Movie Review: "BRAVE" Bravery is All in the Heart

Brave is the first movie under Disney-Pixar with a female protagonist. it is made interesting with historical references and fantastical elements. the plot is similar to some of the famous mythical legends and epic battles that were passed on from generation to generation in Scotland.

Brave tells the story of Merida, a skilled archer who challenges destiny to change her fate. Merida is destined to be the next queen to reign their kingdom. her mother, Queen Elinor, is the main in-charge of changing Princess Merida into a modest lady. in contrast with what Princess Merida's character, she's bubbly, fierce and out-of-the-box type of princess.

Queen Elinor:And above all, a princess strives for...well, perfection!

Because of the unbearable rules of her mother, plus the fact that she was to marry one among three suitors chosen by her clan.Princess Merida soon got rid of her. She ride on her horse and control it as fast as she could. Then she found herself in woods where she discover a house filled with bear collections which is owned by a witch. Upon meeting the old witch, she begs her to make a magic spell which can change her mother. The result is a spell-bounded biscuit with disgusting taste.She let her mother ate that biscuit hoping for a change. In just a little time her mother change, but into a big bear. Immediately, Princess Merida return back to the woods to find the witch, but unfortunately the witch is will be gone for a long time. She just leave a message instructing Pricess Merida how to break the magic spell. She must remember these words; 'Fate be changed, look inside. Mend the bond torn by pride.' and say it with sincerity.

The movie weaves action, drama and a lot of humor into one grand adventure. The story is very catchy since Princess Merida led her life the way she wants it. She does not need a man to save her. She does not need anyone to change her life forever. I think it's about time that we watch a fairytale where the princess saves herself. Besides that, it is an emotional-filled film with important lesson in life. It takes a lot of courage to grow up and make your own fate. Bravery is all in the heart.

Though I believe in destiny, it doesn't mean that all things are destined to happened. We are the captain of our ships, we are the one who stirs the stirring wheel. We are the one who choose our pathway through our success or failure in life. We should not always depend our lives with destiny, fortune or luck. Remember that its always the self-upbringing, mindset and actions, why we become who and what we are in present and in future time.