Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)
starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan
directed by: Mel Gibson
directed by: Mel Gibson
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Mel Gibson directs and stars in this Academy Award-winning epic based on the life of legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero William Wallace. Returning to his homeland following the death of an heirless king Wallace (Mel Gibson) finds the political landscape precarious. Edward the Longshanks King of England (Patrick McGoohan) has captured Scotland's throne and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people as tyrannical policies instituted by the English plague the Scots. Initially Wallace is content to stand by the wayside yearning for the simple life of building a home and raising a family. However when the woman he loves (Catherine McCormack) suffers a cruel fate at the hands of English soldiers Wallace takes a stand against the new rule. With his fierce patriotism and determination he gathers an amateur but passionately rebellious army. Although this makeshift force may be outnumbered by the English troops their desperation and love for their land surpass any military maneuvers as evidenced in the film's breathtaking battle sequences.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MILITARY & WAR UPC: 097361313948 Manufacturer No: 131394
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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
Mel Gibson directs and stars in this Academy Award-winning epic based on the life of legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero William Wallace. Returning to his homeland following the death of an heirless king Wallace (Mel Gibson) finds the political landscape precarious. Edward the Longshanks King of England (Patrick McGoohan) has captured Scotland's throne and threatens the freedom of all Scottish people as tyrannical policies instituted by the English plague the Scots. Initially Wallace is content to stand by the wayside yearning for the simple life of building a home and raising a family. However when the woman he loves (Catherine McCormack) suffers a cruel fate at the hands of English soldiers Wallace takes a stand against the new rule. With his fierce patriotism and determination he gathers an amateur but passionately rebellious army. Although this makeshift force may be outnumbered by the English troops their desperation and love for their land surpass any military maneuvers as evidenced in the film's breathtaking battle sequences.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MILITARY & WAR UPC: 097361313948 Manufacturer No: 131394
Amazon.com essential video:
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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- This movie is a musht have
I think this movie needs to be in everyone's collection. It is a true classic picture..and the soundtrack is as good as the movie.
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- History according to a Gibbon
The worst thing about this film is that many people's knowledge of this period is based on it, and in has influenced thier view of some historical figures.
The term History implies something that is true, events that actually took place. This film is so full of innacuracies, half- truths and outright lies it should be counted as fantasy, not history.
I ama Brit, with Scottish ancestery that I am proud of, and a patriotic Englishwoman. As such I find this movie an insult to my ... Read More
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I bought this for my son in law, since he'd somehow never seen it. I could watch this movie over & over
Rating: - Braveheart
WE have always loved these movies but had them on VCR and wanted it on CD.WOW and to get both movies at once, what a deal.We love it.
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- Braveheart Review
I received the dvd in a timely manner and in very good condition.The movie is one of me favorites, so I watched it right away and had no issues.
- This movie is a musht haveI think this movie needs to be in everyone's collection. It is a true classic picture..and the soundtrack is as good as the movie.
- History according to a GibbonThe worst thing about this film is that many people's knowledge of this period is based on it, and in has influenced thier view of some historical figures.
The term History implies something that is true, events that actually took place. This film is so full of innacuracies, half- truths and outright lies it should be counted as fantasy, not history.
I ama Brit, with Scottish ancestery that I am proud of, and a patriotic Englishwoman. As such I find this movie an insult to my ... Read More
- BraveheartI bought this for my son in law, since he'd somehow never seen it. I could watch this movie over & over
- BraveheartWE have always loved these movies but had them on VCR and wanted it on CD.WOW and to get both movies at once, what a deal.We love it.
- Braveheart ReviewI received the dvd in a timely manner and in very good condition.The movie is one of me favorites, so I watched it right away and had no issues.
