If ya kud change yur fate….wud ya?
You couldn’t see the preview for this movie without that last line in awesome Scottish accent ringing in your ears for a while afterward.
We had been excited about this one for a while now. Given that we mostly see what I guess would be classified as “kids” movies these days, we saw the preview pretty much every time we hit the theater.
Seemingly the story revolved around a young girl named Merida who challenges the path set before her by her parents and even more so by her restrictive mother.
“I’ll fight fur my own hand!!” is one of the quotes that is prevalent in the preview.
When we actually went and saw the movie, I was surprised to find out just how little the preview really went into what the movie was actually about. While the theme of Merida resisting the path that is chosen for her by her parents is central to the movie, the main crux has to do with choices and how choices you make can have widespread impact to many others that you are surrounded by.
It was kind of a subtle message that I’m not sure a lot of kids might pick up on, but it was there and I liked it.
Also, the story line centers around a main event that sort of struck me as odd. There was no real hint to it in the preview so I wasn’t sure if I was just surprised or if it was just an odd development. I won’t tell you what it is, but here is a hint.
And the imagery that they did for the wisps was pretty cool.
And the little brothers were really stinkin cute.
Overall if I had to compare…I liked Tangled better. But this one was still fun to watch. And you will have the urge to talk in a Scottish accent for days to come. Who wouldn’t like that?
Overall Rating: Medium popcorn, Large drink
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I like your rating system!
This movie is on my to-watch (eventually) list.
Nicole recently posted..Friday Round-Up
I’ve heard mixed things about this one. Maybe I’ll wait and rent it from my sofa.
Maren recently posted..protein power!
probably a good idea!
Okay I could handle that one. Lol. I haven’t seen tangled either!! I should.
Corrie Anne recently posted..4 Miles & 5 Tangents
ha! Yes, not scary. And you should DEF see Tangled. SOOO cute!
That movie looks pretty cute so thanks for the review!!!! My bf and I saw Ted…not the best film ever. It was pretty dirty. Brave is much more my style
Claire @ Let’s Go On A Living Spree recently posted..Storms + Camping = No Bueno
Good to know. I had a feeling Ted might be kinda crazy. I don’t even really see what is appealing about it? A guy with a bear? seems odd to me! Lol.
I was so disappointed in this movie! The previews led me to believe it would almost be “epic”…one of Pixar/Disney’s best. Far from it. The best word I can use to describe this movie is “thin”. It was old-school Disney formula (a witch and a spell) wrapped around a worn out theme of female empowerment. I get it. Women can do anything they want – including having a whole movie and it’s newest greatest technology be devoted to the heroine’s hair and how it bounces and blows in the wind. I expected a lot more from this film – I think I laughed twice. Sigh. Total small coke, small popcorn for me. Now “Moonrise Kingdom” – THAT was a good movie!
very good points and I totally agree with all of them. I think I was trying to be too nice in my review. LOL. Moonrise Kingdom? don’t know about that one. I will have to research!
I agree, I thought it was going to be totally different than what it actually was. the commercials are so misleading. I thought it was good but not one of the best pixar films.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: July Kickoff
agreed agreed agreed!
I’ve heard that the plot of this is not what you would expect. Looks cute though!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Weekend Adventures in Pictures
cute indeed but just unexpected and I think they pumped it up a little too much. Maybe a rental is best for this one.
I’ve heard from other people that they also liked Tangled better. We watched Tangled with Brandon’s niece last summer … it was definitely a winner!
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Love love love Tangled. In fact now, with all this talk about it, I totally want to go watch it again!
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