tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post790466374833293665..comments2024-03-02T07:09:08.458-05:00Comments on J and J Productions: Brave Review.James the Reviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-54324396090242144622013-10-01T07:57:06.506-04:002013-10-01T07:57:06.506-04:00I am glad that you enjoyed the movie and I really ...I am glad that you enjoyed the movie and I really wanted to like the movie but it did not work for me.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-57859875166338673542013-10-01T07:56:04.617-04:002013-10-01T07:56:04.617-04:00Exactly my thoughts of the movie, but that is not ...Exactly my thoughts of the movie, but that is not surprising since we agree so often. The tone was all over the place as well as the story. <br /><br />I agree, Pixar has not made any movies that I have enjoyed since Toy Story 3 probably. Thanks Clara!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-73985141621425942662013-09-30T19:52:45.015-04:002013-09-30T19:52:45.015-04:00This makes me sad, because I really loved this mov...This makes me sad, because I really loved this movie. The humor, the music, the fact that it's Scottish. I really loves it all. Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786894817766961634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-1322668700655337702013-09-30T19:22:48.109-04:002013-09-30T19:22:48.109-04:00I did NOT like Brave at all. Like you said, the fi...I did NOT like Brave at all. Like you said, the first 30 minutes were engaging but it all went downhill from there. And there was SO much they could've done with the story!!! I was actually looking forward to it because it was a fairy tale set in Scotland, (I, too have Scottish ancestry) but it just didn't deliver. The humor seemed forced and the whole story seemed like a bit of a hodge podge. I did like the soundtrack, though.<br /><br /><br />Pixar has gone down-hill. They haven't made a good movie in so long, I don't think I want to see anything else they do. Brave made me dislike them even more. Anywho, great review, James!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05597065432344069069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-59126923015452766662013-09-30T18:47:25.379-04:002013-09-30T18:47:25.379-04:00The part when she was fumbling around the castle a...The part when she was fumbling around the castle and the other parts after the girl's mother turned into a bear, that is what I was referring to. You are right though, it is incredibly interesting to hear how someone else can perceive a movie entirely differently. <br /><br />I went in with low expectations as well, but I kind of knew how the movie would play in general.<br />There are times when I have extremely high expectations and I am not disappointed like the Avengers, which was actually better than I expected.<br />Thanks for replying!<br /><br />-James<br />James the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-33194532503148016842013-09-30T18:39:01.887-04:002013-09-30T18:39:01.887-04:00True, the movie would have been better if it was a...True, the movie would have been better if it was a little more like Braveheart. Thanks for dropping by Filmgurulad!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-45196717744115703632013-09-30T18:38:11.667-04:002013-09-30T18:38:11.667-04:00The complete change in tone was my biggest problem...The complete change in tone was my biggest problem too. The movie started out as something potentially cool, but the middle just took a complete turn in the wrong direction. A more fun and adventurous movie would have been a lot more fun. I am glad to hear that you and your family say that it is a good portrayal of Scotland. <br />Yep, Scottish and some Irish along with British I think, but I believe I am mostly Scottish. <br /><br />It is great to see another Jahns fan, he is so funny yet accurate in his reviews. The Nostalgia Critic is another one of my favorites as well. <br /><br />I did not say that the movie is ONLY for women and children. I said that it is more geared towards them because of the mother/daughter themes and that they would usually enjoy it more. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the long comments!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-30243380136202846302013-09-30T18:33:39.373-04:002013-09-30T18:33:39.373-04:00Er... what humor with the bear? That might be par...Er... what humor with the bear? That might be part of why I liked it? I didn't find anything funny about the second half of the film. It was just terribly sad to me. I thought all the humor was in the first bit. LOL! I love how differently movies can be perceived. It's so fascinating!