K.T Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I thought it was a great film and James Douglas was the best character in it. I imagine the actor was told just to watch Leigh Griffiths’ second freekick against England on repeat and just behave like every single Scottish person in the world at that moment. I don’t know if this is a spoiler, but as the film is being credited for its historical accuracy, where the f**k can I get more information on this monkey that could ride a horse and fire a wee bow and arrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 One wee thing I found interesting about the filming: all of the interior shots of Bruce's castle - the wedding reception, various meetings full of meaningful glances, etc - were filmed in the old Motorola factory in Bathgate, parts of which are now used as a studio. As realistic as it looks, all the walls are plaster or plastic. It's the same room that was used in Trainspotting 2 for the 'no more Catholics' scene. I also noticed filming at Blackness Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Doune Castle. Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Kinda agree about the trilogy Part I from Falkirk to Loudon Hill Part II from Loudon Hill to Edward Bruce besieging Stirling Part III Bannockburn Remember his life's work was not complete until 14 years after BB, and he died 15 years after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I also noticed filming at Blackness Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Doune Castle. Any more?Glasgow cathedral, when they are riding up before Bruce confesses to killing in a sacred place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Douglas struck me as being the same character as the Irishy guy in Braveheart. Spoiler Overall it was a good watch but seemed rushed. However if it is to be the opening part of a three film series I’d be more than happy with it. Will watch again. p.s. Spoiler What happened to the hound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 It was interesting to see how Dumfries looked back then B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: It was interesting to see how Dumfries looked back then B) Just your typical medieval border town really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: It was interesting to see how Dumfries looked back then B) And Berwick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just now, NewBornBairn said: And Berwick Berwick was impressive...what scenes were set in Dumfries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Berwick was impressive...what scenes were set in Dumfries?John Comyn was murdered in Dumfries so the distant town would have been us [emoji14] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I also noticed filming at Blackness Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Doune Castle. Any more?As others have said below, Glasgow Cathedral and Berwick (the Glasgow riot and all the scenes with galloping over bridges), also Loch an Eilean and Ryvoan pass in Rothiemurchus, Glen Etive, various locations on Skye, the hillside above Inverbeg/ Glen Douglas and Mugdock Country Park. Not sure where the battle of Loudoun Hill was filmed though. The wedding and funeral were inside St Michael's beside Linlithgow Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thought that was brilliant, I'll definitely be giving it a second watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrTroopMajor Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thought the music that accompanied the end credits was absolutely brilliant, definitely a great way to end the film. Land O The Leal is a great song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Some pair o nips on Her Majesty btw!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thought it was only ok. Thought the characterization, particularly of Rab the Bruce, was a bit boring. They went for a simple Heroes v Villains when I get the impression he was actually more of an ambitious schemer than a noble man of the people. It was well shot and the battle scenes were fine but I suppose they were nothing new. Unlike Braveheart there was nothing particularly memorable about it, although it was a less stupid film than Braveheart. Obviously it is hard to know precisely what went on in the early 14th century but a more realistic portrayal of Robert the Bruce as a Norman noble jockeying for position and ready to throw in with the English if it was beneficial to him would be a lot more interesting to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thought it was only ok. Thought the characterization, particularly of Rab the Bruce, was a bit boring. They went for a simple Heroes v Villains when I get the impression he was actually more of an ambitious schemer than a noble man of the people. It was well shot and the battle scenes were fine but I suppose they were nothing new. Unlike Braveheart there was nothing particularly memorable about it, although it was a less stupid film than Braveheart. Obviously it is hard to know precisely what went on in the early 14th century but a more realistic portrayal of Robert the Bruce as a Norman noble jockeying for position and ready to throw in with the English if it was beneficial to him would be a lot more interesting to me. I think i read somewhere that the film was originally premiered at a film festival somewhere and it was longer and more focused about the politics involved but it didn't get rated very well and it appears that they streamlined it for Netflix and took out alot of the political stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Watching it now. Initial thoughts are that it all seems a bit rushed. Should have been a 3 hour film, or possibly even a trilogy of 2 hour films, but it’s one 2 hour film.Thought the same - nice steady build up for first hour and a half then they rushed everything into the last half hour. A missed opportunity - would have been better as a miniseries. I thought the acting was good and the accents pretty good. Pleased to see Scottish locations being used - instead of Ireland as has been done in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Boring. Score was very well done. Chris Pine was incredible. No other redeeming things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Boring. Score was very well done. Chris Pine was incredible. No other redeeming things. Locations were nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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