TV version of Braveheart?

**Geoff Withnell** · 13th March 12, 05:39 PM

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headlin...=24276&count=0

**Dale Seago** · 13th March 12, 06:11 PM

I have my misgivings, but it could end up being pretty good. I'll certainly be willing to watch the eventual first episode to develop a more informed opinion.

**Blackrose87** · 13th March 12, 06:18 PM

The fact that it's STV developing it gives me hope that it won't turn out as historically inaccurate as the movie.
Can't say I'm that much of a fan of Mel's film, but with good writers on board this could turn out quite good.

**cryerelizabeth** · 13th March 12, 06:54 PM

If its gona be along the lines of A Game of Thrones then it should be fine

**werewolves** · 13th March 12, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

The fact that it's STV developing it gives me hope that it won't turn out as historically inaccurate as the movie.

Amen to that.

**Ryan Ross** · 13th March 12, 08:04 PM

Now is this going to be directly linked to the film/book? I should hope not.

If it's not, they need to make sure they either ditch the name of Braveheart, along with any mention thereof, or make The Bruce the central character. Otherwise, they'd just be furthering a bastardized version of history.

I still get a little riled when I hear William Wallace refered to as "Braveheart". Pfffft...

**Blackrose87** · 13th March 12, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Now is this going to be directly linked to the film/book? I should hope not.

If it's not, they need to make sure they either ditch the name of Braveheart, along with any mention thereof, or make The Bruce the central character. Otherwise, they'd just be furthering a bastardized version of history.

I still get a little riled when I hear William Wallace refered to as "Braveheart". Pfffft...

I'd say they'll remove the name. Apparently there was quite an uproar about Robert the Bruce's portrayal in the film here.
And over time there appears to be a great backlash against the movie. The Wallace statue in Stirling has been vandalised a number of times due to its likeness to Mel Gibson.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 14th March 12, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Blackrose87

I'd say they'll remove the name. Apparently there was quite an uproar about Robert the Bruce's portrayal in the film here.
And over time there appears to be a great backlash against the movie. The Wallace statue in Stirling has been vandalised a number of times due to its likeness to Mel Gibson.

Well, that, and the statue was just goofy looking.

**Jimmy** · 14th March 12, 04:57 AM

If it is in the same vein as the Spartacus TV series as advertised with its filth, swearing and nudity and computer graphics then I'll certainly not watch, it could be an affront to Wallace himself

**Brock63** · 14th March 12, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy

If it is in the same vein as the Spartacus TV series as advertised with its filth, swearing and nudity and computer graphics then I'll certainly not watch, it could be an affront to Wallace himself

I think there is a difference between accuracy and authenticity. The Roman society is known to have been very violent, full of sexual decadence from the ruling elites down to the peasants. We hear cries of wanting historical accuracy or authenticity in our shows...but only if it fits within our accepted morals and beliefs. While the only really factual part that can be proven is there appears to have been a slave revolt that brought down 6 Army legions by a fella the Romans called Spartacus. The remaining filler does not make it any less "authentic" though when we have ample information that shows the downfall of society, what were accepted norms, (i.e., Caligula was both crazy and a sexually perversive deviant and it was reflected in his courts and admirers in their action to be like him).

I would argue that whether you agree with the contents or not....the show is on a channel that requires you to ask for access (at least on Dish Network)...and does a fair attempt to compromise a balance between authenticity and accuracy in a historical context. Another similar is the series Rome.

I surmise that many people today would not like the historically authentic revelation of their favorite figures in our past! Be careful what you ask for when it comes to history being presented with both accuracy and authenticity. The computer graphics are due to the hugely successful movie 300...the stop action vintage patina of the film shots....and enhanced blood spatter are all part of that. In my opinion just a 50 year evolution from seeing Batman and Robin have call-outs that said BOOM POW CRUNCH when we watched them in our youth...

Just a thought....