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In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
In the Scottish Highlands, rebellious Princess Merida longs to forge her own path rather than follow tradition. Her actions inadvertently unleash chaos and a beastly curse upon her kingdom, forcing her to discover the true meaning of courage. Merida must rely on her own skills and bravery to undo the enchantment and save her family.
Brave was generally well-received by critics, who praised its stunning animation, strong female protagonist, and heartwarming themes. While some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for a Pixar film, it was widely celebrated for its emotional depth and visual splendor.
Praised for its breathtaking animation and vibrant Scottish setting.
Merida is lauded as a strong, independent heroine who challenges traditional princess archetypes.
The film's exploration of mother-daughter relationships and the consequences of defying fate resonates with audiences.
Google audience: Audiences generally loved Brave, highlighting its beautiful animation, engaging story, and the compelling character of Merida. Many appreciated the emotional journey and the film's ability to entertain both children and adults.
Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and multiple BAFTA Awards.
The distinctive red, curly hair of Princess Merida took over seven years to animate, with animators studying real curly hair to achieve its complex, lifelike movement.
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To be honest, I was expecting rather more from this feature. It centres around the tomboyish princess "Merida" who is being groomed by her fastidious mother 'Elinor" into a refined and genteel lady befitting her station. Her father, "Fergus...
A wholehearted animated film from Disney. <em>'Brave'</em> is very good. The Scottish vibes help a lot, but the meaningful message and superb animation are just a few of the film's other big positives. The casting, characters and music a...
The following is a long-form review that I originally wrote in 2012. The film in all was a relatively decent venture. Perhaps Pixar's well deserved success is its pitfall here. Though highly enjoyable, Brave was simply not up to the stan...
I enjoyed Brave but it wasn't without a few flaws. First of all, I never felt like there was much meat to the story. It was enjoyable sure, and had some good morals and family values but I never felt like I was invested in the main chara...