"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.
"You think the people in this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom." One of my favorite lines of all-time.
As a Scottish person no one can explain how much this movie makes us proud of our country and fills us with pride by how relentlessly we fought the english tyrants for our freedom , there is a statue of William Wallace at the Wallace monument in Stirling Scotland dedicated to his memory and patriotism for our country , it moves me to tears every time and i always get goosebumps!!!🏴⚔️
Awesome people call me Wallace as a nickname cause they know how much I loved the movie and story I plan on going to Scotland too see the William Wallace statue in person and try some haggis and Scottish beer 🍺
I appreciate your National feeling, but apart from the people who were real, you do know that this film is 98% fiction. Neil Oliver a Scots historian of renown pours scours on the film for its inaccuracies. But if you're willing to believe rubbish that was meant to take your money from day one. But just in case you're interested in some factual history, look at Neil Olivers series 'A History of Scotland', and bring yourself from the, I believe this because I know nothing else. To I believe this because I've explored all angles. Both are ok but then you have to make up your mind if it fits your agenda, Hitler knew how to make things fit his agenda.
If you wanna really understand why this film is so powerful: read the Gospels. Randall Wallace said, “Braveheart is basically the story of Christ told in a kilt.”
Naw the reason why this film is so powerful is because the Scottish an Irish people were persecuted by an English rule,something that Outlanders don’t understand,us Celts will never forgive a southern rule,as Mel said Alba gu Brath 🏴🏴🏴🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
Mel Gibson came to Harvard to accept an award from The Hasty Pudding in 1997. A history PhD candidate tried to berate him about the inaccuracies. His response, more or less: I make movies and I want them to be entertaining. If you're getting history from movies, you're doing it wrong.
There are some historical inaccuracies but it's not completely historically inaccurate. There is a lot that is true. Hollywood embellishes all the time. Though many things in this movie are true. It is a great historical but they did need a disclaimer that it was based on true events rather than it was true events. Kind of like just because they say it's 100% beef it doesn't mean it's 100% beef. It's just the beef in it is 100% beef. Those kinds of things really did happen. The characters existed along with the horrible events. They changed up a few things here though. The way they killed people was definitely accurate. The horrible oppression of specific people's was accurate. So therefore it's not historically inaccurate. It just has some inaccuracies.
BJ - Your analysis of the final scene is spot on. Most wonder why Steven and Hamish don't try to help Wallace. You nailed it. They are in an English castle surrounded by soldiers. There is nothing they can do. They are there to support Wallace.
Not only an English castle, they are in the middle of London. They knew Wallace was going to be executed, someone from his clan had to bear witness, and it was the two closest to him to do it.
I am laughing so hard at BJ. He says "He lost his leg......he lost his head.....was that his eye socket?" Asia's responds to his commentary was hilarious...."Babe! Why you gotta say that?!" Love you guys so much 😂
“He turned his forehead into a 5 head!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Guys this was great watching your reaction. These were some of the biggest fight/war scenes ever filmed. And remember this was before CGI was being used to achieve the scale etc. They had all those extras out on the fields for weeks running at each other. I am Scottish and this film means a lot to us. Set aside any historical inaccuracies they really capture the spirit of the rebellion and the Battle of Stirling was a monumental victory followed by an even more meaningful victory at the Battle of Bannockburn that did in fact win our freedom. Bruce is a legend to Scots even though he’s portrayed as a traitor in the film. If you’re interested there’s a good movie about him called The Outlaw King. I live in London now close to the Tower of London where Wallace was kept before his execution. And the spot of his execution is marked by a plaque. If you guys ever visit London I will take you and show you.
They actually used early CGI for some of the horses in the collision. Remember that the first big CGI movie was 3 years earlier with Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. The battle however was a bunch of extras from the Irish army who they brought to giant tents full of wardrobe, weapons and mud!
I personally would love to see the Stirling Bridge site. Did you hear about how the support stones of the ORIGINAL bridge were found underwater? I think it’s just amazing. I was curious to know about the circumstances of how the original bridge was “forgotten”.
I've been looking for comment like this. And u, sir, thank u from New Orleans. 💜✌🏾 And just to let u know I watched the Outlaw King & the history about Scotland & England's history. So much drama! And I loved it!
I'm snuggled up in a wet and windy Highlands of Scotland right now. What better way to spend my time than watch this reaction. You two have great humour and a wonderful connection. Keep it up.
BJ was straight up on the edge of his seat the entire time! Asia is a trooper hanging on to one of the most gory films on film. Great job. Well worth the watch with you two
Historically, Robert the Bruce was the true hero from this story. There's actual a sequel to this movie that focuses on Robert the Bruce called "Robert the Bruce," it's very sad but a good movie on its own. I feel like focusing on Robert the Bruce and what he was going through even in this movie is even harder to focus on then William Wallace's story in some ways. He felt so helpless against the English king in his effort to retain independence for his country. Also, at the end when William Wallace is being tortured, they show a glimpse of what was happening during his torture in the puppet play they showed in the crowd in the scene right beforehand. They were disemboweling him whilst he was alive (pulling out his insides - intestines, stomach, organs), which is an absolutely horrific way to die.
Not only disemboweling him, but historically, they then threw his pulled-out intestines onto a brazier and burned them in front of him. But before all that, they first emasculated him. (i.e. they cut off the twig and berries)
It's the soundtrack, James Horner *killed it* with this movie. The shot in which Robert the Bruce watches Wallace escape has been etched on my mind for well over a decade precisely because of the music.
I was stationed in Scotland for 5 years, actually visited William Wallace castle, and heard his story back in 1985, I was so excited when this movie came out.
For me, Braveheart is such a classic; the mountains, the music, those battle fields (you don’t see those scenes anymore in movies nowadays) the acting, that speech, Mel Gibson screaming “FREEEDOOOMM” who cares if it’s not historically accurate, it’s just a masterpiece
This was one of those movies that I went to the theater not expecting much and was absolutely blown away. It's no wonder it won all those awards. Timeless classic even if it's not historically accurate.
Wrong, it was accurate, not precise on all accounts. But tell me, what imprecision was so earth shatteringly wrong? Now, don't come up with anything stupid either. I want something that is terribly earth shatteringly wrong. Probably the most terrible thing that was wrong was when he showed his wife the thistle flower he had kept all these years. I know it is damp in Scotland but that thing would have been dried up into powder by now.
