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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)

Brave

2012
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 33m
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Avg Percentile 46.88% from 4410 total ratings

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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 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 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 22 Jul 2012
6
35th
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 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 01 Oct 2021
50
43rd
An almost ironic title considering how safe everyone involved played it, when producing this.
Rated 20 Jun 2016
82
50th
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 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 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 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 24 Nov 2012
87
53rd
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 31 Aug 2012
7
70th
I shed a tear at the end. Yeah, bite me.
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 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 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 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 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 05 Jan 2014
15
23rd
Reminds me of a play I wrote. In third grade. Movie for idiots.
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 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 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 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 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 14 Jan 2013
37
15th
I'd like something more than eye-candy from my animations and Brave offers none of it.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 19 Aug 2012
89
75th
pixar really hit the target with this one.
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 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 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 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
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
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 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 24 Jun 2012
60
16th
A nice movie, but disappointing for Pixar standards. The ending was nice and poignant. Pretty funny at points.
Rated 13 Sep 2024
47
39th
I canʼt think of anything to say except something cliché about centring strong women, and you really donʼt need me for *that*. However, I can report that as a child I was very thrilled during the finale.
Rated 27 Aug 2024
70
24th
Liked it a few boring scenes
Rated 29 Apr 2024
79
59th
Thoroughly enjoyable family fantasy adventure is a little overly familiar in its bones, but the subtle spins here and there keep things fresh – it’s nice to have a well written generational conflict between mother and daughter driving the story, and the casting of Connolly and Thompson gives ample room for some lively banter between the two, made even sparkier when Coltrane is added to the mix. Doesn’t take off into the stratosphere like the best of Pixar, but it’s still great fun.
Rated 26 Jan 2024
70
70th
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 13 Aug 2023
70
41st
A nice, well done story that aside from one aspect doesn't break a ton of new ground but fits in nicely as a solid but not amazing Pixar picture.
Rated 07 Jan 2023
80
26th
A little above average girl lead movie.
Rated 23 Aug 2022
94
89th
No prince is a good thing
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 19 Apr 2021
3
45th
There is something to be said for its female protagonist who rejects the role carved out for her, but in effect the film itself doesn't contain that same spirit of rebellion, being rather indistinct from other typically enjoyable but formulaic mid-tier Pixar efforts.
Rated 19 Feb 2021
4
6th
Feminist shite.
Rated 03 Jan 2021
80
68th
This is a gorgeously animated film with special attention devoted to MacDonald's long flowing red hair. Her character in general is delightful, and it's an entertaining movie with an important message about parent/child communication. Still, for a Pixar film it's a mild disappointment, largely because it seems to borrow most of it's plot and characters from your standard Disney princess film, with the important difference that the plot is not geared around the quest for a love interest.
Rated 20 Jul 2020
45
19th
Decent beginning, but suddenly there's bear mom. Kinda lost the plot.
Rated 22 Mar 2020
50
43rd
Seen: 2.
Rated 05 Feb 2020
87
72nd
honestly liked it a lot
Rated 07 Aug 2019
40
21st
One of the weaker Pixar movies. The story idea is nice, the visuals amazing and the score hauntingly beautiful. Still the mother/daughter story doesn't deliver and remains uninspired. The characters seem interesting when introduced but they don't really change. The movie tries to show us that both characters grow but we don't see that happen, the movie just tells us. Lazy story writing. And for the fun of it, count how often characters fall/stumble/bump into something. You'll never stop.
Rated 10 Jun 2019
70
82nd
Though the narrative has its problems and certainly could've been better handled, the overarching themes that the movie's going for are what make it both memorable and worthwhile. The setting is beautifully imagined, the voice acting is great, and the animation is vivid. Combine all of that with a likeable cast of characters, and the story's missteps can be forgiven in favor of the strengths around it. An original, refreshing, and very worth watching entry into Pixar's library.
Rated 28 Feb 2019
89
72nd
A movie for anyone: adventure, family, personal and social identity, and tons of humor set in one of the most naturally fantasy-like histories around.
