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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Costumes In Braveheart

Long before The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson directed another cinematic masterpiece, Braveheart. Filmed against the backdrop of majestic mountains and rolling meadows, it tells the historically-based (yet not entirely accurate) story of William Wallace, a common man's warrior who led the Scottish people in rebellion against King Edward I, also known as "Longshanks". Written by Randall Wallace, an American tourist fascinated with a Scottish statue of his namesake, the script collected dust in Hollywood for over a decade before Gibson made the brilliant decision to put it on the big screen. The Braveheart Sword received its name because of its strong association with the Scottish national hero Sir William Wallace. Wallace, who was sometimes called "Braveheart," was an actual historical figure who lived during the Middle Ages. Near the end of the 13th Century, he led the Scots in their attempt to wrest control of Scotland away from the English. The deeds Wallace performed with his sword during this struggle were so heroic, so compelling, so legendary, that his memory, and the memory of the Braveheart Sword that he wielded, live on today.

The general public became aware of, and enamored with, the Braveheart Sword and its mystique as a result of the epic film "Braveheart," which starred Mel Gibson in the role of William Wallace. Although the film took some artistic license with actual events, the legendary acts of William Wallace that were so wonderfully portrayed in the film have provided inspiration to millions of people. And as a result of the film, Scots all over the world have experienced a resurgence of pride in their ancestry. Amidst these terrible conditions, William Wallace (Mel Gibson) falls in love with Murron MacClannough (Catherine McCormack). Insistent on not sharing his wife (a proclamation by the king gives local rulers "first-night rights" to new brides) Wallace secretly marries Murron. Nevertheless, an English knight assaults her, sparking a fight with Wallace. Fleeing the village, Wallace believes Murron has escaped and will soon meet him at a secret rendezvous point. But Murron is captured and executed by the king's emissaries.

With the power and legend of Wallace growing day by day, Longshanks relies on his daughter-in-law, Princess Isabelle (Sophie Marceau) to broker a truce. But Isabelle's power is limited, and Wallace realizes his people can only win freedom if backed by the Scottish nobles. Their appointed leader is Robert the Bruce (Angus MacFadyen) who vacillates between his own idealistic views and his father's pessimistic pragmatism. costumes are also very versatile and can be worn by both kids as well as adults. Anyone can play the undead! The trick is to switch it up age appropriately. Kids can look cute and sinister as vampires, whereas adults can wear vampire costumes that are sexier and naughtier. At the end of the day, it all depends on your taste as well as your comfort level. Vampire costumes should be accessorized with fangs and, if possible, some fake blood. The great thing about superhero costumes is that they suit both young and old. You could even decide to dress as a superhero family if you feel so inclined, with your partner and your kids. Over the years, the popularity of the Batman costume has grown in leaps and bounds. More recently it has also been noted that superhero villains’ costumes are enjoying some popularity as well.

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