Braveheart

After doing a project in my film class on the movie Braveheart, I though that it would make sense to blog about it. It stars Mel Gibson playing the role of a Scottish highlander named William Wallace. Mel Gibson does a wonderful acting job making his character very believable. He directed this movie as well, which is pretty amazing seeing as though he was the main role in the movie too. One thing that I really like about most of the films that Mel Gibson makes is that they tend to be related to something something that it very personal to him. In Braveheart's case, the movie relates to his own Scottish heritage. For this reason, the movie is somewhat based on true events from a historian standpoint. In this movie, William Wallace fights along side his army to keep Scotland's freedom from the neighboring imperialistic country of  England in the 1200’s. It was released in 1995 winning best picture and several other awards. This is actually one of my favorite movies, which I can take in some of my own Scottish pride. Although some may feel differently, I think that it deserves to be a well respected film. It has a great, inspiring storyline that will astonish you. Every time I watch this film, I am just amazed at how far people will go to fight for their country. In many ways, it has allowed me to appreciate my own freedoms in America, which is unfortunately something that a lot of people seem to take for granted. If this sound likes the movie for you, then I would definitely recommend that you consider it.

As always, here is a basic summary of the main plot of the movie Braveheart. The movie begins in the 1280 A.D. when King Edward "Longshanks" of England has taken over most of Southern Scotland. As a young child, both William Wallace's father and brother are killed in their village by the English during this terrible period. After being raised with his Uncle Argyle (played by Brian Cox), he eventually secretly marries the women of his dreams named Murron (played by Catherine McCormack) to avoid primae noctis. To prevent any further trouble, Wallace tries to live a discrete life with his wife as local farmers. Shortly after, two British soldiers in their town nearby, try to rape Murron. In turn, Wallace fights them off causing the men to run away. However, the british soldiers try to stop Wallace and Murron as they attempt to flee the village. As Wallace fights the men off, Murron is unfortunately captured, and she is sadly accused by the villages magistrate for assault and executed on the spot. When Wallace finds out he becomes enraged, wanting his revenge. Wallace and his men ride back into town and kill all the british soldiers, including the magistrate. However, Wallace soon realizes that it was not enough. Tired of the English's harsh rule, Wallace forms his own army of Scotts that are all willing to risk their lives for their countries freedom. William Wallace and his men do more damage in their revolution then the British ever imagined possible. I really recommend that see this movie, you will not regret it. Every time I watch it, I continue to become more and more inthralled by its amazing story. It is one of those movies that everyone should take the time to at least see it once in their life; however, once you see it I am sure that you will be wanting to see it again. Here is one of my favorite quotes in Braveheart, spoken by William Wallace in efforts to motivate his men before they go into battle:  “Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!” This quote seems to give me the chills every time I hear it. In fact, it is so inspiring that it makes me want to join in and fight along with them if it were possible. Here is a preview for everyone to watch: "Braveheart". I hope that you guys decide to see this one. Take my word for it. As always, thanks for reading!