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 07 Aug 2018
65
32nd
I still don't understand how transforming her mum into a bear was supposed to change Merida's fate? Otherwise fun but forgettable
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 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 09 Aug 2017
63
51st
Good story, gorgeous visuals and a capable voice cast make Brave a pretty good animated movie.
Rated 11 Jun 2017
68
35th
B-
Rated 01 Apr 2017
75
25th
Didn't really move me at all... Predictable...Boring...Cliche'...
Rated 27 Mar 2017
90
82nd
Brave was one of the few disney offerings that is absolutely solid from beginning to end. Disney hit it big for a few years with a solid string of animated projects that are both solid stories and encouraging to all audiences. Voice talents aside this film could have been cast with unknowns and still carried the same message but the talent involved sure does elevate it to another level.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
79
62nd
Not a home run but a unique enough story and good movie
Rated 19 Nov 2016
70
53rd
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Rated 04 Sep 2016
60
34th
Surprisingly unsurprising. The world's collective "eh, it's okay"-reaction really is warranted.
Rated 05 Aug 2016
85
20th
Good movie, but not up to Pixars usual standards.
Rated 26 Apr 2016
13
64th
W3E1P1S0V2M2A2R2. Was really disappointed when I first watched it, because it definitely lacks in the story department compared to its contemporaries. But it has held up to incessant watching better than most because its catchy chapters are scattered throughout the movie similar to the good musicals. It is also a great visual/audio experience for a nice home theater.
Rated 25 Apr 2016
60
62nd
Quality animation.
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 26 Dec 2015
70
48th
Meh. Not bad.
Rated 27 Oct 2015
63
26th
A flat and fairly uninteresting film, Brave is a rare disappointment from Pixar
Rated 06 Oct 2015
79
33rd
Some great moments, some dull moments.
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 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 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 26 Jul 2015
99
90th
2-3
Rated 11 Jul 2015
26
20th
Annoying lead that made the entire movie terrible to me. Literally is the reason for everything bad and they pretend that she carries the movie back. No.
Rated 02 Jul 2015
74
44th
Brave is one of Pixar's weakest films, but it's still a quality film that feels more like an old-school Disney movie than Pixar film.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
5
19th
With an abundance of potential from the fantasy setting to the wonderfully vibrant animation, one can't help but be disappointed by 'Brave's' insistence on formulaic (albeit technically competent) storytelling.
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 11 Feb 2015
50
25th
The self-conscious "girl power" mission statement movie that isn't much more than that. It isn't terrible, it just should have had a hell of a lot more to it than that, particularly considering how good Disney's recent female-friendly efforts have been. Through most of Brave, I honestly find myself wishing Merida would just shut up and listen to her mother.
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 31 Dec 2014
67
74th
eng; [brave]; ein mädchen will bogenschiessen und muss ihre mutter mittels eines gekauften zauberspruchs überzeugen dass sie nicht heiraten sollte - doch der spruch wird zum fluch.; (sehr kurzweilig);
Rated 18 Dec 2014
75
45th
Was entertaining, but wasn't Pixar's strongest.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
65
18th
Nice visuals but weak plot
Rated 28 Sep 2014
3
30th
entertaining enough. better than frozen, that other 'feminist' kiddie flick.
Rated 22 Sep 2014
47
9th
It hasn't been long since I've seen this, but I barely remember what this was about. So...
Rated 27 Jul 2014
72
56th
That hair...wow, good job
Rated 18 Jun 2014
1
20th
I was interested to see how Pixar would do fairytale, unfortunately it's just another disney comedy. The style's cool and the animation mostly really good but it plays so safe I lost interest.
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 25 Apr 2014
80
82nd
Which brings me back to something I wrote earlier: We've come to expect a lot from Pixar. Ever since the release of Toy Story in 1995, the studio has dazzled us with some of the finest, most family-friendly movies ever. In this humble reviewer's opinion, not even Disney in its golden age (1939-47) or renaissance (1989-2000) can match Pixar's present run. All of which sets up Brave as a bit of a disappointment ... except in the area of its familial lessons learned by both mother and daughter.
Rated 05 Apr 2014
50
11th
Only got through about half of the movie before I decided it wasn't worth anymore time. I wouldn't say it's a BAD movie, but just not one that pulled me in any made me care to watch any further. The animation is excellent, as others have noted, but there's not much going for it beyond that.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
86
33rd
This movie would have been better if the men weren't so ditzy and stupid.
Rated 06 Feb 2014
7
57th
Brave is one of Pixar's few underwhelming creations. It's charming, family friendly and caters for all. But by Pixar's standards it's average. It feels more Disney than Pixar and the story and concept just lacks the originality that the studios past pieces boast. And at times it feels very similar to Disney's Tangled. Visually the animation is great and the voice work is strong also. There are some touching moments and messages, but overall this is a lacklustre and forgettable Pixar experience.

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