Angst of young adulthood.

Rating: 5/10 (20 October 2014)

This is a Pixar animated feature about a young princess in the Scottish Highlands. Princess Merida(voiced by Kelly Macdonald)is a young girl in a struggle finding her way through young adulthood. She does not see eye to eye with her parents,(why is that not a surprise)an aspiring archer and despises her royal parents for forcing her hand in marriage. In her disgust, Merida accidentally riles the anger of the ancient land's three esteemed lords; and in doing so the impetuous young lady makes some very poor choices that brings about unintended havoc that requires involvement with a sorcerer.
This movie is very nice to look at. Scenes of the Scottish Highlands are stunning. The story line seems too familiar. And I just don't think this project is one of Pixar's shining moments. Although family fare, I can see BRAVE being more popular with a juvenile, pre-teen female audience. Needless to say, this movie should have no fear in not making money. A host of talented stars lend voices to make these characters come alive: Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane, Craig Ferguson, John Ratzenberger, Kevin McKidd and Julie Walters.