BRAVEHEART (1995) broke my heart ▸ Movie Reaction! ☾ FIRST TIME WATCHING 

Get 4 months for free on a 2-year plan here ➼ nordvpn.com/centane It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ❤

Before being dragged by my friends to see Braveheart for the first time, I remember thinking to myself, "Come on, guys, can this thing honestly be good enough for a literal Oscar?" _After_ watching it, I just remember sitting there in stunned silence, thinking, "Uh,... is an Oscar good enough for *_this_* ?"

Fun fact: During the funeral scene the girl was initially meant to give William a rose. This raised eyebrows from one of the English historians who was helping out with the film, who pointed out that the Rose is England's National Flower. The Thistle is Scotland's National Flower. Which is why in that scene William is given the gift of a Thistle. Foreshadowing what he would one day do for Scotland.

The betrayal is the heaviest scene of all IMO.

"They may take our lives but they'll never take OUR FREEDOM!" Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture.

The scenes with Robert the Bruce and his father hit me the hardest. So much emotion, so much weight behind him wanting to believe and denouncing the ways of his father. "I don't want to lose heart!"

This is why Mel Gibson is Mel Gibson. He can act, and he can direct as good as any.

The empathy of the little girl at the fathers funeral gets me every time! 😢

The scene where Murron opens the handkerchief, and finds the thistle... first she's confused... then, like a lightning bolt, she realizes it was the SAME thistle flower... and she melts. One of my favorite movies, and that was one of my favorite scenes in ANY movie... This movie is a "love story for men". Guy gets girl, guy loses girl, guy wrecks bloody vengence for her murder.... in the process gets another girl, and makes lots of awesome friends. OK, so, the ending, while predictable, isn't perfect from a love-story perspective, but still....

Great movie with one of the best soundtracks ever written.

Anyone who doesn't shed a tear (or many) watching this epic work of art can't possibly be human. Thank you for your genuine reaction.

One of the most epic movies ever made!

Isabella (The Queen) was a badass in her own right. She was known as The She-Wolf of France and basically led the effort to overthrow Edward II after he wound up in a stalemate with Robert the Bruce. She eventually succeeded, and had her son, Edward III, installed as King. As for Wallace, he was long dead before Isabella ever set foot on English soil.

Always loved Mel Gibson as an actor, he did tons of great films, but this one...Damn, his magnum opus. Best direction and best performance of his career imo. The betrayal scene just gets me every time, it's so heartbreaking and you can feel his frustration, sadness and disbelief just by the look in his eyes. Fantastic movie

I was so lucky to see it in the theatre, I cried several times, you did so well, this is an epic masterpiece

I was 13 when this movie came out on theaters, when it ended, everyone got up and applauded and it was really emotional, I'm from Nicaragua, a country that it's been ruled by didactorship so I understand the anger and frustration of Scotland back in those days unfortunately still happens

12:50 .... -Kamilla: "Gosh....I'm actually gonna lose it" -Me: "Honey, you have no idea how much"

I cried so many times in this movie but the William’s death, crying out “Freedom”, Murron appearing in the crowd to greet him and comfort him, just wrecked me. First, when his brother and dad died with the flower, and at the end, she’s there to comfort him.

It’s always nice to see someone appreciate the depth of this movie! Glad you reacted to it.

As a dad, the scene where Hamish's dad dies hits me so hard. The last words are so strong! "Proud to see you become the man you are!" This might be the best thing a dad can ever say to his son!

Braveheart remains one of my favorite movies of all time - such a fantastic film. Really enjoyed this one!

“Fight and you may die. Run, and you’ll live… at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin’ to trade all the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they’ll never take… our freedom!”

seen this over 60 times. I love when people who have no historic knowledge about this watch the movie, as they see the movie as Mel wanted people to see it, a celebration to William Wallace and not a documentary....Mel made this movie to bring attention to a hero of Scotland that he felt did not have enough recognition around the world.....how many millions around the world have heard of William Wallace now? because of Mel Gibson? How many have googled William Wallace since the movie came out? Mel did an extraordinary job of bringing world attention to the name William Wallace

100% u would love "gladiator" and "the last samurai" both equally brilliant movies

The real history is that the Scottish king's heir (Margaret of Norway) had died at sea and died himself shortly after, Margaret was originally betrothed to King Edward's son Edward, so most of the Scottish nobility thought it was a good idea to have King Edward the protector of the Scottish crown until they could find a worthy heir, but King Edward had plans of his own, he gained the nickname "the hammer of the Scots" because of how brutal he was towards Scottish rebellion.

