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Brave

2012
Comedy
Family/Kids
1h 33m
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (imdb)
Directed by:
Brenda Chapman Steve Purcell Mark Andrews
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Written by:
Brenda Chapman Irene Mecchi Steve Purcell Mark Andrews
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Starring:
Kevin McKidd Kevin McKidd Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson Julie Walters Julie Walters Billy Connolly Billy Connolly Robbie Coltrane Robbie Coltrane Emma Thompson Emma Thompson John Ratzenberger John Ratzenberger Kelly Macdonald Kelly Macdonald Sally Kinghorn Eilidh Fraser Peigi Barker Steven Cree
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Genres:
Comedy, Family/Kids, Adventure, Animation
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Brave

2012
Comedy
Family/Kids
1h 33m
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bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 23 Jun 2012
70
57th
Conventional, predictable, beautiful, and boring. People keep complaining that it would be good if we weren't comparing it to Pixar's other work, but how can you not? 95% of the studio's movies have been great and groundbreaking at the very least, and then they turn out something as flat and dull as this? It is just a disappointment. It is a cute kid's movie that isn't bad, but it is horribly forgettable and only decent at best. Watch it for the lush and moving imagery if nothing else.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 05 Jul 2012
82
68th
Nobody masters the animated emotional-tug like Pixar. Complaints about the story are valid as it borrows much from previous fairy tales, but credit is due to the creators for presenting strong female characters who control each scene they step into. Furthermore, there are none of the trappings of an obligatory romantic interest for Merida, which is quite refreshing. Fast paced action and comedy propel our heroines through this adventure and the animation is remarkable; redhead-lovers rejoice!
Rated 05 Jul 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 22 Jul 2012
6
34th
Lol @ Pixar, Disney just tore you a new asshole. Whoever urged them to stray away from their winning formula of telling totally ludicrous yet inspiring, original stories in favor of a derivative fairytale needs to be fired at once. I wish the film had matched its visual splendor but instead regurgitates bits from shit we've already seen into a clunky jumble of adventure, fantasy and tired clichés. The best advice I can give you is to leave your kids at the theater and pick them up 2 hours later
Rated 22 Jul 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Sep 2012
70
65th
An entirely decent fairy tale that's only to fault for being predictable, at least for adults, and for not - even at its best - meeting the standard of excellence that we have grown to expect from this studio.
Rated 15 Sep 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Jun 2012
80
78th
It's not Pixar's best but it has planted itself snugly in the middle of a very strong pack of films. It did something that has been desperately needed in films with a high quality mother/daughter storyline. It surprises me people say this is formulaic when there is a princess and no romantic side-plot. Something I've not seen done before (especially in an animated movie).
Rated 24 Jun 2012
beedubBeeDub
Rated 20 Jun 2016
82
51st
Mostly disappointing. The movie introduces some cool ideas early on (the bear king's backstory is promising), but then abandons them in favor of a rote and predictable "mother vs. daughter" plot. Also, Merida isn't nearly as badass as the marketing would have you believe. Definitely one of Pixar's weaker efforts.
Rated 20 Jun 2016
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 23 Jun 2012
75
68th
Having skipped both Pixar films with anthropomorphic cars, "Brave" was their first that disappointed me. Sure, it's because it was "good" instead of "great," but the humor played too broad, the plot was fast and loose. The characters were strong, but missing a lot. It's fun, but it's more of a summer trifle with much less heart than Pixar's best. They shouldn't need narration and musical montages; they're better storytellers than that.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
cotote2018Cotote2018
Rated 16 Jun 2012
62
20th
The second worst pixar movie, the first being Cars 2, Brave is a completely conventional story, probably one of the most conventional animated films ever released. With its similarities to 'Brother Bear', you could easily call it 'Mother Bear'. The comic relief is bad, the movie's plot is forced along, with a very slow start. There's a tact on subplot, which doesn't make too much sense, and the movie really does not like the male gender. It looks really pretty, and the characters arn't bad.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 01 Oct 2021
50
43rd
An almost ironic title considering how safe everyone involved played it, when producing this.
