'Incredible' historical movie hailed better than The Godfather is a must-watch
The epic 1995 film has been hailed as a masterpiece and still holds up decades after its release
A beloved 1995 film is now available on Disney Plus and represents essential viewing for fans of period and historical drama, joining other acclaimed action blockbusters 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 headlined their perfect 10/10 IMDb review: "It's a Masterpiece. Best Movie of All Time."
Another declared in their maximum-rating critique 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 glowing 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 perfect-score 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 reviewer headlined their spoiler-laden assessment: "Brutal, But Epic Masterpiece."
Yet another fan wished to award the picture a rating exceeding 10/10 and shared: "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 epic tale of Scottish warrior William Wallace 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.
Disney+ now starts at £5.99 per month, but members can get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront on the ad-free Standard or Premium plans.
The star-studded cast included 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 was lauded for its raw depiction 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, the historical epic, bagged several Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson, along with awards for cinematography and editing.
The film also scooped a BAFTA Film Award and a Golden Globe, among numerous other accolades.
Director Peter Jackson has credited Braveheart as his inspiration behind the 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