paint his face. There was a LOT of creative licence taken with events in this movie. I've heard that kilts didn't exist at the time of William Wallace.
SO GLAD YOU TWO FINALLY WATCHED THIS EPIC MOVIE. I'M PART IRISH AND SCOTT, AND AM RELATED TO ONE OF THE KINGS OF SCOTLAND, BY ANCESTRY. I HAVE A FIGHT IN MY HEART AND THIS MOVIE MAKES ME FEEL SO CONFLICTED BUT IT'S REAL. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
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It’s currently 1.30am here in Edinburgh, Scotland and I’m watching your fantastic reaction to William Wallace. The world knows how proud us Scots are of our country and our history. William Wallace was one of the greatest heroes and one of Scotlands champions for Independence. I hope one day that Scotland will be independent, no doubt this comment will not go down well with some…but?….I’m born and bred fae Edinburgh and I stand with William Wallace’s legacy 🫶🏻🏴
Love Edinburgh. First place I visited in Europe. Back in the 90s. Haven't been in 14 years. Gotta get back.
Scottish spirit is inspiring ❤, Love from America.
@@blackblake3658 get yersel back tae Scotland! It’s an awfy Bonnie country, but I’m obviously biased😂🏴
@@watevatubeaye, we know how to stir the spirit and rile a crowd😂👌🏼We are a spirited people, proud of our Clans and history. Ireland would never fight against Scotland, we are Celtic cousins🫶🏻🏴 🇮🇪
Well said.
"They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!"
The betrayal scene is the best acting Mel Gibson ever did. Most people would have played it angry. He made it feel like real betrayal does: confusion, disbelief, numbness, the life flowing out of him. Absolutely gutted me the first time I saw it.
Also, this film is EVERYTHING even now after all these years, which never gets old.
It's a good scene but I think he was great in The Patriot also
His acting in Ransom is still the best for me. Dont wanna spoil it, but there is one scene of him acting in a similar way and it gives me shivers everytime i even think of it.
We were soldiers when comes home is right up there. I don't care what people think of him as a person. But noone can claim with a straight face that he's not an amazing actor.
"Freedom" as we think of it today wasn't even a political concept at the time. "Independence" would have been more accurate.
@@Kunsoo1024 Screaming a four syllable word in that last scene just wouldn't have worked nearly as well.
Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture.
"They may take our lives, but they'll never take OUR FREEDOM!"
"Freedom" as we think of it today wasn't even a political concept at the time. "Independence" would have been more accurate.
that speech isnt even original writing,its a poor rip off from st crispins day speech by Shakespeare.
@@robinhooduk8255 so no one ever borrowed from the bard. And honestly, you look to Hollywood for that?
@@robinhooduk8255yeah and the lion kings based on Hamlet. Whats your point? All art is inspired by something. If you’re gonna discount everything Shakespeare inspired then you’ll be there a while.
@@Kunsoo1024next you're gonna tell me Moses wanted to be independent from the Egyptian State. .. 😂 just kidding!
My wife and I went to see 'Braveheart' when it was first released back in 1995 in our home city of Glasgow, Scotland. I remember feeling a tremendous surge of patriotism after the movie despite the many historical inaccuracies throughout the film. For all it's faults 'Braveheart' certainly helped put Scotland on the map.
The biggest historical 'inaccuracy' was that both William Wallace ( de Walys) and Robert the Bruce (de Brus) were from Norman families and the people they were fighting were also Normans who had invaded and taken over England and Wales. It wasn't really a 'Scots' versus the 'English' thing at all. Many of the Scottish clans have their origins in the Normans - Stewart, Montgomery, Fraser and Murray for example.
Still enjoyed it though it was largely a work of fiction.
In Appalachia, in the American South, anti English patriotism went wild after this movie came out. Most people in Appalachia are Scots Irish and it made our English hatred rise like cream in the morning
@@nolongervailable9400Rather daft when it wasn't Scots fighting the 'English'. It was Normans who taken over Scotland fighting Normans who'd taken over England. Still, never let facts get in the way of your prejudices, eh?
@@ChristineRead-ck1uq do you not know what Scots Irish people are?? Clearly not. They were Scots, sent by the English to Ireland to police the people there but they didn't want to. They stayed in Ireland for a generation then fled to Virginia. You don't think the Score were fighting the Angles when they were still purely Angles? But don't let the details get in the way of your ignorance 😉
It would be an awesome feeling mate unfortunately us australians never felt such passion after our defeat by emu forces.. Historic ptsd of chicken come about after it. hahaha freedom
The horses that were used for the battle scenes were prop horses, and they were so convincing in some of the dailies, that different organizations actually sent people out to make sure no horses were actually harmed. That’s a testament to good prop design.
This is the problem with modern movies, now it would be CGI and all look completely fake.
Shut up nerd.
Aye this was the case with Two Towers also, the horses and flashback for Sean Bean, Shawn Bean? Saw his entire career flash before SOMEone's eyes, fucking producer likely
The Braveheart soundtrack is one of my all time favourites.
This and Last of The Mohicans
@@ryanawilson8549I love that one too!
James Horner's work, probably my favorite all time film
composer. His scores go straight to your soul.
I have a copy that I would listen to while studying in college
Would be awesome to listen to the soundtrack while driving through the Scottish countryside. Maybe one day.