<br /><br />And YES!! I know expectations profoundly affect the way I feel about a movie. I went into this one with very low expectations based on the preview, and usually when I expect to dislike something usually means I end up liking it. Every time I go into a movie with high expectations, I am almost always disappointed.DKorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819702518388146971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-33508649597472799622013-09-30T18:30:38.667-04:002013-09-30T18:30:38.667-04:00That is what I thought, it was just kind of generi...That is what I thought, it was just kind of generic and nothing like any of Pixar's other films. Actually, I kind of thought Wreck-It Ralph was far from Pixar in that the movie was more mature in the humor and action, since Pixar's movies are usually rated G, with the exception of Brave and the Incredibles. Anyway, I can't believe Brave beat Ralph for the Oscar though. <br />I can't say much about the Cars vs. Barve debate since I don't remember Cars at all. <br />Thanks for the long comment Jamie! :D<br /><br />-James James the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-21319859307818212392013-09-30T18:26:23.930-04:002013-09-30T18:26:23.930-04:00That is one of the main problems I had with it too...That is one of the main problems I had with it too, and I agree on your point.<br /><br />I actually cannot remember much of Find Nemo since I only watched it in theaters and that was the only time I have seen. But I agree, the characters in Brave did click or have any real chemistry. <br /><br />Thanks for thoughtful comment Rachel!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-74190581204600361062013-09-30T18:22:43.531-04:002013-09-30T18:22:43.531-04:00True, mother/daughter relationships are not often ...True, mother/daughter relationships are not often explored, at least in many movies I have seen. I also agree, most of the time they are dead.<br />Yeah, that part was just awkward!<br />Yes! Someone else who does not like Ratatouille, although I believe I knew that about you. :)<br />Thanks for the long comment! :D<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-20204929002502205612013-09-30T18:19:16.973-04:002013-09-30T18:19:16.973-04:00I honestly cannot remember the first Cars film, al...I honestly cannot remember the first Cars film, although I probably agree with you if I did, and I have avoided the second one after the negative reviews I have heard.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-22566646114184725042013-09-30T18:16:49.669-04:002013-09-30T18:16:49.669-04:00Really? That is interesting. I really did not care...Really? That is interesting. I really did not care for childish humor with the bear, which is why I didn't like the movie after 30 minutes. Maybe that is because I was expecting something entirely than you did. Thank you for the long and thoughtful comment.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-48529783630275410972013-09-30T17:43:57.104-04:002013-09-30T17:43:57.104-04:00I know what I can agree further, you are right abo...I know what I can agree further, you are right about the plot since this wasn't expecting of the concept. The plan is that Merida is supposed a leading female warrior and that she must defend her mother's life and her father's kingdom. That does sound of an animated Braveheart.Filmguruladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09602597616319541191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-34921111677323522542013-09-30T13:56:49.601-04:002013-09-30T13:56:49.601-04:00P.S. I don't think it's true that only wo...P.S. I don't think it's true that only women and children would like/enjoy this movie. :PBanríon An Gheimhridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898509697858420592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-37332475899334414452013-09-30T13:38:20.018-04:002013-09-30T13:38:20.018-04:00The trailers for Brave made out like it was going ...The trailers for Brave made out like it was going to be an epic adventure movie, when in reality it focused more on the relationship between Merida and her mother. I agree that it built up to something, but the tone of the movie changed between the beginning and end. I thought the beginning set up a lot of potential, and the ending was very emotional and touching, but the middle was not what the movie made us think it was going to be like. I thought the atmosphere was well developed, and the animation was breathtaking and very impressive. However, I wish they did not make the witch a comedic character. She could have been more dark and mysterious. I liked most of the humor, it was a refreshing change and it made my mom laugh, who is Scotch-Irish. My Irish relatives enjoyed it, so I enjoyed it too. I think they were glad to see a Pixar film feature Celtic culture. In the end, I actualy thought there were a lot of nice things about it, despite its faults. I thought it was a very nice story, all I wish was that they didn't pretend it was epic and adventurous, because it wasn't exactly like that. I didn't know some of your ancestors were Scottish! That's awesome.