Pixar movie "Brave"

**Bluescelt** · 26th November 10, 12:14 PM

I heard a blurb on the radio the other day about a new Pixar movie to be released in 2012 called Brave. It takes place in the rugged and mythic Scotland and the plot synopsis reads" the impetuous, tangle-haired Mérida (Reese Witherspoon), though a daughter of royalty, would rather make her mark as an archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Mérida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Mérida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark ancient curse."
The orginal working title was the Bear and the Bow. It will have star power voice overs with Billy Connolly,Reese Witherspoon,Emma Thompson and Julie Walters. I'm sure there should be some CG kilts to be seen.

**BoldHighlander** · 26th November 10, 12:48 PM

I hadn't heard of it....thanks for the heads up!

**NewEnglander** · 26th November 10, 01:52 PM

I just did a quick search for it: http://pixar.wikia.com/Brave

The one "concept image" seems to show a figure in a "kilt"...with pleats to the front!

**Morris at Heathfield** · 26th November 10, 02:50 PM

Or, perhaps, a very narrow apron. If it has pleats in back as well as front there is some historical precedent for that (e.g. the portraits of Lord Mungo Murray and Kenneth Sutherland, 3rd Lord Duffus).

What I found interesting is that he's wearing a (bearskin?) mantle over a belted plaid (i.e. mantle).

**thoth51** · 26th November 10, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

I just did a quick search for it: http://pixar.wikia.com/Brave

The one "concept image" seems to show a figure in a "kilt"...with pleats to the front!

Or one with a very narrow apron!

**Standard** · 26th November 10, 03:12 PM

Looks to me more likely that it is meant to represent a great kilt.

**BoldHighlander** · 26th November 10, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Standard

Looks to me more likely that it is meant to represent a great kilt.

I think your correct.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 27th November 10, 02:46 AM

Exciting !

Best,

Robert

**AFS1970** · 27th November 10, 04:30 AM

OK, now I grant you that it will probably be more in line with other Pixar movies (which I have liked) than anything too historical, however I think that opening night (as way of in the future as it will be) calls for a KILT NIGHT by the rabble wherever we are.