Rated 01 Oct 2021
langelundLangelund
Rated 01 Sep 2012
70
67th
Liked the Obviously Lesbian Princess part better than the Grizzly Mom half which felt like a 2.0 version of 'Brother Bear'. Anyway, a decent Pixar pic is still way preferable to most animated features.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
quez2goquez2go
Rated 23 Jun 2012
54
22nd
Not the originality or quality I've come to expect from Pixar (in light of Wall-E and Up), nor a very engaging movie for me personally. The plot seems formulaic and few characters are introduced, almost none of whom are interesting or given significant depth. Even our heroine, whom I support in theory, is hard to really root for because the movie goes through its plot so mechanically we never really relate to her as a real person. I would skip it unless you are a small child.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 31 Aug 2012
7
70th
I shed a tear at the end. Yeah, bite me.
Rated 31 Aug 2012
maddogmaddog
Rated 22 Jun 2012
71
35th
Hackneyed, contrived, and all-out ripped off from a bunch of other features, including Little Mermaid (troubles with a parent, get a witch involved), Aladdin (the boys food-stealing escapades reminiscent of Abu), Brother Bear (you'll know when you see it), and How to Train Your Dragon (in a way that doesn't even make sense for the character relationships, no less, but is cut and pasted from the movie!). Brave features no great personalities and a very basic clash between mother and daughter.
Rated 22 Jun 2012
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 02 Jul 2012
62
37th
There are two types of current animated features: those that at least shoot for something wise and possibly fail (9, Kung Fu Panda's, Wall-E), and those that play down to its audience, play dumb to its own convention and eek it out with mediocrity (Madagascar's, Despicable's, Car's). This is a latter attempt by Pixar. And it's a shame, too - the pieces are there - but its pieces feel stale and stolen, characters lack necessary depth, and there's no love or joy in the material.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
ebelcEbelC
Rated 15 Aug 2012
70
72nd
Brave is more conventional that I would like to say it is, but even with that, it still kickass to most of the princess stories having powerful female characters and avoiding any love story (not just refusing the imposed one, but not choosing any or finding it accidentally). Maybe I expected it was more revolutionary than that and that dissapointed me a bit. Still good and entertaining, but the movie goes down specially after "the little pie".
Rated 15 Aug 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 24 Nov 2012
87
54th
I don't really think this got the proper time to shine or the spotlight it deserved back when it came out. It's not top ten Pixar for me, but it has gotten better either a handful viewing (my family loves it). Beautifully animated, with a very talented voice cast and some pretty catchy music. I loved the mother-daughter dynamic.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 01 Jul 2012
84
69th
There are some familiar elements here, but even they tend to be given a creative twist. Not Pixar's most groundbreaking film, but one deserving of the stigma attached to those films. Lush, beautiful, and full of character.
Rated 01 Jul 2012
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 29 Jun 2012
1
0th
Pixar is a victim of their own success here, because I really believe that Brave is a fun touching film (visually gorgeous too), but it adheres very closely to fairy tale trappings. I think people expected it to be a fairy tale, but a subversive one - and Pixar plays it mostly straight. By most standards it's still a very strong and fun movie about the mother-daughter relationships, but by Wall-e, Up, TS3 standards, it doesn't hold up as strongly. But it's still very good! Score is not a grade.
Rated 29 Jun 2012
kavuKavu
Rated 14 Jan 2013
37
15th
I'd like something more than eye-candy from my animations and Brave offers none of it.
Rated 14 Jan 2013
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 28 Nov 2013
75
49th
The plot is predictable, and the characters, just aren't interesting and there's no reason to care about them, but it does follow the formula well enough to be passibly entertaining. I might be biased though, since the film was part of what ended up being the hottest date night I've been on in the last 2 years.
Rated 28 Nov 2013
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 19 Aug 2012
89
75th
pixar really hit the target with this one.
Rated 19 Aug 2012
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 04 Jul 2012
80
65th
I'm pretty surprised by the tepid (for Pixar) reviews. Brave is a fun movie that balances its humour with great excitement and drama. It's a fable, a legend in the making. Sure, some of the developments feel a tad forced or contrived, but it's done with such earnestness that those shortcomings are easily forgiven. The themes of struggling to identify with parents (and vice versa) are universal and the evolving relationship at the core of Brave strengthens it all the more.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 26 Aug 2012
93
76th
too predictable for a pixar movie. But still it is a pixar movie and its very fun to watch.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
dalbozDalboz
Rated 13 Feb 2013
82
80th
I was anticipating this more than any other Pixar movie in years. But it was good. The visuals are quite remarkable with lots of lush details that bring the world to life, even with the cartoony design of the characters. It skews to an older crowd and isn't a film for young children, which may throw some people off. It also has some pacing problems, and an uneven plot that can give the audience whiplash. Still, it's one of Pixar's better films.
