WOW247: "Oscar-winning historical blockbuster Braveheart celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend.
"Objectively speaking, it’s a great movie. I must have seen it a dozen times. It’s fun, it’s exciting, and it’s got Brendan Gleeson in a kilt. What’s not to like?
"And yet, every time I sit through it, I can’t help but feel that I’m being personally attacked and vilified – just because I happen to have been born south of the border.
"Viewing its 177 minutes of anti-English vitriol is like an exercise in confused self-flagellation, and I have developed a bit of a love/hate relationship with the film as a result.
"Here are five reasons why the English heart of me loathes the Mel Gibson classic, even while I’m enjoying the on-screen action."
Amazon has further discounted the 4K ultra HD versions of Braveheart And Gladiator to below $15.
EB: Entertainment Earth has the newly announced William Wallace (Braveheart) Funko Pop up for pre-order with a September ship date. The painted Scottish warrior retails for $10.99, and features the iconic movie character’s kilt, braids, sword. He does look great even if his image reminds you of the fallen Mel Gibson.
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Twenty years ago, Braveheart debuted in theaters to critical raves. The epic movie, directed by and starring Mel Gibson and written by Randall Wallace, went on to win five Oscars, including Best Picture. Tuesday marks the street date for Wallace’s book Living The Braveheart Life: Finding The Courage To Follow Your Heart. The making of the epic story about love and honor is a great Hollywood story, but this book is not a Hollywood tome. In the book from publisher W/Thomas Nelson, the filmmaker delves into why he wrote the script and how the film has affected his life.
People just hate the English and hate white people.
Yup, nothing screams Scottish freedom than an anti-semitic American on horseback.