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Yes, it was. Braveheart taken to a different century and country. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same movie. -Shrugs.- I think Mel has something against the English.
Oddly enough, the best part of this movie was the English, vilified character of Colonel William Tavington, played by one of my top two actors, Jason Isaacs. Isaacs has always been a phenomenal actor, and this time, I think, he saved this movie from flopping.
The coolest thing about this movie was Tavington's Green Dragoons... or was it his long silky brown hair... or was it his accent? Hmm. It's a little of everything, I think.
Anyway. Great movie for the sake of seeing Isaacs in another awesome role.
Gibson? Not so much. See Braveheart.
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Jason Isaacs, probably one of the only things that made this movie as excellent as it is, now shows up in the deleted scenes, telling us even more about his character Tavington. If you are like me, and love Tavy, then this is a must-buy. His character of William Tavington certainly trumps Benjamin Martin on every level. Sure, he's evil, but there's something about him that certainly gets past the Braveheart-redone Gibson character.
For those who are knocking the extended editions, listen up: extended editions are made for the true fans of the movie who want to get all the other things that had been left out of the final cut. They are not really directed to just anyone, so no, it is not just a stunt to make more money. It is actually a kindness to the fans.
Those of us who roleplay the characters from the movie, don't forget this was also a book by Robert Rodat. You probably should look it up and don't just rely on the extended edition to tell you everything you need to know.
Well, Jason lovers, this cut is for you. Most of it is just Jason, so grab a seat and a bucket of popcorn... and probably a tissue to catch the drool... and be ready.
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I've seen this movie enough times to know that i won't get tired of it easily. it's brutal enough to hold my attention during the fighting scenes while the rest of the storyline's plot doesn't let you go during the down time. I don't know and don't care if this movie was based on factual or fictional characters, so whether it is historically accurate is the last thing on my list of worries.
What i did like was how the protagonist maintained a reluctant stance until given no other choice. it felt real, and the reactions of all the other characters felt real as well; they didn't feel scripted. That is about the only concern i have with most of these past war movies and that's something i flushed away as soon as i started watching it the first time. one of my top movies of all time.
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Love this film, it makes you laugh, cry and feel a lot of other emotions when viewing. Great performances by Heath Ledger and Mel Gibson. Beautiful countrysides are shown with epic battle scenes that test every man's last breath to truly fight for what they believe in. Fantastic and I give it five stars, it never loses value in repeated viewings for us.
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At the Height of Mel Gibson's career and after his oscar win for his epic masterpiece "Braveheart", he starred in this American Revolution Epic that is one of the best American war movies ever made, spectacular battle sequences & great storytelling, one of the best movies of 2000, a spectacle telling of American History. If ya like war movies see "The Patriot"
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