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Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning 1995 Braveheart is an impassioned epic about William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish leader of a popular revolt against England's tyrannical Edward I (Patrick McGoohan). Gibson cannily plays Wallace as a man trying to stay out of history's way until events force his hand, an attribute that instantly resonates with several of the actor's best-known roles, especially Mad Max. The subsequent camaraderie and courage Wallace shares in the field with fellow warriors is pure enough and inspiring enough to bring envy to a viewer, and even as things go wrong for Wallace in the second half, the film does not easily cave in to a somber tone. One of the most impressive elements is the originality with which Gibson films battle scenes, featuring hundreds of extras wielding medieval weapons. After Eisenstein's Alexander Nevsky, Orson Welles's Chimes at Midnight, and even Kenneth Branagh's Henry V, you might think there is little new that could be done in creating scenes of ancient combat; yet Gibson does it. --Tom Keogh
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Director/star Mel Gibson took home Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards for this historical epic about 13th-century Scottish hero William Wallace, a farmer forced into fighting the forces of England's King Edward I after they kill his father and new wife. Highlighted by amazing battle scenes, the passionate saga also stars Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, and Catherine McCormick. 177 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Gibson; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailers. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
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By Mark Sadler
Format:Blu-ray
You're not reading this because you want a review of Braveheart, the movie, you're reading this because you've already fallen in love with this spectacular film and you want to know how it looks and sounds on Blu Ray. The answer: amazing! This is one of the best blu rays I've had the pleasure of watching. The picture is crystal clear and the colours pop. The sound is glorious. Braveheart showcases everything that makes Blu Ray great.
By Jerry
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I watch this movie at first I thought it was going to be long and boring movie. As it goes a long it was starting to get interesting. I told my wife this is great movie you have to wtch it. She said she hates fighting movies, but I kept incourage her to watch...and turn out to be she loves the movie.
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Excellent movie. Mel Gibson is superb. Movie is great. So sad at the end, but the acting is just awesome. One of the best movies I seen in a long time. Alot of bloodshed though, but the battle scenes are excellent. There were times I was so mad at the English and the way they treated the Scottish people. It was a great movie worth seeing.
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Great movie in great condition
I have received the movie in a short time and it was in very good condition. I recommend the seller.
Published 18 months ago by Raymond
4.0 out of 5 stars
"It's legend grows"
This has been missing from my collection for many years and it's good to have in my home now. The story is still entertaining, but the music is even more wonderfull than I... Read more
Published 22 months ago by shesaidsqueezemylemon
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just buy it on DVD!... The Blu-ray format is no better here.
If this isn't your favorite movie than buy it on DVD (or keep your DVD version).... there is no improvement in Bluray version like I've seen when they extact info from older movies... Read more
Published on Jan 1 2010 by C. Kapuscinski
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moose
I love the Movie it's great but it's not all true it's a little over the top but the main character is true and so is some of the story but not all?
Published on Oct 6 2009 by Moose
5.0 out of 5 stars
"FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM"
BRAVEHEART is what epic film making is all about. It has everything you could want in a movie, great battle scenes, a tragic love story, beautiful costumes, great scenery and a... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2009 by Shane Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars
An awesome historical,action epic of a film
As I said before, I love a historical film...hmm...because after watching the movie, you can research online or in a book, and compare differences between the film and what really... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2009 by Frances L. Arsenault
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great movie
If this movie does anything, besides thouroughly entertain you, it makes you want to learn more about this period and who the real William Wallace was, who the real Edward was, who... Read more
Published on Oct 19 2008 by Chris M. Ash
5.0 out of 5 stars
Please try to get your nationalities right!
To all North American reviewers of Braveheart. Please try and get your nationalities right when you review this movie. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2008 by George Brodie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A COMPLETE cinematic experience. Totally satisfying
I saw this movie years ago when it first came out. Most movies aren't as good on second viewing. I just saw it again on DVD and it is BETTER than I remember it. Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by Anton Karidian
1.0 out of 5 stars
Ultra violence meets (...) humour
Mel Gibson must be a very disturbed man. All his films are very violent. "Payback", "The Patriot" and "The Passion of Christ"(which at least I found to be pretty funny though I... Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by Reg Ronald
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