Brave is a "must see" summer flick

I have not had the chance to see a well produced childrens movie lately. Ever since I saw Tangled a couple years ago, there has not been an animated movie released that has the story line or song presentation needed to keep my attention. All that changed, however, when I had the pleasure of viewing the new Disney/Pixar movie Brave. This movie not only presents an excellent story line, but also has some of the best comedic scenes I have ever seen in an animated movie.

The story opens in Scotland during the days of its formation when families were the rulers. The main character, Merida, is a strong-willed, independent young lady who is the daughter of a loving king, who only wants to find her a suitable husband. However, Merida does not want to be tied down to some oaf who she does not even love. Merida's mother, Queen Elinor, wants Merida to comply with the King's plan and pledge allegiance. This tension between mother and daughter is what propels the kingdom into chaos.

From this storyline the audience is presented with a classic journey of a mother and daughter learning that they need one another in their lives in order to survive. Both the mother and daughter provide a helping hand in getting the kingdom to a peaceful condition. There are moments in which the mother learns what the daughter is truly feeling and moments in which the daughter displays just how deeply her mother's lifelong teachings have impacted her.  WARNING: There are tear jerking moments during the movie, but you will be leaving the theater with smiles.

One of the main reasons you will leave with smiles on is because of the hilarious scenes included in Brave. Most of these comedic scenes come from Merida's three brothers Hamish, Hubert, and Harris. These three little boys are always sneaking around the castle stealing food, playing jokes, and even helping out Merida on the rare occasion. Any scene with these three boys will send you into a fit of laughter. Their cuteness combined with their tricky behavior will put anyone in a better mood.

So go see Brave soon. It will not be a waste of your money and it will be a highlight of your day.