Battlefield Britain - The Battle Of Culloden 1746 DVD

Advantages: history gets a makeover
Disadvantages: none

...Making history exciting has always been a difficult task, it is by its very definition a relic of the past and as such has often been presented as such. To take a subject which until now has been presented as a series of dates and names, battles and marriages and make it exciting, is no mean feat. Marketing the subject to the in-crowd is easy, like any product they are already your captive audience and will always meet you half way, presenting you subject to the uninitiated and particularly the inquiring young mind, is the challenge. Peter and Dan Snow presenters of BBC's latest attempt rise to the occasion and their vehicle, Battlefield Britain, hits the target. Although the BBC have long been the premier producers of natural history programs, it has been Channel Four who have held the high ground when it comes to history programs... Read review

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Advantages: Almost historically correct
Disadvantages: Some hollywood padding in there

...Gregor clansmen from the neighbouring glen come to join the fight. Wallace tried to send them away stating that some were already embroiled in the confrontation but others need not be. The MacGregors stayed! There is to be a battle with English Lords and Scottish Noblemen, but only if they do not agree to terms. The Noblemen have brought their "army", who soon lose heart and make to leave the battlefield. Wallace and his men arrive, and Wallace 'picks a fight' with the English. This was a fantastic scene to watch, with Gibon giving a wonderful speech in which he tells the Scotsmen that "They will never take our Freedom!" (hence the title of this review!). It was funny too when the Scotsmen all mooned at the English Lord! Wallace is made Lord Protector of Scotland (true) and decides to invade England, as the Balliols and Bruces cannot stop... Read review

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...Well as you can guess when seeing the patriot you think Mel Gibson - Braveheart. And yes it is a similar kind of film but i thought it was a good movie. Acting was good and it had a good storyline although its similar to many other storylines of similar films. Like Braveheart a film full of Battles and Mel against the bad guy but his acting is up to his usual good standard. If you like these kind of films or even Mel Gibson then it is definalty worth seeing. If your a bit squemish though then beware o the usual bloody battlefield fights in this kind of film. But all round its a good film.... Read review

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