BJ be killing me with his reactions during the battle scenes. I love how much you two get into the movies you're watching. This is the channel at it's absolute best!
being a Scottish woman this is a great film to watch despite not being historically accurate. william wallace was hung drawn and quartered which meant he was cut into 4 parts and those parts were scattered across the UK. the english thought it would quell the Scots but it had the opposite affect. Take Care 😘 🏴
Honestly these types of movies never. But at least the love angle derives from the 15 century poem The Wallace as opposed to just being a made up Hollywood crap. I'm not sure any historian knows why he was at Heselrig's Court in Lanark. But the inaccuracies thematically work better in this movie than most. Like The Bruce didnt directly betray Wallace but he did flip flop in the early years and he did pick up the rebellion ball. Plus Longshanks was scum with a weenie son who Isabella sidelined and later she recognized Scottish independence. So broad strokes it hits closer than most Hollywood period pieces and hopefully got some people to explore British history beyond the Tudors lol.
Not gonna lie, every single time I watch the execution scene and see him look over and see his wife waiting to greet him and take him to join her in the afterlife, I 😭😭😭 Every. Single. Time.
I love the Edward 1 dying as Wallace dies. Even though their deaths were years and miles apart, but, hey ho, that's Gibson for you. 😆. As a film, I thought it was great fun, but, as the story of Wallace it's hilarious, if you already know anything about Wallace or Edward 1&2 reigns..even a little bit is enough to realise its gulf. It's hard to think how it could be more wrong - battles, his background..well, pretty much everything. As long as you don't think any of it happened like that, you'll enjoy it. I was really confused the first time, trying to make it fit with reality 😅..then I realised and enjoyed it. The serious history of Wallace is worth checking out as Murray's..who doesn't even get a mention from Gibson's rewrite.
I visited the castle in Edinburgh in 2014 and saw the statues at the entrance for William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The old city is really beautiful. There's nothing more important than freedom.
They weren't just sticking him with that hook. You don't even want to know the details of English torture at that time. There's a reason the princess begged him not to do it, and even his friends wanted him to say mercy. It's a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
I just found your channel like a week ago, it’s been a binge since then. I’m Scottish, my family were bond servants brought here in 1700. These are my people. The liberty that exists in America came from the free peoples of Scotland.
Pity we as Scot’s can’t say freedom for the blacks . Mind you my mum was Irish ☘️ & the Union won bc 80% we’re of the Irish 20% IRISH TRAITORS oppression of the blacks along with Scottish traitors .
I feel like I'm late to the party, but you guys are a gift! Better late than never. I remember seeing this movie in the theater with my entire family and has been a favorite for decades now. So glad you enjoyed!
@@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ you guys are an adorable couple and I love your chemistry together as you react to the movies. Will you be doing any Star Wars or Star Trek? Best wishes, you are both great!
"Auld Alliance" is a military alliance between France and Scotland, it's the longest alliance from France and maybe one of the longests in the world's history. This story takes place in the same period
This is a beautiful, yet brutul movie. The entire story is a rollercoaster journey. I think you feel every human emotion and spirit when you watch this movie. And by the end of it, you just start breathing again. Another great reaction. BJ was very perceptive with this one. I can't forget you Asia, your emotions and facial expressions were pure gold!
Mel Gibson won Oscars for Best Film and Best Director. The film also won Best Cinematography, Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing & Best Makeup. And nominations for Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Editing, Best Sound and Best Costume Design. :)
I held off seeing Braveheart years after it came out. Then one day I rented it. What struck me was the love story part. It was amazing that in such a brutal struggle for freedom that the writers had the sense to interweave a love story for the ages. From the day she gave William the flower to the day he died, he loved her.
I'd say your correct with one small change. William loved her from the day he was given the flower to the day HE died. He never stopped loving her and it is so bittersweet to see him watch her move through the crowd at the end...😭
You guys have turned into my favorite reactors on the inter webs. Your humbleness, humor, emotion, and your all around energy is extremely infectious and compelling.It’s great watchin these classics all over again with you guys. Lookin forward to the next one 👍🏻
Never gets old watching people react to Braveheart. Great acting, great story, and the writing is among the best ever. I love the powerful lines and the greatest Irony in the end how the prima nocta strategy really backfired for the king and basically resulted in William Wallace placing an heir onto the throne of England.
That actually never happened the princess was actually a baby not an adult Wallace never met her. We dont know even if Robert Bruce met William Wallace and Braveheart was actually the nickname given to Robert Bruce as the nobles took his heart into battle after Bruce died. 1314 Scotland won our freedom until 1707 now we fight this time with votes to make Scotland free again.
@@antiwoke1346 I know that. Everyone knows the story isn't historically accurate. It is a piece of fiction loosely based on real events. Like Inglorious Basterds? How come nobody ever complains about that movie not being historically accurate?
@@d_boss_mxk9712 because the real story of William Wallace has been destroyed by this movie, major pieces are missing, that tactics in battle and also some of the more gruesome bits of the story haven't been told. While Inglorious Basterds is a well know fictional movie and not based or a real hero or fighter
I love BJ's commentary of the battle scenes and Asia peeking out behind her hands. Growing up, while watching exciting or scary parts of movies, my older brother used to hide his eyes like that. He would also get up and walk to the back of the room and kind of pace back and forth, with his eyes fixed on the action. It really takes me back ;) The dude with the skin condition is Robert de Brus, The Leper. He advised the Scottish nobles and his son, Robert The Bruce.
Gift of the thistle... Probably one of the greatest scenes in a movie ever. 2 young actors, displaying emotions and not saying a single word. Such a beautiful scene with the score in the background amplifying the moment.
Amazing movie. I saw it in a theater and it was the first time where the enormity of 2 opposing forces clashing on a battlefield really hit me- the roar of the men over the sound system, the horses, the bodies smashing into each other... literally shook the floor. That first wave of collision would have SUCKED. But when Wallace cries FREEDOM at the end, it gets me every time. What a moving portrayal. You two were so much fun to watch, too! Glad you liked it, it's a heavy movie.
I just wanted to let the two of you know that you are my exclusive channel for film reactions. Out of the hundreds to thousands of reaction channels out there, I enjoy the two of you the most. Keep it up. 😊
This movie revolutionized how battle scenes not only in the middle ages are depicted. Almost no movie before showed brutal action of battles and the middle age like this. Also Mel Gibson films are so emotional like on an existential level. No other director/writer could do it like this. Believe me, whithout Braveheart there would have been no Lord of the Rings or Gladiator, or even the Game of Thrones series at least like we know it today. Also the Score of this movie is soo beautiful R.I.P. James Horner. Top 5 best movies ever for me. I strongly recommend Apocalypto next. You're the best movie reaction channel on YT for real. Looking forward. ❤🔥
Battles in the Middle Ages where nothing like that though… they didn’t just run at each other 😂 also it’s one of the most historical inaccurate films I’ve ever seen… I studied medieval history.