Rated 13 Feb 2013
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 06 Aug 2012
3
59th
The mother-daughter theme tugged at my heartstrings, I have to say. I was so thankful to Pixar for not injecting a romantic subplot in this. I still am. And that bright red head of unruly hair is just enthralling. It's not the best of stories, but it's a beautiful film.
Rated 06 Aug 2012
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 26 Oct 2012
75
56th
"Brave" builds a beautiful Scottish highlands and all the cosmetic aspects of Pixar productions - the animation, the music, the voice acting - is spot-on once again. The movie's message of self-determinism is a tad overbearing, and it absolutely borrows ideas from other fairy tales and works of fiction, but the execution of the dramatic and comedic elements is more than enough to propel you through a quick, enjoyable film. Doesn't reach the heights of its sister films, but very good nonetheless.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
filliganFilligan
Rated 29 Jun 2012
84
55th
Pixar is struggling to climb back to the mountaintop they once conquered. They're not quite there yet, but Brave is a step in the right direction. Unlike Cars 2, Brave actually has a heart to it. This is a story an audience can invest in with characters we can care about. That also makes the dumbest jokes look like comic genius compared to the best in Cars 2. Brave is only lacking that extra punch that's sent Pixar's other works soaring, but I liked it, and I hope the studio keeps climbing.
Rated 29 Jun 2012
martrynmartryn
Rated 11 Oct 2013
76
67th
The movie is more about the mother/daughter relationship than being an awesome Pixar adventure film I think the movie suffers for it because I'm not a little girl, but, then again, I'm not this film's target audience, so all is forgiven. It's solid Pixar. Not their best work, but certainly far from their worst.
Rated 11 Oct 2013
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 17 Dec 2012
3
38th
I think I'm outta shit to say for Pixar movies. It's good and it's really pretty and go see it.
Rated 17 Dec 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 28 Nov 2012
65
59th
The storytelling is not Pixar's best, but "Brave" is a welcome return to some kind of form after the awful "Cars 2". The rich animation is probably the best of any computer animated movie ever, the characters are fun, if a little flat & although there is plenty of charm, laughs are too few in number. Most of all "Brave" leaves you with the feeling that it could have been much more, that the writers weren't quite sure where to go with it. The result although fun, is Pixar playing it safe.
Rated 28 Nov 2012
calexicoCalexico
Rated 24 Jun 2012
60
16th
A nice movie, but disappointing for Pixar standards. The ending was nice and poignant. Pretty funny at points.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
qvtQVT
Rated 05 Jan 2014
15
23rd
Reminds me of a play I wrote. In third grade. Movie for idiots.
Rated 05 Jan 2014
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 04 Jan 2013
80
79th
Aye Pixar, that'll do. Not the best of their films, but certainly not the worst. It's looks fantastic obviously, but they've done a very good job of recreating Scotland (I'm a Scottish Highlander so I know). Some great humour and plot. And I wouldn't be surprised if the SNP use the last line in the movie for the 2014 campaign. As with any Pixar, except maybe the Cars movies, highly recommended.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
interworldinterworld
Rated 25 Dec 2012
4
92nd
It's not often you see a big studio movie explore the relationship between a mother and daughter. It's a charming, funny, touching, aesthetically beautiful movie that hits a lot of familiar plot points. Seems a little confused about its message, though.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
beer94Beer94
Rated 30 Mar 2013
67
59th
A safe, average Pixar film which conjures up the usual emotions with its usual plot. It contains some rather surprisingly mature humour and also some good music, and voice acting (although it took me a good few times to register the name Merida as not them exclaiming "murder" every so often - damn Scottish accents!) but with its short running time, Brave will make you want and expect more and it doesn't totally deliver.
Rated 30 Mar 2013
bunkenBunken
Rated 02 Nov 2012
70
71st
Very decent and not your ordinary pixar film. Still it takes a couple of odd turns here and there and the table knocking bear mom began to annoy me a bit. Ive always been a sucker for redheads!
