There is a certain amount of magic in the environments alone, and gazing on it is a wonder. It trumps the jungles of UP and even the magical underwater world of Finding Nemo.

With sweeping mountains, water, and thick and colorful forests, this is one of Pixar's best looking films to date. Using the Scottish highlands is both an inspiring choice and allows them to craft a beautiful film. Pixar always manages to create an interesting and unique tale, and this goes right up there with the best of them. I won't get into plot details, as the trailer really doesn't give a lot away in terms of what this film is really about, but suffice to say, there is plenty of fun and adventure to be had. In an effort to change her fate and be free of her oppressive, but loving mother, she attempts to change her fate, and in the process makes a huge mistake. Brave tells the story of the aforementioned Merida, a young, Scottish princess whose life is controlled by her mother so that she can be shaped into a queen someday over the surrounding tribes. As an animated film, however, this is a fantastic and fascinating film, a treat for the summer. Granted, this isn't Pixar's best, but that's holding it up to extremely high standards. In fact, Merida alone was such an interesting and adorable character, that it was instantly on my to watch list. It had everything a great Pixar film has: a wonderful setting, fantastic CGI, beautiful and interesting characters, and a lot of heart. Brave is a film I've been looking forward to since I first laid eyes on it's beautiful trailer.

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