Based on a true story too, I’m from Scotland and Robert the Bruce is buried in the next town over. And we have the Wallace monument dedicated to William and his courage. This was a REALLY long time ago but there’s weirdly still a love hate relationship with Scotland and England to this day. Reaction was hilarious too 😂
Just finished viewing your video. The reason they were there was to WITNESS the torture of Wallace and when you saw his wife. It means he was going to her in the after life you saw a slight smile when they were about meet again. Really enjoyed your purity of expression. Looking forward to next review. Thx
Sending love to ya. Scots are a bad ass melon farmers to this day. In the World Wars they were so feared the Germans called them The Ladies From Hell because the fought in kilts. I proud my ancestors painted themselves blue and fought naked!
My mother's from Scotland and she refused to see this movie when it came out. When I asked her why she said because she grew up knowing what happens to Wallace and she surely did not want to watch it acted out. His death scene leaves a lot of the truly gruesome stuff out. Rob Roy is another good film about a Scottish hero.
This is my favorite Movie my Dad was born in Scotland🏴 and he watches it all the time. Plus I was born when this movie came out. I loved your reactions. Definitely laughed when Asia closed her eyes, with BJ narrating. Then Asia repremanding him for it. 😂 This movie may not be the most historicly accurate, but it gets the basics of what happened. Along with showing Humanity's basic desire of wanting free will. My Grandad fought in WW2 1941-1945 He told me some of the things he saw, said the worst wasn't during war but when they were liberating Germany, finding the camps. He told me. "It's better to die fighting as hard as you can, but free. Then to live life a single day as a slave." Anyways Love you and you're reactions! Peace out and FREEDOOOOM!!!
Being Scottish born and bred, this one was very fun to watch, even if it is more storytelling than historical fact. Much love guys, from Falkirk Scotland
The actor who played King Edward the Longshanks did a very good performance. Automatically, I was embellished by him. He showed Arrogance, Authority, and Respect at once.
The Scottish Claymore is one of the most brutal and iconic swords of world history. It was very heavy and required 2 hands to wield which at the time was unheard of. At that time, people were still using shields so their swords were only as big as could be wielded with 1 hand. But the Claymore was so big and heavy that it cut through shields like butter. But you had to be extremely brave/crazy and skilled enough to use it in a real war.
Absolutely love that I've stumbled upon your channels. You two are so authentic, and ngl, feels like I'm sitting down for the movie with you. Watching your reactions brings me back to when I first watched many of these movies/programs. Thank you for the sharing of yourself for our entertainment.
Asia melting when Murron got the flower back was just the sweetest. 😊 Yeah, great movie! It has it all....dramatized 'history', love story that gives it heart, some humor, loyalty among friends, great brutal fights and not just a whole happy cliche ending.....great acting. I especially like the king.....'The problem with Scotland.....is that it's full of Scots'....that delivery cracks me up every time I hear it. 🤣 Now for another classic story 'history piece' I would recommend 'Tristan & Isolde'.....I love that movie...doesn't get much love though it seems.
You guys keep posting some of the best movie reactions lately, all here for it and really excited to see someone reacting for the first time to such an iconic and wildly loved production
A Scot here. Although it is full of inaccuracy, like costumes, etc. All the battles, the feelings, and the crimes of the English are accurate. Although, if a King decrees something, it was classed as law back then. So, it is more like a crime of humanity. Try Rob Roy next - Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange. For years - William Wallace was late 1200 early 1300s. Rob Roy was late 1600s early 1700s.
I wrote them to read Willian Wallace History after they watch this movie.. send them a pic of his monument in Stirling, but dont see my post... I love Scotland and it's people idiosincrasi... i have been there many times...
My great uncle Bill always talked proudly of our Scottish history, coming from clan MacFergus, now Fergus(s)on. This movie always hits a part of me that gives me pride . Its unfortunate, however, that the freedom didnt last.
I know it's probably too late to say this, but hopefully you gave this movie at least an hour, it's that good! Hamish is a cool character! Hope you like it! Excited to watch it with you!
I’m Scottish here and seeing you guys react was the funniest He took his leg He took his head God damn went straight to the barber shop took it right off the top From Scotland to you guys with love
OMG, I Haven't laughed so hard in awhile!! Even while watching a comedy or comedian I don't laugh as hard. I would give thousands to watch a movie with you guys. BJ's jokes and Asia in shock at BJ'S Jokes saying "Babe"!!!! It's just too funny. I've been binge watching your movie reactions and can't get enough. Thank you So So much. I sincerely appreciate you guys so much. 💞💞💞💞
You all were cracking me up on this one. Happy you both really liked this. I've seen this probably 5 times fully and I still get teary eyed at him yelling freedom. Mel Gibson is next lvl at showing emotion on his face.
Great selection guys and what did you think about the score? The music? Composed by the late James Horner. He also did the soundtrack for Aliens, Titanic, Avatar, Willow, and many other amazing movies. I find the score to this movie to be one of the best of all time.
This was the first movie that made an impact on me. Ive been watching it ever since I was a kid. Watching your reaction gave me the thrill of seeing it again for the first time, through your eyes. Thankyou.
B.J. getting transfixed by the battles was great,like he was leaning forward for a better look and everything. I'm really enjoying these two. For those unaware the last torture they inflicted on Wallace before he shouted freedom was ripping out his intestines a few feet at a time. They hint at it with the play show and use the name for people who know it. They did that man very dirty because they hoped how they treated him could break the Scottish. They were wrong.
This soundtrack still brings tears to my eyes. So moving. Even though they took quite a few liberties with the actual historical events, still is a perfect movie in my book. Inspiring. Heartbreaking. Motivating. Your reactions are amazing, BTW. Also, that torture scene...they were pulling out his intestines. It was a hideous way they executed "traitors" back then.
BJ: "That's Wallace..." Asia: "How you know?" BJ: "Cause that's Mel Gibson" Ya'll be cracking me up over here... Braveheart is one of my all time favs.
As a Scot how they portrayed Robert the Bruce in this always makes my eye twitch (He wasn’t a coward like this shows, he was who became known as Braveheart) but I love your reactions so much I had to watch 😄
I didn't so much get 'coward' from Robert in this movie so much as someone who was naive and letting his leper father pull the strings for way too long.
@@Carandini Coward or naive, both are fabrications. As is the suggestion that his father had leprosy, something the English actually said about Bruce at his death. Leprosy was the go-to-way to humiliate someone in the 1300s, but Bruce was seen publicly in the days before his death something that 100% would not have been allowed if he was even suspected of having the disease.