Rated 02 Nov 2012
rossRoss
Rated 25 Jan 2013
60
57th
After Cars 2 and now this I fear that Pixar's focus has changed from being entertainment for both adults and children to being purely for children. This is a solid fairytale which grown-ups won't enjoy that much. It is beautiful, but the story is predictable and there are very few laughs.
Rated 25 Jan 2013
bigjimBig_Jim
Rated 06 Sep 2012
6
49th
It's alright. Unoriginal and uninspiring, but the (very) simple story and characters make this easy to watch and the whole thing is visually beautiful. Wasn't what I was expecting and infinitely more likeable than Pixar's Up.
Rated 06 Sep 2012
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 27 Jun 2012
75
51st
The character and story was far less ambitious than I was expecting, but for what it was, it was a fine movie.
Rated 27 Jun 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 29 Jun 2012
75
46th
Like most of Pixar cartoons Brave is not made for kids. It is touching and wise but still after the Cars 2 nosedive, looks like Pixar still cannot recover.
Rated 29 Jun 2012
bentienbentien
Rated 09 Sep 2012
70
75th
Feels more like a Disney adventure than a Pixar film with references to 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Lion King', but also some cool atmospheric moments of Miyazaki standard. All in all a beautiful film that lacks some depth to rank among the best of its genre.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
adoubleadouble
Rated 17 Nov 2012
82
69th
I enjoyed this more than I expected to. It's not the top tier of Pixar movies, but it's very enjoyable with a great group of characters, incredible visuals, some fun action adventure scenes, and a really great theme of the relationship between a mother and daughter running throughout.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 04 Feb 2014
70
67th
As is the case with most of the annual outings from Pixar these last couple of years, Brave's main flaw is that it's a Pixar movie, that doesn't feel as wholly original and isn't in the same masterclass as the previous ones. Still; I enjoyed this little fairy tail.
Rated 04 Feb 2014
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 17 Nov 2013
85
68th
Great Pixar story.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
tsvetetsvete
Rated 26 Jul 2015
99
90th
2-3
Rated 26 Jul 2015
maakalmaakal
Rated 26 Dec 2013
74
50th
The first half-hour was atrocious, and I couldn't believe that Pixar could make such a tedious, predictable film. But then Merida visits the witch and the film improves immensely.
Rated 26 Dec 2013
maartenmaarten
Rated 01 Aug 2012
64
61st
The paradox of being boring, unimaginative and predictable on one hand, and refreshingly new on the other. The positivo in me awards a lot of points for the lack of romantic (sub)-plot and the very enjoyable Celtic atmosphere. The whiner in me complains about the lack of depth in characters, the clichés and the fact that the plot twists were too obvious. Still, it was an enjoyable experience so it deserves a decent score.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
damildamil
Rated 02 Jul 2012
75
81st
The whole 'princess feels confined by her responsibilities' plot has been done several times already (by Disney, in fact) &, unfortunately, it stops the film from feeling very fresh. It also wasn't quite as funny as I was expecting. Which is weird, because Pixar are usually spot-on in that department. Besides that, I thought it was lovely. It looked absolutely gorgeous. The animation was top-notch, as usual. It's one of the weakest Pixar films, but that's still better than most movies
Rated 02 Jul 2012
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 09 Feb 2015
70
77th
Brave might not be one of Pixar's best movies, in large part because it sets up adventurous expectations that it then ignores in favor of a more personal, dramatic story, but it's still quite a good effort and definitely worth seeing. It's a fairy tale that subverts some of the tropes in an attempt to do something fresh, and it's almost worth seeing just to see how Merida's hair physics work. Seriously, they're that good. Brave is another success from Pixar Studios, and it's well worth seeing.
Rated 09 Feb 2015
indifferentiindifferenti
Rated 23 Jun 2012
8
54th
Starts off a little slow and slapsticky (I was getting mild Tangled vibes), but is really great once it starts going. Very sweet and fun without being overly sentimental, with some stunning animation.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
torberntorbern
Rated 15 Apr 2013
35
3rd
Our daughters need more strong female heroines to look up to, but they certainly deserve better than this poorly paced, painfully predictable, uncomfortably unfunny mess. The animation is beautiful, sure, but it's a definite misstep for Pixar.