Steven, the Irishman, was based on a real character. He was next in line to the throne of Ireland. But he was just absolutely bonkers. Just crazy. All he wanted to do was kill English soldiers. He fled to go to that. But that made the Irish people love him even more. So it was "his" island, and he was wanted.
King Edward I "Longshanks" held the title Lord of Ireland during this time. This title was given to the English monarch since the reign of King John. Ireland wouldn't be a Kingdom until toward the end of the reign of King Henry VIII. Therefore there was no Independent Kingdom of Ireland for Stephen to claim he was the heir to.
My family tree links to Shamus.
@@Amadeus1066 that would be the English perspective.
@@Amadeus1066don't confuse the people fangirling over this movie with historical facts! 😂 This movie makes them feel good! And feelings based in ignorance are more important than facts!
@@rightwired That's wild. My father traced our bloodline, and I am descended from the viking Lord Erik the red.
The boy that was always lingering around the Prince was his lover and that’s why he went after the king when he tossed him out the window…The one he married is the little girl that gave him the flower at his dads funeral
I'm surprised that Amber at least seemed to miss that. I know it was heavily edited but my brother spoke of the wedding scene after seeing it because he loves scenes where all the acting is done with facial expressions and not a line spoken. That scene was one of those.
@@NavvyMom right, I was shocked they missed that too….both are pivotal points in the movie
Longshanks was the the first European monarch to offer flying lessons to minor nobles.
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@@RealTechZenwas he homophobic..
"Every man dies but not every man lives"
What a wonderful, powerful line that is.
Great reaction and I would urge anyone to visit Scotland it is a stunningly beautiful country. I saw William Wallace's statue at St Andrews on my last visit.
The best dialogue of the movie was cut.
"You're quite taken with him."
"Yes, because he has a big Scottish Claymore."
You have got to do Mel's "Apocalypto" and for passover you just gotta do "The Passion of the Christ ",. I believe both were written and directed by Gibson... .You won't be dissapointed cause they turned out to be epic masterpieces in their own right.
same as this one... Mel is a film genius.
I am so happy you finally got around to seeing Braveheart. This is the movie that made Mel Gibson a true Hollywood legend. He was both the lead actor and director in this movie. The movie won 5 Oscars. One of the most epic movies ever made. This movie is not historically accurate but still a masterpiece.
"Not historically accurate" is a complete understatement. it's as historical as sponge bob square pants.
There was William Wallace but Braveheart was Robert the Bruce not Wallace.
No way in hell can you be hung from the neck till you are dead be revived have an incision in your gut have your intestine slowly pulled out, then have you heart kidneys liver pulled out... whilst you're still alive then have it all burnt whilst you watch.
All that barely alive.
But you still scream Freedom!!.
I can't decide which is most inaccurate this film or The Patriot another Mel Gibson crock of Sh*t
I forgot to mention the Quarter bit where they cut you in quarters. Stick your head in Tar, then perch it over the city gates to warn others.
The thistle is the national flower of Scotland. So when William is handed it by Murron, it is very symbolic, what he really recieved.
(SIGH) so amazing
Did I miss it or did it not make the edit somehow?
@@Ellis_Hughdidn't make the edit. FYI, one needs to be wearing thick leather gloves to handle a thistle
It was James IV of Scotland that truly championed the thistle. William Wallace predates him by a good two hundred years...
@@Ellis_Hugh 02:59 - 03:04. They are still children.
I remember being a little kid & watching this with my family. By the end my Mum, aunt & Granny were all in tears. We’re Scottish
Coolest thing I’ve experienced travelling was visiting Sterling Castle & seeing the Wallace Sword
It's a good story but the true story and history is better!
@@watevatube yeah, a Hollywood film is a lot more different than a documentary. Always important to learn the real story behind any film about a historical figure.
@@scottelementJust like the movie not a chance that sword is real, its about 6ft! Pure fantasy
Fun fact: I'm old enough to own this on VHS. It was long enough to be a two-tape set. The first tape cut off at Longshanks saying "Whom shall I send" before he sends the princess to negotiate. Many, many times I rewatched only the first tape of this movie because I didn't want to watch the downfall and torture and all that at the end. So I would just be like "well that was a fun half of a movie" and stop. xD
I did the same thing!
"The mere sight of him (Longshanks' son) would only encourage an enemy to take over the entire country" is my favourite line in the movie.😂
That is a great line and I think Patrick McGoohan was well cast!
All these years later and it's still a tearjerker!
One of my favorite lines is when Robert the Bruce is speaking with his father and after hearing “all lose heart” he replies “I DON’T WANT TO LOSE HEART…I want to believe as he does”. I think, at one point or another, we all can relate. Glad you guys enjoyed the movie!
But in reality..reality is brutal and you will lose heart and lose trust. The father is realistic and he wants to showcase Bruce that reality. Specially what it means to hate because the world revolves around to that particular feeling. Any man can plan a malicious melavolent plan to harm you just because they hate you just by looking at you and they already don't like you. In this movie however Wallace and Bruce overruled that.
But in reality..reality is brutal and you will lose heart and lose trust. The father is realistic and he wants to showcase Bruce that reality. Specially what it means to hate because the world revolves around to that particular feeling. Any man can plan a malicious melavolent plan to harm you just because they hate you just by looking at you and they already don't like you. In this movie however Wallace and Bruce overruled that.
