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Brave (2012) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 126,669 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 368 user | 450 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com 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. |
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Cast
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| Kelly Macdonald | ... |
Merida
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| Billy Connolly | ... |
Fergus
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| Emma Thompson | ... |
Elinor
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| Julie Walters | ... |
The Witch
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
Lord Dingwall
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Lord MacGuffin /
Young MacGuffin
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Lord Macintosh
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Sally Kinghorn | ... |
Maudie
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Eilidh Fraser | ... |
Maudie
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Peigi Barker | ... |
Young Merida
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| Steven Cree | ... |
Young Macintosh
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Steve Purcell | ... |
The Crow
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Callum O'Neill | ... |
Wee Dingwall
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Martin
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Gordon
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Plot Synopsis
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Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, "Brave" features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. Written by Walt Disney Pictures
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Change your fate.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some scary action and rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 June 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Bear and the Bow See more »Box Office
Budget:
$185,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$66,323,594 (USA) (22 June 2012)Gross:
$237,282,182 (USA) (11 January 2013)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Queen Elinor: Where are you? Come out! Come out! Come on out! I'm coming to get you!
Queen Elinor: [young Merida laughs as she hides under the table] Where are you, you little rascal? I'm coming to get you!
Queen Elinor: [Elinor looks under the table but Merida quickly moves to hide somewhere else] Hmm. Where is my little Birthday girl, hm? I'm going to gobble her up when I find her!
Queen Elinor: [Merida comes up behind Elinor and goes to run away but Elinor catches her] Eat you!
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Music by Patrick Doyle
Lyrics by Patrick Neil Doyle
Performed by Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker
Gaelic translation by Donald MacLeod
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Did You Know?
Goofs
During the presentation of Princess Merida's suitors, one suitor is mentioned to have defeated a group of Vikings. Another suitor is mentioned to have defeated Romans. The Vikings did not enter Scotland until about 800 AD, almost 400 years after the Romans abandoned the British Isles in the 5th century. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Queen Elinor: Where are you? Come out! Come out! Come on out! I'm coming to get you!
Queen Elinor: [young Merida laughs as she hides under the table] Where are you, you little rascal? I'm coming to get you!
Queen Elinor: [Elinor looks under the table but Merida quickly moves to hide somewhere else] Hmm. Where is my little Birthday girl, hm? I'm going to gobble her up when I find her!
Queen Elinor: [Merida comes up behind Elinor and goes to run away but Elinor catches her] Eat you!
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Crazy Credits
After the credits, the crow arrives to deliver all the wood carvings Merida bought. See more »Soundtracks
"Noble Maiden Fair"Music by Patrick Doyle
Lyrics by Patrick Neil Doyle
Performed by Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker
Gaelic translation by Donald MacLeod
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Brave is not a bad film by any means, but it doesn't do anything to stand out either. The characters are decent, the story is decent, but despite the title, the film takes no chances and plays everything quite safe. This is a basic story of a girl defying her parents, and while there are occasional moments where the story seems to be headed in an interesting direction, it quickly steers back to its simple core tale.
The easiest comparison to this film would be The Little Mermaid, another story of a young princess going against her parent's wishes and following her heart. The major difference in the two is that Ariel from The Little Mermaid has goals and ambitions, a distinct idea of what she wants in life, while Merida from Brave just wants to be free in a very vague and general sense. She comes across more like a concept than a character, a feeling that extends to the entire film.
Brave is at best a straight-forward, well-animated morality tale. Children will probably enjoy it and it's certainly watchable for adults, though they might find themselves wishing they were watching a different, more interesting Pixar movie.