2012 | Dir. Mark Andrews & Brenda Chapman | 93 Minutes
"Legends are lessons. They ring with truths."
Determined to follow her own path in an act of rebellion against the old ways of her people, Princess Merida inadvertently curses her mother to take on the form of a bear. On her quest to undo the spell and save the kingdom, Merida learns to communicate and bond with the cursed queen.
At its heart, Brave is the story of the struggle between a mother and daughter to speak honestly with one another - thematically, the value of youthful independence against the value of time-honored traditions. With Pixar Animation Studios' trademark humor, heart, and technological brilliance, the filmmakers introduce a brand new addition to parent company Disney's long line of princesses in the form of the headstrong and courageous Merida. Unlike any Disney Princess before her, Merida embarks on her own journey without relying on male heroes to drive her plot or determine her destiny.
Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald is the perfect vocal fit for the vivacious Merida. Emma Thompson is in turns regal and hilarious playing the dignified Queen Elinor with expert comedic timing. Billy Connolly, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, and Craig Ferguson round out the cast playing King Fergus and the bickering lords of the kingdom, with Julie Walters as a friendly retail witch.
Brave continues Pixar Animation Studio's tradition of gorgeous groundbreaking animation and quality storytelling. The film is a worthy addition to Pixar's crowd-pleasing and award-winning library.
JOHN RATZENBERGER AS...
- Gordon the guard
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- ACXIII is written above the entrance of the witch's shack
PIXAR INTERCONNECTIVITY
- A wooden figure of the Pizza Planet delivery truck from Toy Story, and a wood carving of Sulley from Monsters, Inc. are hidden in the witch's shack
