Every Best Picture Oscar Winner Ranked Worst To Best

It’s fair to say Mel Gibson is far from the best director (or, let’s face it, person) around, but at least he knows how to create mindless, crowd-pleasing spectacle.

With Braveheart, he tells the tale of William Wallace’s crusade against the British, complete with over-the-top violence, historically inaccurate plotlines, and cartoonish performances. Preferring unsubtle action to compelling storytelling, it’s exciting popcorn entertainment, but honestly that’s about it.