BRAVEHEART (1995) MOVIE REACTION - SOME INCREDIBLE BATTLES WE'VE SEEN - FIRST TIME WATCHING - REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2024
- Welcome to our first-time watching as we react to Braveheart (1995). This was such a thrilling adventure. This film was filled with breathtaking landscapes and intense battles as it told the tale of freedom and rebellion.
Directed by and starring Mel Gibson, "Braveheart" recounts the life of Scottish warrior William Wallace as he leads a rebellion against the oppressive English rule. The film does an excellent job at navigating through the themes of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism.
There was so much to love in this film. From it's incredible cinematography, an unforgettable score composed by James Horner and the powerful performance that make Braveheart a standout in the epic genre.
We hope that you enjoy our reactions, commentary and review as we discuss how this film impacts the historical epic genre despite it's inaccuracies, how the legacy has prevailed, and the cultural significance of William Wallace's story. We still have chills from that "Freedom!" speech!
The Battle of Stirling was such an incredible feat especially for the time. It speaks volumes that it is still impressive today.
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Alot of those hillside mountain scenes where filmed in wales 👍
aw man, you guys watched Braveheart, i loved this when it came out and used to meme the ''FREEDOOOM!'' line all the time. TV was just full of references to it, it was as good as Gladiator ended up being. Another good one would be Robin Hood with Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. Actually Costner had some good flicks back then, Waterworld (MadMax on water) The Postman (MadMax as a postman) and The Untouchables (MadMax as an FBI agent......wait)
I think The Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day Lewis is another must-see film if you enjoyed this one. Loving your reactions.
@commsense1979
you're forgetting about the longest day with John Wayne
@@boyscouts83712 I personally like A Bridge Too Far more than The Longest Day, but both are great adaptations of Cornelius Ryan's books based on actual events as told to him by soldiers that were there.
Please watch The Patriot next as your next Mel Gibson movie!!
I second this!
It's on our list and we will get to it very soon!!
And 'Forever Young,' from 1993.
Don’t forget Ransom from 1996, directed by Ron Howard.
Mel Gibson rarely misses!! Btw, if you can find it the extended edition of The Patriot is recommended 🙂
@@ChadB1988i second that 🤘🏻
I like how William is just completely emotionless when he kills the guy who executed his wife. He may have gotten revenge, but it wasn't gonna bring his wife back.
Thank goodness. What a whinging grunter.
It was about more than just revenge for him, it was about freedom and putting the English oppressors in their place. He believed in the fight from a young age from his father and his community. He was willing to die for it and eventually his people got it. The execution of his wife just made his will stronger.
Revenge is best served cold. Especially when you’re getting revenge on a moneyed aristocrat whose entire existence revolves around the notion of being special and important, the best revenge would be in treating him as if he is exactly the opposite of both those things.
@joellenglass2344 only in the movie, we don't even know if she existed.
Man, the score of Braveheart is just breathtaking. James Horner was really a master. He and Hans Zimmer are my favourite composers.
James Horner is one of our favorite composers too! He always delivered some incredible work with his scores ❤️
That soundtrack turns my non-Scot DNA into Scot DNA😂
Basil Poleduris try some of his scores... they´re on the same level
Howard Shore is among that constellation of talent
I always thought that although Titanic's score deserved its Oscar, Braveheart was so much more Oscar worthy.
Most under-rated scene is this masterpiece.... when Wallace kneels at the feet of his in-laws after his wife's funeral. Wallace asks for forgiveness, her father starts to offer it but then holds back only to finally, and hesitantly, forgive Wallace. All done without a single word. BRAVO! Slow clap!
So much emotion from only the motions of his hand.
what her father STARTED to offer was rage. his hand is trembling with anger. what he started to offer, was blame. he lifts his hand, and with extraordinary strength and grace, summons the power of forgiveness, from beneath his pain. in seconds, we see him reassign guilt to those who truly deserve it. his loss is unspeakable, yet he finds the capacity to see the equivalent suffering of another, and share love, through their loss. the scene is even more powerful than you describe.
