If you could change your fate, would you?
Just watched Disney Pixar's Brave. Having not being able to watch it until it fiiinallly came out in England, Brave has been much anticipated.
Set in ancient Scotland, Princess Merida has to chose a suitor and make her mother, Queen Elinor, proud by becoming a true princess. But Merida has other ideas, like going for a ride on her very large but trusty steed Angus and shooting some arrows in the meantime. After publicly displaying her lack of interest in finding a husband, a great row occurs between the mother and daughter causing Merida to take fate into her own hands.
The magic of Disney combined with the visual wonderland of Pixar makes Brave another classic. The use of 3D enhances the adventure and leaves the audience totally absorbed in the fiery Princess' problem.
Though the film felt short, it did not lack in rich characters which we learnt, laughed at and loved. Especially the three younger brothers of Merida (also known as the 'wee Devils') who are both mischievous and adorable.
Billy Connolly's rich Scottish accent brought to life the big manly brute of a King with revenge for a leg-eating monster bear, Emma Thompson voiced Queen Elinor with a surprisingly convincing accent and Kelly MacDonald is the voice of the headstrong Princess.
Although the word 'Princess' is used frequently in this review, Brave is not a Disney Princess movie. It does not end in a wedding with a handsome prince or a new ballgown, oh no! Brave is almost independent of Disney's typical. Don't worry, it still gives the soft, heart warming glow and the laughs but Brave seems to lack something. Maybe it's because without the big star-crossed lovers the story line was a bit flat.
On the other hand, Brave is still great for the whole family, full of Scottish gimmicks and breathtaking music, not to mention characters with impressive ginger locks.
My verdict: Not what you'd quite expect but still fulfilling. Go see in 3D, now.
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