
Parents, I am sure, will find this refreshing.ģ.Ě complex mother/daughter dynamic. And in the end, Merida embraces both her inner voice and her obligation to take responsibility as a leader in her community. Both she and her family navigate compromises. Merida makes mistakes and learns from them.

I was thrilled to see this realistic and affirming depiction of true strength.Ģ.Ě strong female lead.who isn’t always right. Too often, fairy tales about rebellious sons and daughters conclude with parental figures shaking their heads with the realization that their children were right all along. Merida isn’t a helpless princess in need of rescue, nor is she a wholly “independent woman,” with no need for the support of her community. In fact, Merida’s transformation occurs when she realizes her dependency upon her family (mostly her mother), and the value of her community. Best of all, the writers resisted the temptation to turn Merida into a flat, kick-ass-and-take-names heroine who doesn’t need anything or anyone. This strikes me as an important and refreshing message to send to girls, who are bombarded with stories and images that reinforce the notion that a woman’s identity is defined by her appearance and her ability to snag a man.

In a sense, Merida is the antithesis to the typical Disney princess in that her story is about personal transformation and maturity, not about being beautiful or finding love.

A strong female lead.with no Prince Charming! I never thought I’d see the day. Here are three things I especially liked, and three things I didn’t: 3 Things I liked:ġ.
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(The little boy next to me was significantly less afraid of the evil bear than I was, actually.) Overall, I thought the movie was fantastic-a treat for the eyes, fast-paced, funny, and touching. And that’s exactly what we did last weekend for Pixar’s Brave.
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