There's a deeper meaning to this scene than most people know. When Wallace was betrayed first by Mornay and Lockland, he continued to fight on, outnumbered and wounded but never surrendering. It wasn't until it was revealed that Robert The Bruce had also betrayed him, that he truly gave up. A man he had trusted and called his friend and if that wasn't bad enough, Robert knew of Wallace's sufferings at the hands of the King and Robert betrayed him all the same. When Wallace looks over his shoulder to see the men coming for him, only then you see in his eyes, the first look of finally accepting defeat. That's the real sad thing about betrayal, it NEVER comes from an enemy...
VoodooHousefly your trying to deflect my fact with YOUR bullshit comment. Scene means part of the movie and story has to do with history. For my next trick, buy a stick of gum and I'll show you how to chew it
His face is so expressive so many emotions rage sadness anguish confusion distress. Great performance; say what you may about mel Gibson; but, he is a hell of an actor and director.
"say what you may about Mel Gibson", you are speaking as if Mel Gibson was a hated person. Everyone loves Mel Gibson and all his movies (directed by him) received high ratings.
Without a word, Mel's expressions say it all, every emotion. That's some good acting right there. He made you feel that betrayal, loss of hope, shock, all of it. You can even see him say with his eyes, "why?!"
elvisobsessor the feels, it's strong with this scene. The music is so heart-breaking and well done. Horner was also the master at work in the films Troy and the 2 Zorro films with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones. It's a shame he's passed on. I was a fan of his musical compositions. Never another like him.
@Amateur Society Productions my brother Jesus cannot be God he was born a man through Vigirn Marry, he ate like me and you and had to relief himself like me and you. Let come into terms which is common between us that God is one.
This moment is really powerful. The whole idea for wallace was to fight to the end for freedom, but as soon as he sees he's betrayed, and how his brothers are losing due to their own allies betrayal, he just gives up and falls backward.
Natealright I agree with you completely I also like to add...I love how the protagonist becomes an idea so powerful that others including Robert come to the realization that he couldn't allow him to die...and the music you just feel it i absolutely love this scene. Also how Robert later love the passion people have for Wallace.
My reaction when my wife asked for a divorce.... Only someone who put their everything into something....someone who put loyalty over anything....someone who believes in things bigger than themselves can honestly relate to this scene. Thank you Mel for giving so many people's feelings a face...an image.
Sorry Buddy, I'm sure that for people who can write such profound things, like you, Something just leaves, to make room for something better! Sorry Again and God Bless!
One of the things that makes this so powerful is the look of disbelief on William's face. Like, "No, it can't be. Not you. Not the one person I had faith in. That's impossible." Entire world comes crashing down as reality sets in. Then the tears start to roll. At that point, William, as portrayed by Mel Gibson, basically thinks, "It's all a lie. It's all a farce. It's all been for naught." Having been betrayed by my childhood friend, this hit me really hard when I saw it for the first time in years.
@@LordofMovies91 It probably would except we don't know the true story of Wallace, we only have fragments. This film just takes the piss. It's almost entirely inaccurate makes no attempt to be truthful.
@@Harrier_DuBois Yeah, you're probably right. In the 90's it would have been a harder seller though. These days, Game of Thrones and other shows like it have paved the way for heroes that aren't traditionally straight as an arrow.
Betrayal can’t come from an enemy because in order for someone to betray you, there would’ve had to been a level of trust. And idk anyone who trusts an enemy.
...it is a gift...it's nature's way of showing us we're animals...for no one, no one in this world can you trust...not men, not women, not beasts...not even a sword for it is wielded by man...surviving is winning, cowpoke...everything else is bullshitte...whatever it takes...survive...
2:24 when Bruce changes his posture from ready to fight to just sit and contemplate that betrayal of a man's word is worse than physical injury itself. Bruce's life rushes in front of him. At that moment, he knew his true destiny and calling in this world. Great scene.
It's scenes like this that make this my favorite movie. That look on his face so much said without a word. I literally cry every time I watch this scene because I know that feeling well. People these days don't know the value of true love, loyalty, respect, and faith I something greater than yourself. Something you'd be willing to give your life for
2:18 , his facial expressions say it all. He wants to speak but does not know what to say. His heart is so broken that he just lies there wanting it all to end. He just gave up. Glorious acting by my man Mel.
3:21 - this moment has to be one of my favorite moments of the movie: the flawless music cue that plays as we see Robert the Bruce standing there as he is feeling nothing but absolute shame and self-disgust while being surrounded by morosely gloomy clouds and an empty field. Chilling.
I loved Robert the Bruce's character. Angus Macfadyen did a perfect job playing him. Even though this wasn't historically accurate and his story in the movie didn't actually happen in real life, the character was still amazing
My best friend started to treat me badly in order to impress a "cool" crowd at the College, and try to join this group. However, they rejected him, and now he doesn't have my friendship anymore. I despise traitors.
A lot of people have said it already but I I want to say it as well ! Mel gibon's eyes when he realised he got betrayed deserves an oscar in itself! The acting in this instant is so powerful that it's like time pauses for a moment. You can truly feel the despair and the emptiness in him. First time I watched that movie, that scene almost made me cry.
Of course not..it's the artistic dramatization of historic events, like a battle painting would be in the world of painting. Obviously such a moment could never really happen in a real battle for tons of reasons. But honestly, I've never seen (and probably never will) a better display of "being betrayed".
