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AgentLviJul 21, 2023

Masterpiece movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning

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ChemikerJun 3, 2023

Люблю выпадать из реальности, за просмотром всякого, вот конкретно сделать, я прям реально обо всем забыл посмотрел, щас постепенно возвращаюсь) Очень эмоциональный мультфильм, при том что я его наверно 3 раз пересматриваю. ГГ прям тут рыжая,Люблю выпадать из реальности, за просмотром всякого, вот конкретно сделать, я прям реально обо всем забыл посмотрел, щас постепенно возвращаюсь) Очень эмоциональный мультфильм, при том что я его наверно 3 раз пересматриваю. ГГ прям тут рыжая, все знают какие они рыжие) Но тут это сделано так как действие происходит в Шотландии, родине рыжих. Мерида пошла в отца, не только волосами, но и поведением, хотела стать воином, а не принцессой как хотела ее мать.
И начался конфликт, и началось, да я ее отлично понимаю, когда был в ее возрасте, тоже был такой местами, за которые мне стыдно. Цените что имеете!… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Jul 6, 2022

Not only is this story heartwarming but it's a landmark in the animation field for how it successfully executed curly hair,a notorious feat. The story is small and short but with enough laughs and conflict to make it irrelevant. It's my mom'sNot only is this story heartwarming but it's a landmark in the animation field for how it successfully executed curly hair,a notorious feat. The story is small and short but with enough laughs and conflict to make it irrelevant. It's my mom's favorite animated movie too, lol… Expand

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KorbenX9May 28, 2022

Easily one of the most forgettable films anyone has ever made, not just Pixar. Boring from start to end.

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Sarcastic_DevisDec 6, 2021

Me lo ricordavo molto peggio.

Ho trovato i personaggi principali abbastanza forti nella caratterizzazione, specialmente gli archi narrativi di Merida ed Elinor. L'unico problema è che il primo atto è un po' sconnesso dal secondo e dal terzoMe lo ricordavo molto peggio.

Ho trovato i personaggi principali abbastanza forti nella caratterizzazione, specialmente gli archi narrativi di Merida ed Elinor. L'unico problema è che il primo atto è un po' sconnesso dal secondo e dal terzo atto, rendendo il film leggermente stucchevole. Per il resto, mi ha divertito, e ho trovato il messaggio di fondo niente male.

Consigliato? Sì, perché no.… Expand

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meydianarizki21Apr 2, 2021

Another Great Pixar Film
Brave is a film I've been looking forward to since I first laid eyes on it's beautiful trailer. It had everything a great Pixar film has: a wonderful setting, fantastic CGI, beautiful and interesting characters, and aAnother Great Pixar Film
Brave is a film I've been looking forward to since I first laid eyes on it's beautiful trailer. It had everything a great Pixar film has: a wonderful setting, fantastic CGI, beautiful and interesting characters, and a lot of heart. In fact, Merida alone was such an interesting and adorable character, that it was instantly on my to watch list. Granted, this isn't Pixar's best, but that's holding it up to extremely high standards. As an animated film, however, this is a fantastic and fascinating film, a treat for the summer.

Brave tells the story of the aforementioned Merida, a young, Scottish princess whose life is controlled by her mother so that she can be shaped into a queen someday over the surrounding tribes. In an effort to change her fate and be free of her oppressive, but loving mother, she attempts to change her fate, and in the process makes a huge mistake. I won't get into plot details, as the trailer really doesn't give a lot away in terms of what this film is really about, but suffice to say, there is plenty of fun and adventure to be had.

Pixar always manages to create an interesting and unique tale, and this goes right up there with the best of them. Using the Scottish highlands is both an inspiring choice and allows them to craft a beautiful film. With sweeping mountains, water, and thick and colorful forests, this is one of Pixar's best looking films to date. It trumps the jungles of UP and even the magical underwater world of Finding Nemo. There is a certain amount of magic in the environments alone, and gazing on it is a wonder. The characters are also fantastic. Merida is a wonderful addition to Disney's princess lineup, and unlike those others, she is no damsel in distress. She, like her mother, is perfectly capable of handling herself, with her trusty archery skills and even tackles a few dangerous situations on her own instead of having someone there to save her. In fact, this could be seen as an inverse, as Merida actually becomes a hero in many ways and triumphs over the males in her own age bracket. Also of note is Billy Connolly, voicing Fergus, who lends his comedic chops to create a wonderful and likable character.

While this film may not be up there with Pixar's best, it still has a wonderful story and character interaction. Merida's relationship with her family feels genuine and most children will probably be able to relate. At the heart of the story is her relationship with her mother. This is more than a story about fate, but a story about obligations to family and how growing up means taking responsibility and putting away childish selfishness in place of those responsibilities. Although the core plot is unconventional and unexpected, it has a fantastic heart and once again proves that Pixar can tell a story like no other.

Brave is an entertaining, humorous, and heartfelt story that will be wonderful for kids and adults alike. Merida is a wonderful new character and the entire film looks beautiful. Even if you don't have children, I recommend this film if you've loved other Pixar's before it.… Expand

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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021

what a awesome movie! i rate this movie a 9/10! the best movie of 2012 along with madagascar 3, the avengers, and wreck it ralph!

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WiholkeJan 19, 2021

After Cars 2, PIXAR had to redeem themselves and fast, and I don't think that Brave was able to do that for them. This movie really feels like a Disney Animation Studios movie rather than a PIXAR movie, and I think that might have been whatAfter Cars 2, PIXAR had to redeem themselves and fast, and I don't think that Brave was able to do that for them. This movie really feels like a Disney Animation Studios movie rather than a PIXAR movie, and I think that might have been what they were going for to add another Disney Princess. Some people have said this movie is alright up until the twist happens and I would agree with that. However, the beginning only has a few good scenes, the rest of the opening is forgettable. In fact, this whole movie is forgettable, which is my biggest problem with this movie. When the twist happens, it sucks me out of the experience I'm in and I lose interest in the rest of the movie completely. This movie isn't offensive or cringe-worthy (minus some bad slap-stick) like Cars 2 can sometimes be, but this movie did bore me as no other PIXAR movie had done before this one. So do I like this movie? Not very much. It has some redeeming qualities, the characters are good, and I like the elements of Scottish culture. But when it comes to which movie I would rather watch, I would pick Cars 2. Brave did not redeem PIXAR, and it was clear that at this point, the studio was losing its edge.… Expand

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imthenoobJan 18, 2021

At first, I liked it quite a bit because it showed a dynamic we haven't really seen before in a Disney movie: That of a mother and daughter at odds due to their conflicting views of life. It was interesting and the setting was perfect. ThatAt first, I liked it quite a bit because it showed a dynamic we haven't really seen before in a Disney movie: That of a mother and daughter at odds due to their conflicting views of life. It was interesting and the setting was perfect. That being said, It utterly lost me the moment the witch was introduced. From then on, The movie dragged and it became a predictable bore that failed to keep me invested or interested. Such a shame, This movie had the potential to be really good.… Expand

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MangoturtleDec 1, 2020

A really fun/sweet film about family and bondage. fun story REALLY great CGI. You can tell that they spent hours on just her hair, but it pays off so well.

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DaffyboyNov 8, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. overrated. nice athmosphere, but poor graphic. quick characthers evolution and pooooooooor villain. Imho the oscar was largely stealed.… Expand

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Dostoyevsky3Jun 25, 2020

Brave balances multiple thematically meaningful messages for its strong and well developed characters in an exquisitely visioned world that will certainly satisfy fantasy fanatics.

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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020

In Medieval Scotland, Princess Merida of the clan Dunbroch is given a bow and arrow by her father, King Fergus, for her sixth birthday to the dismay of her mother, Queen Elinor. While venturing into the woods to fetch a stray arrow, MeridaIn Medieval Scotland, Princess Merida of the clan Dunbroch is given a bow and arrow by her father, King Fergus, for her sixth birthday to the dismay of her mother, Queen Elinor. While venturing into the woods to fetch a stray arrow, Merida encounters a will-o'-the-wisp. Soon afterward, Mor'du, a huge demon bear, attacks the family. Merida flees on horseback with Elinor, while Fergus and his men fend off Mor'du, though the fight costs him one of his legs.

Ten years later, Merida, now a free-spirited and fiery young woman who dislikes her princess duties and is now big sister to identical triplets—Harris, Hubert, and Hamish, discovers that she is to be betrothed to the son of one of her father's allies. Elinor (who has become overbearingly strict with the girl when it came to her duties) explains that failure to consent to the betrothal could harm Dunbroch, reminding Merida of a legend of a prince whose pride and refusal to follow his father's wishes destroyed his kingdom.

The allied clan chieftains and their first-born sons arrive to compete in the Highland games for Merida's hand in marriage. Merida twists the rules, announcing that as her own clan's firstborn she is eligible to compete for her own hand. She easily bests her suitors in an archery contest, shaming the other clans, and after a heated argument with Elinor, runs away into the forest. Wisps appear, leading her to the hut of an elderly witch. Merida bargains for a spell to change her fate, and the witch gives her an enchanted cake.

When Merida gives Elinor the cake, it transforms her into a bear, unable to speak but still retaining her human consciousness. Merida returns to the witch's cottage with Elinor, only to find it deserted, and discovers a message from the witch: unless Merida is able to "mend the bond torn by pride" before the second sunrise, the spell will become permanent. Merida once again tries to look for an answer, but ends up destroying the witch’s cottage. She then spends the night with her mother and teaches the queen what she knows about wilderness survival, bonding with her as a result. However, Merida soon discovers that Elinor is slowly losing her human consciousness, turning more and more into a real bear. Merida and Elinor are then led by the wisps to ancient ruins, where they encounter Mor'du. Realizing that Mor'du was the prince in the legend her mother told her, Merida vows that she will not let the same thing happen to her mother. She soon comes to a conclusion that the witch meant for her to re-stitch up her mother’s tapestry (which Merida tore through with her sword after her argument with her mother), and decides to sneak back into the castle so they can find the tapestry and reverse the curse.

