We are huge Disney fans in our home and our boys eagerly await their animated movie debuts. Recently, my older son has been hounding me about the release of Disney Pixar’s Brave* this month. It excited me that he would be so eager about watching an animated movie about a rebellious and strong female protagonist. As a parent, I work very hard to impart equality between the genders to my children and I love that Disney has created a strong female character in this film.
The story is set in the magical Highlands of Scotland and follows the heroic journey of a strong-willed and adventurous female protagonist named Merida. Due to frustrations with predisposed gender expectations, she is determined to forge her own path in live and to venture out on her own to find the true meaning of bravery. She goes against the grain when it comes to cultural traditions and defies an age-old custom to prove that bravery comes from within and is not pre-determined by gender.
We had the privilege of reviewing the animated film Brave on on Blu-ray™ and DVD. It was immediately apparent that we were going to be able to enjoy all of the animated elements that we have come to know and love from Disney Pixar films. My husband and I loved the detail with which the beauty of Scotland was depicted with vivid colors and images of its landscape. Our boys enjoyed the characters’ Scottish accents and they even practiced imitating them while speaking to one another. The story was delightful and it was a joy to watch a female protagonist testing the boundaries and expectations of the society that she lives in.
Deemed the #1 animated film of the year, Disney Pixar’s Brave* debuts November 13th, 2012 on on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack. It features hours of exciting all new bonus material including the never seen before animated short “The Legend of Mor’du.”* Make sure you reserve a copy for your family today and be sure to visit Disney’s website for more information about other exciting family animated films!
*© 2012 Disney
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