I have never been a huge fan of Pixar’s films. I liked them, but I’ve never exactly loved them; save for a select few such as “Ratatouille”, “The Incredibles”, “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 3”, most of their movies weren’t exactly for me. With their somewhat disappointing box-office take with “Cars 2”, I thought perhaps that Pixar may be slowing down. Well, sometimes, a little disappointment can make filmmakers go back to … more
By the end of this latest in an unbroken line of Pixar instant classics, you will have no doubt. From beginning to end, Brave displays the intelligence, honesty, and unflinching forthrightness that I think is the signature characteristic that makes Pixar movies both indelibly memorable and watchably funny and smart. While Merida, the famously and fabulously red-headed coming-of-age princess, is the central character, I was drawn to her loving but overpowering queen mum as … more
I like the new animated film Brave. It is a lovely film to look at. Merida is the princess of Scotland. She is the main character in the movie. Her mother, Queen Elinor, insists that Merida marry one of three male suitors. The best part of the film centers around the relationship between Merida and her mother. The mother character gains a new respect and acceptance for her daughter. This is beautiful to see on screen. & … more
Generally speaking, Pixar movies are usually fantastic movies. They're not movies that are just "good." They're often great. Really great and they often stand out because of their fantastic and heartwarming stories. Brave marks a slight departure for Pixar as it goes against many of their typical formulas but that's okay. It's what will eventually make Brave stand out more so than other Pixar movies. That being said, Brave isn't quite … more
Star Rating: After taking a slight misstep last summer with the amusing but superficial Cars 2, the creative teams at Disney/Pixar have thoroughly redeemed themselves. Brave is an absolute joy – a seamless blend of spectacular animation, intelligent writing, and tremendous heart and imagination. Although its status as a 3D computer animated film modernizes it from a technical standpoint, its values are firmly rooted in the glory days of traditional cel … more
BRAVE Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman Written by Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi Voices by Kelly McDonald, Emma Thompson and Billy Connolly Princess Merida: If you had a chance to change your fate, would you? Not surprisingly in the least, Pixar’s 13th animated feature, BRAVE, is breathtaking from the very beginning. The sprawling Scottish highlands are already beautiful in their natural state but when Pixar uses their imagination … more
Pixar has been one of the most brilliantly run studios in Hollywood for some time. They churned out movie after movie which grossed them over 100 million dollars, sold more in toys, garnered critical acclaim, and won awards. Their last endeavor Cars 2 was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect record. It seemed that everyone who worked there was passionate about their projects and wanted to be there. The only complaint really being that it was considered … more
The digital wizards at Pixar have an incredible dossier of Academy award-winning animated films. Their latest film "Brave", is a prime example of the bold new direction for the company behind such classics as "Finding Nemo", "Toy Story", "The Incredible's", and "Monsters, Inc." just to name a few. This time out Scotland provides the setting for the animation masters to weave their magic, and they do in a splendid 3-D feast of sight, sound, and color that captures the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish … more
Anyone looking for more insight into Pixar's 13th animated feature, should check out my interview with director, Mark Andrews at ... http://www.blacksheepreviews.blogspot.ca/201...views-mark-andrews.html Thanks for reading, as always!