I do. I think it's a lot better.
Better villain, more sympathetic hero, more realistic action scenes, more interesting characters, better actors and director.
The final duel is one of the most gripping scenes I've ever seen.
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Without a doubt Rob Roy by a mile. The final 'match' between Cunningham and MacGregor has the most realistic sword play I've ever seen. When you see how exhausted MacGregor is towards the climax, how he is dragging his much heavier sword along the ground and almost spent but will not give in; I have watched people watching this fight and it's amazing how completely engrossed they are with it. The lack of music also adds to the grim reality of it. Top class acting from Neeson and Roth.
shareI like Rob Roy a lot, but as far as 'film' goes, Braveheart wins by a long shot! Much more compelling characters, more coherent and wittier writing (totally grasps the gaelic/celtic sense of humour), better music score, better directing and much much better, grittier action scenes.
Concerning women, I agree that Isabella wasn't historically acurate and whatnot, but I really didn't like Jessica Lange - Catherine McCormack's Murron was my favourite.
i think it is better
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I really liked the Robert the Bruce character...
but it was much more satisfying when Liam Neeson persevered thru everything
and beat the despicable Tim Roth character....in a tremendous sword fight.
Rob Roy of course!
While Roby Roy did have it's own problems, at least it never asked me to believe that Isabella's son, the future king of England was fathered by William Wallace.
Count me in!
I'm a bit sad at my dislike of Braveheart because much of it comes because of Mel Gibson and that's not really fair to the movie.
Still, both are very liberal with their use of history but Rob Roy wins that one. Best actors, best villain, more relatable story, best duel... It's a great movie.
"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop."
I loved Braveheart, but consider Rob Roy a better movie for my tastes. I just prefer smaller dramas to great epics, as it’s easier for me to identify with.
I was also really impressed with the touches of realism in Rob Roy’s portrayal of life in the 1700s; such as the disgusting hygiene of everyone from the most common born to the nobles (like how Archie had nasty brownish yellow teeth while wearing powdered wigs and fine clothes). The film did a really great job showing just how grimy life was before modern plumbing, while nobody looked dirty in Braveheart.
Also, I found the dialogue in Rob Roy to be far superior (not just in comparison to Braveheart, but most to most films). Whenever I watch RR, I always find myself picking up on some new subtlety in dialogue I had previously missed.
And the final duel beat any of the action in Braveheart.
It's very strange, I really, really liked Braveheart, it wasn't a cliche adventure tale like it could've been, there was plenty of gritty realism, and it didn't end in a cliche total victory for Mel Gibson. However, I think Rob Roy is far superior. The fights were much more excited and far more realistic, Liam Neeson and especially Tim Roth were outstanding, Jessica Lange and John Hurt gave great supporting performances, beautiful scenes, and a much more believable plot. Again, Braveheart was an excellent piece of work, I give it 8/10, but Rob Roy is easily a 9/10 or maybe higher. Looking back on that year I'm surprised Braveheart won Best Picture.
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