Sweet reaction. Your giddiness at some of the sweeter moments was adorable. Funny how much you related to the queen considering how similar yall look.

This is my favorite movie of all time and in my opinion, the best movie ever made. It's impossible to watch it without crying multiple times. After seeing it so many times, the music alone is enough to bring tears to eyes. Thank you for reviewing it. I loved seeing your reactions.

One of the best reactions to this movie I've ever seen.

This is one of the greatest movies ever. i always hate when the media says that "gladiator" reanimated this genre when braveheart clearly did this. it´s also some kind of harbinger for game of thrones and stuff. i love every frame of this movie. ~you should try "dances with wolfes" theatrical cut.~

In 1995 I went to see this in the cinema in Glasgow with my Norwegian friends. It was a sensation when it came out and won many Oscars. Even though it’s not entirely historically accurate it conveys the emotion felt by Scots perfectly. I now live in London close to the Tower where he was kept prisoner before he was executed. There’s a pub just across the road called the Hung, Drawn and Quartered…which is what happened to him. Great reaction. Thanks.

Really glad the number ended up as Braveheart. It is a brilliant film. A true inspirational story of fighting for freedom. Something everyone must do if our freedoms ever come under threat, because once you loose all yuor freedoms they will be incredibly hard to get back.

I think every woman who see's the scene where he hands her back the Flower instantly melts inside

Mel Gibson knows how to pull certain heartstrings... he did the same thing in his movie "The Patriot" (and played fast-and-loose with history in both movies). If you like Sophie Marceau (the princess) in this... watch a little _comedy_ she did with David Spade called, "Lost and Found", to see what a great range she has. A very different character, but still lovable.

As a piper, I'm always reminded of that time when playing the bagpipes was a hangable offense. Much in the same way that clan tartans were forbidden as well, the English sought to suppress the culture at its roots. I've watched this movie at least 50 times in the last 25+ years and I've never once made it through without my cheeks covered in tears. Great choice and your reaction was genuine and heartfelt. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.

Never apologize for your tears. Such genuine emotion is always beautiful.

Fun Historical Facts! 1.)The battle of Stirling was actually fought on a bridge and not a field 2.) Kilts wasn't around until the late 1300's 3.) No one painted they're faces blue. Great overall movie! If you need encouragement or just proud of your Scottish heritage as I am, this is the movie to watch👍🏻

One of the best scores also! Love this movie, love the reaction also and can’t wait to see what’s next.

"Does that ever happen? Someone sends the wife to ask for a truce?" It happened ALL THE TIME. It was easy to send a woman of the right rank to do negotiating. No loss of face involved.

has to be my favorite movie of all time. Nice job Centane.

Has that ever happened where soemone sends the wife?" Oh most certainly.. Queen Isabella of France was sent by King Edward II to negotiate with France.

Such a great reaction. The emotion you show really comes across.

Lol my mom loves this too. It has everything, patriotism, betrayal, comedy, action, but I really see it as a love story. My mom puts this up there with “legends of the fall”. If u haven’t seen that, ask for your moms opinion.

“I like her but she’s so unlucky with the prince she has” 😢😢😢 I couldn’t stop laughing after this comment

A little bit of history, when it came out in Scotland it ran in the cinemas for 2 months, I personally saw it 3 times and saw it on the last showing in my local cinema. Each and every time it got a standing ovation by all.

Bannockburn (1314) was fought over 2 days, not a single charge. But the Scots were indeed outnumbered 2:1

They won a great victory against Edward’s son Edward II (Edward I was dead). 
It still took about 10 years for the English to recognise Scottish independence but that battle showed they could not hold Scotland.

Robert the Bruce is the greatest king Scotland has ever had.

I'm so happy you loved this film. It won a bunch of oscars including best picture. Its my favorite.

Sometimes watching you react to a movie that I know will make you cry is hard

You ask why you are so emotional… it’s because you have a beautiful soul and are in touch with it. Embrace it and never lose it. Don’t become like the soulless multitude that currently zombify the land.

It is impossible not to get emotional or cry with this movie... another very nice one to react to is Titanic.

Great idea to do a random pick for a reaction, hope this will be a common thing on your channel, makes it unpredictable. And yes, this is in many top movie lists for a good reason. I love that the movie doesn't shy away from showing the sacrifices people make to earn something that is rightfully theirs and that if you believe in a ideal that is good and genuinely worth fighting for, you do not let that die with you.

