BRAVEHEART by Randall Wallace Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of BRAVEHEART
Book Review: If you liked and saw the movie, this is ten times better.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is so wonderful. It makes the movie which I regard as excellenct look like a one star flick. If you liked the movie, check this out. You'll love it.Book Review: If you loved Bravheart,you won't necessarily like this book
Summary: 3 Stars
First, I'd like to commed Mr. Randall Wallace for writing one of the best scripts to one of the best movies of all-time. This book however, does not touch the levels of emotion and tension that the movie had. The only thing that makes it worthwhile, is that it had background story plots that were not in the movie. It has stuff about the Princess, and Wallace's trip to France that were not in the movie. It may be a good book to read as a pastime on a rainey Saturday, but it definitly lacks the luster of the movie, and quite frankly, actually spoils it. If I didn't have such an admiration for the movie, and Randall Wallace for that matter, I'd come right out and say. (IT STINKS)Book Review: Inaccurate, misleading and so badly written
Summary: 1 Stars
Although I enjoyed the film despite all it inaccuracies, (Ayrshiremen in Kilts, no Stirling Bridge etc etc ) I had hoped the book would have been more accurate, but no. Nothing more than a badly written book version of the script. So now all the plebs out there think Wallace was father of Edward the third... no way. (And I'm an Ayrshireman myself btw) Anyone who wants a reasonable factional account try Tranters the Wallace. It has all the myths and legends, although even it tries too hard to paint bruce as a good guy rather than a landgrabbing Norman who cared little for the people of 'his' country of Scotland.
If you want the real truth try one of the many Factual books just out, but don't waste your time or money on this. Hire the video instead.
Book Review: It didn't happen
Summary: 2 Stars
It's all right as long as you don't mind the fact that Wallace died before Princess Isabella married the prince; Wallace and the Bruce are unlikely to have had many personal conversations; Wallace probably died during the torture and did not yell out freedom like some superhuman. Aside from that, it is an epic story that became that incredible movie. An entertaining read if you don't mind complete bastardization of Scottish history.For fact, try "William Wallace: The Man Who Was Braveheart." I don't remember the author, but it's a pretty fast, interesting book.
Book Review: Makes me wish I was Scottish
Summary: 5 Stars
If you had walked up to me 10 years ago and asked me what I thought aout the film Braveheart, I would have simply replied "I hate it," and then I'd run away from you as far as possible. Why so? Well, you'd have to thank my daddy for that. He had watched it so much when I was a kid, until I myself was yelling "Freedom" to be rid of that blue faced, butt-showing warrior. I was young then, and did'nt understand Braveheart's meaning. In fact, I would still be clueless if it weren't for viewing it clearly for the first time in my AFL (Alternative Forms of Lit) class.
Let's just say I was. . . .blown away. And very ashamed of myself for hating such an enjoyable story.
Braveheart is similar to most films about epic early century wars, most of them containing a fearless, romantic heo. In this case it's our Scottish lad William Wallace. For me, he stood out from the rest of epic heros. I loved the fact that we wasen't raised wanting to be a part of a great war. He wanted peace between Scotland and England. Of course, It did'nt work out that way. The english guards took his wife's life and was going for taking his country's freedom. Wallace had no choice but to fight back. Even in the end, when his fate took a horrible turn towards death, he suceeded in touching every one of his followers' heart.
Not only that, the cinematography was awesome!!! The random scenes that panned Scotland's mountains, the gory (but wonderful) battle scenes, and even the close-up of Wallace's face as he yelled that well known line at his death sentence: they were just some of the parts that makes Braveheart unbelievable. The movie in a whole was inhanced by music and lighting that can actually let you feel the mood that every character is feeling in each scene. Need I say more?
To those who dis Braveheart: What does it matter that it's historically incorrect? If you'd take your heads out of your "must be accurate" butts, you can learn some other morally right things from this film. Like standing up for what you believe in and fighting for what's right!!!
I'm going to go apologize to my dad now for never believing in his great taste in movies.
Peace-Story.