Brave

In ancient Scotland, Merida, a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus, defies an age-old custom that will force her to marry a prince. Her actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury when a curse affects her mother, turning her into a bear. Merida must now race against time to undo the wild enchantment, discovering the true meaning of courage and bravery along the way.

Brave received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its stunning animation, emotional depth, and the strong female protagonist. However, some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable. Audiences also largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its themes of family and independence.

• Visually stunning animation brings the Scottish Highlands to life.

• Merida is a compelling and relatable protagonist, breaking from typical Disney princess molds.

• The film effectively balances humor, adventure, and emotional moments, though the narrative can be predictable at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved Brave for its beautiful animation, engaging story, and the strong character of Merida. Many appreciated the film's focus on family relationships and themes of self-discovery. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too familiar, but overall sentiment was highly positive.

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film.

The design of Merida's hair was a technical challenge for Pixar; it took 18 months to create the software to render her curly red hair realistically, which consists of around 111,700 individual strands.