Such a whimsical set-up is obviously appealing to small children. The story follows the life of Bambi the deer and his friends, Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk. The hand-drawn animation is delightful (especially in this age of CGI overkill) and the songs are fun. Where do I even begin with this one? It’s a children’s film of course. That a father’s role as head of the home counts for nothing. That the dishonoring of parents is something to be laughed at, even admired. *facepalm* What sort of message does this send? That if you truly love someone, you will give them what they want. For a while, Tevye stands firm by his convictions and refuses to bless the match. Of course, by the end of the film, he’s relented there, too. The youngest follows the rebellion of her sisters with the boldest move of all: she marries outside the faith.
The second girl becomes engaged to a radical Jew, making it clear to her father that she does not desire his permission, only his blessing. After some flustered frustration, Tevye backs down and consents to the marriage. This sets a precedent. The eldest girl pledges to wed a devout Jew, but goes about it in a less-then-honorable fashion. Overstatement? I think not. Take, for example, the marrying off of Tevye’s three daughters. Fiddler On the Roof makes a mockery of fatherhood and winks at the rebellion of a younger generation against an older one. So what’s not to like? Several things, actually. And the story demonstrates the necessity of passing on to our children, not merely traditions, but also the reasons behind those traditions. Seriously? I wonder what Wallace would have to say about that. In short, his character is closer that of a vulgar savage than to that of a God-fearing knight. And he fathers a child by a woman who is not his wife. He seeks ruthless vengeance against the noblemen who have forsaken his cause. The William Wallace of Braveheart differs from this model in many respects. The William Wallace of history was a remarkably noble man a dedicated warrior who was also a devout Christian.
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But ultimately, what I find hardest to swallow about this movie is its warped depiction of Wallace’s character. In fact, I might be able to look past the glaring flaws and just enjoy the (admittedly rousing) tale of valiant men fighting against tyranny. Besides, the story isn’t supposed to be based on fact: it’s based on legend, and should be taken as such.” I understand the argument I even agree with it to a certain extent. It’s entertainment, for goodness sake! You want a history lesson, go somewhere else. If you happen to be a fan of the film, you’re probably crying foul at this point: “Oh, come on. From its suggestion that Wallace and Isabella of France were romantically involved, to its sorely lacking recreation of the Battle of Stirling Bridge – the historical errors abound. And I know enough to recognize that the history in Braveheart is ludicrously inaccurate. I may not have a PhD or some fancy diploma to prove it, but I do know a few things. Scottish history has always interested me a great deal. After all, this is Hollywood we’re talking about here. concentrated so intensely on making things “epic”, that they all but forgot the “historical” part. Well, it would be – except Mel Gibson and Co. I know, right? You’d think a historical epic like Braveheart would be on my list of favorites.