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Post by Varðr on Jan 7, 2012 11:51:22 GMT -5
Another Pixar movie....
I have a hunch that this is going to be a good one!!
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Post by oneill5491 on Jan 7, 2012 17:51:46 GMT -5
I'm quite interested to see how well this movie will be received. A lot of people are saying that having a female lead protagonist can present problems in appealing to prospective audiences. Then again, knowing this film bares the studio name "Pixar," I'm sure it will be a success. Same phenomenon that applies to Apple products. ;D
A lot of people are accusing it of being too similar to HTTYD as well. I mean, come on! Look at the IMDb synopsis:
Forging a unique path in life? Check. Princess? Yeah, Hiccup is like a prince since he's in line to become chief, so check. Defies customs? Check and underline. Bring chaos to the people as a result? You betcha.
The one major character difference I see is that she seems tough and confident; she doesn't mold to the general princess stereotype. To quote a line from the trailer, "A lady enjoys more elegant pursuits." So I guess you could view her like an Astrid.
Granted, the actual execution of Brave may turn out to be distinctly different from HTTYD, but you can't help but notice how the underlying plot elements undeniably parallel with those in HTTYD.
On a side note, I don't much care for the looks of the animated model they constructed for her. She just looks....meh. Though I suppose they may have been going for that. In addition, I have to say that the texturing in HTTYD totally kicks this film's ass. But I get the feeling that Pixar made a decision awhile back to always go for a more "cartoony" look with texturing. For that reason, I'm really glad that Pixar didn't make HTTYD becuase HTTYD really benefited from that added organic look which I always like to gush about. I'm curious to see if this film turns out to be the most "organic" film in Pixar's portfolio. By that I mean no talking animals or inanimate objects, no supernatural or sci-fi like elements, no unearthly creatures, or just anything that seems super far-fetched.
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Post by quazie89 on Jun 6, 2012 10:19:36 GMT -5
My favorite Pixar movies are Monsters Inc, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Cars, but I'm a big scifi/fantasy fan so it's great to see Pixar doing something that's more up my alley. I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie.
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Post by poofiemus on Jul 9, 2012 21:13:13 GMT -5
A lot of people are accusing it of being too similar to HTTYD as well. I'll admit I had similar thoughts when I heard the synopsis too. Having *seen* the film now (since the other posts were made before its release), I'll say that the two films do kind of echo each other (especially setting, music, and the parent-child dynamics), but in some of the other aspects they're opposites. Actually, in a way they make a really nice set, because if viewed as a double-feature they can act as two sides of the same coin. If anything, I'd say having seen HTTYD probably helped me to like Brave, because of how they both explore opposite ends of the same theme. The more subtle case is Stoick versus Elenor--they want opposite specifics for each of their children, but in the end they both want the same thing: for their kids' place in the world to be secure, by getting them to follow the status quo. (next bit could be considered a wee bit spoilery) The biggest case of opposites is Hiccup and Merida. Yes, both are inheriting positions that put their societies eyes on them, and both end up challenging their culture's predominant paradigm. On the other hand, where Hiccup's society-changing experience was largely a (somewhat subconcious) backlash from having wanted to and trying so hard to conform, Merida's the complete opposite extreme. She essentially rebels too hard, to the point where she's lost respect and empathy for those in the established structure, especially her mother. That lack of respect is exactly what causes all her big problems to begin with. Where Hiccup learns that being yourself is good even when you don't quite fit in, Merida has to be reminded that other people still need and deserve your respect when they need to go be themselves, even if it doesn't always mesh with who you are. |
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Post by conay on Aug 10, 2012 21:07:42 GMT -5
I'm probably going to see this on Monday. For anyone who HAS seen it, is it worth it? I'm quite interested to see how well this movie will be received. A lot of people are saying that having a female lead protagonist can present problems in appealing to prospective audiences. Then again, knowing this film bares the studio name "Pixar," I'm sure it will be a success. Same phenomenon that applies to Apple products. ;D Speaking of Apple products, Brave is dedicated to the late Steve Jobs (Apple co-founder and former Chairman/CEO). |
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Post by iluvhttyd on Aug 30, 2012 10:18:40 GMT -5
Speaking of Pixar, I heard there might be a Finding Nemo 2! I really love FN, it's one of the best Pixar movies! Brave was really good, too. It was because of Hunger Games, not Brave, that I want to take up archery (haven't yet).
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Post by conay on Aug 31, 2012 3:35:14 GMT -5
Finding Nemo 2: Because losing your kid once is just too mainstream?  |
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