If you’re looking for something to brighten up your day, then Brave is a good choice for you. With its witty and hilarious dialogue, it will keep you smiling and happy until the end. The Scottish accent used by the characters really entertains, and as I write this, how they pronounce the words DOODLE, BOW and STORY are still going through my mind. In term of visuals, animation is as cheerful and vibrant as can be. Kids will love the world of Merida while adults won’t find it too cartoony for their taste. King Fergus, Qeen Elinor and Merida’s rascal little brothers are a joy to watch, and the other supporting characters, although not many, contribute to the feel-good atmosphere of the movie.
The marketing of Brave is noteworthy, in the sense that it teases the audience with its trailers and posters for the film but it does not really reveal a lot when it comes to how the story will progress. This may lead to some disappointed moviegoers expecting something else entirely. However, it is an interesting idea to keep the audience in mystery until they are already immersed in the cinematic experience.
Brave shows us that an epic, complicated journey, a heinous villain or a world-shattering struggle is not always required for a fantasy film to succeed. It is a light film well worth your time, a story told that is well worth your mind. A refreshing non-sequel, Brave is very family-oriented and yet a feature that you can take seriously, a date movie more for the soul than for the heart.