A beloved 1995 film is currently available on Disney Plus and represents essential viewing for enthusiasts of period and historical drama, joining other acclaimed action masterpieces and gripping television series on the platform, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The star-studded production has garnered widespread acclaim from viewers throughout the decades.
One viewer simply entitled their 10/10 review on IMDb: “It’s a Masterpiece. Best Movie of All Time.”
A second declared in their maximum-rated review that it was the “Best movie ever” and elaborated: “Most on this site pick the Godfather, or the Shawshank Redemption, but this is it, this is the best film ever made.”
Meanwhile, a third highly-rated review stated: “This movie holds up against the challenge of aging, its exciting, adventurous, funny and passionate. The movie is beautifully shot and sounds incredible.”
A fourth 10/10 review proclaimed: “This is simply the best movie ever made, containing all the elements a perfect movie should, even considering that every person has a right to his/her opinion. The soundtrack is amazing, the scenes are ingenious and the story is simply excellent!”
Another viewer entitled their spoiler-laden review: “Brutal, But Epic Masterpiece.”
Yet another person wished to award the film a higher rating than 10/10 and revealed: “I watched it years ago and just now and will definitely watch it again.. I feel like you can’t rate it it’s just beyond that it’s so beautiful and it’s epic. One of the best movies ever made.”
Braveheart, the cinematic retelling of Scottish warrior William Wallace’s life during the First War of Scottish Independence in the 13th century, was brought to life by Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson, who not only directed but also starred in the title role.
The film boasted a star-studded cast including Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack, Angus McFadyen, Brendan Gleeson, David O’Hara, James Robinson, Ian Bannen, James Cosmo, Brian Cox, Peter Hanly, and Alun Armstrong.
Despite its loose interpretation of historical events, the film garnered acclaim for its raw portrayal of the era’s brutality.
One admirer remarked: “A rousing piece of cinema, you can forgive the historical inaccuracies in order for it to tell a hugely engaging and inspirational story full of hope, although it leaves you under no illusion of mans inhumanity to man and the vile and despicable things that can be done in the name of greed, power and control.”
Another viewer observed: “It is by far one of the most epic stories ever told. Mel Gibson deserved all the credit he recieved and more. His portrayal of William Wallace, one of Scotlands most mightiest warriors, was spot on. The only part that lacked was the romantic affair of Princess Isabella and Wallace. It historically never happened. This movie also has other historical errors but WHO CARES! [sic].”
Braveheart found itself in the running for numerous awards, competing against films such as Sense and Sensibility, Leaving Las Vegas and Apollo 13.
Braveheart, a cinematic masterpiece, bagged several Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson, along with awards for its cinematography and editing.
The film also scooped up a BAFTA Film Award and a Golden Globe, among numerous other accolades.
Director Peter Jackson credited Braveheart as the inspiration behind his creation of the epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
There are even suggestions that Braveheart played a part in shaping Scottish nationalism and the political scene in the 1990s.
Braveheart is streaming on Disney Plus now