REBEL - THE BRAVE - THE PREVIEW REVIEW

Pixar returns with an intimate tale and fun, spectacular and deeply feminist

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Naomi rebel speaks the voice of Italian songs from "Brave"

Who said anything about fantasy? Every time Pixar comes out with a new film, expectations are raised more and more, and "Rebel - The Brave" promised to be not only the first Pixar film with a female protagonist, but also the first fantasy produced by the company John Lasseter.

While the promise of women's history has been preserved, the other can also erase from your mind the word "fantasy", for "Brave" is a fairy tale. The film by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman shares very few atmospheres and impressions from the world of "The Lord of the Rings" and company, but it abandons the tendency adventure at all costs in order to tell a story far more intimate and human. In this case, that of a teenage rebellion and the relationship of a daughter with her mother. From the initial disagreements we arrive at mutual understanding and the classic "And they all lived happily ever after." But, as always with Pixar, is the path to count more than the goal.

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A path made up of elements more familiar than others, much more original films of the Firm. There is a reckless young man who expresses desire unforeseeable consequences. There is a race against time to "mend" the whole thing and put an end to the curse. And then there are the great landscapes and the emphasis on the spectacle of the staging and songs typical of the classic Disney films. But the originality, though better concealed, is still present in the way is dotted Princess Merida, that instead of the usual damsel in distress in search of Prince Charming is a strong girl, determined, clever and independent. While gay men are rowdy drinkers, women hold in their hands the destiny of the world, and in this sense "Rebel - The Brave" is a strong feminist.

Everything is packaged with a skill and an aesthetic taste that make "Brave" the most visually amazing films ever produced by Pixar. Just a glance at the thick red hair of Merida to understand how much care has been taken in the details, but it is also easy to get lost in the beauty of the lush vegetation of Scotland. Sometimes, as long as the characters enter the scene, you'll hardly realize you are facing a cartoon. And since the film is primarily a visual art, even if the story of "Rebel - The Brave" is not among the most unforgettable, her dazzling beauty pulls, and moves and says a thousand words.

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"Rebel - The Brave", due out Sept. 5, is distributed by The Walt Disney Company Italy. Here you can see the trailer.