Brave (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, this movie features Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of Queen Elinor (Dame Emma Thompson). Merida makes a reckless choice that un...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
FemPower: Yes
Overview
Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, this movie features Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of Queen Elinor (Dame Emma Thompson). Merida makes a reckless choice that un...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
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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