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Created Nov 29, 2008 10:15PM PST • Edited Nov 29, 2008 10:15PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   A Mel Gibson classic man-movie about William Wallace – the Scottish hero. This film addresses all of your man-movie needs including: A period history with its simple to understand plot, Beautiful women that inspire bravery and revenge, Testosterone laden homeland pride, Swordplay and strength that defeats enemies with greater numbers, castles and stunning scenery, and the good guy getting back at the weasely enemy.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Acting, well yes — I would say Mel and crew do a very respectible job keeping up with the rigors of portreying ancient scots.

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    The movie was a little long, but I loved the authentic nature of the period film, including the wardrobe, weaponry, fighting styles, and emotional approach to the scenes.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.1

    Plenty of blood and gore… but not too bad by today’s standards. The worst was the murder of a beautiful young woman.

17. Sex Titillating 2.1

18. Violence Fierce 2.1

19. Rudeness Salty 2.1

21. Reality

    Surreal 2.7

22. Circumstantial Fantasy 4.3

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Surreal 2.9