Overflowing with heart, vibrant color, thrilling adventure, and with a bold new protagonist to add to the Disney canon, Pixar's "Brave" is a wonderfully unique spin on the classic princess tale.

"Brave" is Pixar's first non-sequel film since 2009's "Up," and at its core is a very endearing mother-daughter story. There's no Prince Charming. No fancy ball. "Brave" is a more personal princess tale about the bond between a mother and her daughter.

Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is "Brave's" bow and arrow-toting fiery redheaded princess who refuses to adhere to tradition and be married off to an unknown suitor, much like her own mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Rebelling against her family, Merida flees her home and encounters a witch who grants her the wish of changing her mother's outlook on betrothal. Merida gets more than she bargains for when her wish becomes a curse and Elinor is transformed into a bear.