director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
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what is freedom
Ryleigh 2022-04-19 09:01:02
I doubt that "Wallace" knows the meaning of the word freedom. Freedom is more of a slogan in this film, and there are not many plots in the film that interpret the meaning of the protagonist's slogan that runs through the struggle. The words also make Wallace more like a reckless hero, just like the leader of the ancient Chinese peasant rebellion. The
director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
director's association of freedom with that era seems a bit far-fetched. If it is easier to impress people, its connotation is indeed very simple, and it is difficult to leave deep traces in people's hearts.
Extended Reading
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Longshanks: My son's loyal wife returns, unkilled by the heathen.
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William Wallace: [after being outthrown] That's a good throw.
Hamish: Aye. Aye, it was.
William Wallace: I was wondering if you could do that when it matters.
[Hamish stares at him]
William Wallace: As it - as it matters in battle.
[Hamish continues staring]
William Wallace: Could you crush a man with that throw?
Hamish: I could crush you, like a worm.
Crowd: Oooohhh!
William Wallace: You could?
Hamish: Aye.
William Wallace: Well, then do it.
[to the crowd]
William Wallace: Would you like to see him crush me like a worm?
[the crowd cheers]
Murron: Aye!
William Wallace: [picks up a small stone] Come do it.
Hamish: You'll move.
William Wallace: I will not.
Hamish: Right.
Campbell: He'll move.
Morrison: Come on, Hamish!
Campbell: Come on there, boy!
[Hamish throws the stone but misses the unflinching Wallace]
Campbell: [pointing at Wallace] Well done!
[Wallace throws his stone hitting Hamish's head]
Hamish: Ah!
Crowd: Oooh!
Campbell: Fine display, young Wallace!