Princess Merida isn't what you'd call a traditional princess. She doesn't act like a princess should, much to the despair of her parents King Fergus and Queen Elinor. She loves archery, galloping around the Scottish highlands on the back of her horse, and is determined to not follow the path laid out for her by her title. However, when Merida decides to do something about her future, she unleashes a curse that threatens not only her, but the future happiness of her kingdom. Has Merida gone too far this time, and how is this Princess going to be able to overcome the curse with just her quick wit, and bow and arrow? I usually really look forward to the latest ...  Read the complete review

Now here is a brave combination of Disney and Pixar that is well translated in its central character - the lead protagonist, following a popular Disney trend, is a princess. Yes, she grew up in a castle and her parents are the kind and queen in Scotland. The slight twist here is that young Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) is a free-spirited, independent young red-haired girl, who has no interest in many of her royal duties. As a princess, she is taught manners, the art of enunciation, how to dress in tight corsets, and her wild, open behaviour attracts constant open criticism from her mother, Queen Eleanor (voiced by Emma Thompson) whose sole goal is to wed her ...  Read the complete review

I had seen this film advertised last year and although it looked like it would be a good film and a fun and interesting watch I didn't rush out to the cinema to see it, nor did I buy it on DVD upon release. This isn't because I didn't think it looked good enough, money is very tight at the moment so I just didn't see it as important. However, the film has been showing on Sky Movies recently so I was very pleased that I could watch it. This is a film only review. ==Plot== The film begins with scenes of the Scottish Highlands. The pictures are accompanied by traditional Scottish music played on the bagpipes. Although the opening is simple I found that I ...  Read the complete review

We enjoy taking our children to the cinema to watch the latest movie, and was eager to see Brave as on a visit to the Disney Store we had been bombarded by the merchandise, and the children were eager to see this redheaded princess. I too was quite looking forward to it as Disney and Pixar had teamed together meaning it could only be one thing - fab! As we were on holiday on its release date of 13th August, we have only just managed to see it at the weekend. The film is set in Scotland and follows a royal family as they bring up their daughter Merida (voiced by Kelly MacDonald). Merida is being tutored by her mum to make the perfect princess and the perfect ...  Read the complete review

Disney Pixar films are usually films associated with boys, take Toy Story and Car's for example so when I saw that they were bringing out a Disney Princess film I was really excited, even at 19 I am an avid Disney fan and love the animated films. However, this is not your average Disney Princess film, the heroine in this is full of passion, boldness and punch and brings a new, modern twist to the classic Disney Princess story. The story is set in the Scottish highlands and tells the tale of Merida, a skilled archer and daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. It is a tradition that princesses marry and when faced with three suitors from different kingdoms, ...  Read the complete review