“They’re playin outlawed tunes on outlawed pipes”
You know who kicks ass is Johnathan Davis of Korn. Dude made bagpipes metal. Proud of his heritage. BTW I'm kin to Vikings, and we love our drums. However we also like when those pipes are played.
When I first saw the movie, I couldn't understand what he was saying. After I found out that line gave me shivers. There has been much written about the power of the pipes to both inspire courage and instill fear, depending on whose side you're on.
@@supahfly2106 definitely a band they should be reacting to on their music channel. Starting with Shoots and Ladders.
Being very proud of Scottish heritage, and a Stewart, this movie ranks highest on my list of favorites. I was beginning to wonder when you guys were gonna get to this one. Next one to tackle is Million Dollar Baby!!! Grab a box of tissues!!
Visited Scotland in 1999…
It is absolutely beautiful…
Love the Scottish people…
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PS…William Wallace looked nothing like Mel Gibson…and his ending was beyond stomach churning…
A strong, committed MAN indeed!!
Apocalypto is a another masterpiece directed by Mel Gibson. You got to watch it!
Agree...the pace alone in Apocalypto is enough to keep your heart pumping full speed ahead! Great film...❤️🎬
On an empty stomach, best.
@@andygossard4293🤣🤣🤣You ain't lying though!
Such an intense movie
Apocaltypo is raicist trash
I was stationed in England in the USAF, '77 to '86 and because of my love of History I went to Sterling and Falkirk and Bannockburn. Scotland is a Beautiful Country!
Stirling, Sterling is a furniture shop.
Scotland would be a beautiful country, if they ever win their freedom.
@@catsabotage3362 We've always been a free country, the Acts of Union of 1707 were a voluntary partnership between England and Scotland initiated by the Scottish-descended queen of England, Queen Anne, we were never conquered like Wales and Ireland were - Scotland joined with England because it was in our benefit at the time to join forces. Independence is about separating from that union, not winning our "freedom". If Texas were to secede from the United States would it be seen as them winning their freedom?
@@krashd Ah yes, the "Scottish" (french) queen...
Yes, Texas leaving the union would be gaining it's freedom, by definition.
Scotland is a free country you daft tit, they voted not to become an independent country in 2014
Another great Celtic themed movie to see is Rob Roy... you'll both enjoy the "romance" and the Honor and valor of the main character.
Love rob roy doesn’t get as much love as Braveheart but deserves it.
"Rob Roy" is another great movie based loosely on Scottish history.
@@bigmikem1578 of the two movies, I prefer Rob Roy. A better movie imho.
Rob Roy MacGregor please!
Liam Neison, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, Brian Cox, John Hurt....& and the most epic sword duel EVER
Edit: I forgot to say that as an American I am obligated to say Robert MacGregor was my 6th Great Uncle. Haha :)
Rob Roy is a great movie
I love the realism of the 90's movie era. Things are so blanketed and cgi'd and false euphoric now. What an honorable version of William Wallace's story. We were absolutely mind blown with these first time type brutal war scenes in '95. Incredible movie and I still love Mel Gibson to this day for it.
That scene where they are disboweling him and he sees his wife brings me to tears every time! The movie did take some liberties, but the did draw and quarter William and had his head on a pike at the Tower of London. The Bruce’s father had leprocy. This movie is one of my all-time favorites! The cinematography, the acting, the music! Mel Gibson is a master!
Before the (real) battle of Falkirk, while the English army chased Wallace, there was a shortage of food, and the Welsh contingent of archers were the first to complain. A couple of nights before the battle, supply boats brought only a tiny bit of food, but hundreds of casks of wine. The small amount of food, of course, went to the English soldiers, but the wine went to the Welsh. The result was a drunken, rampaging brawl between the Welsh, and when English chaplains tried to break it up, several of the priests were killed. Edward became enraged and ordered his soldiers to attack the Welsh - eighty Welshmen were killed in the ferocious attack by the English soldiers. The rest were driven out of the camp, and soon after, the remaining Welsh threatened to desert and join Wallace. That did not happen, but it would have been interesting if the Welsh did desert and join Wallace's army. Maybe it would have turned out different.
That is one scene that everyone should be hollering about "inaccurate." See if you are even conscious while someone is tugging your guts out.
32:00 Jay that was the Prince's lover, that's why in the beginning they said that Longshanks might have to give the Princess an heir b/c his son would not.
Right. His son was Gay.
He died an absolutely horrible death in real life too (Longshanks son)
Highlander must be the next "Scott" movie. Music by Queen, scenery, transitions are top tier and storyline is awsome..
I agree!
Scot.
@@Tam19399 Scotch.
Rob roy
If you ever listened to the podcast Cumtown, which is just a couple comics doing dumb ridiculous bits, one of them, Nick Mullen, talks about how funny it is that Sean Connery wanted to do that cuz it’s about Scottish culture to a degree & yet his character is an ancient Egyptian immortal named Juan Ramirez, but still has a Scottish accent lmao
One of the all-time greats. I saw this in the theater the weekend it came out, and half the audience was in tears. Amazing.
