The ubiquitous bow and arrow have little to do with the story.I think “Strive” would have fit the movie better because Merida is constantly striving for something. Maybe the title was a marketing decision. She does accept responsibility for her actions and asks for forgiveness by the end of the movie which requires courage but it’s a stretch to call that bravery. Merida is a fiercely independent teenage girl whose actions can be described as defiant, at times assertive or arrogant, but never brave. The story really has nothing to do with bravery. Brave shouldn’t have been titled ‘Brave’. ![]() It’s a strange story structure that seems to have subverted the traditional Pixar emotional story for a James Bond-style plot however entertaining that might be. If the character with the most to learn is supposed to be the protagonist then Lightning should be the protagonist just like in the first movie – but Mater is the star of Cars 2. For Lightning, it’s a story about acceptance and friendship. He goes from not wanting Mater around to accepting his friendship whenever and wherever. In contrast, Lightning McQueen does change. The Mater at the end is the same as at the beginning. Change isn’t a requirement for a good story, and Mater does come to accept his silliness and how others see him, but he doesn’t really change. Maybe that’s why it feels “off” but I see it as a story issue because Mater doesn’t significantly change over the course of the film. The beloved tow truck Mater is the star of Cars 2. The second movie is a sequel to the first but only sort of. Everything about the first Cars movie supports this concept and it’s done well. The first movie is all about Lightning McQueen learning to be humble. ![]() To explain about Cars 2, if you’ve seen both movies you’ll note some striking differences. Personally, I enjoyed the movie but it’s true that the story and character motivations were a little off. Some say Pixar dropped the ball with Cars 2.
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