I always thought the father in-law was gonna smash him...THEN pulled back when he realized it wasnt williams fault. Interesting how this scene was taken differently
I also sort of read it that William was putting himself at his mercy. Like the father could take his life if he chose. But the father showed compassion.
@@teeheeteeheeish there is a lot more room for interpretation here, compared to the father's perspective, however I completely agree with you. I have always viewed his kneeling as a "punish (or forgive) me as you will" resignation, literally offering his life and love--or his death--if her father wished it. 👍
" Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Is one my all time favorite lines in a move!
Me 2 fella
I also love ''Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it''
There’s no feeling like hearing “Freedom” screamed like this truly CHILLS everytime.
As a Scotsman, I know it pish historically, I know it's a Hollywood creation, but damn, do I shed a tear EVERY time...
LOL I'm Irish German and it's not a PISH...you are just listening to Communist English and Communist's revisionist history.
"they fought like warrior poets, they fought like SCOTSMEN, and won their freedom!"
insert Thor meme here....
Nice fairytale
would that it were true.
The never got it and years later the highlanders were ethnically cleansed .. many years later their descendants had the opportunity to get their freedom through the ballot box and rejected it to remain english slaves ...
It's a good movie but the historical inaccuracies are painful
This is a great movie, but as a Scot it does sting a little how bad they do Bruce. HE was the man Scot’s called Braveheart, so much so that his heart continued to be carried into battle after his death! We actually know very little about William Wallace, but that’s why he’s such a great folk hero - we can mix legend with history 😊
Robert de Bruce was one the most intresting characters in scottish history. Even this film does not flatter him, MacFadyen's performance is excellent.
A very historical inaccurate movie, but one hell of a great movie. Probably my second favorite movie.
“Outlaw king” is a good companion piece to this to see more about Robert the Bruce.
He was a lowlander, a gentleman who could read and write in Latin. Woad went out of fashion several hundred years before Wallace, and they managed to do the Battle of Stirling Bridge without the bridge!
Im Scottish, and I think this is a steaming pile of crap. The most historically inaccurate movie ever made, and im including Titanic and Mongol in that claim! 😂
I dont even think it works within its own logic. Your mileage may vary.
Saw this in theaters three times I loved it so much. Mel Gibson is an amazing director and actor.
I saw it five times when it came out. Over the years I easily watched it more than 100 times. It was one of two movies (Tombstone) that I had on VHS in the Navy. I had a VCR that auto rewind/played, so I would have them both on in the background while I did other things.
The Patriot is also a must for Mel Gibson epics. Some similar themes with the American revolution. Plus always a good time to see Heath Ledger.
Ohhh, Ledger is in that too?? It was already on our list but now we're even more pumped to watch it!
I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear
Some similar themes indeed, it's Braveheart but in 1776. Complete with the historical inaccuracies and all haha.
@@OfficialMediaKnights And Jason Isaacs!
@@OfficialMediaKnights Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) is also in the Patriot. As much as I want to see yall do that one ASAP, I think you should hold off till Independence Day to release it. Just my 2 cents.
As a scot myself I've always LOVED this movie despite its depiction of the real events. It perfectly shows the spirit we scots hold. Great see such a genuine and understanding reaction! much love guys
I admire Scots so much. There is a reason not Romans, no Normans or even Vikings could conquer them!
It's pure fiction a fairytale
@@frankgunner8967 William Wallace was a very real and very inspiring man.
You say brave heart i say Culloden
Aye, being a Scot as well, I feel the same! Although it is far from the true storey and even events, the movie truly visualises our will as Scots and pride!
One of my favourite, if not my favourite American made movie.
You’ve bleed with Wallace, now bleed with me…
That last battle cry after chanting Wallace, with the lift of the weapons, and the charge, gives me the chills every time! And I’ve seen this movie about 60 times already.