This film and ''Gladiator'' are often named together when men of a certain generation are asked what their favorite films are. They go hand in hand in terms of the story, the acting, the dialogues, the cult scenes and, also, the incredible music. For this film, the late James Horner (Apollo 13, Titanic, Star Trek 2, Coccon, Legends Of The Fall, etc...) must be praised for his score, especially the piece ''For The Love Of a Princess'' . Mel Gibson's unique acting is also commandable. The emotion that this man manages to convey in his face is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. When he realizes in the field that he is betrayed and when he screams ''Freeedooommm..!'' at the end are two moments stamped in my soul that I will not soon forget. Gibson's passion would be immortalized again a few years later when he directed the bloody ''The Passion of the Christ''. For all that some may accuse him of, this intense, tortured and passionate man cannot be accused of doing things by halves, for better or for worse.
I truly enjoy watching along with you guys. This movie is a masterpiece. I'm absolutely fascinated by the Scottish and Irish history and folklore!
Braveheart isn't just a movie, it's an epic that sits up there with Ben-Hur, Spartacus, The Ten Commandments, Lawrence of Arabia, and more!
Ben hur is still the best of them
@@jayconant3816 I'd say Ben Hur and Lawrence of Arabia are on a par with eachother. Two epic movies that have yet to be matched.
Nah. It's good but not up there with Lawrence of Arabia.
Whatever can be said about Braveheart the movie or Mel Gibson - This movie continues to be an incredible movie experience and the best of Mel Gibson both as an actor and a director are on full display here. I will continue to enjoy Braveheart for what it is and Vale James Horner who provides the beating of the heart in Braveheart.
🤣🤣😂😅😁😄😃😀😐😐😳😯😲... wait... what...
The movie is amazing and the soundtrack is stunning…it’s indescribable. I cannot imagine what this movie would be without this music.
Hamish, William's best friend is played by Brendan Gleeson, who played Alaistair "Mad-Eye" Moody in Harry Potter.
Stephen, the crazy Irishman, is played by David O'Hara, who played Albert Runcorn in Harry Potter...the guy that Harry became after taking the Polyjuice Potion at the Ministry in Deathly Hallows, Part 1. So...he also played Harry Potter.
Mel Gibson won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director.
The film is not historically accurate...but the film is so well-made and so emotionally resonant, that everyone overlooks the glaring inaccuracies. Personally, a great film can get away with a lot. So...this is one of my favorites. I'm Scottish and Irish.
The guy who wrote the film has others that he has both written and directed. His name is Randall Wallace:
- The Man in the Iron Mask (wrote and directed, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas) Leonardo DiCaprio, John Malkovich, Jeremy Irons, Gerard Depardieu, and Gabriel Byrne. This is one of the stories of the 'Three Musketeers' but when they are older, Malkovich (Athos), Irons (Aramis), Depardieu (Porthos), and Byrne (D'Artagnan).
- We Were Soldiers... (wrote and directed, based on the book by General Hal Moore and Joe Galloway) Col. Hal Moore leads his men in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam, November 4, 1965.
- Pearl Harbor (written by Wallace, directed by Michael Bay) Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale, and Cuba Gooding, Jr....an original story taking place before, during, and after the attack on Pearl Harbor, involving the Doolittle Raid after the attack.
FREAKING LOVE MAN IN THE IRON MASK!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Randall Wallace is also a direct line descendant of William Wallace I believe.
The Man in the Iron Mask, whether you watch the Richard Chamberlain version and the Leo DeCaprio version - simply brilliant. I love Alexander Dumas and he was a black man 😊
@@mhill781 William Wallace doesn't have any known descendants, Randall Wallace made this fantasy film as a wet dream because they had the same second name.
@mhill781
Unfortunately no. And i sooo wished that happened. But no, sorry.
The father of Robert the Bruce has leprosy.
That's why he hides away, but still pulls strings for power.
You know it’s a brilliant film when, even while watching just the snippets during your reaction, I’m in tears. I’ll never not cry during this film!
As a Scot this is an all time CLASSIC! Although it does sort of tell the tale of our Country at this time it's about as historically accurate as a Star Trek episode but it truly doesn't matter. I live in the City, Dunfermline which was Scotland's Capital at this time so this history was taught to me early on in life. This movie fills me with incredible pride and screaming boiling RAGE at exactly the same time. So J and Amber, now you KNOW why you should never EVER, under any circumstances, call a Scottish person English. As we say here, "Gonnae no dae that" 😆🏴😆
"Der ar gae few like us and der all deed"
Any one know the author of this quote? Bobby Burns perhaps?
@@brettmuir5679
*Robert Burns.
Not 'Bobby' 'Rabbie', 'Rab', 'Rob', or 'Robbie!
He was always called Robert.
@@jamespasifullhe is fondly known as Rabbie Burns by millions. Until his father died his surname was Burnes.
@@stevenmclaren2730
He's only called Rabbie/Robbie, because the Media don't know any different, and because the public can't be arsed to check!!
@@stevenmclaren2730
He never called himself Rab, or Rabbie, & always signed his name Robert.
Apparently, his family nickname was 'Spunky'!! 😲
No horses were harmed during the making of this film!! Go Irish!!!
My dad traced his ancestry back to William Wallace's time in York. 25 years ago we went to York and I fell in love with the place. We also went to Norway to research my mother's roots. I felt at home there. I am proud of my rebellious heritage, and it makes me a proud American!
