Brave (2012) (original) (raw)

The impetuous, tangle-haired Merida, though a daughter of royalty, would prefer to make her mark as a great archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father�s kingdom and her mother�s life. Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right.

Directors: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Writers: Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd
Producer: Katherine Sarafian

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Review by Brian Orndorf, June 21, 2012

6 / 10

With �Brave,� the wizards at Pixar attempt to subvert the animated princess genre in a significant manner, constructing a story of self-reliance to shoo away all those outdated fairy tale inclinations towards the sweet relief of a princely entrance. It�s a wonderful idea, sharply executed through a few exemplary vocal performances and, of course, miraculous CG-animation. However, the core message of vibrant singularity is buried under folds of fur, as �Brave� is more of a bear story with magical overtones than a precise inspection of a restless princess spirit. It�s a fine picture but seldom r ...read more...

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