An average Pixar film

Rating: 4/10 (2 June 2013)

Pixar's reputation goes before them and any film that they produce is instantly going to be compared to their classic films such as Toy Story and Monsters Inc.
Brave marked somewhat of a return from Pixar to original ideas after the very successful Toy Story 3 and perhaps the lesser hit Cars 2. With all the hallmarks that we love about previous Pixar films in place this film is well worthy of the praise it gained upon release.
It's great that at long last we have a lead character who is female and for the mother/daughter relationship being explored. Visually the film is great and the storyline is fast moving and emotive.
My only negative points about it is that despite the main characters being very well fleshed out and developed there are no secondary characters to provide as many comic relief moments and those that are, aren't that funny.
Overall the elements are all there but for me Brave does not match up to the very high standards that Pixar have set prior.