Merida, on the other hand, seeks her 'Happily Ever After' solo, with no love interest – or even a boy 'friend' – in sight. More than just a plot, though, this storyline is unique for Disney Pixar.ĭisney princesses tend to be motivated by some incarnation of Prince Charming.

Merida's struggle for independence and her mother's desire to honor tradition drive the movie's action. Much of the conflict arises out of Merida's mother and her insistence that Merida behave as a proper princess, complete with decorum, etiquette and obedience. In the process, she inadvertently causes the entire kingdom to fall into disarray and must use her bow and her bravery to put things right. 'Brave' is about Merida, a spunky princess determined to change her fate and avoid being trapped by her kingdom's customs.

However, its most noteworthy bar-raiser is its new take of the notion of fairy tale happiness.

The folks at Pixar may have broken their stride with 'Cars 2' last year, but they've left that misstep far behind with 'Brave.' This Disney-style princess adventure, set in ancient Scotland, easily matches the polish and style Pixar is known for.

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