They return to the castle to find the clans on the verge of war, who are arguing about who shall have Merida’s hand. Merida intends to relent and declare herself ready to choose a suitor as tradition demands, but Elinor, having a change of heart, prompts her instead to insist that the firstborns should be allowed to marry in their own time to whomever they choose, and live their own lives before they feel ready to settle down. This leads to Merida conducting a beautiful speech which moves the hearts of the clans. The clans agree, breaking tradition but renewing and strengthening their alliance.

Merida sneaks into the tapestry room with Elinor. Elinor, however, begins to slip in and out of her humanity and attacks Fergus, but suddenly regains her composure and flees the castle. Mistaking the queen for Mor'du and unable to listen to Merida, Fergus pursues the bear with the other clans, locking Merida in the castle. Merida escapes with the assistance of her brothers, who have also eaten the enchanted cake and have been transformed into bear cubs. Merida repairs the tapestry and rides out after her father. Fergus and the clans capture Elinor, but Merida intervenes and stops her father before Mor'du arrives. Mor'du batters the clan warriors and targets Merida, but Elinor intercedes, holding off Mor'du and causing him to be crushed by a falling menhir. This releases the spirit of the prince, who silently thanks Merida for freeing him. Merida covers her mother in the repaired tapestry, but she remains a bear. As the sun rises for the second time, Merida realizes the mistakes she has made and reconciles with Elinor, unknowingly fulfilling the true meaning of the witch's message; to mend the bond between her and her mother, therefore successfully reversing the spell's effects on her mom and brothers.

With Mor'du gone, Merida and Elinor work together on a new tapestry when they are called to the docks to bid farewell to the other clans, and ride their horses together.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingDec 31, 2019

Ultima decepção de 2019.

O que mais acho interessante em animações é o fato de que sua estoria é mais ampla do que se pode imaginar. Temos uma critica direcionada a criançada, que geralmente se trata de valores éticos e morais, e umaUltima decepção de 2019.

O que mais acho interessante em animações é o fato de que sua estoria é mais ampla do que se pode imaginar. Temos uma critica direcionada a criançada, que geralmente se trata de valores éticos e morais, e uma direcionada aos adultos, onde só a experiencia de vida pode justamente dar a visão para que se entenda o que quer ser passado. Aqui, em Brave, temos um roteiro exageradamente simples, que mesmo totalmente direcionada a trama principal - entre a mãe e a filha, falha em passar emoção e empatia, visto que elas foram pouco trabalhadas no filme. Fora os furos que talvez até uma criança consiga perceber. A animação é o que mais funciona no filme. As expressões são muito convincentes, mesmo quando se trata do urso. As cores são vividas e os detalhes enchem os olhos.… Expand

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manningn15Jun 13, 2019

Brave is for sure one of my top 10 favorite princess movies but is one of my 5 least favorite Pixar Movies. The voice over performance from Kelly Macdonald was especially terrific. Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, and Billy Connolly also gaveBrave is for sure one of my top 10 favorite princess movies but is one of my 5 least favorite Pixar Movies. The voice over performance from Kelly Macdonald was especially terrific. Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, and Billy Connolly also gave pretty great voice over performances. The story was very unique and fun. The animation was beautifully well done.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Apr 8, 2019

Not Pixar's best but far from the worst. It still manages to be a solid movie, with a simple, funny and emotional at times but a little predictable story that has some basic but touching messages about mother-daughter relationships. Just likeNot Pixar's best but far from the worst. It still manages to be a solid movie, with a simple, funny and emotional at times but a little predictable story that has some basic but touching messages about mother-daughter relationships. Just like A Bug's Life and Cars, this movie lacks some of that "Pixar Magic" even when it's a decent movie.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018

It certainly is one of the weaker Pixar films, although younger audiences will most likely have a blast. For the rest of us, it is pretty forgettable sadly.

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spongeswiftJun 15, 2018

Brave is ambitious and that may mean that it takes a lot of missteps but it still manages to be a decent movie. Merida is such a strong character and yes she may do some horrible things, she still is one of Pixar's most intricately madeBrave is ambitious and that may mean that it takes a lot of missteps but it still manages to be a decent movie. Merida is such a strong character and yes she may do some horrible things, she still is one of Pixar's most intricately made characters. This movie may have it's mistakes but also has breathtaking peaks even if they don't last for long.… Expand

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Digibutter64Jun 6, 2018

The visuals are great. Other than that, I found this to be very mediocre. It's definitely not BAD, but it does pale in comparison to some of Pixar's other films.

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FilipeNetoApr 29, 2018

This animated film is set in medieval Scotland and focuses on the figure of the young Princess Merida. Opposing the idea of marriage by obligation, the young rebel runs away and seeks a way to change her mother's ideas, with severeThis animated film is set in medieval Scotland and focuses on the figure of the young Princess Merida. Opposing the idea of marriage by obligation, the young rebel runs away and seeks a way to change her mother's ideas, with severe consequences. Its a film based on the old maxim "beware of what you want, for it can come true in a way that is not what you had in mind." Following a recent norm, Disney-Pixar have created an adorable princess who seeks to adapt to the new mentality of modern women. She's not a crying princess who needs to be saved, like Snow White from the 1930s. She is a girl full of personality, with very concrete ideas, she knows what she wants, she just does not know how to do it. And, as has happened in many of the most recent films (Tangled is a good example), it emphasizes the absence of a male hero and the weaknesses of male characters, a fundamental part of its comic essence. We could almost say that it seems that Disney-Pixar came to see men as the weak sex.

Mérida is adorable in every way, and its very easy to think of several women in our lives who resemble her, which increases our identification with the character. Her mother is protective and caring, but she can not understand her daughter's wishes. The father, a warrior with passion for bears hunting, is a braggart who adores his children and is almost controlled by his own wife. The animations are excellent, made with great realism and care. The voices are borrowed by a good cast of voice actors, and were thought to try to reproduce the Scottish accent, thus fitting into the mood of the film. The soundtrack and songs do not bring anything new or stay in the ear, but play their role well. Pixar has always been more concerned with the visual aspects than with the songs of its films.

In short, Brave is a very good movie and deserves to be seen by the whole family. More aimed at girls, it will definitely appeal to boys as well as adults.… Expand

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Ansatsu83Mar 29, 2018

The worst Disney movies I have seen. Why is this getting such high rating? This caters to PC police and feminazi's, both of which I cant stand. On top of this, it was dedicated to one of the most pretentious people on the planet. There isThe worst Disney movies I have seen. Why is this getting such high rating? This caters to PC police and feminazi's, both of which I cant stand. On top of this, it was dedicated to one of the most pretentious people on the planet. There is nothing right with this movie, the feminist overtones are way too high, the obvious hipster/hippy feel of the plot, just... screw this movie! Hell no, worst Disney movie I have seen.… Expand

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Miles_SDec 5, 2017

Brave isn't bad but is so utterly unremarkable it;s definitely not of quality either. Brave tries nothing unique, and it's accomplishments as a feature length film reflect the painful mediocrity of every single facet, bar some flat out badBrave isn't bad but is so utterly unremarkable it;s definitely not of quality either. Brave tries nothing unique, and it's accomplishments as a feature length film reflect the painful mediocrity of every single facet, bar some flat out bad voice acting.… Expand

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DelWolfJul 2, 2017

Perhaps the most confusing choice of an oscar winner when it comes to "best animated picture", I immensely prefer Wreck-it Ralph. While the concept is interesting and could go somewhere, if a little pandering, the execution once the moviePerhaps the most confusing choice of an oscar winner when it comes to "best animated picture", I immensely prefer Wreck-it Ralph. While the concept is interesting and could go somewhere, if a little pandering, the execution once the movie properly begins is nothing more than a huge disappointment. I find it difficult to sit through without reaching for my phone, or getting a snack without hitting pause, because it's just simply not intruiging enough. Focusing more on a mother-daughter relationship was a strange choice, especially with how the trailers portrayed it. It's just not good enough for 90 minutes of my time, and definitely, in my opinion, not worthy of an oscar. This is probably my least favourite Pixar movie excluding Cars 2. I would give this one a skip.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017

This story falls short at some points but it still has good parts. The characters are good and each of them are animated amazingly. The story doesn't have the magic I usually expect from Pixar though.

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FuturedirectorMar 20, 2016

While Brave's plot may feel cliched for adult viewers, the poignant spirit and its surprisngly funny characters are enough for this animated picture to be welcome on Pixar's modern classics (and winning the Academy Award).

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ZerpnosMar 25, 2017

Her zaman ki gibi, klasik bir Disney filmi. Eğlenceli dakikalar yaşatan ve insanı çocukluğuna götüren bir film. Yetişkin veya genç insanlar için her ne kadar diğer Animasyonların yanında, çocukça kalsa da ortalama, güzel bir filmdi. EğerHer zaman ki gibi, klasik bir Disney filmi. Eğlenceli dakikalar yaşatan ve insanı çocukluğuna götüren bir film. Yetişkin veya genç insanlar için her ne kadar diğer Animasyonların yanında, çocukça kalsa da ortalama, güzel bir filmdi. Eğer çocuklarınız varsa, kesinlikle açın ve beraber izleyin. Türkiye şartlarında, çocuklarıyla ilgilenemeyen oldukça fazla Ebeveyn var. Siz bunlardan olmayın ve eğer varsa çocuklarınızla vakit geçirin. Benim yok ama olduğu zaman kesinlikle açıp tekrar izleyeceğim.… Expand

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FreedomFightersDec 21, 2016

The critical reception of "Cars 2" proved one thing to us: Pixar is mortal. After a basically spotless history of critical successes (even the first "Cars" was still Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), "Cars 2" was the first real "dud" forThe critical reception of "Cars 2" proved one thing to us: Pixar is mortal. After a basically spotless history of critical successes (even the first "Cars" was still Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), "Cars 2" was the first real "dud" for the studio (I still enjoyed it), and it showed us that Pixar can make mistakes. How would their next film, "Brave," fare in comparison? Well, I personally loved it. I know it's not one of Pixar's best, but even after rewatching it multiple times, I still find myself having a great time with each screening. I love the animation, I enjoyed the characters, I thought the writing was not bad and the film had moments of charm, action, depth, and heart. Sure, not everyone will agree with my high praise, but all things considered, "Brave" is another Pixar success and a fun time at the movies.… Expand

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gameguardian21Aug 24, 2016

In the end, I found brave to be quite boring and unmemorable movie. It does have some good things. The animation is of course good because its disney. Second, I like the main protagonist, she was interesting and wars the best part of theIn the end, I found brave to be quite boring and unmemorable movie. It does have some good things. The animation is of course good because its disney. Second, I like the main protagonist, she was interesting and wars the best part of the movie. Bedsides that, the movie falls flat in its storytelling, other character development, and humor that it was promised.… Expand

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CinemaphileJul 29, 2016

Film geeks often rank their favorite films, especially Pixar films. Ranking #Brave with Pixar's pantheon of blockbusters, let alone comparing it with them, is a sign of epically flawed reasoning. Pixar's own self-documentary professes Pixar'sFilm geeks often rank their favorite films, especially Pixar films. Ranking #Brave with Pixar's pantheon of blockbusters, let alone comparing it with them, is a sign of epically flawed reasoning. Pixar's own self-documentary professes Pixar's corporate ethos to break the mold with each project, sequels included. Though some might say Brave is cast from a very old Disney mold, Brave is much larger and denser than the traditional Disney "princess" story. Brave stands the Disney princess genre on its ear, giving us Merida - a princess who needs no one to rescue her and who takes her destiny with her own hands. In fact, there is very little of the traditional fairy tale genre to Brave, Merida is a self-made heroine, picking her own challenges, winning her own freedom, making her own tragic mistakes and then fixing them.

