zhu' Movie Review: Braveheart (1995), Not only a Epic-War Movie, But Also a Romantic Love Movie

The famous director Mel Gibson has directed a film "Braveheart", which was performed by Mel Gibson himself. The film with its outstanding lens display and profound historical content won the 68th Oscar gold best film, best director and other five awards. It can be described as deserved. "Braveheart" has always been regarded as a tragic epic film that incorporates the legend of blood and tears. It is based on the court politics of England in the 13th-14th century, with war as the core, telling the Scottish national hero William Wallace against Heroic deeds of British colonial rule. When Wallace was a child in his sleep, the dead father said, "Your heart is free, you must fight bravely for it!" In fact, Wallace's interest in life is not in the war, but he dreams of having a peaceful and free life. But the English ruler did not give him such an opportunity, but forced him into a warrior fighting for freedom. The spirit of William Wallace was like a banner, guiding the Scottish people to the final freedom.

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The film is an excellent film that reflects the Scottish people's history of the English aristocracy. The film synthesizes the success factors of all Hollywood famous movie, which includes beautiful men and women, tragic endings, intrigues and epic war narratives. It should be said that this is a film that is not easy to shoot. From the overall story, Mel Gibson has been as precise and serious as possible, which makes the film a history textbook. Being touched is quite remarkable. For the director, love is undoubtedly the eternal theme. "Braveheart" continues this way. Wallace and Isabella's love line runs through the whole work, intertwining the love story of Wallace and Isabella in the midst of war. The love in the film clearly depicts the legendary and desolation of the spirit of the old century. The hero's conquest of Isabella also reflects their common pursuit of freedom. From a creative point of view, it is a European knight novel.

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Secondly, the film has a variety of techniques in the use of music, not only to pay attention to the epic feelings, but also pay attention to the performance of specific scenes. The most prominent point is the use of Scottish bagpipe music. The sadness of Scottish bagpipe music, the songs and dances displayed through the plot, making the whole film full of rich national colors. Whether in a specific scene or in a deeper sense, the director is very decent in controlling the rhythm of the music. It is worth mentioning that most of the music types in this film are influential, director attempts to express the ambience and immersion of the overall environment of the film through the melody and rhythm of a special instrumental sound with specific ethnic and regional characteristics or characteristics of the times.

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Throughout the film "Braveheart", it not only reflects the beauty of pure natural scenery, but also shows the complexity of sharp contradictions, the sensibility of twists and turns, and the courage of heroes, which conveys the voice of people calling for a better life. The film shows the director's perfect combination of scenes, actors and emotions and superb acting. This film full of justice and national responsibility has shocked the hearts of countless audiences. This strong impact from the heart is still the result of the call for the future, the desire, persistence and hard work. The film internally conveys a critique of the old feudal system.

Movie URL: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/197-braveheart?language=en-US
Critic: AAA