Robert the Bruce...Historically was a damn badass. Some of the battles he won should have been impossible. I love this damn movie...but I do hate how Robert The Bruce is portrayed,
Loved your reaction to this great film. A long time since I've seen it. The main battle scenes were filmed in my home town of Kildare, Ireland. Most of the extras were soldiers from the FCA(Irish Army) which my Dad was in charge of at the time. There was a great buzz around for a long time even after they left..🥰
Great reaction to a great film. I've loved it since 1996 when I first watched it, and even purchased it on VHS, which came with two tapes, being that the movie was longer than a standard film. Gibson won the Academy Award for Best Director for this film. I was gifted a book on William Wallace way back then too, so I know this film has fictional characters created for dramatic effect (the princess getting with William, for instance) and the anachronistic (non-chronological) battles, but it never claimed to be a documentary. Much of the hardships, torture and death was true enough, including the death of Wallace's beloved, who (according to the book), was believed to have been burned to death in her home.
I'm glad you guys are on this older movie kick. This and last samurai were up there on my list of favorites. But the one that trumped them all was "The Man in the Iron Mask" with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was an all star cast and has my favorite scene in cinema history near the end. I would highly recommend. Thx guys!
I'm 71 and a big movie buff .... I chuckle when I hear people call "Braveheart" an "Older" movie! .... Try "Ben-Hur", "Quo Vadis", "The Robe", "Cleopatra" or "The Ten Commandments" .... Or my favourite "Spartacus" 1960.
Calling it "not 100% correct" is an understatement. Like The Patriot, it's about as historically inaccurate as a movie can possibly be. Basically everything about it is wrong.
This is one of those movies that you watched so many times in the 90s that you didn't want to see it again. But when you see something like this, you remember how great a movie it was. Wow
Love the reaction part where BJ says “that’s true love” BJ and Asia are true love. I’m English, my Dad met and married a Scottish lady in the same year this film came out. Went to the William Wallace monument in Sterling Scotland. I have a little brother that’s Scottish. I’m well traveled, most of Europe, the 🇺🇸, Dubai etc etc and I can honestly say there is nowhere as beautiful as Scotland. My Dad, Brother still live there, best thing my Dad ever did. He’s always been well received by the Scottish people up there.
B.J. describing the violence in a very graphic manner when Asia is trying to hide her eyes will never get old. 😄
Yup.
hilarious! 😁😁😁
She was horrified while he was giving the blow by blow 😂😂😂
I couldn't help but laugh my ass off throughout because of that! lmao
Really are the best parts throughout this reaction. 😂
"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.
Terrific movie 🏴
Robert wasn't even at that battle. Mel changes things like in passion of the christ
@Alec Stewart the fact that he wasn't actually there was the betrayal itself. Just doesn't make for good cinema.
Yes! I always thought that too about Mel’s acting in that scene. My heart crumbled. You really felt it watching Mel’s face.
It was excellent acting . Robert the bruce actor was also great
"You think the people in this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom." One of my favorite lines of all-time.
Yes! Our Congress should take that to Heart!
Needs to be told to our corrupt politicians in the US
You could say that for all politicians the world over.
That's a bar!
Yep, in a movie packed with great lines
As a Scottish person no one can explain how much this movie makes us proud of our country and fills us with pride by how relentlessly we fought the english tyrants for our freedom , there is a statue of William Wallace at the Wallace monument in Stirling Scotland dedicated to his memory and patriotism for our country , it moves me to tears every time and i always get goosebumps!!!🏴⚔️
Here here!
My favorite all time movie
Awesome people call me Wallace as a nickname cause they know how much I loved the movie and story I plan on going to Scotland too see the William Wallace statue in person and try some haggis and Scottish beer 🍺
I appreciate your National feeling, but apart from the people who were real, you do know that this film is 98% fiction. Neil Oliver a Scots historian of renown pours scours on the film for its inaccuracies. But if you're willing to believe rubbish that was meant to take your money from day one. But just in case you're interested in some factual history, look at Neil Olivers series 'A History of Scotland', and bring yourself from the, I believe this because I know nothing else. To I believe this because I've explored all angles. Both are ok but then you have to make up your mind if it fits your agenda, Hitler knew how to make things fit his agenda.
@@grantjohnston7972 It's "Hear, hear." 😄
The music always moves me to tears. As an Irish girl I love Scotland
My family is a mixture of Irish and Scottish. This movie resonates so much with me. Always gets me in the feels. Love this movie so much!
Same here,Scottish Irish heritage,truly wish we had freedom from a Southern Rule
This movie was an inspiration for millions of Northern Italians and all other Celtic peoples. Greetings from Cisalpine Gaul!
If you wanna really understand why this film is so powerful: read the Gospels. Randall Wallace said, “Braveheart is basically the story of Christ told in a kilt.”
Naw the reason why this film is so powerful is because the Scottish an Irish people were persecuted by an English rule,something that Outlanders don’t understand,us Celts will never forgive a southern rule,as Mel said Alba gu Brath 🏴🏴🏴🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
This is one of Mel's gems, it's definitely historically inaccurate but it's for great entertainment for sure.
Mel Gibson came to Harvard to accept an award from The Hasty Pudding in 1997. A history PhD candidate tried to berate him about the inaccuracies. His response, more or less: I make movies and I want them to be entertaining. If you're getting history from movies, you're doing it wrong.
There are some historical inaccuracies but it's not completely historically inaccurate. There is a lot that is true. Hollywood embellishes all the time. Though many things in this movie are true. It is a great historical but they did need a disclaimer that it was based on true events rather than it was true events. Kind of like just because they say it's 100% beef it doesn't mean it's 100% beef. It's just the beef in it is 100% beef. Those kinds of things really did happen. The characters existed along with the horrible events. They changed up a few things here though. The way they killed people was definitely accurate. The horrible oppression of specific people's was accurate. So therefore it's not historically inaccurate. It just has some inaccuracies.
Yeah. But let’s not act like this is the first inaccurate biopic. Let’s just be lucky that they bother to get the names right. Lol.
Inaccurate, sure, but the message of freedom is more important.
Yup.
BJ - Your analysis of the final scene is spot on. Most wonder why Steven and Hamish don't try to help Wallace. You nailed it. They are in an English castle surrounded by soldiers. There is nothing they can do. They are there to support Wallace.
Not only an English castle, they are in the middle of London. They knew Wallace was going to be executed, someone from his clan had to bear witness, and it was the two closest to him to do it.
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Exactly. And to bear witness. And to then be able to go back & tell their people how well he died, his courage to the end.
I thought everyone knew that lol. Surprised most don't!
Why didn't Murron help him though?
@@cockoffgewgle4993 You're kidding right?
