BraveMovie Reviews

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 25, 2012

    Brave is For Boys, Too: Entertainment Value and a Girl Power Message to Boot!

    by lawyer_mom

    I took my three and a half year old son to see Brave opening weekend. His likes include cars, trains, dinosaurs, firefighters, space blaster guns, typical boy stuff, and he LOVED Brave. He sat through the entire thing without fidgeting, eyes glued to the screen. When it was over, he asked to see it again.

    In addition to the entertainment value, I'm thrilled that he got to see a completely different kind of princess. Lately he's been saying things like, "girls aren't tough, like boys" etc. But after the movie, he told me "Merida's strong and smart" and "really good at swords and bows and arrows". Thank you Pixar for showing little boys and girls that not all princesses need someone else to rescue them.

    Both my son and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and are planning on seeing it again!

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 29, 2012

    A mother/daughter film with a lesson.

    by love-them-movies

    I watched Brave 2 days ago with my 17 year old daughter. We are big Disney and Pixar fans, and we weren't disappointed! Finally a Disney movie without a Princess who needs a "man" to save her or make her who she is. Merida is strong, independent, stubborn, and continues to clash with her mother and her mother wants for her. However, at the end they come together, and her mother realizes that she must let go and let Merida be who she wants to be; Merida also seems to see things from her mother's perspective and respects her as a result. I think they both realize how selfish each was being and real mutual respect and acceptance begins. Vitually, the movie is beautiful. It's full of humor and of course sad moments (so pack your tissues). Needless to say ot does not disappoint, and certainly forces you to reflect on your relationship with your child. We also loved the end credits tribute to Steve Jobs and Lord Mcintosh thrown in the mix, whether or not it was for Mr. Jobs, it was great!

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    Written July 9, 2012

    Stunning animation

    by HollyB117

    The animation was amazing - the way that Merida's hair moves and her horse were extremely realistic and well done. The plot was good, even though it's been done (mom & daughter don't see eye to eye, crisis happens, mom & daughter reconnect emotionally) and the characters were pretty funny.

    That being said, this is NOT a movie for small kids. IT IS RATED PG - I've heard several people comment that their 3 to 5 year old kids were scared. No duh, this movie is too much for kids that age. I would say elementary school age kids should be able to handle it with the parents, but pre-schoolers should not see this in the theater. It's too loud and scary at points, so wait for the DVD or for your kid to get a little older so they can handle it.

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 24, 2012

    One of the BEST Animated Films I've ever experienced

    by bwci_dusty

    This is a must see movie for all ages, both from the story, the virtual cinematography and the experience. I've never wanted to see an animated movie a second time in the theater, but this one is a must to see more than once on the big screen

    We did not see it in 3D, and it was INCREDIBLE! We laughed, cried, jumped and just had a blast!

    If you love animated movies or Disney movies, this is a MUST-SEE, and you will enjoy it so much.

    If you don't live animated movies, this is still one to see, to experience what animated means with Disney and Pixar's latest movie, they are truly pushing the envelope!

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 25, 2012

    Great movie for anyone, especially moms and daughters!

    by smithfam4

    From the trailers, I was expecting the entire movie to be about a young girl refusing to be betrothed and possibly going up against a legendary bear. It is so much more than that!! I'm so happy that the previews left out such an important part of the story line and that we were all genuinely surprised by how much more there was to this movie! Moms must take their kids to this movie. It is one of few Disney movies where the mom plays a positive role in the child's life.It is definitely PG for a reason. Pretty violent for really little ones. The acting was spot on and the animation looked so real in parts. The scenery is amazing, so be sure to see it on the big screen. You'll be glad you did!

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 24, 2012

    Fit for tweens too!

    by ShoTan17

    Everyone loved this movie, from my husband to my youngest babe. The story was original, it looked amazing. There was just enough magic to make the story but the story wasn't bout magic but abut healing with understanding. It was awesome, take the WHOLE family. Everyone loved this movie, from my husband to my youngest babe. The story was original, it looked amazing. There was just enough magic to make the story but the story wasn't bout magic but abut healing with understanding. It was awesome, take the WHOLE family. <3

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 24, 2012

    Brave is Bravo!