William Wallace never had any kids, and very little was known about his siblings. How did you trace it back?
Well that’s simply not true, William had no children therefor has no descendants. Why do people have to lie?
@@Shell2164 She didn't say she was descended from him. Said traced his ancestry back to the time he was in York. So, her ancestors were in York when he sacked it.
@@Houd_Vastyeah cu your a historian right!!! 😂😂😂 STFU bitch
Thank you for demonstrating the importance of reading comprehension.
That torture scene is brutal, but I swear, when he begins to shout “Freedom,” as cheesy as it might be, out of context, I shed a tear, everytime.
I shed a tear? 😂
Shit opinion
Every time I watch this movie I cry so don’t feel cheesy haha
@@leandrotorres4596 Why you repeating the sentence, you retarded?
Still here asking for The Fifth Element. Love that yall watched this movie it was amazing being here with you.
One of my three all-time favorite movies! The other two are 'Gladiator' and 'The Last Samurai.'
BTW, in answer to your question, Robert the Bruce's father had leprosy.
One of the best movies ever made.....for sheer emotional involvement alone....but also for so much more. Amazing achievement.
As a Scot this film takes a lot of liberties with the real story, yes he was a warrior, brave and fierce, he was a lot,lot more brutal than this too, he is our hero for sure, fun fact the wee boy at the start who plays William comes from my town. Saying all that, I loved this film and it made me cry when i first saw it. Mels Scots accent also made me cry as it was sooooo bad, Sandra.
That's funny about the accent! Lol! I am American, so I'm pretty oblivious to that! I've wanted to visit Scotland forever. My problem is I probably wouldn't want to come back! Lol!
As a fellow Scot, I too feel your pain whenever I hear Mel Gibson commit atrocities when trying to create a Scottish accent.
Though I do honestly cringe when I hear bad attempts at our accents and the mispronunciation (and misuse) of our words and place names, there is a toatie wee swelling of pride at how difficult it is for many to replicate the way we speak.
@@lynnejamieson2063 Even some Scotts struggle with Glaswegian
@@DyvmSlorm aye they struggle to understand it but they’re not necessarily trying to speak it.
@@karicastanza5216 I'm also an American and my wife's lifelong dream was to visit Ireland and that dream finally came true around a year and a half ago, We were there for a week and she didn't want to leave. She occasionally will say she can't wait to go back and wouldn't mind living there forever. I have to remind her that as beautiful as Ireland is it has it's own major problems such as unfettered immigration and housing costs are astronomical. I've told her more than once it's quite different when you visit as a tourist compared to the grind of daily life.
Medieval warfare was incredibly brutal. The horse was very much a weapon in combat, and warriors of the time wouldn't hesitate to kill them , mainly to knock the rider to the ground where he became far more vulnerable. Although the film played rather fast and loose with William Wallace's story, its depiction of Medieval combat was pretty accurate. Thank you for the great reaction! ❤
Thank you for sharing this reaction with us. This is one of my favorite films that I haven't seen in a while..
It was descendants of those Scots along with a Little help from some Highlandsrs and friends, who once again fought the English for their freedom in 1770s in the colonies of America. We know at least 21 of the 50 men who wrote the founding documents of the USA were of Scottish descent.
I'm only 25% Scottish DNA. That part of my family was raised in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina and brought a lot of traditions with them from their ancestors who came before.
And because of my great-grandmother I started doing a lot of research into Scottish history. The Scots have fought many times, for freedom from the English, irish, Norse,, and Romans to name a few.
I love that the Scots gave the Romans so much grief that the Romans built a wall between Scotland and England to keep the Scots from coming south. Parts of that old ancient Roman wall are still standing.
I believe the last battle for Freedom was the Battle of Culloden. The only version of that battle I have seen reenacted is from watching the series outlander. I think the series does a really good job of depicting the hearts of the people who were fighting for freedom the way the English punished them for that uprising in 1746.
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Fought the British to be precise and pretty much all the leaders of the revolutionaries were of English stock. As for Bonnie Prince Charlie he wasn't fighting for freedom for Scotland, he wanted to be king of the whole of Great Britain.
Definitely one of the all time greatest movies ever made. And based off of an actual historical figure.
Based very loosely. Almost nothing in this movie is historically accurate. It's a Mel Gibson self adulation movie
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Ya there was a guy whose name was William Wallace and that's about as factual as Braveheart gets.
Agreed, I should have said inspired by wallace. Nevertheless it is a great piece of entertainment
Battle of Sterling Bridge. But no bridge.
Yes! One of my all time favorite movies!!
"I shall tell You the story of William Wallace. Historians from England will call Me a liar but History is made by those who have hanged Heros." And an Epic begins.
Sadly it’s full of lies and historical inaccuracies…good movie but not a good history.
@ChicagoDB
You are correct. This has always been a good movie, but it’s also one of the most inacurate “history” movies ever made.
@@wingmanjohnny50no one really knows tho do they
Holy shit that's a good line
He was a liar though. Almost none of the film is accurate.