Watching Asia yell at BJ for narrating the battle scenes is everything. 😄😄😄
That happened when they watched Gladiator too! 😆
I thought it was so funny
They turned his forehead into a fivehead, was my favourite 😄
I even paused to tell my wife about it
She said she could relate
Lmaooo
I am laughing so hard at BJ. He says "He lost his leg......he lost his head.....was that his eye socket?" Asia's responds to his commentary was hilarious...."Babe! Why you gotta say that?!" Love you guys so much 😂
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Yup. BJ & Asia crack me up...
Drawn and quartered.😮
Okay Bhoy
The scene where his heart gets torn out by Robert's betrayal is arguably one if the best scenes ever.
“He turned his forehead into a 5 head!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Guys this was great watching your reaction. These were some of the biggest fight/war scenes ever filmed. And remember this was before CGI was being used to achieve the scale etc. They had all those extras out on the fields for weeks running at each other.
I am Scottish and this film means a lot to us. Set aside any historical inaccuracies they really capture the spirit of the rebellion and the Battle of Stirling was a monumental victory followed by an even more meaningful victory at the Battle of Bannockburn that did in fact win our freedom.
Bruce is a legend to Scots even though he’s portrayed as a traitor in the film. If you’re interested there’s a good movie about him called The Outlaw King.
I live in London now close to the Tower of London where Wallace was kept before his execution. And the spot of his execution is marked by a plaque.
If you guys ever visit London I will take you and show you.
They actually used early CGI for some of the horses in the collision. Remember that the first big CGI movie was 3 years earlier with Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. The battle however was a bunch of extras from the Irish army who they brought to giant tents full of wardrobe, weapons and mud!
I personally would love to see the Stirling Bridge site. Did you hear about how the support stones of the ORIGINAL bridge were found underwater? I think it’s just amazing. I was curious to know about the circumstances of how the original bridge was “forgotten”.
I've been looking for comment like this. And u, sir, thank u from New Orleans. 💜✌🏾
And just to let u know I watched the Outlaw King & the history about Scotland & England's history. So much drama! And I loved it!
Lol that hearty chuckle after the 5 head joke too
Not a 5 head!! LOL!!
BJ: "Was that the eye socket?"
Asia: "I don't know! Babe, why you gotta say that??!!!!!"
That was so funny lmao 😂😂😂
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I am still laughing at that. 😂
I'm laughing on that too!
Though I kind of feel bad to put Asia through movies like that, she's much too innocent for this kind of savagery. 🙂
I'm snuggled up in a wet and windy Highlands of Scotland right now. What better way to spend my time than watch this reaction.
You two have great humour and a wonderful connection. Keep it up.
Thank you so much Tommy! Hope all is well with you! ❤️
This came out in 95, the battle scenes are insane, so realistic looking, no computer cgi or anything
BJ was straight up on the edge of his seat the entire time! Asia is a trooper hanging on to one of the most gory films on film. Great job. Well worth the watch with you two
Historically, Robert the Bruce was the true hero from this story. There's actual a sequel to this movie that focuses on Robert the Bruce called "Robert the Bruce," it's very sad but a good movie on its own. I feel like focusing on Robert the Bruce and what he was going through even in this movie is even harder to focus on then William Wallace's story in some ways. He felt so helpless against the English king in his effort to retain independence for his country.
Also, at the end when William Wallace is being tortured, they show a glimpse of what was happening during his torture in the puppet play they showed in the crowd in the scene right beforehand. They were disemboweling him whilst he was alive (pulling out his insides - intestines, stomach, organs), which is an absolutely horrific way to die.
Not only disemboweling him, but historically, they then threw his pulled-out intestines onto a brazier and burned them in front of him.
But before all that, they first emasculated him. (i.e. they cut off the twig and berries)
They did, I also thought I had read that after all of that they quartered him. Completely just…thoroughly tortured him.
Great actor, terrible follow up.
The scene with William at his father's funeral and getting that flower from his true love always sticks with me. I absolutely love that he kept it. ❤
It's the soundtrack, James Horner *killed it* with this movie. The shot in which Robert the Bruce watches Wallace escape has been etched on my mind for well over a decade precisely because of the music.
@@Olderaccount17 Yeah it's one of the best scores of all time IMO
The thistle is the national flower of Scotland.
@@ursulajordan7466 it's really pretty.
I was stationed in Scotland for 5 years, actually visited William Wallace castle, and heard his story back in 1985, I was so excited when this movie came out.
Was it Stirling Castle or was it the Wallace monument?
@Anti woke We went to Sterling Castle and then took a trip to his Statue.
I honestly don't know which I love more: Asia's facial expressions or BJ's narration 😂😂 Together it's comedy gold! ❤️❤️
I agree, they are amazing together.
The first funeral scene with young William is one of the best scenes in movies, no words but so much is said.
For me, Braveheart is such a classic; the mountains, the music, those battle fields (you don’t see those scenes anymore in movies nowadays) the acting, that speech, Mel Gibson screaming “FREEEDOOOMM” who cares if it’s not historically accurate, it’s just a masterpiece
Yep, sometimes I put on the soundtrack by James Horner on Spotify and just listen to it start to finish. Such a stirring musical score
@@coyotelong4349 me too! This one, The Lord of the Rings and Dances with Wolves are my favourites.
I owned the score.
Historically accurate? It's a work of fiction. But yes it's also a very entertaining movie.
@@deedeestardust2535 Don't forget "The Last of the Mohicans".
BJ’s Scottish accent had me dying it’s actually not bad lmfao!! 😂🤣🫶🏻
This was one of those movies that I went to the theater not expecting much and was absolutely blown away. It's no wonder it won all those awards. Timeless classic even if it's not historically accurate.
Yup. I agree.
Same!
Aye it was nice seein my home town named on the big screen, if even just once.
Wrong, it was accurate, not precise on all accounts. But tell me, what imprecision was so earth shatteringly wrong? Now, don't come up with anything stupid either. I want something that is terribly earth shatteringly wrong. Probably the most terrible thing that was wrong was when he showed his wife the thistle flower he had kept all these years. I know it is damp in Scotland but that thing would have been dried up into powder by now.
Same here, went to the movies to kill time. I wasn't ready for what I saw...walked around thinking about it for quite a while. Great Movie.
