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Genre | Action & Adventure |
Format | 4K |
Contributor | Ian Bannen, Stephen Billington, Mel Gibson, Alun Armstrong, Richard Leaf, Mark Lees, Brendan Gleeson, Peter Mullan, Sandy Nelson, Jimmy Chisholm, Sean McGinley, Bernard Horsfall, Andrew Weir, Tommy Flanagan, Sean Lawlor, Angus MacFadyen, Donal Gibson, David Gant, Jeanne Marine, Malcolm Tierney, John Murtagh, Tam White, John Kavanagh, Brian Cox, Michael Byrne, Gerard McSorley, James Robinson, Mhairi Calvey, Patrick McGoohan, James Cosmo, Catherine McCormack, David O'Hara, Sophie Marceau, Peter Hanly See more |
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Braveheart
Braveheart the movie, is Mel Gibson's richly detailed, Best Picture Academy Award-winning saga of fierce combat, tender love and the will to risk it all for freedom. In an emotionally charged performance, Gibson is William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who uses the steel of his sword and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to liberation from the English occupation of Scotland.
Braveheart Cast:
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Mel GibsonWilliam Wallace |
Sophie MarceauPrincess Isabella |
Patrick McGoohanKing Edward 'Longshanks' |
Angus MacfadyenRobert the Bruce |
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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 of lesser nobility, who is 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, based on a 15th-century poem, also stars Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine McCormick. 177 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Three-disc set.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
- Item model number : B079ZT1V14
- Director : Mel Gibson
- Media Format : 4K
- Release date : May 15, 2018
- Actors : Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Angus MacFadyen, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack
- Dubbed: : French, Spanish
- Subtitles: : Spanish, French, English
- Studio : PARAMOUNT
- ASIN : B079ZT1V14
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 3
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,744 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #274 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs
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Yet, a number of people chastise Gibson and the movie for a number of reasons, primarily its departure from historical accuracy. I do believe these people have missed the point, for I do not believe it is fair to criticise a movie for failing to realize a goal for which it never really strived. I wonder: do these same people criticize Homer's "The Odyssey"? Do historical hardbodies cast aspersions at T.H. White's "Once and Future King" for taking historical liberties with "King" Arthur? (For that manner, any of the hundreds of contributions to the Arthurian legend). What about Robin Hood? Beowulf? Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Why is it copacetic for a book to create a myth around a cultural hero, but when it comes to film we must be expected to be as straightlaced about historical fact as an army bootcamp is about bedmaking and floor cleaning?
I have read a lot of reviews below and a number of criticisers of the film's historical authenticity spit out the word "epic" as if it is a word that the American film industry has abused and transmogrified into a catchphrase for luring in gullible American movie-goers. But I argue that Braveheart, and the historical inaccuracies which it adopts (and it adopts many, which are nicely pointed out elsewhere), fit the same formula for "Epic Fiction" that we use to classify great (and I mean, universally accepted as great) epic works of fiction such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, etc. These works are not about who did what where and when and in what fashion. They are about the myth, the hero, and the way that they have influenced the ideals of the culture (italicize that). Was there really a Grendel, a Cyclops shepherd, a Wizard named Merlin, or Chinese war heroes who could single-handedly take on a small army? No. And yet, these works of fiction (and the mythological heroes that they have created) have had as much if not more of an impact on their respective cultures than any real life historical event. The impact of the epic is therefore not to be underestimated. Does the fact that Gibson portrayed the battle of Sterling Bridge without a Bridge really make that much of a differnce? The end outcome was the same, at least from an idealogical point of view. He rallied his men to victory with brilliant tactics against insurmountable odds. The presence or absence of a bridge, naked men, or twenty foot spears does not change that. The myth survives.
Finally, regarding historical accuracy, there is the fact that although the movie does take a lot of liberties in order to portray a THEME - I am intelligent enough to suspend my disbelief during the movie. Furthermore, after the movie is over, (and this is a credit to the movie-maker) I was intrigued enough to go do some research on the subject from an objective historical source to find out what really happened. If a work of art (which is not, I remind you, required to be objective - artistic objectivity is almost an oxymoron and film should not be treated differently in this regard than any other form of art) instills in me a desire to learn more about a subject while at the same time portraying well the epic themes it sets out to portray, then in my book it was a successful venture and worthy of all the accolades it receives....Again, this is an epic, and just as a Greek epic might portray the Trojans as ruthless savages and their own members as heroic visionaries, I think it is acceptable for a Scottish epic to do the same to the British. And calling Gibson a homophobic is just ridiculous. Whether or not Edward II was really gay is not important. If he was, then BY THE STANDARDS OF THE DAY, he was an outcast, and would have been perceived, especially by his father, as weak, without potential, and unfit to rule. If he wasn't gay, but was just disinterested in ruling a kingdom (and history is filled to the brim with examples of less than sterling royal progeny), he would have again been seen (especially by his father) as weak, without potential and unfit to rule (because fathers - especially kings - have expectations of their sons), and questions about his sexuality would have naturally begun to arise among the nobility and commonfolk. What we as viewers of a historical or epic piece of artwork must do is refrain from judging said work by our standards. Today, homosexuality is (for the most part) accepted by society. Back then, it wasn't, and the mere rumor was enough to get you rejected from society (and vice-versa). Therefore, in light of the times in which the movie is set, the portrayal of the weak fop of a prince, EdwardII, as homosexual is both acceptable and indicative of the society that the movie was trying to portray. It wouldn't, for example, have made much sense to portray Edward I as gay. Not because a gay man couldn't be a successful King or military leader, but because a gay man would never have achieved respect as a monarch - THEN - by the people or his enemy.