Loosely based the Greek myth of Callisto, Brave is set in Medieval Scotland with all the appropriate Celtic sensibilities. Brave is not cut from the same cloth as its raucous, cartoony Dreamworks cousin, How To Train Your Dragon - its fantasy elements are organic, grown straight from the Highlands itself with a near sense of photorealism. As for Merida and her family, they are toons, but they're only rendered that way. Brenda Chapman's makes the power struggle between Merida and her mother Elinor the centerpiece of the movie, cleverly contrasting it with a comic over-the-top, axe thumping conflict between King Fergus and the fathers of Merida's suitors. As Brave has no real villain, Chapman does throw in a mcguffin to tie Merida's tragic destiny-changing choice to an obligatory climactic action sequence. Without that Celtic flavored magical curse though, Chapman would not be able to resolve Merida and Elinor's differences or put them in physical jeopardy. A necessary contrivance, it is couched within enough genuine drama and slapstick humor that one barely notices.
No, Brave doesn't seem like a sentimental Pixar film, but like Merida, it stands on its own, on its own terms. On its own, it is a refreshingly enjoyable story in a Summer of derivative, paint by numbers films.
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MrMovieBuffApr 30, 2016

I remember I was not fussed on seeing 'Brave', it has nothing to do with the fact that it's the first Pixar movie to feature a female lead...looking at the story, it just didn't seem that interesting.

We meet a young princess named MeridaI remember I was not fussed on seeing 'Brave', it has nothing to do with the fact that it's the first Pixar movie to feature a female lead...looking at the story, it just didn't seem that interesting.

We meet a young princess named Merida (voiced by Kelly MacDonald) growing up to become a professional at archery. She has a good aim, and her mother, Elinor (Emma Thompson) is very close with her, they have a healthy mother and daughter relationship as you would expect. As Merida grows older, she also has three younger brother triplets who like to misbehave and cause drama. It seems that Merida's parents are planning on findin her a prince, as most princesses need to get married to a prince.

Merida doesn't want this, it seems, as it's not the life she feels she wants to live. But her mother insists that she lives the life of a traditional princess.

Merida runs away after having an argument with her mother, and she comes across some strange magic that could potentially bring her what she wants, little does she know that the magic is, of course, flawed, and it becomes a mission for her to try and change things back.

While the animation in this movie looks fantastic, as to be expected from Pixar, it seems that the story gets a little rushed towards the second half. There is also something about the character Merida that may seem a little...underwhelming. To me, she is not a very interesting character, and she is almost not very memorable at all, she doesn't need to sing Disney musical numbers to make her interesting, it's just, there is nothing about her character that makes her an impact, other than the fact that she is the first Pixar female lead.

'Brave' doesn't stand tall in terms of its story or characters...it is ultimately weak tea. There is almost no emotional charge when clearly there should be. It gets points for trying, but when the plot does really get going, you cannot help but think, there could have been a much better way to execute this mother and daughter story.

All in all, 'Brave' is mostly forgettable Pixar fare...children are likely to enjoy it depending on their patience, but if you're looking for the next 'Toy Story' (1995) or 'Finding Nemo' (2003)...this is not the one you're looking for.… Expand

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SpangleMar 20, 2016

Brave is an absolutely delightful and moving experience with fantastic voice acting and Pixar’s trademark across the board. From the emotionally stirring love letter to moms to the beautiful animation, Brave brings the very best of what theBrave is an absolutely delightful and moving experience with fantastic voice acting and Pixar’s trademark across the board. From the emotionally stirring love letter to moms to the beautiful animation, Brave brings the very best of what the animation giant has to offer. Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, and Billy Connolly, are all brilliant here and really bring their animated characters to life. The writing from the various screenwriters is pitch perfect. From great dialogue to great characterization to a great story, Brave’s script is all that I can ask for from a film. Additionally, the film is well paced and even when it establishes its story, Brave never slows down and keeps you entertained throughout. Finally, the music is phenomenal, especially the song "Learn Me Right". Fantastic stuff. Overall, I loved the fairy tale feel here and the moral is fantastic: love and respect your mom, she would do anything for you. Brave basically had me in tears and is not hard to figure out why.… Expand

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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016

Pxar's Brave conveys the plight of young Princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), a girl who seemingly has it all: loving parents, great hair, mad archery skills, and enviable beauty. But she still desperately wants to “change her fate,”Pxar's Brave conveys the plight of young Princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), a girl who seemingly has it all: loving parents, great hair, mad archery skills, and enviable beauty. But she still desperately wants to “change her fate,” a goal which becomes her mantra—her fate presently being one in which she marries the son of one of her father's allies, following tradition rather than her heart. Merida is plucky and rebellious, more Katniss than Bella, and when she discovers that the only requirement for participation in the tournament which will decide her future husband is being the firstborn of one of the kingdom's leaders, she enters the tournament herself in an attempt to control her own future.

Merida's mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is mortified: What will the neighbors think? The film establishes Elinor as the main roadblock to Merida's happiness, suffocating her daughter with convention when Merida would rather be climbing mountains, hunting monsters—doing any number of things that don't involve marrying one of the buffoons she's presented with at the tournament. She becomes increasingly desperate to escape this fate, and doesn't hesitate to enlist the help of a witch on her quest for freedom. She asks the witch to supply a spell that will “change” her mother, presumably supplanting her conservative view of Merida's future—a plan which, of course, backfires disastrously.

Merida's father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), is known as the Bear King, having lost his leg in a battle with a gigantic bear in the film's opening scene, so it's a cruel irony that the result of Merida's ill-advised spell, purchased from the witch, is Elinor's transformation into a near likeness of her husband's trophy from that fateful battle. The history of fairy tales is full of bears; a popular Scottish fairy tale—and Brave indeed takes place in medieval Scotland—tells of a girl marrying a handsome prince who, during the light of day, is cursed to take the form of a bear, until he endures five years of trials to break free. But the curse Merida brings upon her mother is more permanent: The two women have two days to figure out how to break the spell or Elinor will remain a bear forever, giving in to a savage nature which bubbles beneath the surface throughout the film as she tries to keep hold of her humanity—and keep herself from eating her daughter.

It's no accident that the film's voice of tradition is the one transformed into a savage beast. Brave is very much a story of a pretty girl getting what she wants, and Merida keeps her beauty and her wits while her mother, helplessly clumsy in her new form, scarfs down live fish straight from the river and tries without success to conceal her unavoidable nudity. Even Elinor's redemptive speech to the kingdom about the right to marry for love is in fact delivered by Merida, who intuits the words based on messages conveyed by her mother's gesticulating paws; the old ways have been literally silenced, with no thought as to why they existed in the first place. The only lesson Merida learns is that she should be more careful in her dealings with witches.

Brave flirts with actual commentary on the plight of women and responsibility (a girl fighting for her own hand in marriage is an interesting possibility with a lot of weight), as well as on the struggle for balance in relationships between mothers and daughters. But ultimately the film offers nothing more than a caricature of a well-worn conceit (a princess doesn't fit into her shiny box, so she just breaks all the rules and does what she wants), neatly repackaged for another generation of young moviegoers who haven't met Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and don't realize that they're eating yesterday's leftovers.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 18, 2016

I get it. Some people have problems with Pixar during this movie, but 2012 was an improvement for Pixar ever since Cars 2 turned down on all Pixar fans out there... but who really cares? Brave proves that Pixar doesn't give up at all.

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GentM2015Jan 17, 2016

Brave is a 2012 animated comedy-fantasy film directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman.It is the 13th Pixar film,and certainly a great one as their previous.
Brave follows Merida the daughter of Scottish King Fergus and Queen Elinor.She isBrave is a 2012 animated comedy-fantasy film directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman.It is the 13th Pixar film,and certainly a great one as their previous.
Brave follows Merida the daughter of Scottish King Fergus and Queen Elinor.She is a skilled archer who wants to make her own fate in life and pursue her own dreams.She is then forced to get married,as the tradition requires at a certain age but she is in her own mind and seeks help from a witch to change the fate and be her own person in life.
This movie is amazing,from the glorious animation to the characters who are likable just as much as they are interesting.Merida is a strong female lead character who chooses her own path in life and makes her own decisions for herself.She has dreams and most importantly is "brave" enough to pursue them till the very end.She's also smart and Kelly Macdonald's voice work just helps the cause with her amazing Scottish Accent.
The story is very interesting and intriguing while still being emotional that gives depth to the characters.But it also has funny moments throughout,even though the finale is very dark and also even sad which in my opinion is great.
People has been complaining about the twist over and over again and how it is more of a kids film than for adults,which Pixar is used to making.But I disagree because while it is an absolute treat for kids,it is also dark at times,it has adult jokes here and there and what's very important,it has character development at its finest.The place where Merida and different characters in the movie are at the beginning and where they end up is just brilliant and life changing.The lessons they learn through their adventures,them being good or bad,and the way that this movie teaches people that we can make our own fate if we are brave enough to follow our hearts,that makes for an unforgettable experience.… Expand

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

At first glance, Brave seems much like an old-fashioned animated Disney princess film done using new-fangled technology. Most of the elements are in place: the plucky heroine, the faithful animal companion, a mysterious wizard, and aAt first glance, Brave seems much like an old-fashioned animated Disney princess film done using new-fangled technology. Most of the elements are in place: the plucky heroine, the faithful animal companion, a mysterious wizard, and a character-building journey. There are even a few songs. Looking deeper, however, there's something missing: narrative momentum. The thinly-written storyline takes us on an adventure, to be sure, but not necessarily one viewers will be interested in taking. The tone is uneven and more often morose than joyful. The pacing is slow and at times almost tedious. The end result is something that feels like it was put together from a jumble of Disney clichés tacked onto the skeleton of Beauty and the Beast.