BJ be killing me with his reactions during the battle scenes. I love how much you two get into the movies you're watching. This is the channel at it's absolute best!
being a Scottish woman this is a great film to watch despite not being historically accurate. william wallace was hung drawn and quartered which meant he was cut into 4 parts and those parts were scattered across the UK. the english thought it would quell the Scots but it had the opposite affect. Take Care 😘 🏴
Honestly these types of movies never. But at least the love angle derives from the 15 century poem The Wallace as opposed to just being a made up Hollywood crap. I'm not sure any historian knows why he was at Heselrig's Court in Lanark. But the inaccuracies thematically work better in this movie than most. Like The Bruce didnt directly betray Wallace but he did flip flop in the early years and he did pick up the rebellion ball. Plus Longshanks was scum with a weenie son who Isabella sidelined and later she recognized Scottish independence. So broad strokes it hits closer than most Hollywood period pieces and hopefully got some people to explore British history beyond the Tudors lol.
Not gonna lie, every single time I watch the execution scene and see him look over and see his wife waiting to greet him and take him to join her in the afterlife, I 😭😭😭
Every.
Single.
Time.
Me too.
I just can't watch the ending to this anymore...
I cry every yell of freedom at that scene😢!!!!
The dream sequence when she visits him in the woods ..... .. ..
I love the Edward 1 dying as Wallace dies. Even though their deaths were years and miles apart, but, hey ho, that's Gibson for you. 😆.
As a film, I thought it was great fun, but, as the story of Wallace it's hilarious, if you already know anything about Wallace or Edward 1&2 reigns..even a little bit is enough to realise its gulf. It's hard to think how it could be more wrong - battles, his background..well, pretty much everything. As long as you don't think any of it happened like that, you'll enjoy it. I was really confused the first time, trying to make it fit with reality 😅..then I realised and enjoyed it.
The serious history of Wallace is worth checking out as Murray's..who doesn't even get a mention from Gibson's rewrite.
I visited the castle in Edinburgh in 2014 and saw the statues at the entrance for William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The old city is really beautiful. There's nothing more important than freedom.
They weren't just sticking him with that hook. You don't even want to know the details of English torture at that time. There's a reason the princess begged him not to do it, and even his friends wanted him to say mercy. It's a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
I will give brief details. They were slowly pulling out his intestines.
If you watch the minstrels that are performing just before the execution, they are acting out exactly what will happen to Wallace.
@@BabyNoah22 yup, disemboweled
they also cut of his 'manhood' and burned it in front his eyes
I just found your channel like a week ago, it’s been a binge since then. I’m Scottish, my family were bond servants brought here in 1700. These are my people. The liberty that exists in America came from the free peoples of Scotland.
Pity we as Scot’s can’t say freedom for the blacks . Mind you my mum was Irish ☘️ & the Union won bc 80% we’re of the Irish 20% IRISH TRAITORS oppression of the blacks along with Scottish traitors .
"Give me the strength to die well."
If only we all had that courage.
Because we will need it in the days to come.
One of my all time favorite movies 💪. Glad you guys enjoyed!
Same
Absolutely
Same and the Irishman is my most favorite character. I've watched it over just to here him lol, what a hoot.
Same👍🏻🏴
@@margaretervin8895 His name is Steven not the Irish man.
Best reaction couple on the planet... bar none. "Turned his forehead into a fivehead" I'm still in tears over that one... good stuff "Y'all"!
I love how BJ knows Asia is hiding yet he gives her a blow by blow commentary of all the violence.. 🤣🤣
I feel like I'm late to the party, but you guys are a gift! Better late than never. I remember seeing this movie in the theater with my entire family and has been a favorite for decades now. So glad you enjoyed!
Thank you so much for watching with us! ❤️
@@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ you guys are an adorable couple and I love your chemistry together as you react to the movies. Will you be doing any Star Wars or Star Trek? Best wishes, you are both great!
"Auld Alliance" is a military alliance between France and Scotland, it's the longest alliance from France and maybe one of the longests in the world's history.
This story takes place in the same period
This is a beautiful, yet brutul movie. The entire story is a rollercoaster journey. I think you feel every human emotion and spirit when you watch this movie. And by the end of it, you just start breathing again. Another great reaction. BJ was very perceptive with this one. I can't forget you Asia, your emotions and facial expressions were pure gold!
I can't stop laughing at BJ, telling you "He lost a leg, he lost a head" 😂😂😂 I haven't heard anything that funny in a long time 😂😂😂
what time is this? haha
Mel Gibson won Oscars for Best Film and Best Director. The film also won Best Cinematography, Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing & Best Makeup. And nominations for Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Editing, Best Sound and Best Costume Design. :)
I'm 51 years old. This movie seems more Relevant during these times than anything else!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏💪💪💪💪
I always thought that during the Clinton years in the white house, 2 corrupt sellouts and evil rulers
You two really crack me up. BJ says cut his leg off and there goes a head while Asia is hollering Babe....rolling on the floor.
Asia and BJ were so animated in this reaction 😆😆 I was cracking up. Poor Asia trying to avoid it and BJ giving her a play by play description of it 😆
Excellent!! Watched this by mistake when it hit the theaters and it became my favorite movie ever.
Asia's reaction throughout that first fight scene hand me in fits lol. BJ narrating the whole thing lol.
I held off seeing Braveheart years after it came out. Then one day I rented it. What struck me was the love story part. It was amazing that in such a brutal struggle for freedom that the writers had the sense to interweave a love story for the ages. From the day she gave William the flower to the day he died, he loved her.
I'd say your correct with one small change. William loved her from the day he was given the flower to the day HE died. He never stopped loving her and it is so bittersweet to see him watch her move through the crowd at the end...😭
You guys have turned into my favorite reactors on the inter webs. Your humbleness, humor, emotion, and your all around energy is extremely infectious and compelling.It’s great watchin these classics all over again with you guys. Lookin forward to the next one 👍🏻
The epitome of a "CLASSIC!" I can watch this movie over and over and never get bored.
Never gets old watching people react to Braveheart. Great acting, great story, and the writing is among the best ever. I love the powerful lines and the greatest Irony in the end how the prima nocta strategy really backfired for the king and basically resulted in William Wallace placing an heir onto the throne of England.
That actually never happened the princess was actually a baby not an adult Wallace never met her.
We dont know even if Robert Bruce met William Wallace and Braveheart was actually the nickname given to Robert Bruce as the nobles took his heart into battle after Bruce died.
1314 Scotland won our freedom until 1707 now we fight this time with votes to make Scotland free again.
@@antiwoke1346 I know that. Everyone knows the story isn't historically accurate. It is a piece of fiction loosely based on real events. Like Inglorious Basterds? How come nobody ever complains about that movie not being historically accurate?
@@d_boss_mxk9712 because the real story of William Wallace has been destroyed by this movie, major pieces are missing, that tactics in battle and also some of the more gruesome bits of the story haven't been told. While Inglorious Basterds is a well know fictional movie and not based or a real hero or fighter
@@AL-jb1mh get over a complete fk up of my history??
