Brave (2012)

As a girl who grew up on Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, the formula typically used in Disney movies did not go unnoticed and under-appreciated in Brave.  Actually, the film is much like Beauty and the Beast except the Beast is not a suitor, but in fact, the princess's own mother.  Even as a 25-year-old, I can still relate to this.

The film has three messages in particular that really stood out for me that absolutely impressed me for a Disney film.  1.)  A woman does not need a man to be happy.  2.) Accept your family members for who they are and do not try to change them.  3.)  Be true to yourself.

Out of all Disney princesses, Merida is probably one of the strongest ones in that group.

If strong female characters are not your thing, go see the film anyway... even if it's just for the brilliant 3d animation (and by 3d, I mean computer 3d- not the glasses 3d), the hypnotizing accents, or the dreamy soundtrack.  And if none of that compels you to go see it, go for the animated nudity.

I apologize for the rushed and rusty review, but I've been playing with horses and I wanted to get these thoughts out of my head before I passed out.