Mother/daughter conflicts are hard; most of us have seen it; some of us experienced it; princess Merida certainly does. The new Pixar movie, Brave, which came out on June 22, 2012, focuses on, conflicts different from the classic, winning the princess. Instead, it speaks truly about the difficult relationship that can form within a family. Merida's mother, Queen Elinor, wants her daughter to be a prim, proper, and respectable princess, but Merida won't have it. The only thing that the wild, flyaway red haired, Scottish girl wants is freedom; especially freedom from the inevitable betrothal which looms in her near future.

Merida soon becomes frustrated and determined to disobey her mother's continual reminders to act like a lady. A rift is formed between the mother and daughter which widens beyond reason and the effect of this conflict brings an astounding outcome for the family and kingdom. To right the situation, the bond of love must be healed and both Elinor and Merida have to be brave enough to accept the challenge. The love that burns fiercely within their hearts needs only to be reawakened by a spell, a transformation, and the true determination of both mother and daughter.

With bows and arrows, bears and men, the story of growth and family mending unfolds. Though some of the lessons may be lost on the targeted younger age, they will come brilliantly into view for anyone who has experienced any of the challenges of love facing mother and daughter. A movie filled with lessons and laughs, will leave even teenagers clapping and smiling.

The latest in Pixar fantasy is a must see for anyone who needs a subtle reminder that the love in family bonds needs to be renewed and nurtured so that they will forever remain unbreakable. For anyone looking to see an adorable movie, with a ringing of trueness tucked into it, Brave would be just the thing to watch. The killer Scottish accents and ear splitting bagpipes will bring a smile to any face.

If you go to see it in theaters, stay through the credits to the end, a surprise awaits the patient observers. Remember, you have the power to change your fate, but you have to be brave enough to do it.