Rated 15 Apr 2013
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 08 Jul 2012
74
36th
Disappointing. Early word of mouth suggested that these characters & the script would behave in surprising new ways, but this is quite formulaic 4 Pixar. Sure, it has an unapologetic feminist sensibility, but this isn't the 90's or even the 00's. We've seen strong & independent heroines many times before. The film allows her 2 "learn" that duty may actually have 2 come before personal happiness, but that's withdrawn immediately in favor of the opposite message, which is as old as Jane Austen.
Rated 08 Jul 2012
ippeiIppei
Rated 20 Apr 2021
60
32nd
Arguably one of Pixar's lesser efforts, but it did win an Oscar for a reason. Initial viewing didn't have this at a memorable point, but it faired well in the second viewing. The animation looks spectacular for the time but the story doesn't have the heart and emotion, that their more popular efforts have. Perhaps it was far too traditional from what we have come to expect.
Rated 20 Apr 2021
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 20 Apr 2013
50
36th
I do appreciate them trying to make the story less traditional, but it completely fails to raise above average in anything else. The characters aren't memorable, neither are the jokes. Visually it's still beautiful. It's an okay film overall, but I don't feel I want to see it again.
Rated 20 Apr 2013
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 02 Dec 2012
84
82nd
The gorgeous visuals and amazing score combine to make a distinctive and exciting fairy tale. The film does have its weaknesses. It could have had a stronger antagonistic presence and a greater variety of locales. The plot also tries to have it both ways, making the point that fate is what we make it while at the same time using will-o-the-wisps to artificially advance the story. Nevertheless, the emotional honesty and humor make up for the film's flaws.
Rated 02 Dec 2012
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 15 Dec 2012
88
80th
While not wholly original, it's better than the reviews indicate. The emotional journey feels earned, with enough laughs and visual splendor along the way to make it a solid success for Pixar.
Rated 15 Dec 2012
evranaevrana
Rated 29 Oct 2017
81
75th
Now, this is one movie that a parent can appreciate. I love Celtic culture so it started on a high note with the lush environment and wonderful music. The animation was really cool also, particularly the body language of Bear-Queen. After getting exposed to many "find a prince" Disney movies, the more liberal message of this one is also appealing.
Rated 29 Oct 2017
krulikkrulik
Rated 07 Jan 2023
80
26th
A little above average girl lead movie.
Rated 07 Jan 2023
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
70
53rd
This PSI thing is good. Was expecting it to be higher but it seems my fellow reviewers agree with me on this one! Probably the worst pixar but still not bad by a long way
Rated 23 Aug 2015
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 02 Jan 2013
75
75th
A beautifully crafted, if sub=par for Pixar, animated adventure.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
nothingtosaynothingtosay
Rated 09 Jul 2012
85
91st
While obviously watered-down in terms of actual evil/violence, it still delivers a packed film that is filled with wonderful animation.
Rated 09 Jul 2012
mspraguemsprague
Rated 23 Feb 2013
80
85th
Exceptional animation! See this!
Rated 23 Feb 2013
shinesunfishshinesunfish
Rated 26 Apr 2014
85
87th
Beautiful, creative, fun. You don't often (ever) find a film where the two main characters are both female (and aren't competing for a male), or one that explores the complexities of a relationship between a teenage girl and her mother. One of my faves from Pixar.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 27 Jul 2013
40
15th
Oh boy. Brave seems to be another telltale sign that Pixar's Renaissance period may be coming to an end. This uninspired tale has a very contradictory message and has none of the reliable qualities one can usually find in Pixar films: innovation, charm, and most importantly a beating heart.
Rated 27 Jul 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 04 Nov 2012
75
44th
Fun simple story that hits all its beats. It's pretty simplistic but at least it executes the simple message well and the lead character is sympathetic enough to carry the film.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
redbardragonRedBarDragon
Rated 11 Dec 2012
100
90th
One of the greatest CGI movies I have ever seen. Probably even the best one. I laughed through most of the movie and I can reccomend watching this to kids and adults alike.
Rated 11 Dec 2012
dwyerdwyer
Rated 16 Jan 2013
73
44th
If there were just a little more heft to the story, it might have unseated my other favorite animated films. Something about the plot feels rushed, and I can't point to a specific piece of it as the center of blame. Brave gets huge, huge points from me for its wonderful animation and beautiful visuals, so keep in mind that my rating is inflated by these considerations. But definitely go see it.
