Saving Private Ryan

Another fantastic Oscar winner starring Tom Hanks. Saving Private Ryan brings the fictional story of a group of Allied World War 2 soldiers. Their mission is to find and bring home the last remaining son of Mrs Ryan, the mother who has already lost 3 other sons. During their mission they encounter the enemy on several occasions and when they finally find 'Ryan' the film culminates with a breathtakingly realistic battle. An all-star cast and a must see!!!

Forrest Gump

Oscar winning movie Forrest Gump tells the fascinating make-believe story of a mentally challenged man. It starts with Forrest as a child and shows his relationship with friend Jenny. The film then progresses to his adult life where Forrest gets himself into many amazing adventures. It's a little 'over the top' but none-the-less a fantastic feel good movie which stars Tom Hanks. Definitely worth checking out if you're one of the few who has not yet seen it.

Titanic

A disaster movie with a touch of romance. If you have not yet seen this film, then you are missing out big time. Over 2 hours of pure entertainment are on offer here with OUTSTANDING special effects. The story has 2 tales. 1. The true story of the rise and fall of the Titanic. (The ship classed as unsinkable). 2. A fable love story, where 2 people from different social classes fall for eachother. The main story is focused on the blossoming love between the previously mentioned duo, with the impending disaster slowly building up in the background. It climaxes with the sinking of the ship and captures the horror of how it must have been for the real people on the real ship. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. A 5 star classic and a MUST see!!!

Braveheart

Braveheart - This movie follows the life of William Wallace (Mel Gibson). A Scottish peasant who, after the murder of his Brother and Father by the evil English is taken away and brought up by his Nomad Uncle. After his travels and education he returns to his home village, where he meets his childhood love to whom he marries in secret. After a short romance, his sweetheart is also murdered by the English and this leads to the legend of William Wallace. He begins a rebellion against English which eventually triggers Victory for the Scottish over their English counterparts.

The battle scenes in this movie are extremley realistic and incredibly gory so be warned. The speech by Wallace given to his Scottish army just prior to the initial battle is so passionate that it will give you a shiver down your spine. It's no wonder this movie won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Trivia - Although this movie is a 5 star film. It is not entirely historically accurate. Wallace did meet the dreadful end portrayed in the Story but according to history, he fled Britain to Mainland Europe where he was eventually captured.