Braveheart

The movie "Braveheart", depicting the story of William Wallace as the protagonist, is one movie that easily steals anyone's heart away. 

It is not just the struggle for freedom of the Scotts from the British, but the show of unrelenting determination that makes ones heart follow the steps of this brave man.

Set in 1290, the little William Wallace wishes to fight the tyranny of the British. However, his father forbids him. They are farmers by profession, and still fight to protect their motherland from the British. In the battle, his father is killed.

His uncle, who brings him up, takes him on a tour across Europe, teaching him the art of warfare, and the importance of using ones mental strength rather than physical strength to win over the enemy.

After many years, young Wallace returns back to his home village. In the mean time, the British Emperor enforces the "Prima Nocta" , wherein, when a couple get newly married, the noble shares the bed with the bride on her first night.

To avoid this insult, Wallace secretly marries. However, his wife is raped, chased and murdered in public. 

How William goes about avenging the British forms the rest of the plot. The inspirational speech rendered during one of the wars, is particularly motivational.

"I am William Wallace. And I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny! You have come to fight as free men. And free man you are! What will you do without freedom? Will you fight?" "Two thousand against ten?" – the veteran shouted. "No! We will run – and live!"

"Yes!" Wallace shouted back. "Fight and you may die. Run and you will live at least awhile. And dying in your bed many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance, to come back here as young men and tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!"

At the end, the King tortures him and tries to force him to ask for pardon, for bringing about the mutiny. In spite of repeated tortures, up stands the man, upright, in search of freedom. When life stood by a thin thread, and a single word "Mercy" could have saved his life, Wallace, proudly proclaims "Freedom" before being executed. An uncommon, unbeatable and unforgettable show of valor worthy of pure admiration!!!!