The lack of both a romantic element and a real villain is only part of the problem. Another issue is that the lead character, the wild, arrow-shooting, red-headed Princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) is more of a brat than a spunky, strong-willed girl. Okay, there's a fine line but, for the most part, Disney has managed to stay on the right side of it. Watching Merida, the only thing I could think is that her parents indulged her too much. As the movie progresses, we see that's true of her blustering father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), who lets her get away with just about anything. Her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), tries to lay down the law but ends up being turned into a bear for her troubles. The spoiled Merida, not liking to be constrained by Mom's rules (especially the one about marrying a prince), finds a witch and obtains magic that, when applied, results in Elinor becoming bear-able. The rest of the movie is spent trying to reverse the spell before Big Game Hunter Fergus inadvertently kills his wife.

Something sad has happened within Pixar. With Brave as a lackluster follow-up to the misfire of Cars 2, they seem to be spinning their wheels. Gone is the magic they infused in great films like The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, WALL*E, and the Toy Storys. Gone are the days when movie-lovers of all ages could celebrate the release of a new Pixar feature. They have fallen back to the pack, and maybe even slipped a little behind. Even Brave's staunchest defenders will grudgingly admit that this is "lesser Pixar." Artistically, despite its catalog of flaws, Brave is superior to Madagascar 3, but kids will prefer the latter for its color, its spectacle, and its cheerfulness. Curiously, Brave is neither fish nor fowl. It lacks a strong appeal to kids (too slow, too dark, too long) and adults (too superficial, not well written). The "Disney" and "Pixar" names assure an audience but it's hard to imagine Brave generating a lot of enthusiasm. Its final numbers will likely be closer to those of Cars 2 than Up.

Choosing the voice actors appears to have been easy: find everyone in the industry with SAG credentials who can boast either a genuine Scottish accent or a decent facsimile. So there's Kelly Macdonald, Craig Ferguson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, and Robbie Coltrane. Emma Thompson trades in her upper class British dialect for something more earthy. One assumes that if James Doohan was still alive, he would have been offered a part. It's tempting to give Pixar points for authenticity, although during the time period when this transpires, the language spoken by the people of Scotland would have been unrecognizable to today's audiences, requiring subtitles.

Brave features one of the most potentially frightening sequences in any recent animated film. This is partially responsible for the PG (instead of G) rating. Two bears - the transformed Elinor and a bigger, badder monster - go at it in an ursa smackdown that is surprisingly graphic for a family feature. Older kids won't be bothered; they may even applaud this scene (especially since it's one of only a few action-oriented segments). Younger children, however, may be frightened. It's not just the degree to which violence is depicted but the overall intensity of the sequence. It will likely be less scary on a TV, but on a big screen, some children may find it overwhelming.

Early in its genesis, Brave was being touted as "the first animated film directed by a woman." That woman, Brenda Chapman, didn't make it all the way through the production, being replaced by Mark Andrews part-way through due to "creative differences." Maybe that in part explains Brave's meandering approach and tone. Chapman, who is still credited as both a co-director and a co-writer, previously worked on the story for 1991's Beauty and the Beast and appears to have used pieces of that film as an inspiration here. The climax, in fact, is almost a direct steal (with Mom standing in for Prince Charming). In the end, Brave could have used a little of the Beauty and the Beast magic.

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MovieManiac1994Jan 4, 2016

Poor Brenda Chapman.

For a while she held the significant distinction of being the first female director to be admitted into Pixar’s hitherto all-male cadre of feature filmmakers. Not only that, but the film she was charged withPoor Brenda Chapman.

For a while she held the significant distinction of being the first female director to be admitted into Pixar’s hitherto all-male cadre of feature filmmakers.

Not only that, but the film she was charged with bringing into being was Pixar’s first to have a female protagonist, and a princess to boot. The sound of glass ceilings shattering in Tinseltown might not have been audible, but it was hard to miss all the same.

Until, that is, Chapman was abruptly ousted and replaced by Mark Andrews, second-unit director on Mouse House mega-flop John Carter . Feminist breakthrough? Yeah, not so much. “Creative differences” was the catch-all reason given for Chapman’s departure from the project.

Yet when one harks back to how this slice of Celtic cod-folklore was initially pitched, it’s clear John Lasseter and the rest of Pixar’s top brass lost faith in her initial conception - then called The Bear And The Bow - and re-moulded it into something a little less serious, a little more cartoonish and a lot less… well, princess-y.

In many ways the result resembles nothing so much as Tangled , or 2010 pic How To Train Your Dragon , another medieval caper set in a world of chieftains, warriors and Arthurian accessories.

Given that critically acclaimed release represents one of DreamWorks’ better toon forays, the parallel would appear to do Brave proud. Yet Pixar’s history has always been one of pack-leading innovation, not familiar (if unintentional) imitation.

Coming off the back of that spluttering jalopy Cars 2 , the newest vehicle off the Emeryville production line had been looked upon as a film to steady the Pixar ship. Instead it bears all the hallmarks of a studio treading water, as if waiting for a new generation of custodians to propel it into its next evolutionary stage.

Which is not to say that Brave isn’t technically ambitious, fabulous to look at and fun to be around, mostly thanks to a spirited and feisty heroine whose explosion of reddish curls is a triumph in itself.

OK, so tomboy Merida (nimbly voiced by Kelly Macdonald) does feel something of an amalgam, saddled as she is with Mulan’s independent streak, Jessie the Cowgirl’s pluck and the archery prowess of Katniss Everdeen.

Boldly though, this is one Disney princess who refuses to be defined by a Prince Charming, for all her mother’s attempts to set her up with one in the interests of Highland tribal harmony.

Voiced by Emma Thompson, the stately Queen Elinor fills much the same role as Marlin in Finding Nemo : namely, overprotective parental buzz-kill forever trying to keep their mischievous offspring in check. (As well as Merida, she and the burly King Fergus - the easiest of paydays for Billy Connolly - have a trio of unruly boy triplets wreaking havoc in their castle.)

It’s evident from the off, then, that much of Brave ’s drama will be driven by its stern mother/headstrong daughter dynamic, and the friction therein. But how this dynamic develops hangs on a bonkers plot twist that’s so off the wall and out of left field it almost capsizes the entire movie.

We won’t reveal more, apart from saying that it involves a spell cast by a mad witch that in turn maintains a tradition of literal transformation that’s been part of the Disney ethos since as far back as Pinocchio .

The problem is that the Pixar USP is rooted in the fantastical rather than the magical. Their movies, by and large, involve one key idea – talking toys, culinary rodents, suburban superheroes – treated as a fanciful embellishment of an otherwise authentic milieu.

Throw witchcraft into the mix and suddenly anything goes, undermining the strict internal logic on which the Pixar universe depends.

Brave begins strongly, has some fine comic moments and builds to a majestic finale involving a demon bear named Mor’du who once robbed Fergus of a leg and won’t stop until it gets the rest of him. (There’s also a terrific traditional score from Patrick Doyle.)

Yet its weak points (Julie Walters’ eccentric enchantress, the gaseous Will o’ the Wisps that entice Merida to her cottage and the consequences of the fate-changing pastry she coaxes out of her) all spring from a tinkering with the Pixar fabric that is false, forced and ultimately foolhardy.

Speaking of fabric, a symbolically torn tapestry comes to play a crucial role in proceedings. Here’s hoping John Lasseter has a needle and thread capable of stitching his animation power-house across its current creative blip.

More lukewarm haggis than piping-hot broth, Pixar’s 13th feature might fall short, but is still head and hair-covered shoulders above most of its CG competitors.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 5, 2015

"Brave " is a fresh, fun and colorful history , which from the beginning have to be brave at all, as I we showed in this great Pixar movie, It is demostred.

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diegonelliSep 13, 2015

I really like Merida, I think she's one of the best princesses of Disney. Although the story is simple, it's nice to enjoy in family, and it makes you think about your relation with your mother hahhah.

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reellmJul 29, 2015

3/5★ Beautifully animated and with contemporary themes (despite its mediaeval settings) Brave is a fun film, even a good film, but it is not up to Pixar standards. This is not a film I will remember or quote or see listed in "Greatest films3/5★ Beautifully animated and with contemporary themes (despite its mediaeval settings) Brave is a fun film, even a good film, but it is not up to Pixar standards. This is not a film I will remember or quote or see listed in "Greatest films of all time" list. Pixar films are adept at getting their message across without being preachy and Brave, while I appreciate its themes of female empowerment and choosing ones destiny, is uncharacteristically unsubtle.
The biggest twist of Brave is not the mother turning into a bear, but with the twist of no happily ever after ending with her handsome prince for a Disney princess. It went with the theme of the film but I kept on expecting a romance with a peasant boy to be the surprise. Disney has ruined me.
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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

At first glance, Brave seems much like an old-fashioned animated Disney princess film done using new-fangled technology. Most of the elements are in place: the plucky heroine, the faithful animal companion, a mysterious wizard, and aAt first glance, Brave seems much like an old-fashioned animated Disney princess film done using new-fangled technology. Most of the elements are in place: the plucky heroine, the faithful animal companion, a mysterious wizard, and a character-building journey. There are even a few songs. Looking deeper, however, there's something missing: narrative momentum. The thinly-written storyline takes us on an adventure, to be sure, but not necessarily one viewers will be interested in taking. The tone is uneven and more often morose than joyful. The pacing is slow and at times almost tedious. The end result is something that feels like it was put together from a jumble of Disney clichés tacked onto the skeleton of Beauty and the Beast.