Brendan Gleeson is so underrated actor...just rewatched "The guard" and he is brilliant.
Bryan Cox as Argyle in this movie is very underrated. He does an amazing job transitioning William for his next steps in life. He does well in many of the movies I've seen him in X-Men 2 and the Borne movies.
The only Movie where I've been 5 times in the Cinema in '95. THX Dolby Surround was brand new and the Charge of the english Cavalry sounded like thunder in your body. Additionally the Soundtrack was one of the best. The Tragedy felt real.
Wow! That sounds like it must've been such an awesome experience. Hopefully one day we can catch this in theaters if they do an anniversary celebration or something like that!
Yes! I saw it 10 times in theatre haha :) You're correct that first cavalry charge cut right through my nervous system! Together with LOTR this score accentuated every scene and emotion to the max! RIP James Horner
Yes I remember that clearly from my childhood I had never heard anything like it at that point in cinema. 😊.
@@OfficialMediaKnightsHopefully they will play the full movie.
It's 30mins short.
The piece of trivia that always fascinated me about this film is that Mel Gibson didn't actually want to play Wallace. He felt he was too old but the studio would only agree to fund the project if he starred in it as well. Hard to imagine anyone else in the role as he portrays all the nuance of the character so wonderfully. Also Horners best work for my money
“Your heart is free , have the courage to follow it” has never left my mind.
This movie is the absolute proof you can fuck up historical accuracy from head to toe, and yet have a good movie xD I mean... The battle of Stirling Bridge doesn't even have a bridge!! 😂😂😂😂
Wow you understand what " Based on a true story " congratulations, Thats like complaining about the technology in the IronMan movies not being accurate
@@dameons22 But Iron Man is not based on a true story
So true. Even starting with the title of the film. Braveheart was a title given to Robert the Bruce years after his death. Wallace was never known as Braveheart.
This movie is considered one of the most historically inaccurate movies made. Then so is Gibson movie the Patriot right behind it.
But this movie is very entertaining and I liked it
@@Patrick-xv6qvwe know, any discussion of bravehart is followed with countless comments about it’s historical inaccuracies, I’ve never seen a movie coming out of Hollywood held to such a standard
@@New-ye2fl it's not held to any higher standard than any other historical film. The reason it gets criticized so much is because it's so historical inaccurate.
But still a great entertainment movie
One of the best examples of a film that, despite all historical inaccuracies, still captures the emotinal spirit of the story. Great directing, perfomances and unforgettable soundtrack make Braveheart one of my most favourite epic films. P.S. still hope that you would react to Kingdom of heaven: director's cut(criminally underrated gem by Ridley Scott)
100% agree. Great film, 1/2 fiction. Especially the battle of Sterling bridge.
Yes I hope they react to Kingdom of Heaven as well. It is a great movie that deserves more recognition and I wish more people reacted to it!! So i hope they do
pity Gibson was far too old for the part, and don't mention the ridiculous mullet! I preferred Rob Roy with Liam Neeson
I suggest 'The Last of the Mohicans' with Daniel Day Lewis!
I concur
Superb film
The thistle is the symbol of Scotland, btw. That's the flower she gives him.
Also, his face is painted to vaguely suggest the st. Andrew's cross, the flag of Scotland
Putting blue war paint on the face was also something that earlier inhabitants of the land that came to be known as Scotland like the picts would do
@@alexconn7473 yea, but I wonder which idea came first
FFFFFRRREEEEEEEEDDOOOOOOOOMMM!! ✊
Alba Gu Brath ✊️🏴❤
13:27 you sir are definitely a man of tv culture. He is Chibbs for life to me.
This score lives on my playlist forever.
I also second the motion of you guys watching the Patriot. Just make me all emotional again.
Haha he will always be Chibbs! The score is utterly beautiful, James Horner just annihilating our hearts once again!
Patriot is on our list and we're gonna try to get to it asap!
