The movie’s message, which it literally states out-loud, is that Merida, and the rest of us (being implied), choose our own fate. Now, there are many definitions of, ideas about, and types of fatalism, but the typically understanding of fatalism is the idea that the outcome of everything that happens is set in stone and that there is absolutely nothing one can do to change it.īut now Brave does something very strange with this idea of fate. It is the most intense form of determinism (see definition → ). The opening line of the movie addresses the issue of fate, the middle of the movie continues to discuss it, and the closing line is about fate.įatalism is the belief in fate (duh). Consequently, this movie presents a distinct message of reality based on its underlying worldview and that message pertains specifically to the concept of fate. WorldviewĮvery form of media is presented from a distinct worldview (see definition → ) and its message is therefore presented from that specific perspective. They had several amazing (of course, computer animated) shots of landscape and I was particularly impressed with the detail of Merida’s large, frizzy, curly mess of red hair (see below). Of course, as always, Pixar does a great job in regards to their quality of production. But Brave wasn’t fantastic and it certainly was not Pixar’s best effort. There were definite moments of suspense, action, and of course Pixar’s typical humor. So maybe my expectations were too high, but Brave did not meet the “Pixar standard” in my opinion. Up is a personal favorite of my wife and I. They tend to bore me and I often fall asleep while “watching” them. So how do I rate it?Įh? You see, I’m not really into movies. However, underlining this “surface level plot” is the primary plot–the restoration and strengthening of Marida’s poor relationship with her mother. In order to escape this conflict of interests Merida seeks a solution, ends up getting mixed up with some magic, that magic (of course) causes some problems, and the rest of the movie is resolution of that problem. She feels extreme pressure, especially from her mother, to marry one of the princes lest she refuse to do so and war breaks out. But now, their treaty with one another depends on intermarriage between their sons and daughters. Merida lives in a land that contains four clans, each of which apparently fought together in some war back in the day. She’s an independent, bushy red-haired “tom-boy,” but she’s also soon to be married to a prince of one of the nearby clans… and she’s not too thrilled about that latter part. In a land reminiscent of the ancient British Isles, filled with peoples reminiscent of Vikings and Celts, lives a princess named Merida. Storyline Summary (without spoiling it for you)
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