Story in News about MN Prom

[bjcustard]

I was reading the story in the board's news section on the home page when I got to this...

...That devotion to authenticity was one reason actor/director Mel Gibson won an Oscar for Braveheart...

Now that I'm done cleaning the soda pop off my computer monitors, I'll go read the rest of the story... ROFLOL!

[chasem]

I did the same thing when I read that!

[bubba]

I was, fortunately, not drinking anything when I read that but I did laugh rather loudly.

[Colin]

you mean Mel Gibson wasn't at the battle of Sterling or at the cruxificiton and his films are taking liberties? What are you guys implying? Hollywood wouldn't do that (nor would CNN for that matter).

[bjcustard]

Top Three D'OH!s

1) Woad
2) Tartan
3) Battle of Stirling BRIDGE

[chasem]

Top Three D'OH!s

1) Woad
2) Tartan
3) Battle of Stirling BRIDGE

I believe I read, or heard (maybe it's in the commentary?) but he said he was asked where the bridge was, and his response was 'it was too difficult' or 'it was more filmworthy without the bridge.' Something along those lines anyway

[bjcustard]

I suppose showing the Battle of Stirling as an ambush wasn't as brave...

[bubba]

As I recall it was a matter of cost. They didn't have the budget to build a replica of the old bridge and staging was problematic in light of production schedules.

[Colin]

As I recall it was a matter of cost. They didn't have the budget to build a replica of the old bridge and staging was problematic in light of production schedules.

That and the whole thing was filmed in Ireland anyway.

[macwilkin]

That and the whole thing was filmed in Ireland anyway.

Most of the Scottish Army were actually members of the Irish Defence Forces.

One thing I will give Mel credit for is showing the fact that Robert the Bruce did side with the English when it benefited him. Of course, I come from the Comyns, so we're still a wee bit touchy about that whole murder in Greyfriar's Church thing! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd