Disney Pixar’s BRAVE: a giveaway

by Darcie on November 2, 2012

Over the course of her life, my daughter, Kennedy, has had many an encounter with the Disney princesses.  Whether we were dining with them at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, or meeting and greeting in the Rose Garden, they’ve always delivered variations of the same comment: “Oh my, you remind me of my friend, Ariel!”  Kennedy, you see, has hair as red as fire and–until recently–Ariel was the only princess to whom she could be compared.

Enter: Merida.  Like Ariel, Merida is a fiery redhead with a will unbreakable.  Disney’s newest princess hails from the Highlands of Scotland and is introduced to us in Disney Pixar’s BRAVE.  When age-old custom threatens to lock Merida into a strait-laced life she can’t fathom, she dares to challenge tradition and in so doing, sets off a chaotic chain of events that threaten those she holds most dear.  BRAVE is chock full of mystery and adventure, though at its core, it’s a heroic tale of redemption and courage.  This film–like it’s Disney Pixar predecessors–goes beyond great storytelling; the opening scene takes viewers along on a sweeping journey through the Scottish Highlands, accompanied by a musical score that echoes with bagpipes and Celtic harps.  Together, the film’s vivid imagery and Gaelic musical score will leave you feeling as though you’ve literally stepped into Ancient Scotland and you’re watching Merida’s epic adventure unfold firsthand.

When I first saw Tiana, from Disney’s Princess and The Frog, I was captivated by her artfully-drawn eyes.  The same is true of Merida’s untamed locks in BRAVE.  Other standout details of the film include the troublesome little bears whose curiosity leads them up all the wrong trees.  The Scottish suitors, too, offer comic relief and left me especially sympathetic to Merida’s cause.

I LOVE this movie–and more specifically, this princess.  Not only that, but now I’m dying to visit Scotland and see the sights and experience the culture depicted in this movie firsthand.

BRAVE debuts November 13th on DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand.  The 5-Disc Combo Pack features tons of fun bonus material, including: two shorts (Pixar’s shorts are always hilarious), behind the scenes clips showing how Pixar’s creative team embraced Scottish themes, an inside look at the are and design behind the various bears in the film, details on the dynamic contrasts between Merida and her mother, a feature revealing the magic and mystery of Scotland, extended scenes, directory commentary, and much more!

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*Special thanks to Disney Pixar for providing me with this film for review and giveaway. All opinions are my own.*

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I'm Darcie. I was a teen mom long before MTV made it the next big thing. In the 18 years that have passed since, I've gone on to build a life bold and beautiful here in Tucson, Arizona. Along the way, I bagged myself a rocket scientist hottie husband and penned a couple of books. In addition to being a minivan chauffeur, cupcakeaholic and wine sipper, I like to think of myself as a rebel with a lifestyle blog; my posts reflect on the ups and downs of life as a mother to four, including one daughter who rocks three 21st chromosomes (or has Down syndrome, in layman’s terms). My passions include handcrafted food, inspired travel and back-to-basics living. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.
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