@@tayb7731 one of the best scenes I wrote, not the best. But I stand by it. let me explain: Up until this point, the movie built him up until to be a man of unquestionable focus and determination. An unbreakable spirit, like a force of nature. By his spirit alone he inspired thousands to fight against the odds. The audience took that journey with him and feels inspired by his determination. then, this scene, first he falls and the audience knows he isn't dead, then at 1:30, he strikes back, as expected, but now: the removal of the helmet..listen to the music until this point..notice how it culminates and the strings set it at the exact moment of the revelation (for him and the audience) at 1:35..the camera is focused on him..just his face against the sky..at first confusion in Wallace's eyes.."What is going on"..then his heart is breaking..everything he believed in shattered in an instant..no words are spoken..just the music and Gibson's eyes..and then back to the Bruce..no words..just shame and regret..begging Wallace to understand why it was necessary...then..1:50..it finally sets in..it's over...the alliance is broken..the foundation of his spirit evaporated..and it was a dear friend who betrayed him..the pain of his wife being murdered now instantly sets back in..his armour of defiance is gone in an instant..1:57..the Bruce begs him to understand..crawls a bit closer..at 2:00..it's over..Wallace's spirit has left him for good..switch back to the Bruce who's dying of shame and regret..2:19..Gibson's eyes just asking "why?"..back to the Bruce..2:25 (what have I done? What have I done to this man..to my friend..to my people..to myself?) he is now forever changed, it's the very moment the future king of scotland is actually born..before that moment he was just a son trying to please his father. Listen to the variation of the theme by Horner..how the original love theme is here revisited in a powerful and heartbreaking requiem. Anyway..i could go on and on of course. The remarkable thing about this scene is that this pivotal change in the story and turning point for some charactes is transported merely by facial expression, music and camerawork. In my view Gibson's best work by far (and James Horner) and one of the best scenes of movie history. The rest of the movie isn't bad as well, though not as good as this scene.
Thankfully, the real Robert The Bruce never betrayed William, and actually ended up winning the Scottish War of Independence and finishing Wallace’s work.
I will watch and rewatch this scene for the entirety of my life. Beautiful execution. Incredible cinematography. The score? Unparalleled. My emotions run uncontrolled during this scene. It tugs on my heart as a human and especially as an American of Scottish and Irish descent. God, do I love our history, with all our faults, mistakes, and missteps. Such courage!
That look of just terrible horrible betrayal of him saying inside “Why why why” just hits me every time with this scene.Yet always feeling bad for them both.Ever so much.
"Those men who bled the ground red at Falkirk, they fought for William Wallace, and he fights for something that I never had. And I took it from him, when I betrayed him. I saw it in his face on the battlefield and it's tearing me apart."
This scene sums up how I was fired from work. My “friend” stabbed me in the back. He took my position and I got shit canned. I feel your pain William Wallace.
The movie did have innacuaries yes, but it was filled with accuracy too. Here's a short list; - Scots were the last territory, to concrete rule over. Edward was well on his way to ruling the Welsh (the archers would form his front lines), whilst the surname itself 'Wallace', actually derives from the term 'waleis', meaning foreign or Welsh. His ancestors would have been welsh, that it not uncommon in the region however. Dal Riada were of welsh descent, the Picts - early celts of unknown route descent and the Scots, likely Irish Celts originally. Although Scotland, as a nation, was new. It was an amalgamation of Celtic, tribal peoples with Scots, Pictish, Gaelic and Old Englsih being spoken as well as derivations of Saxon and Norse words assimulated. - He was mulilingual, speaking French, Gaelic & English, his father was a knight and local Baron. - He was the second born, and his seal has the bow (likely from hunting skill rather than fighting as only first born sons go on crusade) - Tales of his romance come from secondary sources, however there are many and as we know, illiterate populations write songs and share poems, passed down as lore. So it is likely and reasonable to consider, as much as to doubt. The accounts describe how he met isi bride in church, who was beautiful and under the unwanted affection and attentions of the local sherrif. - He murdered the local sherrif William Hesslerigg during cover of night, the reason of which is not documented yet hugely fabled. - His army were composed entirely of serfs. Scots were peasants tied to the land, and they were the first peasant army to beat a heavy horse charge - ever. No army had beaten the English in 300 years. There was a warrior society, amongst nobles, who would fight for the papacy, on constant crusade. There is no evidence that Wallace, ever crusaded as the second born. - He fought using Shiltrum tactics (rounded armoured units), as well as the Pike (adopted from the Swiss). - He defeated the English at Stirling, where his forces attacked from high ground as the English cavalry assembled lines once they crossed Stirling Bridge. With their forces bottlenecked, the terrain was boggy: they were trapped. - He was officially made 'Guardian Of Scotland', at Stirling and it was likely to be the Bruce who knighted him. The guardian would have been left in charge, should the King be absent. - He did then invade England, he did then sack York, killing all English as he went (even women and children). Accounts share that he burned schools and sacked monestaries. It can be likened to the revenge reaped onto Germans, and thier women, by Russians, in retaliation for the extreme brutaility shown towards Slavic and Russian peoples by the Germans in their advance to Moscow. - He did then lose at Falkirk on his return, when his own cavalry deserted him. Edward did also, head this army himself. - After defeat, he travelled to France to petition the king (documented), as well as Rome to petition the Pope (also documented). He sought Papal support for an independent Scotland, a method later used (succesfully), by the Bruce with the 'Decleration of Arbroath'. - On return from Europe, he fought alongside Scottish Barons, in border battles. He was betrayed, and by his best friend, whose children he was godfather to: Scottish nobleman Sir John Menteith influencing the wonderful words of Scotlands Bard, Rabbie Burns... - "O would, or I had seen the day That treason thus could sell us, My auld gray head had lien in clay, Wi' Bruce and loyal Wallace! But pith and power, till my last hour, I'll mak' this declaration; We're bought and sold for English gold - Such a parcel of rogues in a nation." - During his trial he remianed silent aside from a response to the charge of treason, "I could not have committed treason, when i have never sworn to this King" (He had however sworn allegiance to the banished, then figure head, Scottish Balliol). - He was hung, drawn and quartered with his body parts sent to all corners of the Kingdom whom Edward intended to subdue and rule. - He was around 6'6 feet tall. - The Bruce took up the mantle, defeated the Englsih at Bannockburn, to fight the rest of his life for Scotlands Independence which finally, based on Papal recognition of an independent Christian nation, was free in the 1320's. - As the 'Decleration of Arbroath States', "for, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself." These are the facts as we know them folks, the movie (aside from its romantic components), has its finger on the pulse of the dark age hero.
