Anyone who’s been following up with more of my recent film reviews will see that I’ve been on a nostalgic streak where I rewatch films, animated and otherwise, that affected me deeply. I came back home to attend a family function last week or thereabout, and I walked in on my little sisters seeing this movie. I barely got my travelling bags in when I decided to sit and watch the film there and then. I should think that this is the best decision that I’ve made in the last few weeks.
Brave (2012)
Young Princess Merida of the Celt clan in Medieval Scotland is celebrating her birthday and is given a bow and arrow by her father, King Fergus, much to the disapproval of her mother, Queen Elinor. Later on, a bear attacks the family, and this costs Fergus one of his legs. Ten years later, and Merida discovers she’s to be betrothed to the one of the sons of her father’s allies, of which failure to do so could spell doom for her entire kingdom.
Merida refuses this despite her mother’s injunctions and decides to compete with the men for her own hand. She bests her suitors, and after a heated argument with her mother, she runs into the forest. There, she encounters a witch and asks for a spell that will change her mother’s mind. She’s given an enchanted cake to give to her mother to eat. What Merida does not realize is how this one seeming “error” on her part will change the trajectory of her destiny.
My Thoughts and Rating
I think Merida, more than any other, is my best Disney princess. You’ve got to hand it to her. She was such a likeable character, which is hard to see for many other princesses. For once, the storyline isn’t about the damsel in distress who gets the dashing prince, but a lady who attempts to seize and take control of her fate. She was endearing to me from the get-go, and there was nay a moment when I felt her character annoying, which tends to happen a lot with the others.
I’ve never been to Scotland, and if I’m honest, I’ve never had the slightest inclination to see what happens there, even though I’ve always found their accent endearing. Brave is set in fictional medieval Scotland, so even though it’s not depictive of modern-day Scotland, it did make me wonder a great deal. What it’s like to be amid such vibrantly beautiful colours and sights. You do not see me longing to be part of a culture as bad as I was seeing in this movie. It was truly a masterly stroke from the creators, and I commend them dearly for it.
On the subject of theme, what can I say? This movie is as priceless as it is invaluable. I have a soft spot for films centered on family. I think it’s cause I know how it feels to be caught in the web of personal gains against responsibility and all that. Seeing Merida get rid of her selfishness to take hold of responsibilities was quite a delight. A mother who is oppressive but loving because she wants to mold you to becoming a better version of herself is something I know a lot of us women find relatable, and there’s this persistent urge to rebel against it because you believe you’re becoming your own woman and should be allowed to make decisions of yourself. Eventually, you see, or maybe not, why your mom acted that way.
I laughed in this film. There were a lot of fun moments, and I think my favourite part was a scene at the ending, but I can’t talk about it because I do not want to spoil it for those who have not seen it yet. But boy, did I giggle. Pixar films have never been short of amazing. From Up to Finding Nemo, they’ve never failed to deliver, and Brave, in my opinion, trumps them all. Wonderful CGI, exquisite setting, amazing characters, lots of heart… What more can you ask for? Giving this film a whopping 4.6/5 stars because it’s just that amazing and because I can. Have a beautiful week ahead, everyone!
Jhymi🖤
Images gotten from IMDB.
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This is one of my favourite animated movie. I like the movie because of it's honest, down right no nonsense plot. I like how Merida didn't do the Princess in distress role like most princesses in movies. Her strength is amiable.
It truly was.
I'm glad this is one of your favourite animated films. You have good taste!😄
Thank you 🤗🌺
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Brave was a good one, One of my favorite too and she made me create one small arrow that almost got me in trouble. hahaha. I enjoyed reading this, it brought back memories
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