There’s so much about this movie that’s not historically accurate but it doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. What you have here is a triumph of moviemaking and storytelling. Every time this movie goes for an emotional gutpunch it hits it straight on and never misses. Sometimes the fun police come out in force with films like this but I never see anyone skewering Shakespeare for dressing up historical events. Nor should they. Ol’ Bill’s shit was straight fire for sure. This is a masterful piece of storytelling. Glad you guys enjoyed it. Also, Longshanks is one of the greatest villains ever.
I highly recommend visiting Scotland. I went for the first time last year, and it was one of the most enjoyable trips abroad I have ever had. The people were so nice and welcoming. I can’t wait to go again.
You two are so awesome! Never get tired of either of you.
Good job sticking this one out Amber. I know it was difficult.
Liam Neeson also did the movie about Rob Roy!
A really good one with both Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart in the backdrop is Excalibur. Geoffrey Rush from Elizabeth is in it too.
It is kind of funny how much the English got dumped on in 1995.
One of the best movies ever. Thank you so much for checking it out and keep them coming
As a historian, yes this movie is anything but historically accurate. That being said, on a cinematic level, this movie is incredible and one of my all time favorites.
The emotion you feel watching Braveheart as a Scot is hard to explain. Even watching this I could feel it.
get your tissues out 😭
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Glad it’s not just me that had a wank
Urgh
You're the only reaction channel to pick up on the look in his eyes when he realized he got betrayed by the Bruce. Mel Gibson's eyes should have won an Oscar for that. The pain and shock and anger and betrayal and sadness and resignation and disgust are all represented in waves. Some of the best acting ever done.
Another great one from him is the Patriot.
love the way you casually said "should have cut his willie off" LOL
Thank you again - so much editing goes into these! Thanks for your hard work to make us happy. 🙂
People will chime in and say how historically inaccurate this film is. I don't care. It's an amazing film
Yep I've seen probably 8-10 reactions and it's the same comments every time....makes me wonder if it's the same people ..either way it's a great 🍿 movie
Any movie about history will try to tell the story accurately but things must be added and taken out to make the story exciting.
But they'll never tell you what the inaccuracies are, leaving one to believe the whole story is a lie. I find their motives questionable as well - it's as though they are desperate to paint this tale of heroic resistance to tyranny as mere fantasy.
@justinatest9456 Or we think what actually happened is a fantastic story and find it ridiculous that Hollywood would change just about every aspect of it. It's still a great movie, but it's actually easier to list off what it actually got right rather than it's inaccuracies.
Scottland's king died and there was a sucession dispute, so the Scotts asked Edward Longshanks to mediate that dispute. Instead he took the crown for himself. The Scottish nobles squabbled amongst themselves to try and take the throne for themselves, so they couldn't unite. William Wallace was a guy and he led a rebellion, was captured by the English and was drawn and quartered. Robert the Bruce was a noble. The story takes place in Scottland. There was a Battle of Sterling and Falkirk.
That's it. That's the only things that Hollywood got right. Literally everything else wrong. The Scotts wearing kilts and not having comparable armor to the English, William Wallace was a noble, Prima Nocta has never been a thing. The Battle of Sterling was actually the Battle of Sterling Bridge where the Scotts rigged the bridge to collapse after about half the English army crossed it and the half that did cross was trapped against the river and were so badly slaughtered that the other half of the English army ran from the sight.
Again, Braveheart is a good movie, we just think it would have been better if they told the real story. Hell, go look up the story of Sir James Douglas. He was so feared by the English that they called him Black Douglas and accused him of being demon possesed.
@justinatest9456 you're right but to give them out isn't best for the movie. Plus, where would you put them?
Tommy Flanagan is in this film and has scars on his mouth. A few drunk people took him and gave him the Glasgow smile. That is why he has those scars. Amazing actor and he is in Sons of Anarchy tv show. I had a chance to meet Tommy but I couldn’t make the convention. I wish I got to meet him and I hear he is such a kind person
He was also in Gladiator
A Chelsea grin.there is a band also called Chelsea grin🤘
Was a lil kid in 80s & still❤️ everything bout that decade. But is easy to forget just how many truly great movies came outta 90s. Braveheart obv, but also, Robin Hood; Casino; Heat; List goes on. Just so many great 1s from that decade but 'Usual Suspects', 'Last of the Mohicans' & 'Seven' just really stand out to me. IMO all 3 are genuine classics. As much as I love old Hollywood movies, Hitchcock movies & horror movies, the movies from 80s-90s just hit dif. Sure it has to do with when I was born but like to think I'd appreciate em just the same regardless cuz of the quality
14:11 The look of gleeful anticipation, curt nod, wide open smile... and "Ohh yeeeeaahhh."
Lmao!
Aww you cut the dried flower scene. That part always gets me.
I am sure they didn't even realise Murron was the little girl from the first scene.
To answer your question regarding Robert the Bruce's father, they are portraying him to have leprosy. That is not historically accurate though. As good as this movie was, it is also one of the most historically inaccurate. Longshanks died two years after Wiliam Wallace, Princess Isabella was a child during William Wallace's time so there was definitely no affair. Robert the Bruce was very loved and did not betray him. Williams's whole backstory is wrong (he wasn't a commoner) and there is a dispute about whether or not he was even married. The battle that they won was not in a field. It was called The Battle Of Stirling Bridge, and the bridge is what gave them the advantage. They did pretty good with his death though, he was indeed drawn and quartered, and it was a gruesome death.