Even if your lover leaves you, it doesn't hurt your heart so much, but when you're betrayed by your ally, whom you believe and hope... Men's tears, tears of warrior are worth a lot! One of the most emotional scene! Gibson is a genius actor!
Mel Gibson's performance here is as good as acting gets, he makes you feel it! But what gets me every time is Stevens face of anger and betrayal followed by the "YAHHHH" matched with James Horner on the score. This movie is my favorite of all time!
It’s this feeling like no other betrayal, you literally feel the emotions moving from one side of the body to the other side of the body ( like from the stomach, then to the brain ), it’s almost as if your body is trying to distribute the energy in motion to all the senses but you malfunction in doing so, because the scene is so surreal ( betrayal ), you start to try and analyze the situation and you still are malfunctioning ( as you could see in his facial expressions ). It’s like getting knocked out and brought back to consciousness and then knocked out again in a recurring sequence. Oh how this emotion is so familiar to me.
The fact that Mel portrays perfectly how a betrayal feels like without a single word. Even me here watching this felt a knife in the guts… This is beyond acting. Powerful scene!🫡🙌🏻
My name is Stephen from the Ireland.....David o hara played a formidable role. I just love the look both he and angus give robert the bruce at the end on the battlefield just reduces me to emotional wreck. A hell of a movie.
What makes me truly happy is that Wallace's sacrifice was not in vain as later Robert the Bruce gathered the Scots once more and continued Williams work finally declaring the indipendence of Scotland!!!
awesomepwn12 Yes but if you look at all the areas that voted no it was close to all, had the referendum went on geographical areas and not population it would have been a certain no, it was only really lowlanders that voted no, and lets be fair the true Scottish are in the Highlands and they voted no.
“The tears that he shed, meant much more than the melancholy of his heart, it was a molten magma of love, friendship and brotherhood. Yes the tears that were oozing out of his eyes were indeed thicker than the deepest of his wounds“
Mel Gibson may have his problems, and have a strange penchant for bloodlust in his movies as director (thought, let's be honest, so does Tarantino), but DAMN. The man was an amazing actor.
he's my favorite actor actor and director actually, his best films I will rewatch I've wawtched them since I was a kid and I will watch them til i die.
Gibson's gaunt, emotionally powerless expression always gets to me when he pulls Robert's helmet off and the way he just lays down waiting for death is just so powerful, a true portrayal of a betrayal
Don't worry. It never really happened. Robert never really betrayed William Wallace. I'm not so much a fan of William Wallace as much as I am of Robert the Bruce.
Metal Jane - This butcher Bruce is the Judas/Benedict Arnold portrayal that the public hate. The movie should've been more truthful and respectful to Wallace and Robert that makes up for it by recreating the actual events and not ignorant lies.
Those closest to me betrayed me so I felt the same as William, just giving up...You can continue for a while, but it hurts so bad that you dont have the strenght anymore...until you start again with Gods help, I will do it...
You know that one person that lies to relate to someone in a movie or show? Guy gets betrayed in a bloody and horrible war Some boi at skool:OMG guys I felt what he felt now care for me );
Those betraying will have karma catch upto them..now or later..all we can do is learn the lesson and move on..I hope you are doing well now my friend..
This is actually my favorite scene in this movie. You can feel the betrayal on Gibson's face. It sets up the ascendancy of Robert the Bruce a flawed but great leader of his people,
Had to describe "betrayal" in a writing assignment a while back, and this scene was literally what came to mind. Like others have mentioned, Gibson's facial expressions describe it quite well.
I love how Bruce is shown earlier in the battle scene but his helmet covers his identity. I love the way Mel Gibson perfectly executes plot developments in his movies. I cannot even express how much I love this damn movie.
I cannot explain what this scene (yet this movie) does to my heart and my emotions. I can try in this comment but I just can’t. Every scene is so extraordinarily empathetic. Forever my favorite movie.
The eyes of mel gibson described the meaning of betrayal !! Unbelievable acting from him 💔
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@@sonialimahdi7280 what?
@@dovahkiin7810 supreme gibberish
@@grimreaperhenrik I know, he is talking about saddam, I do not know why the fuck he is talking about him
@@sonialimahdi7280 huh?