I think you would like last of the mohicans for your next reaction it's really good if you don't have one picked out already.

Dang I didn’t know you hadn’t seen Braveheart yet. Amongst the top movies of all time. Enjoy.

As a Scotsman who grew up with this movie (I was 11 when this released) It is easily in the top 5 best biopic movies ever made... Don't get me wrong, they did romanticise the historical story a fair bit (the whole romantic subplot with his wife and especially the princess is certainly not true lol) the movie still is a representation of the oppression of that time by England (again in those days everyone was oppressing everyone) One of my all time favs and I'm glad you loved it :)

Even though this is a romantic version of the story, Wallace was actually a military genius. The Battle of Stirling was actually Stirling Bridge, Wallace used the bridge to his advantage called a "Fatal Funnel". There is a movie with Chris Pine and Florence Pugh called OUTLAW KING about the King Robert the Bruce that's also pretty good.

In my top 5 all time movie as well... I get choked up and cry every time I watch it. Musical score is so good and Mel Gibson really understands how to direct good drama..

35:41 That smile was the best part of this video. :)

Historical accuracy be damned! This is such a good movie.

All of Mel Gibson's personal issues aside, the man knows how to use the medium of film to tell a story.

YES! one of my all time favourite movies! so glad youre reacting to it!

Your reaction to this film is truly genuine! I appreciate how much attention you gave to the movie, and less to the camera. I just subscribed. Keep em' coming!

Just stumbled over an algo into your channel. A bloody little masterpiece, that's what this film is, and your reaction enhanced this, my umpteenth viewing of it, even more. Like the story you were reacting to, you gave us splendid, authentic, memorable moments, thanks!

What Walt Disney did for animation, what George Lucas did for special effects, Mel Gibson did for graphic violence.

Great film and your reaction was so good. One of those movies that is good to rewatch every few years. Another very good one from the same year is Rob Roy set in about the same time period.

Got to say ive watched several people's reaction videos to this movie, you're easily my favorite, you put the right parts in your video to help people understand whats going on, plus i love your reaction to the weird parts, funny parts, gruesome parts, just a great reaction video, good job

At the end when Murron shows up to take William home, that is where I lose it every time.

Mel Gibson has directed other great movies like The Passion of The Christ and Hacksaw Ridge. Plus he's a very talented actor.

Best reaction to Braveheart I've seen so far. I watched this 3 times when it was out in theaters back then. Loved it every time.

8 minutes in and no interruptions and unnecessary talking. So far so good. Good job at reacting. So far I'm a fan.

Always loved Princess Isabelle´s character arc aswell. When she first came to England she was way more vulnerable and without confidence and even her story is not part of the maiin story arc you can clearly see her growth in strength und confidence and at the end she is in control. That is a great example how to portray a strong woman. Being vulnerable and being strong at the same time. Imagine how both Characters, Isabelle and Wallace, would be portrayed today.

Yes, this is an amazing movie. I'm glad you decided to watch this and share your heartfelt reaction.

What's always gotten me is that the historical account of Wallace's execution were even more painful and graphic than the one in the movie. Hard to imagine someone enduring that. Also the ending makes it seem like Robert the Bruce lead them to victory right after the execution, but the war actually took 23 more years before England relinquished control on Scotland. They truly earned their independence.

One of the greatest reaction of brave heart on RU-vid, and i watched them all i guess. You really felt the movie and showed every important scene and reacted to it. Thanks

The editing is superb! I've watched over twenty Braveheart reaction videos and yours is the only one that included all of the best scenes and lines.

the scene where he picks up his girl for a ride in the nice scottish weather wasnt planned like this.. but it kept raining on the set and they went with it

One of my favorites. Great job, Kamilla! So glad you enjoyed this one too. 😊 It's a keeper! So when this movie came out I was a grad student living in Boston, and my friends and I actually saw it as part of a triple feature Celtic movie day, Braveheart, Rob Roy, and The Secret of Roan Inish. All fantastic movies! That was a Good Day. 😀

What an amazing reaction. I'm so out of breath and totally done... It's probably my favourite movie, and you made me feel like I'm watching it for the very first time! Thank you so much for that!

Movie came out when I was 15 and from then till now, 27 years, it has been my favorite movie

I saw this in the theater 3 time when it came out in 95! So good. I was born in Scotland. I have family & friends there they said when the movie ended everyone stood up and cheered.

