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Braveheart

Play trailer 2:45 Poster for Braveheart R Released May 24, 1995 2h 57m History Drama Biography War Play Trailer Watchlist
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Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I (Peter Hanly) after he suffers a personal tragedy by English soldiers. Wallace gathers a group of amateur warriors that is stronger than any English army.
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Distractingly violent and historically dodgy, Mel Gibson's Braveheart justifies its epic length by delivering enough sweeping action, drama, and romance to match its ambition.

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Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch It's unclear when Mel Gibson became a combination of Sam Peckinpah and Akira Kurosawa, but there's no question that Braveheart is one of the best epic movies of the '90s... Scene after scene takes your breath away with its sometimes cruel beauty. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Bob Fenster Arizona Republic In only his second film behind the camera, Gibson has crafted a historical epic, Braveheart, that stands tall among the biggest and the best: Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur, El Cid. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Epic in length only and peppered with sniggering homophobia, the homage to Himself drags on for three hours going on three years. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily ...a huge film with incredible action sequences, an emotional love story, and a few technical wonders... Braveheart remains a thrilling and entertaining epic Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Rick James Alabama Forum The film is rich, multi-layered and lush. May 4, 2023 Full Review Betsy Sherman The Improper Bostonian As he did with The Man Without a Face, Gibson takes his directorial chores so seriously that he squeezes the life out of the piece. Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lee B Top ten movie of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Andrew L Masterpiece. Stirringly shot and beautifully acted. Top five soundtrack of all time. They don't make them like this anymore. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review Landon J What more can you say about a classic. For better or worse this movie watches like it's straight out of a story book. Grand scope and great effects elevate this to the "highlands" of medieval dramas. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Alan B EPIC....even today still one of the best movies EVER..It has everything...drama, romance, epic battle scenes, great acting..and yes i DID like Gibson in the role...terrific..!!....wonderful scenery and music score that adds to the atmostphere...it grips you from the first to last minute...Movies come and go but some stand the test of time better than others...Braveheart is right up there...superb storyline...every character fits beautifully into this TRUE EPIC...that will have you on a roller coaster of emotions...do not be afraid to cry...it just hits you hard..a true masterpiece..Totally BRILLIANT..! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review margaret W Remember when Films used to make you FEEL Something (?) And at their various crescendos you would get that Intence Tingling up & down your body: like a Ghost playing Harp on your Spine (?) The Ultimate (film) version of the Life of William Wallace has this & more in spades. "Sniggering Hom*phobia" "Squeezes The Life Out Of The Role" and other jealous, callous, unwarranted &/or petty colloquial negative critiques about this epic film are thrown out by Film Critics who can't work & thrive in the actual industry which they make their living praising (or dumping on). But if you have even a passing love of Film & Story-telling, then this Bio-pic (which -has- taken liberties w/ the misty & vague historical source-material) is definitely Not To Be Missed. A sprawling 30+ year old Story (originally told by 'Blind Harry The Mistral' in 1390) about a real Scottish Hero; a complex yet simple larger than life man who "Only Wanted Freedom For His Fellows & His Friends". 4.9/5★ A (& 1/2 a +) Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Audience Member A masterpiece in every which way Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I (Peter Hanly) after he suffers a personal tragedy by English soldiers. Wallace gathers a group of amateur warriors that is stronger than any English army.
Director
Mel Gibson
Producer
Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd Jr.
Screenwriter
Randall Wallace
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Icon Entertainment International, Twentieth Century Fox, Ladd Company, Paramount Pictures, B.H. Finance C.V.
Rating
R (Brutal Medieval Warfare)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$75.5M
Runtime
2h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby A, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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