@@OfficialMediaKnights The Patriot is amazing... prob my fav Mel Gibson movie! but I'm kind of partial to US revolution so my opinion might be bias :)
Chibbs been one of those guys that's in a lot of movies as a side character
Even tho it doesn't star Mel, his movie Apocalypto is also watch worthy. Not many reactions of it, I hope Denise and pick up on it too.
He is totally Chibbs for me, but mainly because when I first saw SOA, I didn't know what his name in Braveheart was. I was like "IT'S...THAT DUDE FROM BRAVEHEART!" 😂
Great reaction again guys! This movie is so beautiful and well acted. I think you both will love The Last of the Mohicans. The cinematography is gorgeous, the soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard, and the cast is amazing- Wes Studio, Daniel Day Louis, and Russel Means.
Yes the Mohican movie is a far better movie
You guys really have to watch the patriot with Mel Gibson
It’s another amazing film !
It's on our list and we heard amazing things about it so we cannot wait to react to it asap!
it's not that good
As a Scottish person, this movie does occupy a special place in my heart despite the....somewhat laughable historical inaccuracies. But I'm willing to overlook almost all of them because it's such a powerful movie, aside from two. I don't even mind Mel Gibson's Scottish accent. A lot of people rag on it, but I think the Scottish accents in this movie (many of which are being done by non-Scottish actors) are almost all pretty good. They're some of the better Scottish accents I've seen from non-Scots. Some of only real Scots in the cast were child-William, William's uncle, Robert the Bruce (although he's leaning into his accent a little) and some of the minor characters. Most of the other main Scottish characters were played by Irishmen but they're all going good accents..
The movie really does, however, Moray dirty. Far from being a traitor who betrayed Wallace, he was a military genius who was already well one of the way to liberating Scotland before the battle of Stirling Bridge. His tactical acumen was why we won so many early victories. But he was grievously injured at Stirling and died the same year. Wallace, sadly, was not his equal as a tactician and he lost as Bannockburn because he just tried to mimick Moray's tactics but didn't understand them.
And also, they portray the Scots as being almost stone age. In reality, at this point in time we were just as sophisticated as the English. Our soldiers were armored footmen and knights just as theirs were.
Think you mean Falkirk, Bannockburn was after Wallace had died, and was a (arguably the definitive) Scottish victory. Hard agree on the stone age portrayal. A lot of people say you should just ignore historical inaccuracies and enjoy the film, but portraying us like we were 100s of years behind the English I genuinely find some what offensive and damaging to historical fact
I think the reason they portray the Scots as so primitive is twofold. One, it's a popular trope in the US (who was, let's face it, the primary audience for this movie), the wild eyed celt, with woad on his face, charging into battle with nothing more than a sword, a kilt, and righteous rage.
And the second is so that there's no doubt in the audience's mind that it's the Scots who are the underdogs. Again, for us Americans, the 'little guy' taking on the rich and powerful enemy, and winning despite the odds, is a hugely important part of our cultural mythology.
AFA Moray...yeah, as a student of history, especially European military history, his portrayal was just about the only sour note for me in this movie too. I understand WHY he was cast as a villain, within the confines of the movie, but my history nerd brain was seriously bothered by it. Fortunately, I was able to put my internal nerd in a headlock and just enjoy the movie for what it is, just like I do every time I watch it. But it also spurred me to learn a lot more about Scots history, and that time period in particular, so that was a good thing IMO.
I always think that it's great if you can make a good historically correct movie, but it's always good to make an unhistorically correct movie, if the movie instead is great.
This ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ absolutely !! I work for a Scottish historical society. It find it hard to forgive anything of this movie, but this one is really, REALLY hard to get by !!
Jonny lee millers in trainspotting was the best
James Horner score so good! Crushing, yet soothing.
Apocalypto is another Mel Gibson masterpiece
"History is written by those who have hanged heroes."
Absolutely epic and low-key ironic bar for one of the most historically inaccurate (tho one of the greatest) films of all time. 😂
That’s why they threw that line in 😂
As historically inaccurare as it is, it is still an awesome film.
