Brave

Good enough for one viewing, but afterwards I laughed out loud at the thought of ever watching Brave again. An animated average that doesn't entertain as well as an adult would expect it to, and it’s only really good as part of a children's programme during the lazy Christmas holidays. It’s a shame. (2013-01-20)

The new film from Pixar, it doesn't have to be such an event every time anymore. "Cars 2" was a bit disappointing and I think "Brave" also caused quite a uncertainty because it wasn't the usual Pixar topic. But what actually is it? These people have an incredible scope. This time too, they managed to create something new, although even with "Brave" they didn't avoid the flaws that they encountered in the previous film. "Brave" is an original film, which is positive. After two sequels, there is a film that is completely new. It is set in Scotland, the main character is a young princess who doesn't want to submit to her mother and the main story... And here is where the disappointment came for me. Actually, I didn't know what it was about, but I liked the idea of a young Scottish girl running around the highlands, shooting her bow and not allowing herself to be tied down. A bit like Jane Austen combined with "Braveheart". In terms of animation, "Brave" is perfect. You rarely see such a beautiful landscape even in reality. At times, you have the feeling that you are watching a documentary and not an animated film. But this is what is expected from Pixar. Perfect animation is their motto, and that's why they are ahead of other studios. However, Pixar is also expected to have a great story. This time, it... It's good, but too moralizing. The family is presented as a relic, which is a bit disturbing. But the film definitely doesn't lack humor. There are moments when you really laugh, but it must be said that several times I remembered the fairy tale "Tangled", which in my opinion was even funnier. So "Brave" is not bad, but I feel like it's just average for Pixar. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/09/rebelka-perfect-sense-sprosty-holky.html (2013-02-27)

The first Pixar film that can be talked or written about as a fairy tale. That is not a bad thing. Especially after the super action-packed Cars 2, it was time to take a breather, so a nice story (with a dull message) came in handy. The perfect technical aspect is a matter of course, but the "adult" humor has somewhat diminished and Brave is rather a showcase of various visual or almost sitcom gags. (2012-11-20)

I’m surprised at how much I enjoyed it. A nice story, perfect animation, great atmosphere, and non-violently “educational”. Perhaps is not as original as previous Pixar films, but it’s still very nice. I was expecting a variation of “a princess has to marry an ugly prince, but she loves a poor peasant”, but what I got was a touching fairytale about a daughter-mother relationship. I’m satisfied. (2012-12-01)

A fairytale for moms and their daughters. Entertaining, playful and visually engaging Irish buffoonery with family values as a bonus. The overall conception reminds me more of a Disney movie than a Pixar “go get ‘em movie, slightly different again" movie. The teddy-bear style of the story adds to its cuteness, but shows narrative structures already seen. But still, it’s a pleasant watch. Brave is a must for girls both little and big. (2012-11-04)