The lack of both a romantic element and a real villain is only part of the problem. Another issue is that the lead character, the wild, arrow-shooting, red-headed Princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) is more of a brat than a spunky, strong-willed girl. Okay, there's a fine line but, for the most part, Disney has managed to stay on the right side of it. Watching Merida, the only thing I could think is that her parents indulged her too much. As the movie progresses, we see that's true of her blustering father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), who lets her get away with just about anything. Her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), tries to lay down the law but ends up being turned into a bear for her troubles. The spoiled Merida, not liking to be constrained by Mom's rules (especially the one about marrying a prince), finds a witch and obtains magic that, when applied, results in Elinor becoming bear-able. The rest of the movie is spent trying to reverse the spell before Big Game Hunter Fergus inadvertently kills his wife.

Something sad has happened within Pixar. With Brave as a lackluster follow-up to the misfire of Cars 2, they seem to be spinning their wheels. Gone is the magic they infused in great films like The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, WALL*E, and the Toy Storys. Gone are the days when movie-lovers of all ages could celebrate the release of a new Pixar feature. They have fallen back to the pack, and maybe even slipped a little behind. Even Brave's staunchest defenders will grudgingly admit that this is "lesser Pixar." Artistically, despite its catalog of flaws, Brave is superior to Madagascar 3, but kids will prefer the latter for its color, its spectacle, and its cheerfulness. Curiously, Brave is neither fish nor fowl. It lacks a strong appeal to kids (too slow, too dark, too long) and adults (too superficial, not well written). The "Disney" and "Pixar" names assure an audience but it's hard to imagine Brave generating a lot of enthusiasm. Its final numbers will likely be closer to those of Cars 2 than Up.

With computer animated films circa 2012, it's almost pointless to talk about the "look." Ten or fifteen years ago, we marveled at the level of subtlety and detail in movie like this. Now, the playing field is level. Nearly all animated films - whether from Fox, Pixar, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, or someone else - boast the same polished appearance. Brave uses a dark pallet but it appears neither better nor worse than Madagascar 3 or The Lorax. (Time to insert my obligatory 3-D verdict: don't bother. Not the greatest - it dims an already dark movie and there is blur during scenes where there's a lot of movement.)

Early in its genesis, Brave was being touted as "the first animated film directed by a woman." That woman, Brenda Chapman, didn't make it all the way through the production, being replaced by Mark Andrews part-way through due to "creative differences." Maybe that in part explains Brave's meandering approach and tone. Chapman, who is still credited as both a co-director and a co-writer, previously worked on the story for 1991's Beauty and the Beast and appears to have used pieces of that film as an inspiration here. The climax, in fact, is almost a direct steal (with Mom standing in for Prince Charming). In the end, Brave could have used a little of the Beauty and the Beast magic.

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Arthur_S_PoeApr 1, 2015

Besides killing off an hour and a half, 'Brave' doesn't really have much to offer. It is watchable, also funny to a certain degree, relatively entertaining but certainly not the blockbuster Pixar work that we are used to. The plot is ratherBesides killing off an hour and a half, 'Brave' doesn't really have much to offer. It is watchable, also funny to a certain degree, relatively entertaining but certainly not the blockbuster Pixar work that we are used to. The plot is rather simple, without any strong originality or depth, although one must praise the shift of focus - the analysis of the mother-daughter relationship is not common for Pixar. The animation is repetitive and I must admit that the bears did, and very strongly I might add, remind me of 'Brother Bear', which is a flaw in my book. The comical moments were rather dull and predictable and if it wasn't for Billy Connolly and the three babies this segment would've been a perfect plot. A big praise, though, goes to the cinematographers as the scenery is truly impressive.

All in all, 'Brave' is certainly not bad, as someone might deduce from my earlier writing, but a 7/10 grade for a Pixar animated movie is just weak. You should watch it, not to say otherwise, but it shouldn't be a priority and you certainly shouldn't except much afar from the always charming and exotic Scottish fairytale.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 12, 2015

The film has some emotional push and pull, but often feels a tad predictable and confined in terms of story. It opens with some nice dilation between scenes of nicely done mother-daughter drama and scenes marvelously chaotic slapstick andThe film has some emotional push and pull, but often feels a tad predictable and confined in terms of story. It opens with some nice dilation between scenes of nicely done mother-daughter drama and scenes marvelously chaotic slapstick and action, which had me interested, but the film didn't leave me totally satisfied as previous Pixar works have.

I'd say the visuals were stunning, and the heroine was well-designed as opposed to most of what we see from studios like Dreamworks (no disrespect intended), and the scenery was lovely. I only wish that there had been a little bit more to it in terms of story.… Expand

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diogomendesDec 23, 2014

Disney rarely fails with their films, and "Brave" -- a beautifully animated, mostly funny and intelligently scripted motion picture -- proves that.

7.5/10.

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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014

Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land:Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall, unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch, she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery.… Expand

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Delaforce828Oct 13, 2014

It's just okay, the story is alright but nothing new or original. I do like the idea of a more manly female protagonist instead of just the typical Disney princess that people are quite use to, the other characters are also pretty interestingIt's just okay, the story is alright but nothing new or original. I do like the idea of a more manly female protagonist instead of just the typical Disney princess that people are quite use to, the other characters are also pretty interesting and like able. Although some parts do drag on a bit and can get boring. Overall Brave is okay, a step up from Cars 2, but not by much.… Expand

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HighPriestesaOct 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just NO. Uninspired. Mother turning into a bear...Come on -.-'' Teenage drama and not a good one. I just wish thy thought a little bit more abut it, it could have been some much better. It's a shame.… Expand

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GypsyPeachAug 18, 2014

Honestly I don't understand how this got such a low score. Compared to Frozen (which somehow, mindblowingly, has a HIGHER score...what the **** this is a masterpiece. I have very little in terms of bad to say about this movie. I love theHonestly I don't understand how this got such a low score. Compared to Frozen (which somehow, mindblowingly, has a HIGHER score...what the **** this is a masterpiece. I have very little in terms of bad to say about this movie. I love the music.... it's celtic and awesome. I love the characters, not just the main ones but even the side ones like the little brothers, the father, lords, etc.... they're all great and have some depth to them. You even get to hear some background about their relations to one another. I also LOVE how this Disney princess isn't the usual push over girl who doesn't do anything for herself. She DOES do things... for herself, for others, she DOES THINGS! It's a fantastic and refreshing change to see..... this girl doesn't need a man at her side and she proves that unlike the conventional princess. The story is simple but it's told with such depth and magic and in such a good way there's just no way you can dislike the movie.

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Albert13Jun 22, 2014

Brave was my most anticipated movie of 2012. Its trailers showed us something new, something serious from Pixar. I even though it would outshine all Disney princess movie ever. This movie clearly suffered from Brenda Chapman's departure asBrave was my most anticipated movie of 2012. Its trailers showed us something new, something serious from Pixar. I even though it would outshine all Disney princess movie ever. This movie clearly suffered from Brenda Chapman's departure as the firs half of the movie feels serious and promising and the other half is just a mediocre kiddie flick. I thought it was going to be Pixar's How to Train Your Dragon. Merida is a very good character, but her transformation through the movie didn't feel right. The animation is gorgeous and the voice work is very accurate and very respectful to Scottish culture.The twists and turns made this movie feel like The Brother Bear 3.… Expand

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EdorkJun 20, 2014

Loved the characters and the world. The story is familiar (Little Mermaid/Brother Bear) yet heart warming. One of my favorite Pixar films and Merida's my favorite Disney princess.

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JoesatmoesMay 10, 2014

This was the second not-so-good Pixar movie in a row: Cars 2 being the first. And I personally liked Cars 2 better, so that should tell you something. This, I thought, would be a story about adventure and mystery...but it turned out to be aThis was the second not-so-good Pixar movie in a row: Cars 2 being the first. And I personally liked Cars 2 better, so that should tell you something. This, I thought, would be a story about adventure and mystery...but it turned out to be a generic story about a rebellious-and-adventurous princess whose mother wants her to be more princess-y, whereas she wants to be able to do what she wants, and when she runs away after a fight, she finds a witch that turns her into a bear. There are some good parts, like when the bear-mother starts to have to fight to be able to stay human vs giving in to being a bear, and there are some funny characters, like the girl's 3 triplet brothers and the father,but it's just overall a let-down.… Expand

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SparklinDiamondApr 27, 2014

I didn;t think this sound like the best concept for a disney/pixar movie, but me and my friend went to see it because she legit looks like the main character Merida and it was all a bit of a joke really. However, this movie really surprisedI didn;t think this sound like the best concept for a disney/pixar movie, but me and my friend went to see it because she legit looks like the main character Merida and it was all a bit of a joke really. However, this movie really surprised me, in fact I love it! I will watch it over and over! It's comical and has a great story line which is truly unique to anything else. The movie centres around a strained relationship between mother and daughter which most people can relate to, and how they decide to resolve their problems.… Expand

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sabirsmaaApr 22, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this movie very much. Concept of the movie was great! Special effect was amazing. So i think this movie is better for any kids or animation lovers :)… Expand

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DrewtheDude85Mar 29, 2014

I have no idea why this film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature 2012, Brave was not that great. It had a very bland story with very bland themes and it was not inspiring at all. I really don't know why Pixar made a stupid filmI have no idea why this film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature 2012, Brave was not that great. It had a very bland story with very bland themes and it was not inspiring at all. I really don't know why Pixar made a stupid film like this. All it was was just eye candy which was good as usual for Pixar, but the story was not good. Wreck-It Ralph should have won that Academy Award, that film was actually creative; I felt that they just gave the film that reward just because it's Pixar...that's it. Besides the Cars films, Brave is one of Pixar's biggest mistakes. I would not recommend it.… Expand

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lukechristianscMar 22, 2014

brave is a okay animated film . to much a mother and daughter fight in an animated film sort of like peabody and sherman . but this not like it . this film is a irish jig film thats whats cool about it Grade D

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OfficialMar 8, 2014

"Brave" is darker and more violent than other Pixar movies, and although it's slightly weaker than some other Pixar films, it still delivers plenty of humor, fun and emotion. The film makes a solid family & kids film.

