Saturday, May 28, 2016

Brave (2012): Medieval Scotland and Pixar Studios


     Produced by Pixar Studios, and directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, Brave (2012) offered a 3-D animated look to the setting of medieval Scotland. Set in the Scottish Highlands, the story centers on a young red-haired princess named Merida, who defies an age old custom and refuses to be betrothed… causing a magical spell to transform her mother and creating chaos within the kingdom. The castle sets and characters are superbly rendered, a remarkable achievement, adding a historical flare to the film. The voice cast does a great job, including Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connelly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd and Craig Ferguson. 

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland

Brave, 2012: Medieval Scotland