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"In Braveheart, American born but Australian raised Mel Gibson portrays a legendary Scotsman by donning loincloths, skirts, a blue-face and a sword. All in the name of FREEE-DOMMMMMM!!! An "epically" presented biopic, Braveheart is based on the true story of William Wallace, landowner turned historic rebel leader during Scotland's struggle for independence. A war of swords type of modern classic, which, even though I enjoyed watching it, and despite it's Oscar nab for best picture, I'm not sur"
" Notes: To be honest, I always had some rather mix feelings about this flick. First of all, I want to make it clear. I don't think it is a bad movie whatsoever. Indeed, I have to admit it, it is in fact quite entertaining but I don't think the story was great at all. In my opinion, it is basically a well made epic but, even so, it just didn't blow me away whatsoever. I guess it could have been more interesting if they gave us a more balanced portrait of William Wallace. Furthermore, the fact th"
""In London, Wallace is brought before an English magistrate (David Gant), tried for high treason, and condemned to public torture and beheading. Even whilst being hanged, drawn and quartered, Wallace (Gibson) refuses to submit to the king. As cries for mercy come from the watching crowd deeply moved by the Scotsman's valor, the magistrate offers him one final chance, asking him only to utter the word, "Mercy", and be granted a quick death. Wallace instead shouts, "Freedom!", and the judge orders"
"Best Original Dramatic Score! Winner: Braveheart! Nominees: Apollo 13 Nixon Il Postino: The Postman Sense and Sensibility"
"You know the one I mean! When William Wallace is tortured and exexcuted. Mel Gibson sure knows how to do torture scenes."
" Notes: To be honest, I always had some rather mix feelings about this flick. First of all, I want to make it clear. I don't think it is a bad movie whatsoever. Indeed, I have to admit it, it is in fact quite entertaining but I don't think the story was great at all. In my opinion, it is basically a well made epic but, even so, it just didn't blow me away whatsoever. I guess it could have been more interesting if they gave us a more balanced portrait of William Wallace. Furthermore, the fact th"
"Best Action Sequence! Winner: Battle Scene, Braveheart! Nominees: Airplane Hangar Shootout - Bad Boys Underground Shootout/Explosion - Broken Arrow Drive Through NYC/Subway Explosion and Derailment - Die Hard with a Vengeance"