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KayakMar 3, 2014

A safe, average Pixar film which conjures up the usual emotions with its usual plot. It contains some rather surprisingly mature humour and also some good music, and voice acting (although it took me a good few times to register the nameA safe, average Pixar film which conjures up the usual emotions with its usual plot. It contains some rather surprisingly mature humour and also some good music, and voice acting (although it took me a good few times to register the name Merida as not them exclaiming "murder" every so often) but with its short running time, Brave will make you want and expect more and it doesn't totally deliver.… Expand

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adalberathFeb 16, 2014

I find "Brave" a very special children's movie, because even though it's humorous and fun, it really stays with you as a deep and smart movie about a mother-daughter relationship. The animation is simply beautiful and the Scottish folk musicI find "Brave" a very special children's movie, because even though it's humorous and fun, it really stays with you as a deep and smart movie about a mother-daughter relationship. The animation is simply beautiful and the Scottish folk music soundtrack is perfect. I actually like it more than most of the kids who saw it.… Expand

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ViolettJan 12, 2014

Very nice. Good plot, good animations. I watched it about a week ago for the first time and I liked it. Cant say I'm impressed, but overall movie is just nice. Reccomended for 7+ kids.

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raporgiJan 3, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Superficial tripe and missed opportunity to explore the main character! Movie goes south when mom is turned into a bear! Safe non-threatening Pixar output!… Expand

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JrAgujaIsAGleekDec 25, 2013

Although not the best film from Pixar-Disney, Brave is an entertaining movie with its motherhood message mixed with its strong feminist message as well.

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joao1198pedroOct 31, 2013

when i heard about this film for the first time i thought that it isn't going to be so bad as cars 2 was,but i thought that it wouldn't be so close of terms of quality.

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ReviewGuyXOct 7, 2013

It lacks the dramatic depth of the Toy Story series, its plot is as bland as A Bug's Life and it definitely doesn't not share the same character charm as Tangled and Bolt. In saying that, it's not a terrible movie; I could probably watch itIt lacks the dramatic depth of the Toy Story series, its plot is as bland as A Bug's Life and it definitely doesn't not share the same character charm as Tangled and Bolt. In saying that, it's not a terrible movie; I could probably watch it again and still enjoy its simplicity. As a Disney Animation though, it's disappointing. The story is somewhat nonsensical, Merida and her Mother's character are frustrating to watch and its climax flat-lines. Merida wields a bow & arrow but not once does she use it for proper situations. Her character is sparingly approached and absent of anything memorable of her. The movie felt rushed and unpolished. It could've been done so much better.… Expand

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Ashley1998Aug 16, 2013

Unimpressed with this lackluster effort from pixar. It is about the similar storyline, a princess, a threat and a happy ever after. Boring, and fell asleep in parts, nothing was memorable or interesting, not pixar's best. Probably dislikedUnimpressed with this lackluster effort from pixar. It is about the similar storyline, a princess, a threat and a happy ever after. Boring, and fell asleep in parts, nothing was memorable or interesting, not pixar's best. Probably disliked this because i am a teenage boy, but you like if you are a small girl though. Not one for boys.… Expand

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film_bugAug 14, 2013

A charming and beautiful story about the mother-daughter relationship. This animation packs laughs, tears and joy. Something about watching animals with human-like behaviour that really gets me. The characters were quite unique and veryA charming and beautiful story about the mother-daughter relationship. This animation packs laughs, tears and joy. Something about watching animals with human-like behaviour that really gets me. The characters were quite unique and very well-written. The animation was stunning, even in 2D, which was what I saw. For me, the story itself won the show.… Expand

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KivaAug 6, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie tells us a story of a young princess that her mother wants her to marry and the princess doesn't want. they fight all the time as the mother always talks about the marriage and the young girl always gets annoyed and they talk bad to each other. So one day she takes a spell from a witch so as to change her mother's behaviour but the spell actually transformed the mother to a bear. It is a really interesting plot and the movie has some funny moments. Time passes really fast and it is moving in some points as the girl and her mum the get well with each other in that way. Princess Merida is a combination of Katniss everdeen and black widow and i have to say that i really liked that character. The whole movie in general is great and you will laugh and you will get sad in some moments. I don't really like animation but I really liked Brave. I haven't seen the other films which were nominated for an Oscar but Brave was a good film and it obviously deserved an Oscar.… Expand

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skyminsterAug 2, 2013

Brave isn't a typical Pixar film, but that isn't a bad thing because it's a really great film. It's not up there with Pixar's best, but: it's not down there with their worst. It features an enchanting story equipped with emotion and action,Brave isn't a typical Pixar film, but that isn't a bad thing because it's a really great film. It's not up there with Pixar's best, but: it's not down there with their worst. It features an enchanting story equipped with emotion and action, it is also charmingly comedic. The voice acting on this film is superb and the dialogue is funny. The characters all have there charms and there designs and detail are terrific, this is matched with skilled and fluid animation. One of the faults of Brave however, is that it's too short, another 20 minutes would fit nicely; also, the ending didn't have to be that stereotypically cheesy and predictable. But, aside from those fairly minor faults Brave is a really great movie. So I give this film a... 86/100!… Expand

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jeff_reviewsJul 4, 2013

Brave's characters are what shine in the film, and in this case it's great. While Brave's storyline isn't as complex and original as some of top notch storytelling movies do today, its deep relationships with characters make this film feelBrave's characters are what shine in the film, and in this case it's great. While Brave's storyline isn't as complex and original as some of top notch storytelling movies do today, its deep relationships with characters make this film feel human. Characters like Merida are wonderfully written: a female teen princess who struggles with the fact that she wants freedom and to do what she wants to, while her mothers constantly wants her to be a normal princess. Merida doesn't want a prince, she doesn't want marriage, she wants to be herself it's a wonderful spin to most of the Disney Princesses, who mostly want to get married (Well, Tiana and Mulan are different, even though they do fall in love in the film). Merida and Elinor (Merida's mother The Queen) are what really make this film emotional and its take on how princes don't always save the day is what makes this film stand out to other Princess films and makes the film great.… Expand

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shpreaJun 28, 2013

The first half of this movie is awesome. The protagonist is cool and unique, the setting is great, and the portrayal of all the characters is hilarious. The movie seems to get better and better, up to the point where I said, "hey, this is oneThe first half of this movie is awesome. The protagonist is cool and unique, the setting is great, and the portrayal of all the characters is hilarious. The movie seems to get better and better, up to the point where I said, "hey, this is one of Pixar's best movies yet".

But then it happened. Bears.
That's right, bears. At that point, the movie turns into a predictable and uninteresting child's movie. Every plot point is easy to guess, the characters are less cool, and the story just seems to die. The second half of the movie is like a giant kick in the nuts to the first half, and it really just kills the movie.

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mapizarroJun 22, 2013

"Brave" is a good Pixar film but it goes in crescendo although in a filmed midpoint begins fall. Brenda Chapman was the first director and that is prominent because her view is risky and that is what should be a Pixar film. "Monsters"Brave" is a good Pixar film but it goes in crescendo although in a filmed midpoint begins fall. Brenda Chapman was the first director and that is prominent because her view is risky and that is what should be a Pixar film. "Monsters University" is great because it's a fun by fun film but "Brave" should be epic and, only, is the first half part.… Expand

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oblique15Jun 9, 2013

Not the direction I thought it would go.I thought she would go on some different adventure, but it was good. I liked the main character. The story overall was nothing to crazy.

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MalevolentJun 6, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was a little short, but it was very good. It was funny and emotional. Pixar always does a good job (although I heard Cars 2 wasn't very good, weird Its not as good as Finding Nemo or Up, but its really close. I also like how the princess does not end up falling in love in this movie. I thought that was cool.… Expand

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christhebeast42May 28, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This should not have won best animation(Wreck-It Ralph was much better). While better than Cars 2, I think that the writing was a little weak. It kind of felt like Pirates of the Caribbean 3 when they turned into bears. Not to say I didn't like this movie, but there were better animations in 2012.… Expand

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killzon32May 15, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give this a 0 because to many people give this a 10. I would say this movie deserves like a 6 or less.
First of all even if its a kids movie it should still should have quality.
They re used so many graphical scenes... the plot was amazingly thin and generic.

Okay so the plot...
Princess forced to marry, she does not want to get married... shocker....
she has a hissy fit and runs off and finds a witch with a potion to solve the problem... shocker...
Potion has negative side effects... Oh didn't see that one coming......
turns into a bear... wtf?
bear fights...
princess at ends has no interest in anyone and has some horrible speech about independence.
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hacmiu36Apr 20, 2013

Brave is new, is simple. Brave is a touching story about mother-daughter relationships.

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quaritchApr 19, 2013

I don't know why this film rated PG. Bear violence? This should be given an R rating! Nah, just kidding. But however, boys won't like this film like me, and if you expect another masterwork from Pixar, you will be dissapointed.

