Brave (2012)
Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Mérida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Mérida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Mérida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Mérida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
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'Brave (2012)' is a different kind of fairytale, one with a progressive princess and a folk-tale feel which both truly set it apart from most others in its genre. It succeeds the most in genuinely feeling like one of the fables talked about within its own narrative: a short and simple story told because it has the power to entertain, enlighten and even emotionally affect, while also having somewhat of a basis in truth. There are several machinations of the plot that don't quite pull together, though, and, in general, the story rushes by so quickly that it's hard to actually believe any of its in-world impact. However, there's actually some real tension in the third act and the climax is surprisingly moving. The central relationship is, for the most part, a believable and nuanced one, too. Finally, the feature makes a point of having strong female characters who aren't reduced to over-the-top caricatures of what some board-room executive imagines a 'badass' woman to be. 6/10
Very mediocre movie with a cute protagonist and a pretty generic, uninspired plot. The legend that's referred to in this movie, which I felt was one of the most interesting parts about it, is unfortunately only used as a plot device instead of explored much on its own.
Brave is kind of bland. It doesn't have the same heart, wit or power that other Pixar films have. It's just a regular, old animated family film. It's entertaining, but it's not one that I would put up in the realm of Toy Story or Ratatouille. Maybe I'm just holding Pixar to too high of a standard.
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Although far away from being one of Pixar's best animated features like Toy Story and The Incredibles 'Brave' is packed with terrific animation, a sweet storyline and likable characters even tho it's not perfect and it could have been if it had done some better things storywise but still check it out it's pretty and quite fun too for both kids and parents. (8/10)