Still holding out for Soldier with Kurt Russell xD
I respect how they kept Scottish accent all through it!
@@di3486that's true
I wish it wasn't inaccurate until the very last words uttered by Gibson, though.
Despite being widly innacurate, it does give me as a Scot a patriotic feeling to hear “freedom” be screamed
I cry at the end when he says freedom... almost every time and I've watched this about 25 or 30 times
RIP James Horner.
Incredible score.
Braveheart, my number one movie of all time, because I'm Scottish lol. Even though this is very loosely based on the life of William Wallace, Guardian and High Protector of Scotland, I believe a lot of what happens in the movie, even though a lot of people will comment saying it is "garbage". It's a fantastic movie, and as a movie is the best, but I know, it is inaccurate in a lot of areas, but I don't care, still my favourite movie.
Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world and I am not Scot which I regret😂
It's funny some Scots hate it and won't accept that their are some Scots who actually like it even though they also know it's totally inaccurate.
It's a movie after all, not a documentary! 😆
@@dmravenplus the script was based on the poem by blind harry which was written 150ish years after Wallace had died and was very historically inaccurate. Basically propaganda
Im italian and braveheart is one of my all time favorite movies, it really inspired me.
Angus macfayden played Robert the Bruce. The scene where he betrayed William and after when he talks to his father are two of the best scenes ever. Mel gibsons face was so telling and then, "I don't want to lose heart!!"
The way she was so suddenly and unceremoniously killed really changed the whole tone of the film. Really disturbing moment.
If your a Celt (Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Manx), then this movie was like touching a live wire. In Ireland, we all consistently gave this a standing ovation. A story like this doesn’t need to be accurate to carry an emotional heft.
England are celtic aswell we all come from the same place
@@crazytanks2001 Well, if you want you can add French, Spanish and other people in the Celtic mix as well.
FREEEEEEEDOM
Grew up with this movie. And so it will be in my heart forever. No matter how many people bad-mouth this movie. It is truly epic!
I'd love to see you guys react to Zulu (1964) if you haven't already seen it. So many directors have been inspired by it (Ridley Scott when he directed Gladiator for one, and i can see inspiration in this and in LOTR) it's definitely a must see for film buffs. The cinematography is beautiful. Plus it's a true story and it's mind-blowingly amazing from both sides.
Fantastic recommendation, thank you!! Adding it to our list!
Top Suggestion, right here! Zulu is a masterpiece!
Zulu is one of my favorite movies! I also highly recommend it!
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The thing about Prima Nocta (Though there’s no historical evidence that I’m aware of that this actually took place), is that it’s not simply about being creepy and doing whatever you want (though that’s a huge element). In the context of the film, the English wanted to really drill their dominance into the heads of the Scots, and a way to go about that is to make them question wether the child of a newlywed couple was that of a Scot, or that of an Englishman. Women, biologically speaking, have control over mating and procreation. So taking that power away from them while rendering the husband entirely powerless to help her is a huge way of saying, “Not only are we wiping you out in the moment, but we’re making efforts to make sure that you as a people can’t come back. we’re rendering your efforts on the battlefield entirely worthless, because we can still get to those you hold most dearly”. You want control of a nation, you go after the women and children.
As an Irish man this movie spoke to me louder than words I can only imagine what the Scots felt!
Hey all, movie was filmed in Ireland few miles away from me. When he kisses the Princess of Wales is a place called Bective Abbey in Trim County Meath where I also kissed my girlfriend from 29 years ago. Fun fact.
One of my favorite movies all time, in the top 5 for sure.
The movie "Outlaw King" tells the story of what happens after the death of William Wallace, and how Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland. Well worth a watch when you know the backstory. It plays on very similar themes as Braveheart.
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend this movie as well. It is an amazing film, the cast, the battles, the music. Stunning.
