Watching Brave (2012) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! || Movie Reaction! 

Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction! See you next for Saving Mr Banks!

One thing I admire about this movie is the focus on the mother-daughter relationship. You know pretty well by now that Disney has a habit of killing off parents. Especially mothers. So it's nice to see this relationship put into the spotlight for once.

Please don't feel bad if you cry during this! It's good that you're sympathetic, empathetic and show your feelings. Those are great traits to have! And they can be rare qualities in men. Be proud!

I love how much Fergus loves his wife, eventhough they were arranged to be wed. He loves his wife and his family enough to avenge them.

My brother came up with one of those “Explain a film plot badly” jokes: Woman can’t bear her mother. Oh wait… she can.

I didn't care for this movie at first, but then the last third went in a crazy direction and the ending burst of emotion where it seemed she really was going to lose her mother broke my heart. I also loved how it wasn't just the parent who changed, "We BOTH have!" and she was right. They both needed to listen and understand each other. Well done PIXAR! You did it again =)

It feels like a gender-reversed, Scottish Brother Bear to me. Princess Merida doesn’t sing like the other princesses before her, but those songs like Touch the Sky are her singing from the inside.

Brave doesn’t get enough credit. This movie, in my opinion is fantastic. And I can’t watch this movie without crying.

The amount of euphoria I get when I see you’ve uploaded is unmatched

As a Scottish follower who’s been here forever soo excited to have you react to this! I remember watching it in the cinema when it first came out as a kid just so enthralled to see a Scottish princess who I thought was just the coolest person ever, 100% loved how fierce she was. Till this day this film for sure has a place in my heart. and Gàidhlig being implemented however small was just so, so special. A beautiful language I hope we succeed to preserve. Love the videos as always!

3:11 Actually she is. She's the first ever Disney PIXAR Princess.

Merida reminds me so much of my first wife. So headstrong, and no one DARED to tell her what she could or couldn't do. Because she'd prove you wrong just to spite you. She wasn't perfect, and she made mistakes, but I hold her memory fondly. She taught me what true strength is. Especially when I had to cope with losing her to cancer. I am remarried(arranged by her, I have no doubt), but I keep her memory alive.

Finally someone else who loves Brave as much as I do! It truly is a beautiful movie and not worth all the awful things people keep saying about it

One of Disney’s greatest films! It always reminds me that even though me and my own mother are different , we love each other through everything and I wouldn’t change anything . This movie is such a good mother / daughter bonding plot. Understanding that both are different and the complication of budding heads but at the end of the movie, the love for each other is stronger than any tradition. Makes me cry every time I watch it. And makes me hug my mom even harder ❤️

😂🤣😂His expression and the way he said, “He just went right in there.” 🥲😢😭When it looked like she wasn’t changing back.

The joke your are referring to is in Wreck It Ralph 2, where all the other princesses are from Disney while she is the only one from Pixar.

One of Pixar’s most underrated flicks! I loved this film since it came out in 2012, but I personally think it felt too rushed. Like it could’ve expanded on its subplot a bit more in regards to this ancient kingdom and Mordu. The cast did a phenomenal job though! You got Harry Potter stars in the likes of Hagrid, Prof. Trelawney, Molly Weasley, and Helena Ravenclaw in on this movie! It truly earned its Oscar win! EDIT: And that dedication at the end with the wisp for the late Steve Jobs. What a way to acknowledge him as he did play a role in Pixar’s studio tools. Respect ✊

Something about the relationship of the mother and daughter feels a lot more real and human than a lot of the parent relationships depicted in Disney films/Pixar. Probably my favourite Mothersday film to watch with my mum as it reminds me a lot of our relationship and even my relationship with my dad. This film has grown on me more as I've gotten older. But the music and plot is something I've loved always since the first time I saw it, a lot darker than some of Pixar's other works.

What I love about "Brave" is that the princess has a normal mother and daughter relationship + she doesn't need a prince/guy to have a happy end. She is my favorite princess. I think this film needs more recognition.

I was in my school choir and one time we had a Disney theme. Me and an another girl sang a duet of Touch the sky

Honestly, Merida has always been my favorite princess. I love archery and I love being wild and free. And her relationship with her mom was not much different then mine. I too have struggles with my mother and the rest of my family because I didn’t grow up to act the way they wanted, so I understand Merida so well. It makes me so happy to see you love it as much as I did.