No one thinks that Braveheart is a documentary. @@celticguy197531
The score for this film is sublime.
Your reactions to the film and each other are fantastic lol.
I love BJ's commentary of the battle scenes and Asia peeking out behind her hands. Growing up, while watching exciting or scary parts of movies, my older brother used to hide his eyes like that. He would also get up and walk to the back of the room and kind of pace back and forth, with his eyes fixed on the action. It really takes me back ;)
The dude with the skin condition is Robert de Brus, The Leper. He advised the Scottish nobles and his son, Robert The Bruce.
Gift of the thistle... Probably one of the greatest scenes in a movie ever.
2 young actors, displaying emotions and not saying a single word. Such a beautiful scene with the score in the background amplifying the moment.
Amazing movie. I saw it in a theater and it was the first time where the enormity of 2 opposing forces clashing on a battlefield really hit me- the roar of the men over the sound system, the horses, the bodies smashing into each other... literally shook the floor. That first wave of collision would have SUCKED. But when Wallace cries FREEDOM at the end, it gets me every time. What a moving portrayal. You two were so much fun to watch, too! Glad you liked it, it's a heavy movie.
I just wanted to let the two of you know that you are my exclusive channel for film reactions. Out of the hundreds to thousands of reaction channels out there, I enjoy the two of you the most. Keep it up. 😊
This movie revolutionized how battle scenes not only in the middle ages are depicted. Almost no movie before showed brutal action of battles and the middle age like this. Also Mel Gibson films are so emotional like on an existential level. No other director/writer could do it like this. Believe me, whithout Braveheart there would have been no Lord of the Rings or Gladiator, or even the Game of Thrones series at least like we know it today. Also the Score of this movie is soo beautiful R.I.P. James Horner. Top 5 best movies ever for me. I strongly recommend Apocalypto next. You're the best movie reaction channel on YT for real. Looking forward. ❤🔥
Battles in the Middle Ages where nothing like that though… they didn’t just run at each other 😂 also it’s one of the most historical inaccurate films I’ve ever seen… I studied medieval history.
Based on a true story too, I’m from Scotland and Robert the Bruce is buried in the next town over. And we have the Wallace monument dedicated to William and his courage. This was a REALLY long time ago but there’s weirdly still a love hate relationship with Scotland and England to this day. Reaction was hilarious too 😂
Just finished viewing your video. The reason they were there was to WITNESS the torture of Wallace and when you saw his wife. It means he was going to her in the after life you saw a slight smile when they were about meet again. Really enjoyed your
purity of expression. Looking forward to next review. Thx
Their reaction during the first big battle was absolutely priceless! 😁
I like how they almost went into a whole 'Who's on first' routine with William Wallace's name for a second there 🤣
Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture!
"They may take our lives, but they'll never take OUR FREEDOM!"
Sending love to ya. Scots are a bad ass melon farmers to this day. In the World Wars they were so feared the Germans called them The Ladies From Hell because the fought in kilts. I proud my ancestors painted themselves blue and fought naked!
My mother's from Scotland and she refused to see this movie when it came out. When I asked her why she said because she grew up knowing what happens to Wallace and she surely did not want to watch it acted out. His death scene leaves a lot of the truly gruesome stuff out. Rob Roy is another good film about a Scottish hero.
Just want to say I love you guys. I’m American born, but love my Celtic heritages & I loved the feeling I got watching your reactions.
This is my favorite Movie my Dad was born in Scotland🏴 and he watches it all the time. Plus I was born when this movie came out. I loved your reactions. Definitely laughed when Asia closed her eyes, with BJ narrating. Then Asia repremanding him for it. 😂 This movie may not be the most historicly accurate, but it gets the basics of what happened. Along with showing Humanity's basic desire of wanting free will. My Grandad fought in WW2 1941-1945 He told me some of the things he saw, said the worst wasn't during war but when they were liberating Germany, finding the camps. He told me. "It's better to die fighting as hard as you can, but free. Then to live life a single day as a slave." Anyways Love you and you're reactions! Peace out and FREEDOOOOM!!!
Being Scottish born and bred, this one was very fun to watch, even if it is more storytelling than historical fact.
Much love guys, from Falkirk Scotland
The actor who played King Edward the Longshanks did a very good performance. Automatically, I was embellished by him. He showed Arrogance, Authority, and Respect at once.
BJ’s commentary is classic. I loved it, his description of the battles as they were happening was the best.
The Scottish Claymore is one of the most brutal and iconic swords of world history. It was very heavy and required 2 hands to wield which at the time was unheard of. At that time, people were still using shields so their swords were only as big as could be wielded with 1 hand. But the Claymore was so big and heavy that it cut through shields like butter. But you had to be extremely brave/crazy and skilled enough to use it in a real war.
It's my go to weapon in Elden Ring.
BJ is such a sweetheart, "The shortest marriage in history". I love you guys, keep 'em coming xo
Absolutely love that I've stumbled upon your channels. You two are so authentic, and ngl, feels like I'm sitting down for the movie with you. Watching your reactions brings me back to when I first watched many of these movies/programs. Thank you for the sharing of yourself for our entertainment.
Yall are my favorite people ever to watch movies with. Thanks for watching with us
Asia melting when Murron got the flower back was just the sweetest. 😊
Yeah, great movie! It has it all....dramatized 'history', love story that gives it heart, some humor, loyalty among friends, great brutal fights and not just a whole happy cliche ending.....great acting. I especially like the king.....'The problem with Scotland.....is that it's full of Scots'....that delivery cracks me up every time I hear it. 🤣
Now for another classic story 'history piece' I would recommend 'Tristan & Isolde'.....I love that movie...doesn't get much love though it seems.
Best reaction channel there is! Bj "he just turned his forehead into a five head" Asia "BABE!!!" 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are amazing!
You guys keep posting some of the best movie reactions lately, all here for it and really excited to see someone reacting for the first time to such an iconic and wildly loved production
A Scot here. Although it is full of inaccuracy, like costumes, etc.
All the battles, the feelings, and the crimes of the English are accurate. Although, if a King decrees something, it was classed as law back then. So, it is more like a crime of humanity.
Try Rob Roy next - Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange.
For years - William Wallace was late 1200 early 1300s. Rob Roy was late 1600s early 1700s.
@@jachyra9 indeed. If the film portrayed Wallace accurately. It would have been an even better film
I wrote them to read Willian Wallace History after they watch this movie.. send them a pic of his monument in Stirling, but dont see my post... I love Scotland and it's people idiosincrasi... i have been there many times...