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    BRAVE is a computer-generated adventure complete with beautiful landscapes, funny moments, and danger. Mothers and daughters will truly appreciate the underlying message in the story. And, the guys will appreciate the spunky and fearless princess who has great aim! It is a definite Must-See! Thank you, Pixar!

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 23, 2012

    Brave

    by lynnebohman1

    We all loved Brave! Ages ranged from mid 50's, 20's, 7,3 and 2 yr olds. We 'd watch it again & are looking forward to the DVD.

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  • So-so
    Written July 1, 2012

    Not what we expected

    by wen_mom

    My daughter came away with this, "The Mom never listened to her daughter so that's why they had to go through all the bad times". My husband didn't like the fact that though the daughter had complete disregard for her parents, she got exactly what she wanted. My 7 yr old boy was frightened a few times and said he didn't like. Not at all what we were expecting. It wasn't awful but wish we hadn't spent the tome and money.

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  • Must Go!
    Written July 1, 2012

    Disney's Brave

    by momov_1

    What a great movie. May not be just the right movie for children under the age of 5 though due to some scary scenes. Another Disney classic for years to come.

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    Written June 25, 2012

    Typical but good for a laugh

    by LebenOjanen

    This movie was a completely typical Disney Princess film. It doesn't dare deviate from the standard story, but that being said the comedy is pure gold. Nice to see there is a Pixar pulse in the Disney vein.

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  • Must Go!
    Written June 25, 2012

    Not your typical Disney Princess movie

    by Artaith

    I love that this movie wasn't the standard Disney Princess movie. It isn't a love story between a princess and her "prince charming," but is instead a wonderful tale about the mother daughter relationship.

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    Written July 2, 2012

    Good effort, but falls a little short

    by caleb_deam

    I'll start off by saying I went to see this movie with very high expectations. Disney/Pixar usually floors me with the visuals and clever storytelling that entertains all ages. But after seeing Brave, I wouldn't say the movie was disappointing, but I definitely didn't leave with the same level of enthusiasm. I feel like the story was incomplete, as if they rushed a second draft of the screenplay into production instead of refining it into a completed script. The visuals were great, the voice cast was very well put together, but without a real, solid storyline, the whole thing gets a little wobbly. That said, I would still recommend going to see the movie because although it doesn't quite hit the high goals it was aiming for, the moive is still very good.

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  • Must Go!
    Written July 16, 2012

    Great family move!

    by pabs1030

    Leave it to DisneyPixar to make a feel good family movie the whole family can enjoy and throw in a tear jerker or 2 scene for the emotions...

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  • So-so
    Written June 25, 2012

    Sadly, Pixar is in a rut

    by dbillotti

    This was much more a Disney film than a Pixar film. While the animation was beautiful, there was nothing original or daring about the script. It was your standard kiddie film with a happy ending and very little imagination along the way.

    I think of the long, beautiful opening of Wall-E or the montage in Up or the terrifying and beautiful moment when the toys almost went into the incinerator in Toy Story 3, and that makes this film look all the more weak in comparison.

    My twin 9-year olds certainly enjoyed it, but in the same "thanks for some killing some time" way they enjoyed Ice Age, for instance. I can tell when they're blown away, moved, inspired -- this film didn't do it.

    Kids can handle so much more than Disney offers them these days, and Pixar used to be the antidote. Time to go rent some Miyazaki films again.

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mtoler Watched BRAVE. Beautifully designed and animated. Not quite as funny or layered as some of Pixar's best.

14 hours ago.

Vtnova Just watched Brave, yes the disney movie, it was wonderful

17 hours ago.

Step_Up_Kim Just saw Brave. Not the best Disney movie, but not bad

17 hours ago.

princessBR00K3_ last night I watched the Disney movie Brave...and it was FABULOUS. Merida don't need a man

19 hours ago.

TheNYCFilmChick Didn't have insanely high expectations for #Brave so I wasn't disappointed like other people. Not Pixar's best but I liked it overall.

20 hours ago.

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