Brave

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1 hr. 33 min.

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Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch (Julie Walters), who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

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Brave offers young audiences and fairy tale fans a rousing, funny fantasy adventure with a distaff twist and surprising depth.

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Ryland C

What a boring experience! The characters are awful and it’s just a boring knock off of Brother Bear.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Jowell T

it a good movie this is like if how to train your dragon was a Pixar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Daniel T

This movie had troubled production, and it shows. The characters and plot are so annoying. Nothing makes sense,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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KerryWhite's S

As a Child: 6/10. 65/100. | Now/Adult: 7/10. 78/100

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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VerÃ³nica P

This movie is so underrated in my opinion. It's one of the most creative Princess stories. Merida is without a doubt my favorite Disney Princess with confidence, always speaks her mind and speaks out her truth. She learns from her mistakes even though she can be stubborn and so does her mother. I really appreciated that there wasn't a love interest for Merida as she's just a teen and still figuring things out. The music in this movie is stunning as well as the animation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Mark Andrews

Director

Brenda Chapman

Director

Kelly Macdonald

Merida

Billy Connolly

Fergus

Emma Thompson

Elinor

Julie Walters

The Witch

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

The main problem is that Merida craves adventure but Brave limits her to mother-daughter psychodrama.

Nov 18, 2013

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

By the climax, at which all right-thinking viewers will have dissolved in a puddle of warm appreciation, the new Pixar film has earned two cheers and a big bear hug.

Nov 18, 2013

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The story for this revisionist fairy tale, which promotes contemporary attitudes about parenting and gender equality, is less inspired than usual for Pixar, but the movie upholds the studio's high standard of computer animation.

Nov 18, 2013

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Many daughters, young and old, can relate to this kind of story about the plans and expectations that their mothers have for them that differ from their own interests.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 18, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Merida becomes a rare kind of protagonist, whose lesson tells a rapt audience that defying customs is okay, as long as we take responsibility for our actions and consider the ones we love in the process.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 4, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

A powerful and relevant story wrapped up in gorgeous animation and one of the best soundtracks of the year.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Synopsis

Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch (Julie Walters), who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

Director: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Executive Producer: John Lasseter
Screenwriter: Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi
Distributor: Walt Disney, Pixar Animation Studios
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios
Rating: PG (Some Scary Action|Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2014
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Datasat, Surround

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