This is hands down one of the most incredible betrayal scenes ever. Mel's face says absolutely everything. This is why he's an amazing actor
This one and Fredo's betrayal to Michael in the Godfather.
And Angus's expression changing from indignance to a sort of "My God, what have I done?"
Deeper pain than ull ever know. But hey ho we live and learn.
There's a deeper meaning to this scene than most people know. When Wallace was betrayed first by Mornay and Lockland, he continued to fight on, outnumbered and wounded but never surrendering. It wasn't until it was revealed that Robert The Bruce had also betrayed him, that he truly gave up. A man he had trusted and called his friend and if that wasn't bad enough, Robert knew of Wallace's sufferings at the hands of the King and Robert betrayed him all the same. When Wallace looks over his shoulder to see the men coming for him, only then you see in his eyes, the first look of finally accepting defeat. That's the real sad thing about betrayal, it NEVER comes from an enemy...
Jason Saldivar well said sir...this part nearly made me cry and ima grown 44 yr old man...
And that this never happened in the real life Wallace and Robert
Adam Jarvis they were born 4 years apart
VoodooHousefly notice i said SCENE, not STORY... i guess you didn't bwhahahahahahaha
VoodooHousefly your trying to deflect my fact with YOUR bullshit comment. Scene means part of the movie and story has to do with history. For my next trick, buy a stick of gum and I'll show you how to chew it
Can we appreciate for one moment what a hero and loyal friend Stephen is? He saved Wallace's life right there
Yes. For the second time.
My island!
He may be crazy, he may not be Scottish. But in the end, he proved to be among the most loyal to William.
Every man needs a guy like Stephen in his life
Stephen is the king of Ireland who loved to fight against English-
What a terrible feeling it is to be betrayed.
Betrayal is inevitable, all men are greedy. But do you have the love in you to forgive. Love is a powerful thing..
But how rewarding it is to be the one who betrays.
"You promised that you will keep a cold beer in the fridge for me!" (Mel's reaction while looking at the empty fridge)
Chris every betraying pig get's their due though
megaponful exactly! The chickens always come to roost
His face is so expressive so many emotions rage sadness anguish confusion distress. Great performance; say what you may about mel Gibson; but, he is a hell of an actor and director.
Don't forget at the end apathy. You can see the look of "what is the point if you are not with us." Incredible range of emotions in that scene.
This one seen is Oscar worthy. Its so real. Such humble acting. Nothing but the character in the moment.
Betrayal
@Christine Ccolgate thanks I guess.
"say what you may about Mel Gibson", you are speaking as if Mel Gibson was a hated person. Everyone loves Mel Gibson and all his movies (directed by him) received high ratings.
YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!
YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE ENGLISH NOT JOIN THEM!
NICE!! :-D
To be fair, he did after the events of the movie at the battle of Bannockburn
😂😂😂 Epic....May the force be with you!
These events never did happen historically
Christopher Jorge ironically that Ewan is a Scotsman.
Without a word, Mel's expressions say it all, every emotion. That's some good acting right there. He made you feel that betrayal, loss of hope, shock, all of it. You can even see him say with his eyes, "why?!"
Like an injured lion
Mel's. Face. Just an incredible bit of acting.
elvisobsessor the feels, it's strong with this scene. The music is so heart-breaking and well done. Horner was also the master at work in the films Troy and the 2 Zorro films with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones. It's a shame he's passed on. I was a fan of his musical compositions. Never another like him.
This scene must be a lesson of act in Universities
Matt Vander Eyk and The Legends of The Fall ...which is one of James Horners forgotten gems.....
elvisobsessor Bwahaha are you for real! Go watch a proper actor then check me back! Mel Gibson can act....thought I'd heard everything
The Anthropologist M what you talking about?? Top of my head Clint Eastwood. Actor?!? You're insane.
There is saying among my people. " You can forgive an enemy but you cannot forgive a traitor".
Antarctica - penguins are hardcore like that
Yea heard penguins dont f around
@Amateur Society Productions Jesus is not God my brother he was a mighty Prophet peace be upon him.
@Amateur Society Productions my brother Jesus cannot be God he was born a man through Vigirn Marry, he ate like me and you and had to relief himself like me and you. Let come into terms which is common between us that God is one.
Fuck your cult gods, death to all traitors!
This moment is really powerful. The whole idea for wallace was to fight to the end for freedom, but as soon as he sees he's betrayed, and how his brothers are losing due to their own allies betrayal, he just gives up and falls backward.
Spot on.
Natealright I agree with you completely I also like to add...I love how the protagonist becomes an idea so powerful that others including Robert come to the realization that he couldn't allow him to die...and the music you just feel it i absolutely love this scene. Also how Robert later love the passion people have for Wallace.
@@Celcil49286 never happened but gr8 scene
And the fact that he only knows he was betrayed because he wanted to look the man he's about to kill in the face first
Ever drank tequila
My reaction when my wife asked for a divorce....
Only someone who put their everything into something....someone who put loyalty over anything....someone who believes in things bigger than themselves can honestly relate to this scene. Thank you Mel for giving so many people's feelings a face...an image.
Sorry Buddy, I'm sure that for people who can write such profound things, like you, Something just leaves, to make room for something better! Sorry Again and God Bless!
That’s life, it sucks. That’s why you can’t fall in love with a women but you need to first find a way to love God first.