My great uncle Bill always talked proudly of our Scottish history, coming from clan MacFergus, now Fergus(s)on. This movie always hits a part of me that gives me pride . Its unfortunate, however, that the freedom didnt last.
My home, I live in Stirling, see the Wallace Monument from my home and live between two of the battlefields. Wallace is a Scottish hero to this day!!
I chose thistles as part of my wedding bouquet because of this movie.
" The lord tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he's prettry sure you're f***ed" haha I love that line i say it often
Stephen is a awesome character. Seeing the actor in The Departed, you'd never know it was the same guy. Also, NY irish!
I know it's probably too late to say this, but hopefully you gave this movie at least an hour, it's that good! Hamish is a cool character! Hope you like it! Excited to watch it with you!
I’m Scottish here and seeing you guys react was the funniest
He took his leg
He took his head
God damn went straight to the barber shop took it right off the top
From Scotland to you guys with love
OMG, I Haven't laughed so hard in awhile!!
Even while watching a comedy or comedian
I don't laugh as hard. I would give thousands to watch a movie with you guys. BJ's jokes and Asia in shock at BJ'S Jokes saying "Babe"!!!!
It's just too funny. I've been binge watching your movie reactions and can't get enough.
Thank you So So much. I sincerely appreciate you guys so much. 💞💞💞💞
Such a legendary film. Some of those parts still make me cry tbh. Glad you guys enjoyed
You all were cracking me up on this one. Happy you both really liked this. I've seen this probably 5 times fully and I still get teary eyed at him yelling freedom. Mel Gibson is next lvl at showing emotion on his face.
Great selection guys and what did you think about the score? The music? Composed by the late James Horner. He also did the soundtrack for Aliens, Titanic, Avatar, Willow, and many other amazing movies. I find the score to this movie to be one of the best of all time.
This was the first movie that made an impact on me. Ive been watching it ever since I was a kid. Watching your reaction gave me the thrill of seeing it again for the first time, through your eyes. Thankyou.
B.J. getting transfixed by the battles was great,like he was leaning forward for a better look and everything. I'm really enjoying these two. For those unaware the last torture they inflicted on Wallace before he shouted freedom was ripping out his intestines a few feet at a time. They hint at it with the play show and use the name for people who know it. They did that man very dirty because they hoped how they treated him could break the Scottish. They were wrong.
This soundtrack still brings tears to my eyes. So moving. Even though they took quite a few liberties with the actual historical events, still is a perfect movie in my book. Inspiring. Heartbreaking. Motivating. Your reactions are amazing, BTW. Also, that torture scene...they were pulling out his intestines. It was a hideous way they executed "traitors" back then.
I have watched it so many times I truly lost count a looong time ago! Being 40% Scottish, I really connect with this to my soul!
A Similar and equally great movie is *Rob Roy* (1995) with *Liam Neeson* (1700s Scotland - Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour)
or outlaw king, the robert the bruce story
BJ’s constant leaning forward is literally every guy watching this movie 😂
BJ: "That's Wallace..."
Asia: "How you know?"
BJ: "Cause that's Mel Gibson"
Ya'll be cracking me up over here... Braveheart is one of my all time favs.
This is one of the greatest movies of all time.
Just like gladiator Braveheart has powerful and timeless music scores.
As a Scot how they portrayed Robert the Bruce in this always makes my eye twitch (He wasn’t a coward like this shows, he was who became known as Braveheart) but I love your reactions so much I had to watch 😄
And he married an English women
I didn't so much get 'coward' from Robert in this movie so much as someone who was naive and letting his leper father pull the strings for way too long.
@@Carandini Coward or naive, both are fabrications. As is the suggestion that his father had leprosy, something the English actually said about Bruce at his death. Leprosy was the go-to-way to humiliate someone in the 1300s, but Bruce was seen publicly in the days before his death something that 100% would not have been allowed if he was even suspected of having the disease.
Robert the Bruce...Historically was a damn badass. Some of the battles he won should have been impossible. I love this damn movie...but I do hate how Robert The Bruce is portrayed,
But he did remain indifferent or was in action when Wallace was fighting...
This movie is about having the courage to fight for our most precious right. Freedom!
Loved your reaction to this great film. A long time since I've seen it. The main battle scenes were filmed in my home town of Kildare, Ireland. Most of the extras were soldiers from the FCA(Irish Army) which my Dad was in charge of at the time. There was a great buzz around for a long time even after they left..🥰
Great reaction to a great film. I've loved it since 1996 when I first watched it, and even purchased it on VHS, which came with two tapes, being that the movie was longer than a standard film. Gibson won the Academy Award for Best Director for this film. I was gifted a book on William Wallace way back then too, so I know this film has fictional characters created for dramatic effect (the princess getting with William, for instance) and the anachronistic (non-chronological) battles, but it never claimed to be a documentary. Much of the hardships, torture and death was true enough, including the death of Wallace's beloved, who (according to the book), was believed to have been burned to death in her home.
I'm glad you guys are on this older movie kick. This and last samurai were up there on my list of favorites. But the one that trumped them all was "The Man in the Iron Mask" with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was an all star cast and has my favorite scene in cinema history near the end. I would highly recommend. Thx guys!
I'm 71 and a big movie buff .... I chuckle when I hear people call "Braveheart" an "Older" movie! .... Try "Ben-Hur", "Quo Vadis", "The Robe", "Cleopatra" or "The Ten Commandments" .... Or my favourite "Spartacus" 1960.
I'm 36, literally half your age. I will give 1960 Spartacus a try. thank you for the recommendation. I appreciate it.
Braveheart was compared to Spartacus when it came out. Spartacus is also a true Story of people fighting for their Freedom!
@@BKay121Ben Hur is also amazing.. that’s my favourite. Is has the record for most Oscars ever (joint with Titanic).
one of the greatest movies ever 🙌 even if historically not 100% correct
Calling it "not 100% correct" is an understatement. Like The Patriot, it's about as historically inaccurate as a movie can possibly be. Basically everything about it is wrong.
Yes, wallace’s execution was even way more brutal than depicted. The movie.
This is one of those movies that you watched so many times in the 90s that you didn't want to see it again. But when you see something like this, you remember how great a movie it was. Wow
Love the reaction part where BJ says “that’s true love” BJ and Asia are true love.
I’m English, my Dad met and married a Scottish lady in the same year this film came out. Went to the William Wallace monument in Sterling Scotland. I have a little brother that’s Scottish. I’m well traveled, most of Europe, the 🇺🇸, Dubai etc etc and I can honestly say there is nowhere as beautiful as Scotland. My Dad, Brother still live there, best thing my Dad ever did. He’s always been well received by the Scottish people up there.