Brave Mistake by Pixar.

Rating: 4/10 (25 June 2015)

Brave (2012): Dir: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman / Voices: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane: Disappointing venture by Pixar that presents everything seen before, all wrapped in dazzling computer generated images of the highest splendor. It regards a Princess who braves herself against the traditional views of her mother who desires that she get married to one of the three suitors competing for her. She also braves herself when struggling to correct a wrong action that resulted in her mother being turned into a bear. This occurred when she sought assistance in her independence from a witch. It also seems quite convenient that the King's leg is now pegged thanks to a bear attack. So, we know where this is headed and it lacks any originality that flourished in the Toy Story films, among others by Pixar. The film is well directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman with a strong portrayal of an independent minded Princess voiced by Kelly Macdonald. Some have called this an attack on marriage while others call it one's right for independence. Other characters are traced impersonations of past Disney characters. We have the bear hunting King with the boring heroic story. The Queen will go from being a bear, to understanding her daughter's desires, as if we couldn't see that coming. Even the creepy little witch seems like a xerox seen countless times. This is not Pixar at its best. It seems to lack what made their earlier films stand out. While its message of independence is strong, it is evident that it went totally independent on originality. Score: 4 ½ / 10