My reaction when I was betrayed,left and discarded by a woman I once 💍
Its 2020s
Post modern feminism
You shouldnt be getting married anyway
Hang in there man, life is always good.
That split second look Stephen gives Robert before he rides off is powerful as well....
That look is my favorite moment in the whole movie
THIS.
He gave him that look at Bannockburn (with Hamish too) too.
It’s honestly more powerful
the way the camera goes back in forth between them is EVERYTHING
One of the things that makes this so powerful is the look of disbelief on William's face. Like, "No, it can't be. Not you. Not the one person I had faith in. That's impossible."
Entire world comes crashing down as reality sets in. Then the tears start to roll.
At that point, William, as portrayed by Mel Gibson, basically thinks, "It's all a lie. It's all a farce. It's all been for naught."
Having been betrayed by my childhood friend, this hit me really hard when I saw it for the first time in years.
i love how seeing Wallace's reaction to betrayal moved and guilted Robert the Bruce so much. he vows never to betray Scotland again
except this never actually happened
@@BigBazz-Clips of course, but the true William Wallace story wouldn't sell very well or be understood through the lens of today.
@@LordofMovies91 It probably would except we don't know the true story of Wallace, we only have fragments. This film just takes the piss. It's almost entirely inaccurate makes no attempt to be truthful.
@@Harrier_DuBois Yeah, you're probably right. In the 90's it would have been a harder seller though.
These days, Game of Thrones and other shows like it have paved the way for heroes that aren't traditionally straight as an arrow.
@@LordofMovies91 not really outlaw king was pretty good in telling its history
Betrayal never comes from an enemy.
It comes from friends.
rawdog42, it's always from an enemy. They just disguise themselves as friends🙄.
Betrayal can’t come from an enemy because in order for someone to betray you, there would’ve had to been a level of trust. And idk anyone who trusts an enemy.
True. "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"
‘Have to trust someone to be betrayed. I never did.’
@@Lightner445555555555agree 💯
Poor William. This despair in his eyes. Betrayal is something terrible.
You see in his eyes in that moment that he wants to die.
Huuuu haaa hewwwww hey there pretty mama pretty lady
Yeah whatever.
One of the worst pains to feel. It destorys u inside
...it is a gift...it's nature's way of showing us we're animals...for no one, no one in this world can you trust...not men, not women, not beasts...not even a sword for it is wielded by man...surviving is winning, cowpoke...everything else is bullshitte...whatever it takes...survive...
Indeed, he even had to give up his Lakers tickets!
2:24 when Bruce changes his posture from ready to fight to just sit and contemplate that betrayal of a man's word is worse than physical injury itself. Bruce's life rushes in front of him. At that moment, he knew his true destiny and calling in this world. Great scene.
It's scenes like this that make this my favorite movie. That look on his face so much said without a word. I literally cry every time I watch this scene because I know that feeling well. People these days don't know the value of true love, loyalty, respect, and faith I something greater than yourself. Something you'd be willing to give your life for
marie truly thanks I relate yes.
x2 :,(
Well said
One of the most powerful pieces of art.. It's sad that we don't get to see movies like this anymore.
That's exactly why I rarely watch films after 2008 because after that CGI saturated everything now.
@@lillianpandola2297there’s is a lot of good movies who came out after 2008
Wallace was wounded emotionally not just physically. That's life bro
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Gibsons acting in this scene is impeccable
2:18 , his facial expressions say it all. He wants to speak but does not know what to say. His heart is so broken that he just lies there wanting it all to end. He just gave up. Glorious acting by my man Mel.
When Robert picks up the cloth at the end of this scene, easily one of the most powerful moments in film history
I agree. This movie will always make me cry.
This is a tearjerker movie.
He did such a great job.
This movie was amazing for its day
Nope lol
3:21 - this moment has to be one of my favorite moments of the movie: the flawless music cue that plays as we see Robert the Bruce standing there as he is feeling nothing but absolute shame and self-disgust while being surrounded by morosely gloomy clouds and an empty field. Chilling.
I love you
I loved Robert the Bruce's character. Angus Macfadyen did a perfect job playing him. Even though this wasn't historically accurate and his story in the movie didn't actually happen in real life, the character was still amazing
Exactly, Gibson took so many rediculous liberties in this movie and this wasn't even the worse one
If you’ve never been betrayed, look deeply into his eyes. His eyes convey betrayal well, but only convey a fraction of the pain that is felt.
This movie has so much quality of emotions.
By Shingi, this movie is great
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My best friend started to treat me badly in order to impress a "cool" crowd at the College, and try to join this group. However, they rejected him, and now he doesn't have my friendship anymore. I despise traitors.
For me the moment of Stephen and Bruce locking eyes right before he rides off is very powerful.
the best detail of the movie...
One king frowning down upon another. I believe Stephen was the King of Ireland.
Some of the best non-verbal acting ever by Mel.
Treason and betrayal. Nothing as dramatic as that.
It's kinda funny how Wallace was betrayed, right after the Irish betrayed the English for him. Karma is a bitch, eh?
eh, happens daily in American politics
Aren’t those the same?
A lot of people have said it already but I I want to say it as well ! Mel gibon's eyes when he realised he got betrayed deserves an oscar in itself! The acting in this instant is so powerful that it's like time pauses for a moment. You can truly feel the despair and the emptiness in him. First time I watched that movie, that scene almost made me cry.
No words were needed…. The hurt and look of betrayal in his eyes… very powerful.