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InspectorJApr 19, 2013

An average movie by Pixar, not reaching as strong as some of their past works, but still managing to hold memorable characters and well delivered morals. The main fault of this film is that it moved far into the realm of cliché, and quiteAn average movie by Pixar, not reaching as strong as some of their past works, but still managing to hold memorable characters and well delivered morals. The main fault of this film is that it moved far into the realm of cliché, and quite early on the audience became more suited for children, but that does not deduct from the overall standards of the films.… Expand

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StevenFApr 17, 2013

Its difficult to come away from a Pixar film and not be blown away, I haven't seen Cars 2 and therefore can't comment on its mixed reaction, but even the first Cars film had me in awe, and while Brave is one of the funniest entries in Pixar'sIts difficult to come away from a Pixar film and not be blown away, I haven't seen Cars 2 and therefore can't comment on its mixed reaction, but even the first Cars film had me in awe, and while Brave is one of the funniest entries in Pixar's gleaming list of accolades, while still an excellent film, it doesn't fit well with their other movies and seems very Disney oriented, with various call outs to the typical Disney genre, the witch, the bears the princess etc.
With a Scottish backdrop, Brave is told at a time of magical fantasy with kings, queens and castles, and when flaming red-haired teenager Merida (Kelly MacDonald) tries to be her own person, she comes into conflict with her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson) who wants her daughter to be raised the traditional way.
Brave kicked off proceedings with a very nervy and edgy start, but a start that didn't seem to develop, we see Merida making a fool out of all her potential husbands with a bow and arrow, but nothing seems to develop from her skill with such a weapon, and although the plot that unfolds is pretty thoughtful and detailed, it always seems like the film was started to lead into something different.
The message within the film refers to the relationship between Merida and her mother, but again this never seems to have time to make enough of an emotional impact to justify the climax of the film.
Saying that though, Merida is a very intriguing and interesting character, and it was certainly a nice change to see a perhaps male-dominated generation to be upstaged by this flame-haired princess and skilled heroine.
As usual, Pixar continue to push out the most breathtaking an beautifully animated films in recent memory, and Brave is no exception. The Scottish Highlands are the perfect backdrop for the fairytale feel of a film, with rapturous bagpipe tunes to set the tone of the film and show off its true beauty.
Comedy-wise, it doesn't disappoint, with Merida's younger brothers, triplets, being the funniest of them all, playing their pranks whether it is with their father or cake stealing off a maid, the humour, topped with the accent, makes for a wonderfully funny 90 mins.
Yes, 90 mins (if not less) and it does certainly seem so as the film does seem to speed its way through, but although the truly unique feel of a Pixar film perhaps isn't in full force with Brave, there is enough laughter and enough visual spectacle, along with an excellent voice cast that make this enjoyable, if not solely for the adult wanting a previous Pixar effort, then certainly the children.… Expand

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worleyjamersApr 3, 2013

While Brave is certainly smarter than your average animated film, it nonetheless lacks the charm that permeates nearly every other Pixar film. It's still a very solid film that features some fantastic voice work, but Pixar has yet to returnWhile Brave is certainly smarter than your average animated film, it nonetheless lacks the charm that permeates nearly every other Pixar film. It's still a very solid film that features some fantastic voice work, but Pixar has yet to return to its true form of masterful animation filmmaking.… Expand

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Andys_ReviewsMar 30, 2013

I first have to praise the animators at Pixar, the film really does look quite stunning, as we’ve come to expect. I will put aside the many historical inaccuracies or I could be here all day; needless to say, a lot of poetic license has beenI first have to praise the animators at Pixar, the film really does look quite stunning, as we’ve come to expect. I will put aside the many historical inaccuracies or I could be here all day; needless to say, a lot of poetic license has been used. There were some really comic moments which I found quite refreshing, but the general narrative was skewed towards a female audience (I felt). Not that that’s a bad thing; I still found myself wrapped up in the story as much as I would have been if it had been a more male orientated work. Over all, it’s very enjoyable with some great comic moments. Definitely one for mothers and daughters rather than fathers and sons, but still worth a look if you have the inclination.

SteelMonster’s verdict: RECOMMENDED

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BrianMcCriticMar 15, 2013

I liked this movie, but up against other Pixar movies it falls short. The beginning of this movie is the best part, but when the twist happens and the story comes together it kind of goes down hill.

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SEROJMar 12, 2013

Enjoyable to watch, this movie is actually a pretty good Disney project. Emotional and funny but for sure, not one of the best. I give "Brave" 7/10, because i think it's great and i recommend this to all kids and teens

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Joao_GabrielFeb 12, 2013

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Gostei da produção: Bela trabalho gráfico e iluminação, realmente magnifico! A personalidade do elenco deixa-o melhor ainda, a historia não ficou tão ruim apesar já ser usado em outros filmes, estou a espera do filme 2!Portuguese Brazil

Gostei da produção: Bela trabalho gráfico e iluminação, realmente magnifico! A personalidade do elenco deixa-o melhor ainda, a historia não ficou tão ruim apesar já ser usado em outros filmes, estou a espera do filme 2!

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I liked the production: Beautiful artwork and lighting, truly magnificent! The personality of the cast makes it even better, the story was not so bad despite already being used in other films, I'm waiting for the movie 2!… Expand

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Rox22Feb 5, 2013

Of all the Pixar films, this one has me REALLY conflicted as to my opinion of it. The first 30 minutes set up a movie that looks to be something of legend. Then, it goes all Disney on me!? Totally changing the narrative to something elseOf all the Pixar films, this one has me REALLY conflicted as to my opinion of it. The first 30 minutes set up a movie that looks to be something of legend. Then, it goes all Disney on me!? Totally changing the narrative to something else completely. A real shame. Had it continued the way it was going, it would have been phenomenal. But, that mild disappointment aside: It still manages to be very charming and delivers a movie worthy of Disney Pixar. If anything this is the first Pixar film I can say is a perfect example of the two studios working together as one. Animation is spectacular. Voice acting is excellent. Writing is. Is! Is? A little disjointed but that aside still rather charming. Overall: A real shame that the movie wasn't "Brave" enough to be a bit more daring and take the leap that it looked like it was going to. Still, the Disney route was still allot of fun too.… Expand

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JacobFeb 3, 2013

Overall, I liked Brave. While I do not think it is one of Pixar’s best it is still a good film. The story and characters are good enough and a lot better than you see in a lot of kids films these days. While I feel like the film could haveOverall, I liked Brave. While I do not think it is one of Pixar’s best it is still a good film. The story and characters are good enough and a lot better than you see in a lot of kids films these days. While I feel like the film could have been a lot better I think it is good enough. Hopefully, Pixar gets their groove back for their next film. While the film is not the best thing I saw this year it was still good. If you want to see a film with a female protagonist set in Irealnd with decent story and characters check Brave out. While I cannot gurantee you will love this film as much Up or Toy Story 3 you will at least like it and who knows maybe you will love it more than I did because this is a good film.… Expand

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m_eldersJan 29, 2013

If you're not the type to be sympathetic toward people who cause harm to themselves, I cannot imagine that you will enjoy this move. Most of the characters in this movie are unbelievably stupid, but you're supposed to relate to them anyway.If you're not the type to be sympathetic toward people who cause harm to themselves, I cannot imagine that you will enjoy this move. Most of the characters in this movie are unbelievably stupid, but you're supposed to relate to them anyway. What are you trying to say, Pixar?! And it's not like the characters get better and have this nice character arc either. They just stay stupid, up to the credits. Imagine if you watched a movie where the main character was a vegetarian. She goes up to a Burger King and says, "I want something that tastes good." So then the vegetarian gets a burger at the window. But it doesn't end there! She takes a bite! Then she spits the burger out the window and gets super mad at the employee, who says she's welcome to pull back around and order mozzarella sticks or something. The vegetarian then spends the rest of the movie deciding what to eat before figuring out that she could just pull her car around and order something without meat. And then music plays and you rejoice in the fact that the girl finally made the right decision. That's what this movie is like.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 26, 2013

Pixar has done it again. This movie is simply magical, and great for families. It's beautifully animated, has excellent voice acting, and a heart-warming story. I have to admit after watching Cars 2 I was a little worried that this moviePixar has done it again. This movie is simply magical, and great for families. It's beautifully animated, has excellent voice acting, and a heart-warming story. I have to admit after watching Cars 2 I was a little worried that this movie might flop, but Pixar has once again struck gold.… Expand

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XanderakJan 18, 2013

The trailer made it look like it had a really good story but then goes of some random tangent, lost our interest. Probably Pixar's worst movie! skip this one.

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SchnappsJan 9, 2013

Brave, as to expected from Pixar, is a visually stunning animated family film with fluid action scenes and a great sense of immersion into this film's created world. The plot of reforging a bond between mother and daughter was undeniablyBrave, as to expected from Pixar, is a visually stunning animated family film with fluid action scenes and a great sense of immersion into this film's created world. The plot of reforging a bond between mother and daughter was undeniably sweet but came across a slightly cliched -- the rebellious child going off and making deals with a witch (The Little Mermaid, anyone?). One of my main issues was Merida -- her character design seemed to be a bit off. Whilst her hair was amazing and I understand the effort the animators went through to give life to those wildfire-red curls, I parsed over the 2D concept art and believe she would have been transferred to the screen better in a medium that wasn't 3D. Dialogue wise, some of the Scottish accents seem to have been softened so that audiences could understand -- this does not majorly detract from the film, but it irked me slightly. The humour was a tad generic at times (Her brothers and father) -- but these are all sidenotes. Merida and her mother and the adventure they go through are this film's selling points and their dialogue, interactions, their hardships and their overarching story are indeed touching and entertaining. Watch this film as a standalone movie and you won't be disappointed -- try holding it up to Pixar's greats and you might be.… Expand

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bram29Jan 7, 2013

i liked brave, but ot as much as i'd hoped. granted, the last pixar movie i've seen is up, and that one is in my top 10 movies ever seen. brave played out like a sort of standard fantasy adventure movie, but as one of those, it's still a good movie.