Scotland deserves to be free and independent. Awesome react :)
They actually voted to not be independant 👍
@@CB-up4bnbecause they were threatened with exclusion from the EU if they left. That aged well.
Couldn't agree more. Give the English the vote, and they'd be out by lunchtime and good riddance.
I have been a musician for 47 years. But I have ALWAYS Loved the Bagpipes over every other instrument , Sound wise ...
One of the greatest movies ever made and one of Mel’s best performances. Did a fantastic job directing it.
2 of the actors in this film were also in "Troy." Wallace's uncle, who took care of him, played King Agamemnon in Troy. Also, William Wallace best friend, the big red head, played King Agamemnon's brother Menelaus.
I think one of my favorite things about this film is how much is said and shown through silence. There’s so many great scenes where nothing is said, or the audio is cut out. Really allows the actors to flex their chops and show what they can do with their faces and body language, and I love it!
The great success of Braveheart was significant to the revival of the then dormant genre of historical epics. Projects like Gladiator, Troy and The Lord of the Rings would probably not have happened without it. This may not be very historically accurate film, but it's still a great story made with such passion. Gibson is magnetic as an actor and a very solid director and I think this genre is where he truly shines.
You guys were so lucky to be surprised by the irish, my first viewing me and my dad predicted they would team up with the scotts...being that we are Scottish with Irish relatives. Thx for the great review guys!, i just knew you would get around to this classic eventually knowing your love for Mel and big battle scenes.
PS. If you didnt already know there was a spinoff movie in 2019 called "ROBERT THE BRUCE", and Angus Macfadyen stays the bruce!
The Battle of Stirling sequence is one of the greatest works of art ever made. A short story in and of itself.
Totally inaccurate, Wallace let half the English army cross then attacked them and destroyed them as the other half watched.
@@Jarlemoore1 I'm aware. I don't give a fuck.
@@Kurlach nobody cares
Glad you guys noticed the level of disappointment in Gibson's eyes during the betrayal scene. After seeing probably 2500+ movies, this scene is still my favourite one to this day. It's played so perfectly and you can really feel the level of betrayal through his eyes. Masterclass 👌
One of those movies which i couldn't bear to watch again. My heart and eyes couldn't take it. A rare masterpiece.
This story hits hard, because its not just a story. Its a piece of history. It is a sad truth that almost anywhere on earth, our forefathers can tell of similar happenings. And a sadder truth that currently Evil regime still exist, still trampling on fellow humans with impunity.
you do know this is not a piece of history right? it's Hollywood Make Believe
@@chrisallen19821982this is based off of William Wallace who was a real person. The story or plot in the movie is just widely inaccurate. However this is technically NOT fiction but a very loosely based historical war, action, drama.
@@Zero01948"Loosely based" = they got his name right 🤣🤣- And yes I know William Wallace was a real person (I had teachers who's job was to show the good and bad parts of history and not just cherry-pick what suits whatever narrative they or the school are pushing on to children in classrooms today)
10 academy awards... Including best picture
One of the most beautiful and iconic scores ever. Lots of people who didnt even see the movie, knows the music. I bought the album when the movie came out, and it has almost 2 hours of incredible music.
Being Scottish this movie gets me every time and still to this day I still end up in tears and I am proud to be Scottish. Great video keep up the great work
Patrick McGoohan was just an absolutely delicious villain in this.
Hahaha as many times as I have seen this film I never knew that was him.
This score is epic. I cry, everytime.
When he said FREEEEEDOOOMMM... I was crying like a baby in theater, and entire theater. Greets from Croatia
Such an amazing achievement in film making. This I believe was inspired by a true story, but I don't know how much is or isn't actual fact. Mel Gibson is 10 out of 10 as per usual!
The broad strokes are definitely there. Obviously for Hollywood they drummed up the personal drama.
@@Ladmia If I remember correctly, the biggest thing was that William wasn't actually a warrior as the films portrays, but more of a philosophical figure in the war. Could be wrong though.
