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Fight for freedom!

Advantages: Story and cast
Disadvantages: none

...Scottish legend, William Wallace. Braveheart is set during the 13th century when William Wallace leads his fellow Scots against the oppressive King Edward I of England, who armies occupy most of Scotland. The cruel laws and oppressive nature of the King leads Wallace to unite his fellow Scots against the tyranny of the King, especially after Wallace loses a loved one at the hands of King Edward’s soldiers. Scottish noble man Robert the Bruce offers ...
...agenda. Wallace and his forces battle against the English armies in order to give the Scots something they long for…freedom! The cast for the film includes a great cast, as you can see below. Mel Gibson - William Wallace James Cosmo - Campbell Sean McGinley - MacClannough Patrick McGoohan - Longshanks, King Edward I Peter Hanly - Edward, Prince of Wales Sophie Marceau - Princess Isabelle Catherine McCormack - Murron MacClannough Barry McGovern ...

mozzie76 24.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Braveheart (DVD)

Indeed the Apocalypse of talent

Advantages: Unique.
Disadvantages: empty storyline, gory

When I first saw the trailer of Apocalypto,I thought to myself "Wow,this look good." The perspective of seeing a film about Maya civilisation,in a lost language was simply enthousiastic. So when it's been released in cinemas I insisted that we should go and and see it. Definitely not my most brilliant moment. It turns out it is a film that not only has a very weak stort line,only supported by gory-for-gory actions but is also full of anachronisms.Mayans ...
...the end,you just sit and watch the pretty green vegetation and wait for the tortures (the one and the screen,but mostly yours) to end.That's funny for half an hour,and then starts to be boring and utterly ridiculous. On the good side,the actors are good,the film is pretty and green,the music is alright,but is it definitely not enough to save a film that probably had possibilities but did not exploit them Not worth wasting the 139 minutes that it ...

siri-j 27.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Apocalypto (DVD)

Historians From England Will Call Me A Liar...

Advantages: A stunning and highly emotional true account of history
Disadvantages: None

...it was released in 1995, Braveheart was received by Scottish people as an honourable and magnificent film, but it also created a lot of controversy, as many people accused the film as having too many false facts. For example, William Wallace never even met the Princess of Wales. My argument is that of course there are false facts in Braveheart, as there are false facts in every “factual” film. These are to make the film more … Well, film-like. If ...
...involved. But the story of Braveheart is true. Let’s talk about the plot. Beginning in 1280 AD, the story tells of a dark time in Scottish history. The king of Scotland has died with no heir, and the cruel English king Edward the Longshanks has claimed the throne of Scotland for himself. Scotland’s nobles fought him, and each other in brutal clan wars to try and win the throne. The film begins as Longshanks invites the clans of Scotland to join ...

Arbobug 29.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Braveheart (Special Edition) (DVD)

A life without freedom is no life at all

Advantages: Great acting
Disadvantages: None

Braveheart is an amazing film, it is full of passion, betrayal and courage. The film portrays the life of the legendary Scottish Warrior William Wallace. It starts with the death of his father and brother at a young age. Then his wife is murdered by English troops. This sets him out on quest to defeat the english. Which leads to his execution. Mel Gibson stars as William in this Academy Award Winning film. He gives a strong performance, which makes ...
...planning this film out. Also Braveheart is the only film which has never made a mistake or errors in the historical aspects of the film. Which is what you always find in a film. The characters performances were brilliant. Mel Gibson can certainly direct a film. Patrick McGoohan played the part of King Edward 1 very well, with his ruthless attitude, as he would do what ever it takes to eliminate Williams resistance. From assassins to firing on his ...

chris15243 07.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Braveheart (Definitive Edition) (DVD)

The Bigger the hit, the faster the rush, the Sweeter the revenge!

Advantages: Great action packed film, Great actors, Good storyline
Disadvantages: You may not be able to get into the story-line!

...WHSmith. ***CRANK 2*** Crank 2: High Voltage was released this year and contains Jason Statham again. Chelio’s tears through the town in search for the Chinese criminal who has possession of his heart. Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakham, and Efren Ramirez revisit their roles from the original film. ***OVERALL OPINION*** I think Jason Statham is a fantastic actor anyway and I have to say that I loved this film. It was full of action and also has some funny ...
...I wouldn’t hesitate to watch Crank 2. My dad did how-ever borrow the DVD and after 30mins he switched it off as he couldn’t quite get into the film. If you like Jason as an actor and if you like his other films I think you with thoroughly enjoy this film. I would recommend it to anyone who like’s action packed films. (review als on dooyoo) ...

kiss_me2070 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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