By far the most emotional scene of any movie of any time.
The acting, the music, the editing, the everything, are just spot on.
One of the best scenes of movie history.
Just not real history.
lol
Of course not..it's the artistic dramatization of historic events, like a battle painting would be in the world of painting. Obviously such a moment could never really happen in a real battle for tons of reasons. But honestly, I've never seen (and probably never will) a better display of "being betrayed".
Obviously havent seen the bloodiest scene in movie history in Hot Shots 2...
In what way was this the best movie history scene? You must not watch movies
@@tayb7731 one of the best scenes I wrote, not the best. But I stand by it.
let me explain:
Up until this point, the movie built him up until to be a man of unquestionable focus and determination. An unbreakable spirit, like a force of nature. By his spirit alone he inspired thousands to fight against the odds. The audience took that journey with him and feels inspired by his determination.
then, this scene, first he falls and the audience knows he isn't dead, then at 1:30, he strikes back, as expected, but now: the removal of the helmet..listen to the music until this point..notice how it culminates and the strings set it at the exact moment of the revelation (for him and the audience) at 1:35..the camera is focused on him..just his face against the sky..at first confusion in Wallace's eyes.."What is going on"..then his heart is breaking..everything he believed in shattered in an instant..no words are spoken..just the music and Gibson's eyes..and then back to the Bruce..no words..just shame and regret..begging Wallace to understand why it was necessary...then..1:50..it finally sets in..it's over...the alliance is broken..the foundation of his spirit evaporated..and it was a dear friend who betrayed him..the pain of his wife being murdered now instantly sets back in..his armour of defiance is gone in an instant..1:57..the Bruce begs him to understand..crawls a bit closer..at 2:00..it's over..Wallace's spirit has left him for good..switch back to the Bruce who's dying of shame and regret..2:19..Gibson's eyes just asking "why?"..back to the Bruce..2:25 (what have I done? What have I done to this man..to my friend..to my people..to myself?) he is now forever changed, it's the very moment the future king of scotland is actually born..before that moment he was just a son trying to please his father. Listen to the variation of the theme by Horner..how the original love theme is here revisited in a powerful and heartbreaking requiem. Anyway..i could go on and on of course.
The remarkable thing about this scene is that this pivotal change in the story and turning point for some charactes is transported merely by facial expression, music and camerawork. In my view Gibson's best work by far (and James Horner) and one of the best scenes of movie history.
The rest of the movie isn't bad as well, though not as good as this scene.
Thankfully, the real Robert The Bruce never betrayed William, and actually ended up winning the Scottish War of Independence and finishing Wallace’s work.
That is true. They never even knew each other. But the scene is still powerful.
The music on this scene really helps convey the betrayal. The entire score is magnificent.
I will watch and rewatch this scene for the entirety of my life. Beautiful execution. Incredible cinematography. The score? Unparalleled. My emotions run uncontrolled during this scene. It tugs on my heart as a human and especially as an American of Scottish and Irish descent. God, do I love our history, with all our faults, mistakes, and missteps. Such courage!
Youre old
Same here bruh
ye def
The music at the end of this scene is just phenomenal.
That look of just terrible horrible betrayal of him saying inside “Why why why” just hits me every time with this scene.Yet always feeling bad for them both.Ever so much.
What hope do we have to defeat our enemies when we defeat each other so completely...
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"Those men who bled the ground red at Falkirk, they fought for William Wallace, and he fights for something that I never had. And I took it from him, when I betrayed him. I saw it in his face on the battlefield and it's tearing me apart."
This scene sums up how I was fired from work. My “friend” stabbed me in the back. He took my position and I got shit canned. I feel your pain William Wallace.
How is he now
Don't worry. Same happened to me, karma took care of my so called friend. And as far as for money, I am sure I make more per month now than he does.
I hope you killed him with a broadsword.
Your friends WILL betray you..I've lived it....
And now you plan your revenge…
One day you will be a King, and you must open your eyes. 3:13, that sweeping score gets me every time!
Yep. I believe Stephen was the King of Ireland, and he himself, a King, looks down on another King that made a terrible mistake.
MEL WHERE ARE YOU?
THE WORLD NEEDS YOU, COME BACK AND CONTINUE YOUR FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The movie did have innacuaries yes, but it was filled with accuracy too. Here's a short list;
- Scots were the last territory, to concrete rule over. Edward was well on his way to ruling the Welsh (the archers would form his front lines), whilst the surname itself 'Wallace', actually derives from the term 'waleis', meaning foreign or Welsh. His ancestors would have been welsh, that it not uncommon in the region however. Dal Riada were of welsh descent, the Picts - early celts of unknown route descent and the Scots, likely Irish Celts originally. Although Scotland, as a nation, was new. It was an amalgamation of Celtic, tribal peoples with Scots, Pictish, Gaelic and Old Englsih being spoken as well as derivations of Saxon and Norse words assimulated.
- He was mulilingual, speaking French, Gaelic & English, his father was a knight and local Baron.
- He was the second born, and his seal has the bow (likely from hunting skill rather than fighting as only first born sons go on crusade)
- Tales of his romance come from secondary sources, however there are many and as we know, illiterate populations write songs and share poems, passed down as lore. So it is likely and reasonable to consider, as much as to doubt. The accounts describe how he met isi bride in church, who was beautiful and under the unwanted affection and attentions of the local sherrif.