In closing, this is an excellent film that deserves its status as a best picture, despite (and perhaps because of) its historical inaccuracies. I encourage anyone with any interest in medieval history to view it, because it might just entice you to look into more historically accurate documents that, while not as entertaining as the movie iteself, will give you a more wholistic picture of what really happened.
Another movie I’ve watched several times….
Mel Gibson has great talent as an actor!
I’m never disappointed watching anything he stars in….
Braveheart is the story of Scotsman William Wallace who lead a revolt against English oppression in the Middle Ages. At first Wallace, like most of his countrymen, is more or less content with England occupying Scotland. That is until the English king (Patrick McGoohan)instates a law that declares that on their wedding day, Scottish brides must sleep with English soldiers before they lay with their husbands. I just want to take a moment here to point out the similarities between the Scottish/English conflict (which still rages today) and the Black/White conflict (that still rages today) in America. NEWS FLASH: We're ALL human. We all put on our trousers one leg at a time. Chill. Anyhoo, Wallace and his bride are secretly married at night to avoid this sanction the king has imposed, however one of the soldiers takes a liking to Wallace's bride and tries to attack her. She fights back, wounding the guard and has her throat slit for her rebellion. God save the Queen and England indeed! Wallace exacts a bloody revenge on the soldiers and takes over their outpost. Word quickly travels back to England that a peasant upstart has started a revolt. The film is filled with grand action scenes (some of the most realistic war scenes ever), political plot twists and turns, and yes even Romance. Gibson and writer Randall Wallace knew what they were doing when they decided that the catalyst for Wallace's revolt would be the death of his beloved. If it could make the future Queen of England (Sophie Marceau) swoon, why not the world-wide female audience? The film also has great scenes between the King and his homosexual, inept son, which makes me point out the father/son relationships throught the entire story: Young Wallace and his "Da"; the King of Scotland (Angus McFadyen) and his "Pa"; all of which ends with the elder kings dying and their sons overtaking the thrones.
There are just so many good things about this film that I don't know where to begin, so I'll just hit on a few points: Why didn't Patrick McGoohan receive an Oscar nomination at least?! It can be argued that McGoohan's performance is what actors dub "One Note", meaning the actor never really changes their emotional content. But what a note to hit...repeatedly! McGoohan's King of England is a cunning, cold, manipulative, evil boor. If his performance is patterned after the REAL King of England during this period (Edward Longshanks), its no wonder they dominated through the centuries. They say that "the eyes are the windows to the souls", well one look in the king's eyes and you realize that he has no soul. Only when he is on his deathbed, unable to speak, and is told by Marceau that she is carrying Wallace's baby, do his eyes register anything akin to human emotion. Definitely one of the greatest film villains of all time. Another point: As I've stated before, the battle scenes are as accurate as one can get, predating Speilberg's "Saving Private Ryan" by three years. Notice how even after the fighting has ceased, you can still see soldiers crawling around on the blood and limb covered ground, clinging to life. This, coupled with the bleak mud and rain soaked surroundings of Olde England makes you feel as if you're in this long ago world. And lastly: Wallace's cry for "Freedom!" as he is beheaded makes for a fine martyr-moment in film lore. One can easily see the link between Moses, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King to William Wallace. People can only take so much oppression, overt and covert, before they fight back for the simple, God-given right to LIVE. Its clear to me why this film won best picture of '95 and why Mel won best director. If you haven't seen this film, please do so; and if you have, it deserves repeated viewing: For Freedom!!!
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Devenu un classique du cinéma, Gibson au top.
Belle restauration 4k
William Wallace (Mel Gibson) war auf jeden Fall ein schottischer Freiheitskämpfer und ca. 2 Meter groß. Größer als Mel Gibson.
Der Film basiert zum Teil (ich glaube nur ein Viertel) auf tatsächlichen historischen Begebenheiten.
Man muss sich also den Film ansehen und hinterher vieles wegstreichen. Zum Beispiel: die blaue Farbe (Kriegsbemalung) - war damals nicht! Wallace und seine Freunde hatten keine Schottischen Kilts an, sie hatten damals Hosen an! Wallace kam nicht aus bäuerlichen ärmlichen Verhältnissen - er kam aus der Mittelschicht! Prinzessin Isabelle (Sophie Marceau) war zur Zeit seiner Hinrichtung erst 10 Jahre alt, sie kannten sich nicht! Robert Bruces Vater war nicht leprakrank… und und und
William Wallace ist extrem grausam hingerichtet worden!!! Durch Hängen, Ausweiden und Vierteilen. Das sollte wohl als Abschreckung der Bevölkerung dienen und als Machtdemonstration.