Mel Gibson is saying that his box office sensation from 1995 is bogus. It really is, but I find it odd that he is saying it after all this time.
http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/55237,news-comment,entertainment,mel-gibson-admits-that-braveheart-was-bogus
Things that bothered me about the Movie:
1. William Wallace did not know or wear a Kilt. Tartan would have been even more alien in his world.
2. There was not one Great Highland Bagpipe played (would have been just after the Kilt age-but if kilts, why not GHB’s). Instead they used an Irish Ullien Pipe.
3. Mel’s William was portrayed as very educated, but not well off, living in a Shilling (small rural cottage). This happens in the current world, but in the 1300’s, this would a bizarre sight. The article said it best, he was from a privileged background. That would be like Bill Gates moving into a 900 sq ft Ranch Home in a nearly rural town far from much. A rich mental case might, but most want what they can afford.
Most of the others are covered in the article. It just goes to show Hollywood is a bad place for a contemporary education though cinema.
He said it at a Scottish convention. I heard they are 50-50. The traditionalist hate the story, taken as truth. The neo-nationalist love it, see it as a symbol of their need to separate from England.
I also did not know that white supremacist were so into the movie. He might be trying to distance himself from that movement after his little Jew explosion when he got pulled over from DUI.
There have been an article here in the internet about most inaccuate films before. So I already knew it before he admit it.
I am especially stuck at the very beginning. Grateful for any replies 
It’s been a LONG time since I saw the movie but I’m guessing that there were maybe bagpipes, harps, tin whistles, flutes, a Bodhrán (a one-sided drum) and/or a tambourine …if the soundtrack director wanted to replicate authentic music of the period.
On the film "Braveheart", when William Wallace is getting Hung, Drawn, and Quarted, just before he shouts out ‘Freedom’ he is having trouble talking. Is this becuase they just disembowled him or becuase of the drawn’ing
Thank you
it’s because he’s dying man! probably a combination
I missed all week in my class and they watched a movie and I have to still do the questions! Help me please! And i have 3 other questions
Why does Robert the Bruce admire the young upstart William Wallace?
What rhetoric does Wallace use to rally the fleeing Scottish army at Stirling?
and!
On what grounds does Wallace criticize the Scottish nobles?
Thank you in advance!
Robert the Bruce admires young Wallace’s passion and desire to change things. One of the elders comments that it’s easy to admire someone who is uncomprimising…or something like that.
Wallace tells the fleeing Scottish that they can run if they choose, and they will live, for awhile. But if they fight now, they’ll be fighting for Scotlands sons and daughters.
Wallace criticizes the Scottish nobles for comprimising I think and fighting amongst themselves over Longshank’s "scraps" (Meaning land, estate, hereditary title)
well in HISTORY, william wallace was born innocent under english oppression in scotland and ireland. he was well rounded because he was a family man, as well as a great motivator and leader.
In the movie, well, he IS mel gibson after all.
Anyone know of a website or anything where I could get like a cheap leatherish chest armor thing like in braveheart or even a good wig for the costume or even just the shirt he wears mostly int he movie with the laces in the front its a cut off white shirt?…I’m open for any decent ideas please…Thanks so Much!
The website, Celtic Croft has a full line of braveheart
items. Wigs can be found at most costume stores.