And that they never sacked York, and that they never instated premonocta at the time, and the battles have absolutely no sense of troop cohesion whatsoever, and not to mention the costume design; lords wearing armor during meetings for no reason, the armor looking super fake and ahistorical (and not doing anything), and the kilt wasn’t even invented yet, besides heraldry the Scottish during this time would look almost indistinguishable from the English clothing and armor wise.
Still with that said this is one of my favorite movie of all time. :)
Yes, I watched numerous documentaries after the movie came out. I would have loved to have seen the battle on the bridge! I always love, though, how the spirit of the people and core message of truth, honor, and the desire and right to freedom is portrayed. I often wonder why certain choices are made with historical films. Was it money or time or someone else's agenda that was responsible for the decision.
This is why you separate the movie fantasy from reality. The same thing with Disney pocahontas.
Not portraying the battle of Stirling Bridge accurately is probably the biggest crime.
@@Lovelee123 In my opinion, Falkirk was actually even less accurate. The only thing that was accurate was when Wallace's cavalry just up and left the field. But in the movie, they betrayed him in a deal made before the battle. There has been some debate whether Wallace was deliberately deserted, of maybe the Scottish cavalry got scared at the much greater numbers of English and panicked, then fled, as a few historians have suggested. Possible, but I think it was on purpose.
Longshanks is one of the best characters ever. Everything he says is smarmy and condescending. He’s wonderful lol.
Yes. Fantastic actor
One of the greatest villains ever.
Patrick McGoohan who played Longshanks was in the Prisoner, one of the best sci fi series from the 60's. He has always been a great actor. While he was the hero in the Prisoner, and in Secret Agent Man, he has also done great with villains. He guest starred about 4 times on Columbo as different murderers.
Have to agree, he is one of the best movie villains.
Patrick McGoohan also played the role of the warden of Alcatraz in the Clint Eastwood movie Escape From Alcatraz. Edward The Longshanks (King Edward I) was my 18th great grandfather. While he was known as being ruthless and bad-tempered, this movie greatly exaggerated his reputation.
They were disembowling him when he yelled Freedom. I always wondered how Mel practiced the face to make while that’s happening. I buy it.
Disembowelment also involved setting fire to your pile of guts and shown to you as if you could still see straight through your screams
He was probably too busy laughing at how anyone would believe he shouted 'freedom'
Prima Nocta (first night), or Droit du Seigneur (right of the lord), was really a thing in early Medieval Europe. By the time of Edward I "Longshanks" it was no longer practiced, but he was King, and his word was law.
It dates back to Roman times, and possibly earlier; Caligula is said to have performed this practice - albeit that could be negative propaganda post assassination. In the MCU, Tony Stark references this act when he attempts to lift Mjolnir from the table and that as a god, he would reinstate Prima Nocta.
Which of course would explain why Edward said 'reinstitute an old custom.' Must be pretty old!
It was debunked many years ago and likely never even existed at all.
Epic film - I also suggest SPARTACUS directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas for a lavish historical spectacle in the same vein.
Yes, yes, yes!!
So glad you finally did this one
One of the best movies ever
This nearly flawless film doesn’t carry a fraction of the emotional weight without James Horners incredibly moving score….RIP JAMES…❤
I love you guys i binged watch you guys music reviews and movie reviews for hours and so enjoyed it. You got a new subscriber.Keep it up you two seem like great spirits with a great taste in music and movies.
This has always been one of my favorite movies; about a year ago, my brother and I learned we are direct descendants of Robert the Bruce. It's really cool studying that tree and how far and wide it stretches.
guys!!! i love a period movie and this was the peak of mel gibson career or at least to be fair, his blockbuster related hits. im glad you got to watch this. i also wanted to suggest you try a different genre in a next movie, one you have not watch many, and that i guess mAybe it is not jay favorite. but you could do a jane austen o bronte sister movie, there are ones so good im sure even jay will enjoy a lot. sense and sensibility has emma thompson, alan rickman and imelda staunton who were all teachers at hogwatrs, hugh grant hugh laurie from dr house in a movie that will make your heart feel good. also pride and prejudice that is about a younbg woman searching for herself in a period piece, it stars keira knightley who you know from pirates of the caribeean
Sense and Sensibility is the best ❤
I was 19 years old when this film came out, I took my GF to see this. The trailers all ran and then before the movie started the lights came up in the theater. The manager warned us that the movie was very long, there was no intermission and they wouldn’t be giving out refunds once the movie started. You either left before it began or you were locked in. We stayed, it was epic! Love this film
One of my favorite movies. Not sure if you watched The Patriot yet but that's another great Mel Gibson movie.
Came to say that Mel Gibson is such a great director!
The fact that you guys didn't drop a tear on this movie blows my mind. These guys stood up for there freadom, and not a tear. Only if more people would do this. Could you imagine if people would have stood up for there freedom more here in america back in the day, what this America could have been?
I am of Scottish descent on both my mother and father’s side, with one of my grandfathers being born in Glasgow before eventually coming to the US as a young man where he met my grandmother. I always enjoyed this movie despite some historical inaccuracies and liberties taken by Hollywood; it’s just great entertainment. My cousin is heavily into genealogy and has traced us back to Robert the Bruce, a claim I know millions around the world share, but I still think it’s cool and interesting especially as I gain more of an understanding of his role in Scottish history.
