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

**creagdhubh** · 14th March 12, 05:46 AM

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...

Agreed.

Cheers,