💘 Brave!!! Thank You Nick!!! Parents & children, soon to be adults, may not always agree, but they still love each other - I love Merida -She doesn't need a prince - The story is loosely based on the Greek myth of Atlanta. Wishing for a son, her father left her in the woods to die. She was adopted by a bear. She grew up to be a great archer & did not want to marry.

I may have seen these Disney and Pixar movies a number of times, but I cry with you every time!

THIS is my all-time favorite Disney princess movies. the producers themselves comment that Merida isn't like any of the previous ones, not being the "damsel in distress", can take care of herself, is good with a bow, etc (and all that gorgeous red hair! and it takes place in ancient Scotland).

IM SO HAPPY This is without a doubt one of my absolute favorite pixar movies. Also, never be afraid to cry Nick I love when people get as emotional as I do with these movies.

It does my heart good to see someone so appreciate the culture of my ancestors. Clan MacNaughton and McNitt by blood. Appreciated not only for that though, your genuine empathy for the characters in this beautiful story is much to do with it as well.

Mty Mom was my best friend, and I lost her to cancer this year. It was really hard to see this. "i want you back Mummy," really... hits differently. It's the holidays when I'm watching this, and it's really hard. I know she'd be here if she could, and she hung in there as long as she could, but she just couldn't stay with us. I'm happy she's not suffering anymore, but I'm sad for me and my family.

I love this movie simply because I'm Scottish, I love the music, scenery, and accents. Loved seeing your reactions too, so funny! by the way....... that competition/archery scene: the music, so badass

Hi Nick. I still lost my voice. Still can’t talk OR sing 🥺 But I’m SO happy you love this film. I remember seeing it in 2012 in the theatre with my mom and we both loved it. Your empathy is your greatest strength and I love that about you in your videos 💚

I loved the deeper aspects of the "Mend the bond" aspect of the spell. Mainly because it had, at least, four layers to it. The first being the tapestry that Meirda tore with her fight with her Mother. The second was the relationship with her Mother, that they BOTH tore by being too prideful to compromise with, or really listen to each other. The third was the bond between the four clans that Meirda almost broke, with her decision to shoot for her own hand. She almost ended the alliance and started a war. And lastly, by killing Mor'du. she freed his spirit, and restored his mind, and mended that last breach that he had caused, so many years ago.

I totally understand the emotion - I saw this movie just months after losing my mom and when Merida says "I want you back, Mummy" OMG I lost it right there in the theater.

I Love this movie. By far the best Disney Princess movie ever. Good choice. Also the songs were performed by a famous Scottish Singer hence the Scottish movie.

My daughters loved this movie so much!

I lived in Scotland for about a year and a half, it truly is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is in the movie. It's freezing most of the time, bit it's so wild and untouched in some parts that it doesn't even matter

If you like the soundtrack and songs, I highly recommend you look up Julie Fowlis. She performed two of the songs in the movie (Touch The Sky & Into The Open Air), and the rest of her music is just as good!

Such an underrated movie. I'm happy you were able to react to this! :)

Whenever you look so broken hearted and are crying, you’re making me cry 😂😭 Love your reactions ❤️

11:24 Nick shocked: It's like a bear I chuckled at that... knowing what was to come in the movie XD But glad you enjoyed it through all the emotions! Did you see the after credits scene by chance? It's a funny joke that pays off from a early scene.

I love you and your reactions Nick. You usually react the way I would react and I cried alongside you.

This is now one of my favorite reactions of yours. I love this movie so much and I cried so much along with you. I have a Merida costume and wig that I bought at Disneyland back in 2014! I’ve been having some tough couple of days and today I couldn’t get out of bed to eat or do anything, so this really cheered me up. Thank you so much for this! You just made my week ❤️❤️

One of my favorite princesses!! I love this Scottish setting and her hair is wonderful

I love the score in this movie! The animation is so beautiful! Aloha from Hawaii! 🌺

This is my favorite Pixar movie. I found myself crying along with you on this one. It's such a beautiful story and I love the characters, setting, score, and general atmosphere of this film! I saw it in theaters when it came out and it's been one of my favorite movies ever since

Thank you so much for the reaction, this is one of my favorites, glad I am not the only one that teared up at it. You should really consider watching Ferdinand and Balto!