- He murdered the local sherrif William Hesslerigg during cover of night, the reason of which is not documented yet hugely fabled.
- His army were composed entirely of serfs. Scots were peasants tied to the land, and they were the first peasant army to beat a heavy horse charge - ever. No army had beaten the English in 300 years. There was a warrior society, amongst nobles, who would fight for the papacy, on constant crusade. There is no evidence that Wallace, ever crusaded as the second born.
- He fought using Shiltrum tactics (rounded armoured units), as well as the Pike (adopted from the Swiss).
- He defeated the English at Stirling, where his forces attacked from high ground as the English cavalry assembled lines once they crossed Stirling Bridge. With their forces bottlenecked, the terrain was boggy: they were trapped.
- He was officially made 'Guardian Of Scotland', at Stirling and it was likely to be the Bruce who knighted him. The guardian would have been left in charge, should the King be absent.
- He did then invade England, he did then sack York, killing all English as he went (even women and children). Accounts share that he burned schools and sacked monestaries. It can be likened to the revenge reaped onto Germans, and thier women, by Russians, in retaliation for the extreme brutaility shown towards Slavic and Russian peoples by the Germans in their advance to Moscow.
- He did then lose at Falkirk on his return, when his own cavalry deserted him. Edward did also, head this army himself.
- After defeat, he travelled to France to petition the king (documented), as well as Rome to petition the Pope (also documented). He sought Papal support for an independent Scotland, a method later used (succesfully), by the Bruce with the 'Decleration of Arbroath'.
- On return from Europe, he fought alongside Scottish Barons, in border battles.
He was betrayed, and by his best friend, whose children he was godfather to: Scottish nobleman Sir John Menteith influencing the wonderful words of Scotlands Bard, Rabbie Burns...
- "O would, or I had seen the day
That treason thus could sell us,
My auld gray head had lien in clay,
Wi' Bruce and loyal Wallace!
But pith and power, till my last hour,
I'll mak' this declaration;
We're bought and sold for English gold -
Such a parcel of rogues in a nation."
- During his trial he remianed silent aside from a response to the charge of treason, "I could not have committed treason, when i have never sworn to this King" (He had however sworn allegiance to the banished, then figure head, Scottish Balliol).
- He was hung, drawn and quartered with his body parts sent to all corners of the Kingdom whom Edward intended to subdue and rule.
- He was around 6'6 feet tall.
- The Bruce took up the mantle, defeated the Englsih at Bannockburn, to fight the rest of his life for Scotlands Independence which finally, based on Papal recognition of an independent Christian nation, was free in the 1320's.
- As the 'Decleration of Arbroath States', "for, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."
These are the facts as we know them folks, the movie (aside from its romantic components), has its finger on the pulse of the dark age hero.
France has been kicking Englands ass in early middle ages
Even if your lover leaves you, it doesn't hurt your heart so much, but when you're betrayed by your ally, whom you believe and hope... Men's tears, tears of warrior are worth a lot! One of the most emotional scene! Gibson is a genius actor!
still the best movie ive ever seen almost 30 years later.
Mel Gibson's performance here is as good as acting gets, he makes you feel it! But what gets me every time is Stevens face of anger and betrayal followed by the "YAHHHH" matched with James Horner on the score. This movie is my favorite of all time!
Epic yah... Finally someone point it. Perfect match with music.
The Entirety of Braveheart is a Masterpiece!
It’s this feeling like no other betrayal, you literally feel the emotions moving from one side of the body to the other side of the body ( like from the stomach, then to the brain ), it’s almost as if your body is trying to distribute the energy in motion to all the senses but you malfunction in doing so, because the scene is so surreal ( betrayal ), you start to try and analyze the situation and you still are malfunctioning ( as you could see in his facial expressions ). It’s like getting knocked out and brought back to consciousness and then knocked out again in a recurring sequence.
Oh how this emotion is so familiar to me.
I come back to this clip every once in a while. Some of the best acting I’ve ever witnessed
The fact that Mel portrays perfectly how a betrayal feels like without a single word. Even me here watching this felt a knife in the guts… This is beyond acting. Powerful scene!🫡🙌🏻
They at least should have given Mel Gibson Best actor nominee for this scene :/
Let's appreciate how the music perfectly accompanies every shot and the arc of this moment.
The musical score in this film is beyond epic
Not a single word was spoken, but you can tell exactly what they're saying to eachother.
Mel's acting in this scene won the oscar for best actor.
I had to look it up....Mel Gibson didn't win an Oscar for Best Actor - but Braveheart won Best Picture and Mel won Best Director! ⚔
Great scene. Awesome acting by Mel.
Powerful scene. It's the closest to you that inflict the most painful wounds, BECAUSE...you don't expect them to.
The moment Robert the Bruce looks into Wallace’s eyes, he realizes that he had become Judas.
Despite the historical inaccuracies, despite Mel's dodgy accent... As a Scotsman this film never fails to give me goosebumps.
He done us proud.
Stephen was my favorite character, beyond loyal!!!
This movie totally shows 2 people we need in our lives an uncle like Argyle and a crazy friend like Stephen.
My name is Stephen from the Ireland.....David o hara played a formidable role. I just love the look both he and angus give robert the bruce at the end on the battlefield just reduces me to emotional wreck. A hell of a movie.
Mel Gibson's performance in this movie was spectacular. This movie is fucking dope.