Rated 16 Jan 2013
kylos609Kylos609
Rated 11 Apr 2013
84
74th
A charming animated adventure from the masters at Pixar. After the disappointing Cars 2 this seemingly has them right back on track.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
Great and beautiful story. But would have been better from the mother's POV.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 21 Jan 2013
60
10th
Not great. The humor doesn't work, the story is lame and the characters are uninteresting. However, I will say that those three kids are hilarious.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
whovian787whovian787
Rated 28 Jul 2015
85
91st
This movie was beatifully done. With fantastic animation and graphics. The storyline is amazingly empowering and the music makes your heart soar. I enjoyed this movie a lot. But the flaws in it are as follows. Merida is a great character but her father seems rather shallow he doesn't really act like a parent and I guess there are pros and cons to that, but he seems shallow only ever taking about his leg and never really raising his children. but it is always a wonderful movie that will reach you
Rated 28 Jul 2015
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 17 Nov 2012
69
73rd
Beautiful animation helps to swallow a less than stellar story. An above average score and interesting voice work help to elevate it above mediocre.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 26 Jan 2024
70
69th
Even though it doesn't eschew certain cliches, it's a very enjoyable and increasingly immersive film with a powerful female lead, positive messaging, a bunch of big laughs, quite a bit of suspense, loads of unexpected cuteness and a moving finale. The climax does focus more on family bonds than female empowerment although it's the latter that's at the core of the story, so that might be a minus if you're looking for something even more powerful, yet it's undoubtedly an all-around very good time.
Rated 26 Jan 2024
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 20 Aug 2015
95
63rd
The first Pixar fairy tale film, which is also the first Pixar film with a female protagonist, begins with a fantastic first act that is full of potential. Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) is a young Scottish princess and a skilled archer who is completely disinterested in living the life of a princess. She is the antitheses of the type of female lead that appears in most classic Disney and contemporary non-Pixar Disney feature animation films.
Rated 20 Aug 2015
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 17 Nov 2012
71
66th
Utterly beautifully made. Every single detail was made with piety. Everything else but the story. Unfortunately Brave is an eye candy. You can get drowned with the imaginary, but with the story it was a big letdown. Too mediocre.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
thesaberfoolTheSaberfool
Rated 19 Nov 2012
51
47th
The most "Disney" of all the Pixar films. It's a far more standard fairytale than pretty much anything they've done before. It certainly isn't "bad" by any stretch but it is definitely among Pixar's weakest efforts. It's far too safe and familiar when compared to what they've done with Wall-E, Up, etc. Pretty and fun, but fairly forgettable.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 09 Jul 2013
92
78th
Conventional, maybe, but there's nothing wrong wit telling a familiar story very well. The characters are instantly endearing and the atmosphere suitably pervasive; it's a very small, personal story, without some of the huge cinematic flourishes of other Pixar epics, but still very entertaining and sincere.
Rated 09 Jul 2013
antidood1antidood1
Rated 04 Sep 2016
60
34th
Surprisingly unsurprising. The world's collective "eh, it's okay"-reaction really is warranted.
Rated 04 Sep 2016
silverSilver
Rated 03 Aug 2012
5
38th
So finally Pixar turned into Dreamowrks. How sad is that? I admire the amount of talent put in modelling and animating the hair of Merida, but it's there and only there. Surprisingly dull story with only one little gimmick noone will notice (see Dean Deblois? - this is how "gay" bear looks like).
Rated 03 Aug 2012
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 23 Aug 2022
94
89th
No prince is a good thing
Rated 23 Aug 2022
instiInsti
Rated 06 Feb 2016
83
78th
Nice to see a strong female character who doesn't go all gooey at her first sight of a boy.
Rated 06 Feb 2016
criteenqueCriteenque
Rated 29 Jun 2012
25
18th
The inescapable fact is that Brave is remarkably conventional. A princess. A witch. A spell gone wrong. All of the plot elements are nicely tied up to avoid loose ends or ambiguity. All of the characters are happy. I expect kids will like it, parents will tolerate it, and in a few years, we may even be heading out for a sequel. Brave is not a bad film. But Pixar has done better, and Pixar can do better.
