Braveheart

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  • Opened May 24, 1995 
  • 2 hr 57 min
  • R | Brutal Medieval Warfare
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I (Peter Hanly) after he suffers a personal tragedy by English soldiers. Wallace gathers a group of amateur warriors that is stronger than any English army. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, Brendan Gleeson
  • Director: Mel Gibson
  • Genres: Costume Adventure, Historical Epic, Epic, Historical Film

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| James Berardinelli

Offeris an exhilarating, and occasionally touching, experience that has viewers leaving the theater caught up in an afterglow of wonder. These days, heros like William Wallace are as rare as motion picture displays of this high, uncompromising quality. Read full review

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| Mike Clark

Tempers moments of despair with deliriously romantic passages abetted by James Horner's traditionally lush score and photography by John Toll ("Legends of the Fall's" Oscar winner). Read full review

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Startlingly vigorous and entertaining piece of work. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune
| Michael Wilmington

At its best, it's an exhilaratingly grandiose Highland fling. [24 May 1995, Tempo, p.1] Read full review

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