The English were so whack, dawg. They be all up in Scotland's bidnizz
bix nood
Not historically
Brilliant acting. This scene,his mimic,his eyes has a jarring effect on my mind every time I see these
To me, that scene alone was the most heart breaking of the entire movie.
Mel one of the most underrated actors ever. That one look conveys about a dozen different emotions at once.
What makes me truly happy is that Wallace's sacrifice was not in vain as later Robert the Bruce gathered the Scots once more and continued Williams work finally declaring the indipendence of Scotland!!!
you can see the heart in his eyes because of the betrayal of bruce BUT bruce smartens up and never does him wrong again
When Scotland voted no. My reaction was Wallace's. I felt betrayed
Me too.
I dislike this part in the movie though for the way it portrays Robert The Bruce, he did not betray Sir William
Wallace.
Well Wallace fought for a free Scotland and the Scottish people overwhelmingly (by area) voted to remain part of the UK, including the Highlanders.
+Tom W the overall results were about 45% to 55%, I voted yes
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Yes but if you look at all the areas that voted no it was close to all, had the referendum went on geographical areas and not population it would have been a certain no, it was only really lowlanders that voted no, and lets be fair the true Scottish are in the Highlands and they voted no.
*****
No need to make excuses for cowardice.
“The tears that he shed, meant much more than the melancholy of his heart, it was a molten magma of love, friendship and brotherhood. Yes the tears that were oozing out of his eyes were indeed thicker than the deepest of his wounds“
Mel Gibson may have his problems, and have a strange penchant for bloodlust in his movies as director (thought, let's be honest, so does Tarantino), but DAMN.
The man was an amazing actor.
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Tarantino's bloodlust is cartoonish. Gibson actually makes it look like reality.
Max Amon Its far from cartoonish, my friend.
he's my favorite actor actor and director actually, his best films I will rewatch I've wawtched them since I was a kid and I will watch them til i die.
Mel's only problem is that he was too honest about who runs Hollywood
Gibson's gaunt, emotionally powerless expression always gets to me when he pulls Robert's helmet off and the way he just lays down waiting for death is just so powerful, a true portrayal of a betrayal
Absolutely
Kills me! Every time! Nice bit of acting there Mel!
Don't worry. It never really happened. Robert never really betrayed William Wallace. I'm not so much a fan of William Wallace as much as I am of Robert the Bruce.
Well the real story wouldn't be as dramatic! Of course The Bruce is the legend history remembers. I never heard of Wallace before this movie anyway.
Metal Jane - This butcher Bruce is the Judas/Benedict Arnold portrayal that the public hate. The movie should've been more truthful and respectful to Wallace and Robert that makes up for it by recreating the actual events and not ignorant lies.
Those closest to me betrayed me so I felt the same as William, just giving up...You can continue for a while, but it hurts so bad that you dont have the strenght anymore...until you start again with Gods help, I will do it...
You will
You know that one person that lies to relate to someone in a movie or show?
Guy gets betrayed in a bloody and horrible war
Some boi at skool:OMG guys I felt what he felt now care for me );
Those betraying will have karma catch upto them..now or later..all we can do is learn the lesson and move on..I hope you are doing well now my friend..
Soundtrack was amazing
James horner RIP
As Lev Tolstoy said, “When you betray someone, you break his arms, he may forgive you but hugging impossible”.
That was the most tragic betrayal in the history of cinema.
A broken spirit is worse than a broken body...
I’ve had it all
UNFORGETTABLE SCENE 😢
I've never seen a man break another man's heart worse than in this scene.
This is actually my favorite scene in this movie. You can feel the betrayal on Gibson's face. It sets up the ascendancy of Robert the Bruce a flawed but great leader of his people,
this scene is so epic and moving ... you could feel all of Mel's emotions. Such a great actor. And the music is so perfectly done.
Imagine someone having such hope in YOU to the point that they would rather die... than to know YOU,.. had the capacity to betray...
Had to describe "betrayal" in a writing assignment a while back, and this scene was literally what came to mind. Like others have mentioned, Gibson's facial expressions describe it quite well.
Most heartbreaking scene. I cry each time.
Sometimes, no words spoken are heard better than many words spoken.
This scene is so moving, such great actors. It also shows why madman Stephen is my favorite character, he was always watching over Wallace
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This movie is a masterpiece. I could careless of Mel's personal life. His acting here is impeccable.
AMAZING MEL.. WHAT AN ACTOR.. MUSIC.. PICTURE !! MASTERPIECE ..
I love how Bruce is shown earlier in the battle scene but his helmet covers his identity. I love the way Mel Gibson perfectly executes plot developments in his movies. I cannot even express how much I love this damn movie.
I cannot explain what this scene (yet this movie) does to my heart and my emotions. I can try in this comment but I just can’t. Every scene is so extraordinarily empathetic. Forever my favorite movie.
The saddest form of betrayal came not from your enemy or an stranger but from the people you LOVED MOST AND TRUSTED MOST
well...I think honestly if Stephen wanted to win the war for William he could have single handedly, I mean look how strong he is in 3:07
Except Robert essentially lifted him..
@@Jman42576 for sure
The way Stephen looks at Robert.
Mel casted this film so well.
Esa sensación de abandono, tristeza y decepción, cuando la persona a quien admirabas y amabas, te traiciona, es morir por unos segudos.
One of the best scenes in movie history, no words to describe the feeling while watching this
This fucking music man...
This still gives me a lump in my throat when I watch it.