Edit: Events like the Highand Games still feature events like Hamish mentioned as training-stone put, caber toss (a “caber” is the trunk of a tree), tug o war, etc. I believe every state has an annual Highland Games event sometime during the warmer months, and they include dancing, vendors, and of course plenty of food and drink. They’re fun for the whole family
The movie "Outlaw king" 2018 is bacily the sequel to brave hart. It sart right when Wallace's body parts are delivered around scottland and about how Bruce became an outlaw king
You guys do notice Madeye Moody right? Brenden Gleeeson? He was in Lake Placid as well.
And Lord Commander Mormont of the Night's Watch!
@@darcypenn6702wrong. That actor's name I forgot but he played Hamish's old man :)
@@brettmuir5679 sorry I meant ALSO James Cosmo lol and Brian Cox was Uncle Argyle.. so many greats in this film!
@@darcypenn6702 And Gleason, Cox, and Cosmo were all in 'Troy.' I guess they like playing ancient people!
There was so much more to this story but I love what Mel did to entertain us. Check out another Mel gem, Apocalypto.
Apocalipto was E P I C
Apocalypto is phenomenal
For Easter, they should definitely react to Passion of the Christ. One of Mel's best masterpieces.
@@mhill781yes, speaking of that movie… it’s 20th anniversary is this year. February 25, 2004
Amazing film Catherine McCormack who played willam Wallace wife was actually English, im a Highlander clan MacGregor and very proud to be Scottish, glad you enjoyed the film 🏴
I’m old enough that I bought this movie on VHS when I was in college. It’s so long that it was two cassettes! I remember the second tape began with Wallace riding into Mornay’s house and bludgeoning him to death in his bed.
I loved it so much that I watched the hell out of those tapes.
Just the other night I was watching old episodes of Psych with my friends and I saw an actor with a familiar face. It was Angus McFadyen - Robert the Bruce!
I’ve seen the actual sword yielded by Wallace. It’s on display in the Wallace monument in Stirling, Scotland. It is huge and from what I was told, Wallace would have to have been at least 6 ft tall to have lifted it. Mel does a great job portraying Wallace though.
Mel Gibson I have to mention "Lethal Weapon" movies
Going off the historical factor, i need to mention "The Gladiator"(not sure if that one is based on true stories), or the old British countries, i feel i need to mention "Highlander" movies
The Gladiator is a great film. I'd class it as historical fiction.
The child that the queen gave birth to was Edward 3rd, arguably the greatest of the English kings
But it wasn't William Wallace's child of course. That romance was for this movie.
Enjoyed that movie with you guys. This is one of my favorite mel gibson movies. The scenery and music are masterpieces in this movie. I love the bag pipes and whatever that musical instrument is during the wedding of mel and his wife absolutely beautiful
A Knight's Tale would be a nice clean counterpoint to this.
A great film. I think they would enjoy that.
And just as historically accurate.
I remember when this came out when I was a teen. My mom told me not to watch this movie. I always never rented it. I got to the mom and pops rental store and there was no movies I wanted to rent. I decided to rent Braveheart. I watched this movie and loved it when watching it. It is still one of my favorite movies to watch. I know there is a lot of historical things that are not true in the film but I don’t care because this is an amazing film to me
This is one of Mel’s best movies
I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He spent part of his childhood in Oakridge Oregon. He was head writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in the sixties. I asked him if he worked with Steve Martin who was one of the other writers. He said “Yes I did, actually I was the one who hired him.” Just some non-music trivia for you.
Great movie, played very fast and loose with history but pushed all the right emotional buttons.
"Hamish" was also in your other most recent movie reactions..he was the sheriff in 'Lake Placid'... Irish actor Brendan Gleeson. Ps.. I live around 10 miles from where all those battles actually took place.
Gangs of New York too
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I saw it 5 time in the theater and dressed as William Wallace for that Halloween...blue face paint and all.
Even though there is no record of him ever painting his face blue lol
@@jpw6893 I was dressed as movie version William Wallace, and he did paint his face. There was a LOT of creative licence taken with events in this movie. I've heard that kilts didn't exist at the time of William Wallace.
@76063co2 not in real life. The picts did because they fought naked but he didn't. Basically the film is BS historically. They got his name right.
Such a great, great film. One of the ones I have to watch over and over again when it's on TV. That end though.....
Yeah, great film despite it being completely inaccurate
Being a proud Scot from Glasgow so good to see your reaction.Love Braveheart🏴
SO GLAD YOU TWO FINALLY WATCHED THIS EPIC MOVIE. I'M PART IRISH AND SCOTT, AND AM RELATED TO ONE OF THE KINGS OF SCOTLAND, BY ANCESTRY. I HAVE A FIGHT IN MY HEART AND THIS MOVIE MAKES ME FEEL SO CONFLICTED BUT IT'S REAL. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?
@@brettmuir5679IT'S A GOOD DAY TO SHOUT!!!!
Woooooooow another excellent reactions, I'm your fan in music reactions and movies.
There's two movie from middle '80 that You gonna love it. Ladyhawke with Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Broderick.
And Split second with Rudger Hauer hard to find but your gonna love it.
Again great reaction