Disney PlusBrave (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal themes of a mother-daughter relationship and generational conflict, ultimately championing mutual understanding and the evolution of tradition through compromise rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features traditional casting consistent with its medieval Scottish setting. Its narrative, however, explores themes of female empowerment by challenging rigid gender roles and societal expectations, particularly regarding arranged marriages, within that cultural context.
Secondary
The film features Queen Elinor, who, while magically transformed into a bear, engages in and wins a direct physical confrontation against the male bear Mor'du, ultimately defeating him through physical strength.
Brave does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young princess's journey of self-discovery and her relationship with her family, particularly her mother, regarding traditional expectations versus personal freedom.
Brave is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Brave is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters were adapted, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.9
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