Film Journal | Braveheart (1995)

Introduction and Story Development

Braveheart is an action movie released in 1995. It's director and writer respectively are Mel Gibson and Randall Wallace. Mel Gibson is also the integral character in this movie as he acts as William Wallace. The other characters are Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce, Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough, and Patrick McGoohan as Longshanks- Edward I. (AFI catalog of feature films)

In the thirteenth century Scotland, Edward I is an ambitious king as he has been trying to occupy Scotland for many years. In William Wallace lifetime, his secret lover and father both killed by the English. Therefore, William Wallace has mustered the Scottish and set up an army to grab the opportunity of freedom for the Scottish. Eventually, he was betrayed by the Scottish noble and was executed a death sentence by the English. Although he is unfortunately killed by the English, his legendary stories and noble spirit have become a valuable heritages for the Scottish.

Shot Scale

 Close-up shot

A close-up shot is applied within this scene to convey the sense of despair through Wallace's facial expression. Before the military conflict in Falkirk started, Wallace had successfully requested the assistance from nobles, Robert the Bruce. Nonetheless, Robert complies with his father's order and aligns with the Longshanks. This scene appears when William Wallace reveals that Robert the Bruce is the betrayer in this military conflict.


Extreme Long shot

This scene showing an extreme long shot. Wallace's father tells Wallace to stay at home as he needs to fight against the English troop. Eventually, Wallace unable to meet his father again since he has sacrificed his life in the war. This scene shows the loneliness of young Wallace when he is waiting for his father returns from the battleground. The darkness of natural ambience will create loneliness for the character.


Camera Angle

High-angle shot

This scene that focuses on Edward Ⅱ applies a high-angle shot. Longshanks-Edward Ⅰ is asking Edward Ⅱ about how to deal with Wallace. Edward Ⅱ is slapped and scolded by his father since the answers portray his unenlightened and irresponsible personality. High- angle shot enables to convey the weaker position of a character in the plot development.


Low-angle shot

This scene captures Edward Ⅱ from a lower angle outside of the England castle. Edward Ⅰ feels furious when he knows that the greatest city of noble England is stormed by the Scottish troop that is mustered by William Wallace. Thus, Edward Ⅰ kills Edward Ⅱ's lover, making him flies into the fury and try to kill his father. Camera shot that captures from the lower position enhances the anger emotion of the character. 


Camera Mobility

Whip -pan

Whip-pan is applied in this scene when Wallace fighting against the English soldier since Murron was killed by the English noble. Through whip-pan, it enables to establish the movement of flying sword. 


Tilt

In this scene, tilt can define as a transition for the burning scene. Wallace and his partners dress up as the English soldier and manage to sneak into the enemy‘s domain. They retaliate against the English troop by killing the noble and burning their domain.



Composition

Rules of Third

This scene applies rules of third as we can observe the main character, Hamish and his father are placed on the one-third of right-hand side. Wallace and his friend are placed on the one-third of left-hand side. Rules of third enable to lead the audiences focusing on the main character or object within the scene.


Balance and Symmetry

Balance and symmetry have indicated pretty well in this scene. The building and arrayed are arranged in a balanced and regular pattern, conveying a solemn scene for the audiences. 











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