William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace’s father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all.
A real epic story with lots of swords and kilts. Mel Gibson turned down the role of James Bond n Goldeneye to make this film. It really is an enjoyable film if you can reconcile the fact that it is worth lily inaccurate. The timelines don’t match up and Robert the Bruce is put in a negative light while he s considered a hero in Scotland. But I’m ok with embellishments for the sake of the story.
Also this was directed by Mel Gibson. It won him best director and the film also won Best picture. I didn’t intend to do 2 oscar winners back to back. I have no real plan. Just what strikes my fancy. His next project he would direct is The Passion of the Christ. That might show up later on.
Needless to say lots of violence. A few scenes of nudity (you know what a Scotsman wears under his kilt? You get to see.) Still, a good movie. Recommended.
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