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Brave

  • 20122012
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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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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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 ... Read allDetermined 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.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 RATING
7.1/10
404K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,723
1,165
  • Directors
    • Mark Andrews
    • Brenda Chapman
    • Steve Purcell
  • Writers
    • Brenda Chapman(story by)
    • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
    • Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald(voice)
    • Billy Connolly(voice)
    • Emma Thompson(voice)
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  • Directors
    • Mark Andrews
    • Brenda Chapman
    • Steve Purcell
  • Writers
    • Brenda Chapman(story by)
    • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
    • Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald(voice)
    • Billy Connolly(voice)
    • Emma Thompson(voice)
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    • 569User reviews
    • 503Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 20 wins & 48 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Meridaas Merida
    • (voice)
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • Fergusas Fergus
    • (voice)
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Elinoras Elinor
    • (voice)
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • The Witchas The Witch
    • (voice)
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Lord Dingwallas Lord Dingwall
    • (voice)
    Kevin McKidd
    Kevin McKidd
    • Lord MacGuffinas Lord MacGuffin
    • (voice)
    • …
    Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson
    • Lord Macintoshas Lord Macintosh
    • (voice)
    Sally Kinghorn
    • Maudieas Maudie
    • (voice)
    Eilidh Fraser
    • Maudieas Maudie
    • (voice)
    Peigi Barker
    • Young Meridaas Young Merida
    • (voice)
    Steven Cree
    Steven Cree
    • Young Macintoshas Young Macintosh
    • (voice)
    Steve Purcell
    • The Crowas The Crow
    • (voice)
    Callum O'Neill
    • Wee Dingwallas Wee Dingwall
    • (voice)
    Patrick Doyle
    Patrick Doyle
    • Martinas Martin
    • (voice)
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Gordonas Gordon
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Mark Andrews
      • Brenda Chapman
      • Steve Purcell
    • Writers
      • Brenda Chapman(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
      • Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Kevin McKidd was particularly happy to work on this project because it was the first time in years that he'd been able to use his natural Scottish accent in a movie.
    • Goofs
      (at around 26 mins) The scene where Merida's dress splits, and reveals her corset, while amusing, is inaccurate given the movie's apparent medieval setting (around the 10th century). Corsets didn't come into fashion until Elizabethan times, approximately 600 years after the movie's apparent setting.
    • Quotes

      Princess Merida: [last lines; narrating] There are those who say fate is something beyond our command. That destiny is not our own, but I know better. Our fate lives within us, you only have to be brave enough to see it.

    • Crazy credits
      When Mor'du is killed towards the end of the film he turns into a will o' the wisp and we realise that they are the spirits of the dead. During the credits a will o' the wisp appears over the credit "dedicated with love and gratitude to Steve Jobs, our partner, mentor and friend."
    • Alternate versions
      On Disney Plus the scene near the end where Merida's brothers are naked along with Merida's future father in laws showing off their bare butt was edited.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Reviews: Cars 2 (2011)
    • 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

    User reviews569

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A quality change of fate for Pixar
    Everything about Brave is different from the Pixar norm, save the unequaled attention to detail and quality.

    The Disney-Pixar animated feature focuses on Princess Merida as she searches for a way to change her fate. In a journey of magic, adventure and family, the fiery Scot is launched into the ranks of the elite Disney princesses.

    As odd and understandably foreign as the accents felt watching the early previews for the movie, the voice acting was executed following, creating very real characters that fit their animated molds perfectly. By the end of the movie, what once sounded foreign blended into the scenery and visuals to create a completely immersing environment.

    In fact, amid the magic spells and tall tales of times gone by, it's the historical, Scottish feeling that made Marida's journey and transformation (and that of her mother) that much more tangible and familiar.

    Underneath the folk-tale storyline lies the same life lessons that ring true for young and old. Though the movie heavily focuses on a mother- daughter relationship, it's not just for girls anymore than Mulan was. Merida is a true Disney princess, with gumption, heart and an uncanny connection with nature, but the story could have been told from a male perspective and rung just as true, making it easy to empathize with Pixar's first female lead.

    As has been the case with almost every other one of their movies, the company has reinvented the standard for animated visuals. The environments are based on real Scottish landmarks, adding real depth to the story, and the colors are as bright as they are grounded, creating a wonderfully real world. Such visuals lend credence to the upcoming 3D re-release of Finding Nemo, though not much, but also show just how far the studio has come.

    All of the elements put together, Brave is a different sort of movie than many were expecting. More focused on a single pair and their quest together, not to mention darker by far, the story of Merida was a leap of faith for the once small studio.

    Many will have their doubts, left wanting another heart wrenching love story from Up or creative take on a beat to death genre like The Incredibles. That was never the purpose. Just as with every one of their award-winning films (Cars 2 notwithstanding), a new movie means a new chapter, new story and new style of film.

    Taken for what it is, Brave is a remarkable step into a whole new style of movie, proving the creative teams at Pixar will continue to write their own fate.
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    FAQ2

    • Is 'Brave' based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bear and the Bow
    • Filming locations
      • Emeryville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $185,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $237,283,207
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,323,594
      • Jun 24, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $538,983,207
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • D-Cinema 96kHz Dolby Surround 7.1
      • D-Cinema 48kHz Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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