Why is Braveheart so epic?
Mel Gibson 's Braveheart, the story of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace who led a war against England during the 13th century, was epic for so many reasons. For instance, there were the impressive "before-CG" battle scenes, in which up to 1,600 extras fought to the (faux) death.
What is the most memorable scene in Braveheart?
Braveheart is swords and sandals on steroids and its battle scenes were some of the most frenetic, bloody and bold captured on celluloid. But louder than even the din of clashing metal and torn limbs was the rousing speech Wallace gives his troops before that final battle, which has become one of the most memorable scenes in cinema.
Who plays William Wallace in Braveheart?
Expert on Medieval Scotland Sharon L. Krossa PhD isn’t a big fan of Mel Gibson’s epic Braveheart (1995). In the box-office smash, Gibson plays William Wallace, leader of the Scottish rebellion against King Edward I of England during the First War of Scottish Independence.
Is Braveheart accurate?
Braveheart – "but they'll never take our freedom!" "The events aren't accurate, the dates aren't accurate, the characters aren't accurate, the names aren't accurate, the clothes aren't accurate — in short, just about nothing is accurate." Expert on Medieval Scotland Sharon L. Krossa PhD isn’t a big fan of Mel Gibson’s epic Braveheart (1995).
William Wallace Speech - Braveheart