The plot was a bit silly but overall Brave was wonderful!

Rating: 9/10 (21 June 2013)

Brave was adorable. The Scottish accents were a bit over the top to be sure; I found myself imitating Merida, the main character for many hours after the conclusion of the film. I enjoyed that about it though. It's nice to see a Disney film that not only has a strong, independent female heroine, but also has one that comes from ancient Scotland, the home of many of my ancestors.
As with most of the modern Disney films, Brave had a very specific message it was trying to convey. It was a good message, basically to love your family as they are; you can't change them. In conveying this message though, the conflict of the film was a little silly I thought. I had to remind myself that it was a children's movie. Merida accidentally turns her mother into a bear. Of all the things... So silly. It definitely got the point across though, so I say it was a success. And the whole Scottish aspect made it utterly enjoyable to me, despite the many historical flaws in the film. I give this film a thumbs up.