Plot
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
Release Year: 2012
Rating: 7.8/10 (5,665 voted)
Critic's Score: 69/100
Director:
Mark Andrews
Stars: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson
Storyline Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, "Brave" features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right.
Writers: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Cast: Kelly Macdonald
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Merida
(voice)
Billy Connolly
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Fergus
(voice)
Emma Thompson
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Elinor
(voice)
Julie Walters
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The Witch
(voice)
Robbie Coltrane
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Lord Dingwall
(voice)
Kevin McKidd
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Lord MacGuffin
/
Young MacGuffin
(voice)
Craig Ferguson
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Lord Macintosh
(voice)
Sally Kinghorn
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Maudie
(voice)
Eilidh Fraser
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Maudie
(voice)
Peigi Barker
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Young Merida
(voice)
Steven Cree
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Young Macintosh
(voice)
Steve Purcell
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The Crow
(voice)
Callum O'Neill
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Wee Dingwall
(voice)
Patrick Doyle
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Martin
(voice)
John Ratzenberger
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Gordon
(voice)
Trivia:
Princess Merida is the first Pixar character to be included in the Disney Princess line.
Goofs:
Continuity:
After Merida leaves the witch's hut with the spell, she finds her horse wandering within the stone circle, whereas previously on the way to the hut, much was made about the horse avoiding entering the stone circle.
Quotes:
[from trailer]
King Fergus:
[in flashback]
I saw something that day, something I'll not forget. It stands 12 feet tall, with razor sharp claws. Its hide littered with the weapons of fallen warriors. Its face scared with one dead eye. I drew my sword and...
[cut to the present]
Princess Merida:
CHOMP! Dad's leg was clean off! King Fergus:
Awwwwww... That's my favorite part!
[Merida giggles]
User Review
Amazing movie. Completely underestimated.
Rating: 9/10
After last years Cars 2, many began to underestimate Pixar and believed
that it would begin to fall out of the radar. Well this movie will
definitely prove them wrong. This movie was a visually stunning
masterpiece with a great story. Even before the movie started it was
exciting because of the unique and creative short La Luna along with
the Monsters University teaser trailer. If you are reading this and
haven't seen the movie yet make sure you STAY TILL THE END OF THE
CREDITS for just a little scene about something that happened earlier
in the movie. Thanks to everyone at Pixar studios for creating a true
masterpiece!
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