Very loosely based on the life of one William Wallace (Mel Gibson). I recall I did not want to go and see this film with my fiancée. I just thought it was some long, boring drama even though I like Gibson as an actor, I just could not see how I would be entertained by the movie. Begrudgingly I went, and boy was I glad I did! About 30mins into the film, I was already smiling. The anticipation begins to build minute after minute, and totally washed over me halfway through.

I did not want the movie to end! It was that good. The story of loved ones lost, lives ripped apart and a country at war with itself that must come together to kick some major ass from the ruling king and his army. This is a story, for its cause, that will get any normal human behind it. I wanted to go and kick some ass myself when it was over.

I love this movie. I know the best lines by heart. It never gets old for me either. I watch Braveheart about 3 times throughout the year. That is what the movie does for me as it's written and directed to bring out a feeling of sadness and triumph of the human spirit and endurance. You see & feel this especially in the one scene where Wallace (Gibson) comes 'round the corner, a foggy mist is about the place, he's on horseback...you know what comes next! I won't say anymore. If you have never seen Braveheart or it has been a while since you have, it's time to welcome back an old friend or meet a new one.

It's no wonder that 544-hundred thousand plus people have voted this film top notch on IMDb with an average rating of 8.4/10. The directing and cinematography are superb. Want more proof that this is a great film? How about it winning Five Academy Awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director and was nominated for an additional five awards!

Best film ever made? There are some great films that I would consider for that title, I can never pick one above the other. But Braveheart would be in the top 5 if I ever have to.

Criticism towards the liberties writer Randall Wallace & Gibson took with the story and life of William Wallace and the First War of Scottish Independence did not damper many from seeing the film or its worldwide appeal.

In defending his script against criticism, Randall Wallace has said, "Is Blind Harry true? I don't know. I know that it spoke to my heart and that's what matters to me, that it spoke to my heart."

This film will speak to your heart.