@@LIGHTNING132YTG oh he was definitely a fighter, as he did lead those successful military campaigns before Falkirk. There are just no records to say where he got that experience.
Mel Gibson - shite actor!
I’ve been waiting for you guys to watch this one !!!!
Such a beautifully filmed movie! Love your channel 🫶🏻
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last samurai next... that would be an amazing movie to do
braveheart is fantastic such an epic
two key moments every woman's face when ge gives the flowers pressed lol and the moment on the rack when he's being gutted and says freedom!!
As someone from Scotland, this movie always gets me, despite some of the historical inaccuracies
The "Freedom!" scene was just hard for me to watch on first viewing. Seeing him disemboweled was already rough, but him refusing to submit to the English til the very end is where I broke. I have yet to find anyone with that level of hatred and defiance.
This is the best Mel Gibson's movie...
Amazing reaction like always...
Congratulations for your channel and saluts from Brazil...
Thank you! We've been extremely lucky to have such awesome people supporting and enjoying these alongside us. Sending all the love to Brazil ❤️
The 'best' Gibson movie? Is there such a thing? They are all awesomely awful, prejudiced and foul.
@@HaveMonkeyWillDancecry some more
Geat movie. The score of the movie totally cuts into me whenever i hear it. Sad that James Horner one of my favourite composers passed away
The throat slit shocked me as a kid, still remember it today, it’s the first image I get when I think of this movie.
Such a masterpiece on every cinematic level. An amazing story told to perfection, what more could you ask of a film?!
With the state of politics in the world, especially the United States, I can't help but remember Wallace saying, "You think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom." Our politicians very much think they are there for position.
This film is amazing and I legit listen to this score all the time. It is in my TOP 5 fav scores of all time
I'm a proud Scot although born in the US. I'm from Clan MacKenzie. Chief Iian MacKenzie helped lead 500 MacKenzies in the Battle of Bannockburn defeating the English. This though was after the death of Sir William Wallace. Our family motto is "I Shine, Not Burn" We were highlanders. Anytime I see this movie, makes me proud. The sound of the bagpipes brings tears to my eyes.
When the little Murron gifted him a thistle at the funeral it has a double meaning - the thistle is a national emblem of Scotland.
I think Braveheart is a great movie and am glad to see you two enjoy it so much. Some other recommendations I have for movies with Mel Gibson in it are 'We Were Soldiers', 'Payback' and 'Ransom'.
Another movie that I like a lot and seems to have been almost forgotten is First Knight. It also has some incredible battle scenes. I would love it if you could react to that one sometime.
Mel Gibson is a phenomenal actor and director. You could see what he would become even in his earliest movies like Mad Max.
This movie won 2 Oscars: Best Director and Best Picture.
It also won 1 Golden Globe for Best Director.
It won 5 oscars actually. It also won cinematography, makeup and sound editing.
@@already_in_use_ huh. That's not what it said when I looked it up but maybe that's because I looked up Mel Gibson and not the movie itself.
@@toodlescae No worries, yeah, that is probably why, Mel Gibson has indeed won 2.
My ancestors, who were in the Beall clan, fought with William Wallace during their fight for Scotlands independence. They even mention the Beall clan in this, which surprised me.
Wallace and Maximus (from Gladiator) both made incredible sacrifices for freedom. Both wanted to be farmers and free from war. I've always found it interesting that characters in a movie or people in life that don't want to do something they're asked to do, but become the best at it. Respect was never given between the two, but it was quickly earned.
"Historians from england will call me a liar" - The greatest troll in cinema history
William just smiling and accepting his fate in peace after he sees his wife's spirit always gets me 😔
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This is another one of those moments when I'm just like "HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN THIS?!?!"🤣😂Also, this is one of those movie scores you just listen to and it gives you full body goosebumps. It's gorgeous.
The little girl giving him the flower gets me every time.
