Julie Walters
Billy Connolly
Emma Thompson
Kevin McKidd
Craig Ferguson
Brave is Pixar's move away from child-focused animation to a story with
a bit more drama. The movie is enjoyable, especially if you don't know much
about it and stayed away from the trailers. I was surprised at the turn of
events, mainly the whole mother-and-daughter connection—it caught me off guard,
as I was more accustomed to male-led stories. Brave is a shift from the usual.
Having a female lead is something, but having two female leads and no romance
or male attachment involved is a stab in the dark—a chance that Pixar took. It
was a chance that paid off, met with positive reviews and a solid stake in the
box office returns that year. It was a commercial success.
After the movie ends, you’ll know immediately that this isn’t going to
win any Oscar, but you’ll feel glad you watched a nice movie.
Brave is a 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film from Pixar. It’s
set in the highlands of 10th-century Scotland, and the lead role, Merida, is
Pixar's first female protagonist. The movie is directed by Brenda Chapman,
Pixar's first female director, who also wrote the story.
One thing I want you to look out for when watching this movie is Merida's brothers. Those kids were a menace to the power of three.
Giving you the plot without revealing too much is tough, but I’ll try. Merida defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in her kingdom. After consulting a witch for help, she’s given a cake that triggers a drastic change in her family. Now Merida has to undo the spell herself before it’s too late.
The movie's flow is kind of shallow, and it felt short—like more could have happened, and it didn’t. You’ll love the scenery, though, and the way the women were portrayed differently from the men, especially in their manners and way of thinking. The movie did drive a message: mothers and daughters have to communicate, with both sides leaving room to understand each other. That message may not land well with male viewers who were probably looking for more action.
Voice casting is a part of the movie I enjoyed. It was Scottish to the core. I have lived in Scotland, and I can tell you, they tried their best there.
I can’t say for certain if the movie brought in the regular money Pixar is used to, but I do know it’s not a bad watch. It’s something you’ll enjoy.
Nice review. Very humble. Not the usual barking and angst you throw around in some of yourr other reviews
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