My oldest nephew watched this a lot as he was learning to talk. Funnily enough, he learned the word "bear," from it, but he always tried to pronounce it the way they do as well as he could, so it sounded like this wee American lad was saying "beer."

I can’t wait to watch this! I absolutely love how much you appreciate animation, both visually and emotionally ❤️❤️ By the way, you should definitely check out Ga’hoole and Wolfwalkers at some point! They’re both so underrated and unique in their own way!!! 🙌

I adore this movie. Tears EVERY TIME, even though I know how it ends.

Oh I haven’t finished the reaction yet but I just KNOW nick is going to absolutely love this movie and I’m going to love watching it with him!!

So happy to see your reaction to this! One of my favourite Disney movies. Similar as Coco, the family matters just tears me up just like you :) . I think this was the first Disney Princess without a love interest, but had another - bigger - love story, like the one of a parent and kid. The three boys are just so precious :D Btw this Disney movie also has a post-credit-scene at the very end :D if you've not seen Braveheart yet (with Mel Gibson), you are ready for it now, regarding the scottish scenery and the accents :D Definitely a must-see.

Tbh, this is my most favourite movie I ever watch when I was a kid! Thank you so much for reacting to this movie Nick! Love your reaction.

I loved your reaction to this Nick! I cry so much in it myself, gets me every time. I can't remember if you've reacted to Onward yet but if not you should!!! Such an underrated film for how much it makes me cry

I saw Brave in theaters for my friend's birthday. It is possibly my favorite Pixar film of all time. I'm so glad you reacted to this!

You should definitely watch the movie "Klaus" one of the best movies in recent years!! Highly recommended

Brave is up there in my top 5 Disney movies. It is so good and so underrated! I really like how it doesn't involve a romantic love story and focused on a familial relationship that is so relatable. This movie is so refreshing compared to a lot of the other princess stories. The comedic moments are on point, but the emotional turmoil between mother and daughter really hits hard. This one doesn't seem to have achieved the same popularity as some other Disney films, but I think that's because it's less childish and more well-balanced with things that will resonate stronger with adults than with little kids. I am in awe at the quality of the storytelling in this movie. They set the scene so beautifully, you feel like you are transported there. I just think they did such a good job making this film so immersive for the audience. I love it when a film can do that for me. It's kind of rare for animated films to do that for me, so kudos to the filmmakers who worked on this one.

So happy you’re doing Saving Mr. Banks next! Really good acting, even if the story is a bit sanitized.

trivia: Film Takes place in 10-11th century Scotland Anachronisms -The scene where Merida's dress splits, and reveals her corset, Corsets didn't come into fashion until Elizabethan times, approximately 600 years after the movie's apparent setting. -Merida is depicted with a recurve bow and quiver which medieval britain never used. - Merida' horse seems to be a Shire or a Clydesdale, But neither of these breeds existed in 10th cen. - The Kilt wasn't invented til the 18th century

Nick, you really light up other people’s lives through doing this, I hope you know that. Watching all of your reactions - your laughter, smiles, wonder, AND tears - brings such joy to my heart. And I’m sure all of us would say the same. Also, I love the new background! You’re moving up in the world of RU-vidrs!

In my opinion, this one is criminally underrated

I love seeing the notifications pop up for new videos of yours but this one especially made my night, maybe because I'm Scottish but I connect with this movie so much (Music, story, visuals all of it) it's definitely a favourite of mine (most are tbh 😅 there's very few I don't like)

“Now they’re mini bears” that was the cutest 😂

This movie really didn't resonate with me until I was much older. Great message on relationships in general 👏

You always bright my day with your videos. Thank you :D

lets goooooo. nick is the best!

Love the reaction, Nick! Also, the reference in Wreck-It-Ralph to Merida being from "the other studio" is based on how the movie is Disney-Pixar, instead of just Disney like the other princesses. :)

This is by far my favourite Disney/Pixar film. But then, I'm Scottish, so maybe I'm biased.

A lot in this movie fell short for me, buuuuut……honestly this is MY heritage and so I was holding some pretty high expectations. Either way, I still get such a blood rush at that opening song scene. 🥰 My Scotland!!!

