There is charm and beauty to be found in Brave.

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2013)

It may not be Pixar's best work, but Brave is one my favorites by them. For a lot of people, Merida's abrasive nature, the tried and done formulas, and the lack of major conflict bring the movie down. For me, while this is often a glaring detractor, I felt this movie still worked since Pixar knows how to handle such things. The movie isn't the masterpiece it could be, don't get me wrong. However, this doesn't mean it isn't a really great movie. I really enjoyed how much of the film focused on Merida and her mother. Unlike some of the other elements, I think mother/daughter relationships aren't explored enough in cinema. The visuals are absolutely fantastic. The crown jewel is of course the hair, specifically Merida's. The detail put into the environment is also stellar. For what it's worth, I really enjoyed Brave.