Absolutely loved your reaction. You made a great movie even better.

Great reaction vid to one of the greatest films ever made! You rolled with ever dip, ascend & descent of this one helluva emotional rollercoaster of a movie. Even though i've already seen it 3 times, your reactions by words and expressions was almost like watching it for the 1st time. Best of luck with your channel.

Brilliant reaction, enjoyable from start to end! Edited & chopped up perfectly. I like the fact that you don't talk much throughout the movie, you're fully focused on & invested in the movie, just letting your facial expressions do most of the talking. There's a lot of other great reactors out there but most of them don't stop talking, constantly asking questions & giving opinions. Which results in them missing a lot of important dialogue & scenes that would answer all of their questions. They don't get less is more. For that & many other reasons, you're 1 of my favourite reactors already. Look forward to your next reaction ♥️

It's one of the best of the 90s, and one of the best films ever imo. Fantastic reaction!

This one played hardball with Kamilla’s heart strings.

This was the first movie which completely stole my heart, making it heavy and light at the same time. Your reactions were almost identical to my own, 27 years ago. Thank you for taking me back all these years, but even more for the purety of your emotions.

You have equal parts warrior and passion. Your responses make it clear. Seeing so many with plastic for a soul these days, you are a breath of fresh air.

I knew when you kept saying how sad certain parts were and I kept saying to myself “oh… it’s going to get worse”. It is a beautiful movie. I grew up on this movie.. heavily edited of course since it’s not really appropriate for a 10 yr old. Haha great reaction. Thank your mom for her recommendation.

Me, being of Norwegian and Scottish descent...this particular episode was doubly meaningful......good wholesome reaction Kami.

What they show in the film of the 'purification', and execution was tame in comparison to what they actually did to Wallace. I really appreciate the way Longshanks was portrayed. Cruel, treacherous, very easy to hate. He's certainly not incompetent, or clueless though. A formidable enemy to be sure.

Love using the “100 movies to watch poster” to pick your next movie - Excellent choice by the way! just getting started watching it & I know you’re gonna love it - even though it’ll make you cry! 😊

This movie is amazing, your reaction was awesome and your bf is so lucky.

Really enjoyed watching this! Great reaction!

Excellent reaction. Bout the same as mine the first time I watched this. Glad you included so much of the movie to make it 50 mins .. instead of some 20-30 min reaction to such an epic movie. Ty very much!

Loved your reaction to this. Heartfelt and moving, I’ll be watching for more

Great movie, great reaction! Enjoyed it immensely, thank you!

Such a great reaction! This movie is easily in the top 20 of lots of people. Please continue the numbers game. My favorite number is 9 by the way 😉.

The flower she gives him is the thistle. The thistle is the flower of scotland. So the symbolism is pretty cool.

One of my all time favorite movies as well. Great reaction.

the betrayal scene is so painful. Mel Gibson acting is so great even without dialogs

Well, this is indeed one of the best Oscar winners ever :) No questions asked! It has a perfect mix with action / romance plus beautiful pictures and amazing soundtrack. It is true that its somewhat historically inaccurate. A lot really lol But its still an amazing movie! Just, if you wish to know more about the real characters you do need to go read about them. For instance, princess Isabella had nothing to do with William Wallace, she was too young and not yet in England. However, she did have issues with her husband, and she did end up overthrowing him. So, their relationship and her threat towards the prince of wales were all very historically accurate. Just, they had nothing to do with William Wallace. It all happened later after Wallace was very much dead. Bruce is a real Scottish hero and it is him who actually has the nickname "Braveheart". It is somewhat accurate that his family had lands and tittles in both Scotland and England. Therefore, yes, they did play a mixed game. As did many other Scottish nobles. The problem with Scottish succession was a very real dynastic fight. Not that England was occupying them for ages. Just that Scotland got at a point where it was not clear who the next king should be. With a real threat of civil war, the English King Edward pretty much took the chance to come along and take control. Originally, he would only install like a puppet Scottish king, but things just escalated in a couple decades more or less. It did get to a point where Edward forcibly occupied Scotland, taking castles and installing his own vassals and men. Which then would lead to rebellions and Scotland wishing to have a proper independent king. Bruce ended up being the one in the end. Ohh, it was very much acceptable to use women as diplomats during the Middle Ages. Tough Isabella did not have such role with Wallace (she was a baby still in France), she might have had that role if she was already around and adult.

Definitely one of the best movies I've ever seen. Great reaction, very well done.