
These conflicts are handled in an appropriate manner that kids and parents will be able to relate to. “Brave” does a good job of portraying the conflict, rebellion, and misunderstandings that arise between teen girls and their mother. Merida and her mother face many of the same struggles and conflicts that mothers and daughters face every day. “Brave” is Pixar’s first fairytale, and it is not like the studio’s previous films, which are more lightweight and colorful in their aesthetic, rather “Brave” stands on its own as an engaging, heartfelt, and often humorous fairytale. The Scottish highlands are brought to life by vivid and realistic animation and a lively soundtrack of bagpipe music composed by Patrick Doyle. “Brave” is set in the beautiful backdrop of medieval Scotland.

It’s no surprise that Pixar has produced a classic fairytale of its own. Merida and her mother must work together to reverse the beastly spell before it becomes permanent. The witch grants Merida’s wish and casts a spell that will cause her mother to change, but the spell does not turn out as Merida expected, and unleashes a beastly curse on her mother. Merida asks the witch to sell her a spell that will cause her mother to change her mind about her inevitable betrothal.

After an ugly argument with her mother, Merida’s overwhelming desire to change her fate leads her to seek help from a witch. The last thing Merida wants is to become like her mother, a princess and a bride. Much to her mother’s dismay, Merida bucks tradition and shoots for her own hand in marriage, defeating her potential suitors in the archery competition.

But the headstrong young Merida wants to choose her own path in life. Her mother, Elinor ( Emma Thompson) has spent years preparing Merida to take on her role as a princess and a lady.

Merida is expected to follow tradition and marry one of the young suitors, who are competing to win her hand in marriage. Disney Pixar’s newest heroine, Princess Merida (Kelly McDonald) has a spirit that is as fiery as her unruly red hair.