Rated 29 Jun 2012
ranaldRanald
Rated 03 Jul 2012
80
73rd
Not as original and daring as some of Pixar's best, but still a fun and good natured spin on the princess movie.
Rated 03 Jul 2012
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 28 Mar 2013
85
80th
A more traditional Disney script, but polished up and done Pixar-style. Enjoyable, with good characters! Lacking in emotional punch, but fun.
Rated 28 Mar 2013
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 13 Aug 2012
91
89th
A very nice movie. The animation was so good at the beginning that I was almost overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscapes. I thought the voice acting was done really well especially with the star Kelly MacDonald. They could have done without the spoken word songs because if the characters aren't singing the words then I'd rather not hear them in a Disney movie. This film was very touching and exciting but it lacked the finesse of Tangled and The Princess and the Frog. Still worth seeing.
Rated 13 Aug 2012
nepetaNepeta
Rated 04 Apr 2013
75
56th
Features intelligent satire about the patriarchy and is even a borderline deconstruction of the standard Disney princess tale whilst still functioning as a great fairytale in its own right.
Rated 04 Apr 2013
nobodyrobotsnobodyrobots
Rated 28 Jun 2012
72
32nd
Looks great as expected. I thought this was going to have another epic story line like other Pixar films, instead it is smaller and more personal. The songs in this movie are so corny, like they know they are getting best animated film at the Oscars and they want desperately to tie up best song too.
Rated 28 Jun 2012
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 27 Feb 2015
63
73rd
Although not as stunningly successful as Pixar's run of masterpieces, it is still an excellent film with a touching mother-daughter story line, thanks to both an emotional resonance and beautiful visuals of the Scottish highlands. The shift towards broad humor and by-the-book plotting are worrisome trends, but Pixar still has a knack for making me tear up at the end.
Rated 27 Feb 2015
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 17 Sep 2012
80
60th
I liked it way more than I expected to.
Rated 17 Sep 2012
dougcollinsDougCollins
Rated 24 Nov 2012
95
79th
Pixar, finally shows it is not perfect, but this is still a great movie, just not excellent.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 09 Dec 2012
35
38th
Too much of a bland Disney-tale and isn't nearly brave, funny or emotional enough compared to Pixar's better movies. *Preview*: #12#, exp-4*, hype, popcorn, reviews, Pixar, Kelly.M/8-4, R3.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 15 Oct 2013
78
66th
this one slid in under the radar, at the time of its release i hadn't heard a peep about it. i was surprised to see that this movie was actually quite enjoyable. i doubt that history will be as kind to brave as it has been to toy story, the lion king, or bambi, but it's still a pretty decent kids movie.
Rated 15 Oct 2013
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 29 Mar 2013
84
91st
With every film they make (and they have explored some hugely varied settings), Pixar are the one you can count on to always pull on your heartstrings and deliver emotional payloads through their brilliantly-crafted stories. Brave is another big success, and beautifully portrays a simple world in ways that continue to amaze and blur the lines between CGI and reality. It's set in one big cliché but the characters, heart, animation and artistic design are all top notch. Such a bonnie, braw fillum.
Rated 29 Mar 2013
ocelotOcelot
Rated 26 Jun 2012
40
31st
The beginning of the end.
Rated 26 Jun 2012
seasnekSeaSnek
Rated 28 Aug 2017
80
34th
I expected better but I still enjoyed it esp after meeting Benda Chapman. I can see it affecting young girls and inspiring them like how Mulan had great affect on me.
Rated 28 Aug 2017
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 19 Feb 2019
64
61st
Good animated film. Different enough that keeps it somewhat unique, ultimately it is a kids flick though, and suffers from the same old storytelling by the end.
Rated 19 Feb 2019
ttoshittoshi
Rated 02 Mar 2013
50
23rd
I did not relate to the characters or the storyline, so it was not compelling for me.
Rated 02 Mar 2013
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 07 Nov 2012
40
54th
That was fine. Definitely not up to usual Pixar standards though.
Rated 07 Nov 2012
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 20 Jul 2020
45
19th
Decent beginning, but suddenly there's bear mom. Kinda lost the plot.
Rated 20 Jul 2020
bernie20bernie20
Rated 05 Apr 2013
100
98th
Wonderful. Magnificent animation. Wonderful characters. Great plot. Funny with a side of serious.
Rated 05 Apr 2013

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