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billrullerJan 4, 2013

I was a little curious about this movie, but yet was excited to see it because I love Pixar. The trailer looked pretty good and seemed like an adventure film about a Princess that loves archery. It looks like an awesome adventure and wouldI was a little curious about this movie, but yet was excited to see it because I love Pixar. The trailer looked pretty good and seemed like an adventure film about a Princess that loves archery. It looks like an awesome adventure and would seem like a kick ass Princess film. However, it wasn't exactly as adventuress as I thought it would be, it was more like a typical Princess story with its parental problems like before from Disney. But I still don't think it is a bad one, yet its not as strong as I hoped. The animation was beautiful, even the Princess's design was pretty cool. I also like the characters like the father / King, I love that guy. He was funny, lovable, memorable, and such a great character. I also like the Princess herself, she was cliche'd a bit but not in a bad way. The three little sons were hilarious. The thing that kind of was a little disappointing was the story. Again, I was expecting an epic adventure, but it was more to grow the connection with the Princess and Queen. The Queen turns into a bear and won't change back till the broken relation is fixed. It's not a bad story, but I was expecting a little more. I think Brave was pretty decent and enjoyable, but its sadly not the Strongest from Pixar. But its still pretty good, I'd give it a chance to check it out.… Expand

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Jefflyn90Dec 30, 2012

Brave was a film set up to fail. During the time Disney was coming back from Cars 2 and John Carter so this wasn't looked at in the best light. Also its something entirely different for Pixar. But as soon as watch in awe the first act you areBrave was a film set up to fail. During the time Disney was coming back from Cars 2 and John Carter so this wasn't looked at in the best light. Also its something entirely different for Pixar. But as soon as watch in awe the first act you are set up for a classic....you don't get a classic but you get a very very good movie. The visuals are spectacular....also one of the best examples for 3D. The story is also very good...a nod to the mother-daughter relationship. As you can see this movie is set around the women...the men are well idiots to say the least, except for the triplets they are on a class of their own. The plot is great the only thing that it lacks is that edge. Even if its something new for Pixar its not entirely new for Disney.… Expand

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ZalDec 23, 2012

In some ways, this movie exceeded my expectations. In other ways, it didn't. The best thing about this movie was the mother-daughter bond. How many movies (let alone Disney movies) can you think of that have such a theme? It helps that bothIn some ways, this movie exceeded my expectations. In other ways, it didn't. The best thing about this movie was the mother-daughter bond. How many movies (let alone Disney movies) can you think of that have such a theme? It helps that both characters are well written and easy to relate to. Both Merida and Eleanor make valid points but both are also very stubborn and refuse to hear the other one out. The first act of this movie is solid. The rest is a roller coaster. I won't say what happens but there were scenes that came across as very slapstick-y (until the last few scenes) and it took me out of the drama. It wants to be a simple story about a mother and daughter relationship but it wants to be an epic, too. It succeeds in the former but the later needed a lot of work. This is a movie with its heart in the right place and I hope that someone will see this and decide to make another movie with the same themes but done better.… Expand

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tomymgDec 16, 2012

"Brave" has all the ingredients of a Pixar movie and like all the others it is a completely masterpiece. The problem is that people can't see a Pixar movie without thinking on Up, Wall-E, Ratatouille, etc. Let's see the film, enjoy it and"Brave" has all the ingredients of a Pixar movie and like all the others it is a completely masterpiece. The problem is that people can't see a Pixar movie without thinking on Up, Wall-E, Ratatouille, etc. Let's see the film, enjoy it and think that it's a new and different adventure. Maybe it is not has good as the most recent Pixar movies, but it still being a marvelous and well-done movie.… Expand

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TheDRauchDec 12, 2012

Sure, 'Brave' has stunning animation. What else? By that I mean: What else is there that we haven't seen before, but have come to expect from Pixar? Exactly. This is a mild animation entry that certainly is worth your money, but maybe notSure, 'Brave' has stunning animation. What else? By that I mean: What else is there that we haven't seen before, but have come to expect from Pixar? Exactly. This is a mild animation entry that certainly is worth your money, but maybe not your time. It's great to look at. Your kids will love it. But the majority of moviegoers have lived long enough to be able to demand more from a feature than something neatly packaged, while remaining hollow deep down. Admittedly, there are glimpses into the movie that could of been, or was at least imagined to be, but 'Brave' isn't it. In fact, while nowhere near as horrible as 'Cars 2', it stands as one of Pixar's laziest efforts.… Expand

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lasttimeisawDec 11, 2012

Inadvertently I have watched this two Disney animations hand-in-hand (TANGLED is from the orthodox Disney branch while BRAVE is its flagship Pixar production), which seems to be a perfect paradigm to juxtapose them together and to dissect theInadvertently I have watched this two Disney animations hand-in-hand (TANGLED is from the orthodox Disney branch while BRAVE is its flagship Pixar production), which seems to be a perfect paradigm to juxtapose them together and to dissect the state-of-the-art tendency of the mainstream genre (enormously profitable since its chief target are zero in on family with children, so it has a much more important and instructive obligation other than merely an entertainment for the toddlers and above). Coincidentally both films' heroines are princess (Rapunzel in TANGLED and a Scottish Merida in BRAVE), adapted from Grimm Brothers' tale, TANGLED is supremely reminiscent of Disney's other established princess analogs trapped in a magic world, let's say Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, what's more, there will always be a prince-charming to deserve and requite her love. Wisely Rapunzel's Flynn Rider has been sizeably modernized as a reckless, self-mocking yet conservatively "Disney" prince with a thief background. But in BRAVE, Merida is a much more radical rebel by blood, she doesn't have or need a prince with white horse (the film doesn't care to proffer one since all her tribe suitors are one-of-a-kind wackos), she is fighting against her predestined life path which her mother has arranged for her and her status has requested her, a tad thread-bone notwithstanding, but chronicling with a single-linear arc, the mother-daughter predicament has slipped to the hanging-by-a-thread situation when a magic spell transfigures the Queen's appearance into a bear which cannot be recanted after the second sunrise, therefore, instigates an intimate bonding phase for the two, viscerally the mutual love only exudes when something unusual happens, while living in the mundane life, we are all suffering and grated by the love with a insurmountable generation gap. Rapunzel, on the other hand, her main barrier is the ultimate breakthrough from her "mother" Gothel (a greatly overlooked Donna Murphy), who raises her and locks her up in the tower for 18 years, treats her as her own out of a selfish but very understandable motivation (to rejuvenate her youth), but out of any sequential transition, all of a sudden Rapunzel miraculously remember her princess identity (she was taken away when she was an infant, so I doubt there is any memory there, more like an implausible epiphany or actually a screenwriter's block), what's more unbelievably awkward is that she immediately snarls back to her "mother" as if all the recollections of Gothel's evil scheme has been replayed in front of her eyes and she has been tortured for all that year long (actually she is fairly happy and content alone with her cutesy chameleon) , which I deem as a child's play, very much panders to its core audience of pre-school demography. So, from a vantage point under the contemporary context, BRAVE is far more daring and enthralling from its "no guts no glory" premise, it is able to identify with a way broader audience, which is also the main ingredient of the winsome recipe "why Pixar can keep excelling all its peers (if not itself) on the top-tier of the hierarchy", in spite of that on a technical level, all the major animation studios in Hollywood (DREAMWORKS, BLUE SKY STUDIOS, etc.) are almost equally cutting-edge. Music is Disney's strong suit, the first half of TANGLED is a conventional musical showcase, culminating the saccharine romance with the Oscar-nominated theme-song I SEE THE LIGHT, fusing with an intoxicating lanterns-all-over-the-sky spectacle, this has always been the tactic to emit Disney's overblown sentimentality, I am certain it is no longer an all-age proof method now. In BRAVE, although Kelly Macdonald and Emma Thompson's heavy Scottish accents do not get along with my ears, the exotic score and tunes are generally agreeable, and what's more admirable, it doesn't steal the thunder of the film per se. Honestly speaking after the astonishingly-acclaimed WALL-E (2008, 9/10), UP (2009, 9/10) and TOY STORY 3 (2010, 9/10), I automatically skipped last years CAR 2 (2011), BRAVE is a left-field choice, the scale of the story has been slimmed down to a quite unimaginable mother-daughter clash, even grafting it on the most platitudinous soil of a princess's tale. But by good fortune, the film doesn't smear Pixar's paramount reputation, Merida goes through a well-deployed rite-of-passage and the sub-plots such as the blue wisps, the ancient lore of the discontent brother and the witch's hut are all positioned into the right niche to uplift the mythology and idiosyncrasy of the film. As for TANGLED, Disney will never relinquish its tradition (otherwise Walt Disney will definitely be jumping inside his tomb), and it is also an exquisitely-made piece of work, just unfortunately paled by comparison by BRAVE since there is no sparks glittering and all the chirpy happiness seems synthetic and a bit stale.… Expand

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Lambo442Dec 9, 2012

It looks as beautiful as you expect it to be and the story is top notch but Disney's influence is clear. It's a bit too sickeningly sweet in places. It's a safe film, nothing off the wall or unique/intriguing about it like Wall-E or Up. IIt looks as beautiful as you expect it to be and the story is top notch but Disney's influence is clear. It's a bit too sickeningly sweet in places. It's a safe film, nothing off the wall or unique/intriguing about it like Wall-E or Up. I couldn't sit through it all.… Expand

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RikiegeDec 7, 2012

A great animated film that presents the incredible story of a redheaded girl and her magical adventures.

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WriteFilmLive21Nov 30, 2012

"Brave" is yet another beautiful masterpiece from Pixar Studios, telling the story of a Scottish princess who causes chaos in her efforts to be independent, and her gripping adventure to fix it. As can be expected from Pixar, the film is"Brave" is yet another beautiful masterpiece from Pixar Studios, telling the story of a Scottish princess who causes chaos in her efforts to be independent, and her gripping adventure to fix it. As can be expected from Pixar, the film is gorgeously animated and a pure joy to watch, and as a whole is one of their more entertaining and intelligent mixes of humor, zaniness, and heartfelt storytelling… Expand

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MikefromAngusNov 29, 2012

Kind of a disappointment when I watched Brave. I didnt enjoy the animations, I was looking forward to high detailed computer animations. But the background trees were very genertic looking. Close ups, were done very well. The accents reallyKind of a disappointment when I watched Brave. I didnt enjoy the animations, I was looking forward to high detailed computer animations. But the background trees were very genertic looking. Close ups, were done very well. The accents really annoyed me as well! They should of made the story more of a fantasy as well.… Expand

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Bruce722Nov 29, 2012

I thought Brave was a very good and enjoyable family movie, but it didn't quite live up to it's Pixar brethren. For one, it felt incredibly short. I know the time listing says 93 minutes but I honestly doubt it was much more than 80 minutes.I thought Brave was a very good and enjoyable family movie, but it didn't quite live up to it's Pixar brethren. For one, it felt incredibly short. I know the time listing says 93 minutes but I honestly doubt it was much more than 80 minutes. I have a feeling that "93" number is including the short film that preceded Brave called "La Luna". That was probably 5-10 minutes so that would seem more accurate. Also, the previews didn't do a very good job at representing the movie. The previews made it seem like the protagonist, Merida, would become overwhelmed and then run away from home. During this adventure, she would "find herself" by overcoming various obstacles during the course of the film. While this was partly true, the "adventure" lasted about 5 minutes and didn't lead her to any form of self discovery. Instead, she ended up back home and the path the movie took from here wasn't all that entertaining. The movie looked incredible and the voice acting was great but the plot just didn't unfold in the way I thought it should've. Still, this was a very good movie that the whole family can enjoy.… Expand

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