When Historical Accuracy Doesn’t Matter | BRAVEHEART Breakdown

In this episode, we break down what makes Braveheart one of the most iconic war movies ever made. We analyze the most badass moments, explore what makes the battle sequences so powerful, and dive deep into Mel Gibson’s storytelling and direction. From the brutal action to the emotional weight behind each scene, we explain how Braveheart blends raw intensity with cinematic brilliance. Whether you're a die-hard fan or watching with fresh eyes, this is the breakdown for you.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro Convo: We ain't here for a history lesson
2:26 Let's talk about these incredible battle scenes
4:30 Did it really need to be 3 hours?
7:35 The delay of brutality to make Wallace more badass
11:21 Back to what makes the battle scenes so incredible
13:13 Robert The Bruce is the most complex and interesting character in the movie
16:49 The contrasting belief systems of the characters
19:26 Why Braveheart is the dude movie of dude movies
22:53 Some small criticisms of the movie
25:51 What point does the princess plot line really serve to the story?
28:21 Making the bad guys the biggest p*ssies on the planet
31:45 In defense of William Wallace's lack of a character arc
38:06 Our official rating of BRAVEHEART
44:03 Final thoughts: The flashes of brutality in the battles & the ending
50:16 Cue the music

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The CRWN Cinema Podcast is a movie analysis podcast hosted by Kade Harvey and Gray Pittman with guest stars Mercedes Harvey and Scott Jordan. They watch & discuss classic movies to talk about the film techniques used, give interesting insights, and just have a cinematic hang.

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