A Few More Thoughts On "Brave "

I kept thinking about the film all throughout work last night. What a artfully crafted film. I'm so happy that Pixar went outside their usual zone and went into fairy tale land. A lot of thoughts online focus around this modern version of a princess, and a focus on a mother and daughter tale, both of which are not only new to Pixar, but largely unseen in theaters today. The fact that Pixar went there, and did it so beautifully, deserves credit.

When walking to work, I saw some fireflies, and couldn't help think of the wil o wisps. I looked up and saw the moon, and couldn't help thinking of la luna, which I just realized means the moon, especially since it was a crescent.

Lastly, some reviews online said the film was so lush and gorgeous, but I liked the visual but thought them a bit dulled. Turns out the 3D in the film may have dulled the visuals more than in most other films, which explains it. I saw some shorts on apple's site, and the visuals are jaw dropping. I can't wait to see this in blu ray. And her hair is so fantastic! So textured and red and all over the place. I love red hair and I love curly hair, and this combination in such exquisitely animated detail is a bit of sensory overload for me.

Those shorts are hilarious, by the way. I wish they used those as advertisements instead of the trailers, one focused on a kilt ad. Another on the summer games, perhaps to keep with the Olympic spirit. The witches brew one was especially hilarious, and cut well to scenes from the film. And the one with Scottish songs as alright. I wish these received more publicity!

I love the feeling after seeing a Pixar film, where you yearn to see it again, to delve into that world again.