<br /><br />I love Jeremy Jahns! He's one of my favorite critics, besides Doug Walker, otherwise known as the Nostalgia Critic.Banríon An Gheimhridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898509697858420592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-12252909840143783442013-09-30T13:32:58.042-04:002013-09-30T13:32:58.042-04:00I pretty much agree with you here, James. Although...I pretty much agree with you here, James. Although I'm a girl, I really didn't care for this movie at all and was overall disappointed--it didn't feel like a Pixar movie, it's felt like a Disney Princess movie to me, (while Wreck-It Ralph, which I believe is from the same year, felt more like a grand Pixar movie when it really wasn't and I enjoyed that one a heck of a lot more.) I didn't care for Merida, she behaved rather childishly, which I just don't like coming from a girl her age (fifteen, sixteen, yet. Eighteen, no.) And some of the humor felt like it had come from more of a Dreamworks type film, not Pixar, so it felt out of place. We pretty much agree on this, I wouldn't bother re-watching it either (I actually think the first Cars movie is a lot better than Brave; I haven't seen the second Cars movie though, so I can't have an opinion on it.)<br /><br />~JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203554335912426375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-86476599677112531142013-09-30T13:04:54.067-04:002013-09-30T13:04:54.067-04:00Brave just never quite engaged me, which was profo...Brave just never quite engaged me, which was profoundly disappointing. I think part of it was that I didn't empathize with either mother or daughter. Elinor came across as smothering, Merida as a brat, and the dynamics just never clicked.<br /><br />Finding Nemo worked for me because Marlin's protectiveness was explained, and it was really just a larger-than-life depiction of real parents' fears. Nemo was childishly rebellious, but he was much much younger, and he repented pretty quickly when he got into trouble. Merida, by contrast, is old enough to see her mother's viewpoint and...I dunno, I just didn't like it.<br /><br />It was actually the first Pixar movie that I didn't fall completely in love with, aside from visuals and soundtrack.Rachel6https://www.blogger.com/profile/15138745237488029817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-40705155809469008362013-09-30T12:39:11.104-04:002013-09-30T12:39:11.104-04:00P.S. - I think it's one of my favorite Pixar m...P.S. - I think it's one of my favorite Pixar movies, though I'm not sure where it would be in a list. Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-71555838919935187172013-09-30T12:36:13.244-04:002013-09-30T12:36:13.244-04:00While I did like the movie, I can see why some wou...While I did like the movie, I can see why some would not like it(considering it wasn't as epic in scope as I was expecting, due to the advertisements, which I was slightly disappointed by). My main reason for liking the movie was that number 1- it was about a daughter and her mother's relationship, which is something I rarely saw growing up at all in kids shows(since in most Disney films, the mother either dies or is absent, which annoyed me as a kid a lot) and I enjoyed it as well as the fact that, at the end, she didn't marry anyone or end up with anyone, which I think is a good thing to show sometimes in fiction. Yes, the action sequence at the end was great! :) And I agree, while I did like a lot of the humor, some of it wasn't great(like the part where the bears jump down the maid's dress...that was awkward). Definitely, the actor voicing the king was really good. <br />And I know the feeling about Pixar- I do love most of their movies, but they've made a flop or two in the past(Ratatouille, for example, which I very much disliked and which I lot of people I know enjoyed). Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-72077029724588878992013-09-30T11:43:49.151-04:002013-09-30T11:43:49.151-04:00I enjoyed it but didn't love it. Still I don&...I enjoyed it but didn't love it. Still I don't find it nearly as bad as any of the Cars films which aren't nearly the level of the other Pixar films.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999677394326327996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-18822641079541949482013-09-30T11:10:33.976-04:002013-09-30T11:10:33.976-04:00Interesting! I had the exact opposite reaction. ...Interesting! I had the exact opposite reaction. The first 30 minutes were generic and geared for kids, and I was both bored and uninterested in where I thought the movie was going. (In fact my sister refused to see Brave in the theater because of the trailers, which promoted the whole "tomboy princess defies her role in life" cliche and she hates that.) Then the movie shifted away from the typical and expected into something wonderful, and I loved the rest of the movie. (And once my sister stopped rolling her eyes during the first thirty minutes and the movie finally kicked into gear, she liked the rest of it too.) Of course, we're both women, but neither of us are fans of the old Disney princess movies. But Brave went into new emotional territory from what I was expecting with this one, and I thought it was one of the stronger Pixar movies because of where it ended up going. (Up, Wall-E, and Brave would be my favorites, in that order).<br /><br />Good review! And yes, the animation was gorgeous.DKorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819702518388146971noreply@blogger.com