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1、勇敢的心英文影评勇敢的心英文影评A movie review by James BerardinelliThe crown jewel of 1995s summer blockbusters appears to have arrived early. Its hard to imagine any motion picture released between now and August matching Mel Gibsons Braveheart for spectacle. With its clashing armies, heartstopping action, and gr
2、and sense of romance, this is the sort of film its a pleasure to see and reviewLet me state my preferences up front. Im a big fan of the epic adventure, a categ ory in which Braveheart, like cream, rises to the top. Theres a lot in this film that s praiseworthy - not the least of which is its ambiti
3、on. Those viewing this picture may be easily reminded of Gettysburg, The Last of the Mohicans, Glory, and such c lassics as Lawrence of Arabia, El Cid, and Spartacus. The grandeur is certainly pres ent; nevertheless, Gibson gives us not only memorable battles, but characters of re al substance.Borro
4、wing from masters like Sam Peckinpah and David Lean, the actor/director has crafted an exceptional cinematic tapestry in only his sophomore effort. Most of the t ime, three hour movies have a few flat spots, but Braveheart is constantly on the move - riveting from start to finish. When the end credi
5、ts began to roll, I was har d pressed to accept that nearly 170 minutes had elapsed.The title character is William Wallace (Gibson), a hero of Scottish history whose leg end has surely outstripped fact (in its own unique way, the film acknowledges this). Wallace fought for Scotlands freedom in the l
6、ate 13th century, wielding his broadsw ord and influence to defeat the forces of King Edward I (Patrick McGoohan), the Bri tish monarch who had declared himself king of Scotland upon the former rulers de mise.Braveheart builds slowly to its first gritty climax. Much of the early film concentrates on
7、 Wallaces love for Murron (Catherine McCormack). Their courtship is unhurried, y et this is all preparation. The real meat of the story, which includes political mecha nations, betrayal, and dramatic battles, is yet to come. Patrick Henry once said, “Gi ve me liberty, or give me death!“ That might w
8、ell be Wallaces motto. “Its all for n othing if you dont have freedom!“ The nobles of Scotland fight for land and riches, but Wallace stands for the individual, and earns respect with words and deeds.Bulked up and wearing a long-haired wig, Gibson brings his usual wealth of charism a to the title ro
9、le. Patrick McGoohan, best known from TVs Secret Agent Man and The Prisoner, is almost unrecognizable beneath a snowy beard. His Edward the Lon gshanks exudes an aura of cold menace. Hes a worthy foe for Wallace because his intelligence matches his ruthlessness. Sophie Marceau, the French actress wh
10、o plays Princess Isabelle, and Catherine McCormack are both immensely appealing.Braveheart is a brutal, bloody motion picture, but the violence is not gratuitous. Th e maimings, decapitations, and other assorted gruesome details make Wallaces worl d seem real and immediate. In addition, few theatric
11、al moments make a more eloq uent statement against war than when Gibson shows women and children weeping over the dead on a body-littered battlefield. War is a two-headed beast, and both f aces - the glorious and the tragic - are depicted.Lately, certain films have come in pairs: two Robin Hoods, tw
12、o Columbuses, two Ea rps, and now two Highlander epics. Rob Roy, the first, is a fine motion picture. Bra veheart, however, is better, offering an exhilarating, and occasionally touching, expe rience that has viewers leaving the theater caught up in an afterglow of wonder. T hese days, heros like Wi
13、lliam Wallace are as rare as motion picture displays of this high, uncompromising quality.勇敢的心 Set in the late 13th century, Braveheart is the story of one of Scotlands greatest national heroes Sir William Wallace. leader of the Scottish resistance forces during the first years of the long, ultimate
14、ly successful struggle to free Scotland from English rule. Crucially charismatic in the title role, Gibson plays the heroic figure and emerges as a remarkable hero with wit and romantic soul, determined to rid his country of its English oppressors. Wallaces revolution was set in motion, with great o
15、bstacles from his countrymen. Many Scottish nobles lent him only grudging support as most of them were more concerned with wealth and titles than the freedom of the country. In fact, the Scottish leaders are in favor of revolt-or not-depending on English bribes. Wallace, by comparison, is a man of h
16、onor, incorruptible and righteous. He was knighted and proclaimed guardian and high protector of Scotland, but as much as he railed against the Scottish nobles, submitted to Edward I, King of England, he was astonished and in shock to discover the treachery of the leading Scot contender for the throneRobert, the Earl of Bruceto whom he confided , The people would follow you, if you would only lead them. Sophie Marceau is exquisite as the