I think both the "Young Princess Chafing Against Expectations" story and the "Family Member Turns Into Large Mammal" story are both pretty good, but they kind of undermine each other when put together and keeps them from being the best version of themselves.

My favorite part is where Fergus pretends to be Merida imitating her with a high pitched voice.

I love that you cry like I do at these beautiful films for all ages xxx

fun fact: there is a certain _theory_ that states that all the Pixar movies take place in one Universe. Pushers of this theory also believe that the witch in this may be Boo from Monsters Inc.

I totally agree. If she wants to use a bow and arrow she should be able to. She’s my kind of girl. Like father, like daughter.

Her horse Angus, is called a Clydesdale, biggest horses with hairy hooves. Her brother's were cuter as bears.

i sobbed so many times in the theater watching this with my mom. i'm glad someone else was able to feel those same emotions! i cried when they had their argument after the archery contest, i cried through the whole third act- i had a headache after i left, but i just wanted to hug my mom for a decade after this movie!

She starts becoming a real bear when ever food is involved. I don’t recall if there was a specific reason though.

I’m so glad I found your channel when I did. Your reactions are always so entertaining and I love watching them. Can’t wait for Saving Mr. Banks!

Oh Nicky before I forget, I think you would really love Bambi 2. It's actually really heartwarming

The part where the mom did a motion of a bow and arrow she tried to tell Merida "no weapons on the table" that is like her number one rule in the house and since Merida could not understand she did the motion of that to try to tell her "no weapons on the table"

Her mom said the first born of each of the Kingdoms present, in which Merida was a first born

i love this one!! reminds me of Brother Bear

Merida IS from the “other studio.” Pixar made her.

You're my favorite RU-vidr

this movie is so so so so so sad but nick your reaction was amazing but i cried at this movie 😢 and i never ever cry at movies

You are, like, the most sweet and honest person alive. I just love you

Nick, I think you misunderstood what the Disney princesses were talking about in Ralph Breaks the Internet. When the princesses said that Merida was from the other studio, what they meant was that Merida is the only princess made by pixar, and all of the other princesses were made by Walt Disney animation studios.

I never tear up watching movies alone, but when nick does im right there with it

I'm so happy u finally reacted to this,this one of my all time favourite childhood movies,I love this movie so much, especially the music

I love Brave. It's too underrated for what it is. Love that it's not your typical musical where there is singing like every 10 minute like other animations. It has a very nice story to it.

I LOVE this movie. Truly. It gets overlooked and even hated but it really gets me 🥺💓

Disney Princess movies: Seen: Moana, Brave,Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, Mulan, Pocahontas, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella. To See: Raya and the Last Dragon, Frozen, Frozen 2, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

0:27 I think everyone I know including me does that head nodding movement whenever luxo’s doing that XD

Yeah, the purely comedic part when the mother is first transformed is by far the weakest part, because it doesn't reeeeally tell us about the main conflict that is so incredibly built during the first act.

9:27 i think Elinor remembered the day that she used the same dress for wedding... it's kind a sad to see her daughter into the same "fate"...

Hello Nick I love your reactions, they are genuine and great watching them is just awesome everytime. I would like to request the first episode of an old anime series, its called Ginga Nagareboshi Gin and the first episode to the series is AMAZING its dark, scary and has an immense sense of courage and like this movie it has a big bear. Keep up the good work Nick :) Best regards from Sweden.

Next you should watch Onward, another beautiful movie about family love.

You should react to the origin about the fallen king, they added that in the dvds as a special short talking about that story Merida's mom was telling with more context

I'm glad to see someone who finally cried as much as I did at this film!

Brave is a Disney movie, but as it was produced by Pixar Studios, Merida really was from "the other studio" in the Wreck It Ralph sequel. Using it as the reason no one could decipher her Scottish accent was brilliant though. XD

Baby Merida is so CUTE!!! 🥺🥺🥺

Actually Merida doesn’t sing in the movie at all. The song that is playing in the background as she is riding and shooting arrows is called “Touch The Sky” by Julie Fowlis. The other song that Julie Fowlis did for Brave is called “Into The Open Air”. There is also another song in the movie which is played at the end called “Learn Me Right” by Birdy and Mumford and Sons.

"The other studio" is referring to Pixar.