List of Oscar Winning epics you should check out:
Gone With The Wind, 238 mins
The Bridge On The River Kwai, 161 minutes
Around The World In 80 Days, 182 minutes
Ben Hur, 212 minutes
Lawrence Of Arabia, 227 mins
The Deer Hunter, 185 minutes
Gandhi, 197 minutes
AMADEUS: Director's Cut, 180 minutes
Out of Africa, 162 minutes
The Last Emperor, 163 minutes
Dances With Wolves, 180 minutes
Schindler's List, 195 minutes
The English Patient, 162 minutes.
Thank you for the suggestions! Some of those were on our list and some we just added! ❤️
Some more of James Horner's greatness can be seen in Willow (1988), also one of the best fantasy films ever!
This is the greatest movie to grace the silver screen. I may or may not snagged a movie poster from the theater. And yes, James Horner was a great composer. There are several points in the movie Glory you can hear the influence he used in Braveheart.
Greatest film of all time IMO.
The funny thing about this movie is if you bought it on VHS (yes im that old lol) it was sold in a two pack because the movie was so long forvthe time it was split into two tapes
Did you know "prima nocta" was not a real thing?
Did you know that the captain on the aircraft carrier in the end is actually the REAL Jim Lovell??
AND DID YOU KNOW VIGGO MORTENSEN BROKE HIS TOE WHEN KICKING THAT URUK-HAI HELMET???
TRIVIA. MUST. BE. HONOREDDDDD
Not one horse was injured in this film. They used a mix of real horses and animatronics. They did an amazing job
Pro tip, Mel's main producer and writer on his true type movies, is named Wallace, supposedly a descendant of William!😮😮
James horner était vraiment un génie absolu. C'est tellement triste qu'il ne soit plus parmi nous, il a composé sûrement les plus grandes bande originale du cinéma.
C'est tellement vrai!! James Horner was such a genius and the world is a little less bright without him!
@@OfficialMediaKnightsglad you loved this soundtrack, I’ve had both for 20 years and still listen to them a lot. Definitely should add to your playlist.I say both as they released a “more of” cd back in the day. By the way there is no Scottish bagpipe in this score. It’s all Irish uilleann pipes which translates to elbow pipe. Horner preferred its softer sound to the highland pipes. He used them again the following year in the titanic score!
As inaccurate as Braveheart was (in fact, it's basically historical fiction), it's one of the movies I can't help but love. The battle scenes are so well done. The moment Wallace discovers Robert the Bruce betrayed him at Falkirk breaks my heart every time I see it. Mel Gibson's acting is extraordinary in that scene.
The extras in the big battle scenes seemed to be able to coordinate complex large group movements with military precision, because they actually used the Irish Army as extras.
Hell yes! This is gonna be a good reaction! Besides you a couple other channels you guys are probably one of my favorite reaction peoples. Don't ever stop!
Side note you guys should react to We Were Soldiers with Mel Gibson. My all time favorite movie!
Top 5 movie alltime my list
Great great movie
People bash the movie for not being historically accurate (it isn’t), but it’s just a great film with fantastic performances. Mel is the man; fantastic actor/director.
Yess, the performances and score were just stunning in this!! Mel Gibson killed it in this both as actor and director!
@@OfficialMediaKnights 100%
The Braveheart theme (For the love of a Princess) has similar vibes to the Rohan motif in Lord of The Rings! Great score
Nope.
Unfortunately, they just don’t make epic movies like this anymore. I feel so fortunate to experience this, Gladiator, Dances With Wolves, The Patriot in theaters.
In an interview with Tommy Flanagan (the guy with scar down his face), he said that the scene where the Irish and Scotts rush towards one another and drop their weapons and embrace was not in the original script.
He said that whenever they rushed towards each other, they would fight, for real.
The Irish and Scotts got so excited for a brawl that they actually battled.
One guy had his neck broken when he was shield-bashed across the face. Another guy was pinned to the ground when someone drove their sword through his foot.
So, they changed the script.
What a bunch of Madlads!
Edit: Grammar.