![]() Seeing Wallace's face fraught with despair once he learns that Robert has betrayed him makes the Bruce realize he was wrong, and he saves Wallace's life while making a determined Heel–Face Turn in the process. Anti-Villain: Robert the Bruce is definitely not a bad person, and really does seem to admire Wallace, but he is also weak and easily manipulated by his father, who convinces him to go along with the nobles' betrayal of Wallace at Falkirk.As soon as the English are too close to pull back, the Scots drop their facade and pick up long pikes, which slaughter the horses. Anti-Cavalry: When the Scottish army encounters the English infantry, the Scots taunt them into attacking with heavy cavalry.Later, during the Battle of Falkirk, as the English gain the upper hand with their volleys of arrows, Wallace is struck by one, making him stop, but is well enough to pursue Longshanks' knight, Robert the Bruce. During Wallace's assault on the magistrate who murdered Murron, Campbell the Elder gets hit by an arrow, making Hamish stop to try taking it out, until his father hits him for his foolishness. Anachronism Stew: The film depicts the Medieval Scots as wearing both blue woad face paint (which was possibly a practice of the ancient Britons, that pop culture transplants to the Picts, who lived in Scotland before the Scots, and is seen in general use no later than the Roman occupation) and kilts (which didn't come into fashion in Scotland until the 16th century).Alone-with-Prisoner Ploy: Princess Isabella demands some time alone with Wallace in his cell, so she could pass him a sedative which he refuses to take.It also explicitly confirms that Prince Edward's companion, called Phillip, is indeed his lover. All There in the Manual: The novelization written by Randall Wallace provides a more historically accurate depiction of the battle of Stirling Bridge (though Moray still isn't in it).All Crimes Are Equal: "An assault on the king's soldiers is the same as an assault on the king himself.".Adventurous Irish Violins: Braveheart is in love with this trope it's a wonderful example of its flexibility, for although the heroes are Scots-Highlanders (and an Irishman), the passionate strains of said trope in the musical score still flawlessly evoke the highland spirit of energetic playfulness, savage bloodlust, and energetically playful savage bloodlust.The film won five awards at the 1995 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. ![]() The cast also includes Patrick McGoohan as Edward I "Longshanks", King of England, Peter Hanly as a young Edward II, Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabella of France, and Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce (later King of Scotland). As the whole of Scotland is drawn into the rebellion against England, Wallace takes command of the Scottish army to kick ass. Unfortunately, he stops the rape of his wife by marauding English soldiers, and after the English magistrate executes her in retaliation, Wallace takes the fight to the English authorities, with the rest of his country following suit. ![]() Wallace starts as a simple farmer who only wants to live a peaceful life with his beloved wife Murron (Catherine McCormack), despite his father's death at the hands of the English. This film is infamous among historians for its many inaccuracies and creative liberties. Braveheart tells the extremely fictionalized story of the legendary Scottish rebel William Wallace and his revolution against King Edward the Longshanks of England, in which he battled for the freedom of Scotland, even though it led to his death. A 1995 film directed by, produced by, and starring Mel Gibson, and written by Randall Wallace, a self-proclaimed Real Life descendant of the main character. ![]()
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