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hand-to-hand combat and politics
Hunter 2022-04-23 07:01:01
Old Gibson's first love is so hilarious. Many of the scenes in the film seem very old-fashioned now, but they are still well-acted and attentive. The Scottish bagpipes are melodious and touching, and Sophie is also dead beautiful. The hand-to-hand combat and politics are both well played, and Wallace is still too tender compared to the political wit of the Legged King. There are many reasons for failure, but most of them come from within, not forced by external forces. Wallace fought for freedom in Scotland, can we fight for rights we deserve but don't have?
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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!