Brave

It's "The Little Mermaid" meets "fierylocks & the three bears" meets "Beauty & the Beast" meets "How to Train Your Dragon" in Disney/Pixar's tale of a young Scottish lass trying to buck tradition and choose her own fate. The characters are terrific, especially the spunky red-headed heroine, Merida. The animation is amazing. It is an inspirational story cautioning one to watch what you wish for. This fabulous family film is fun, funny, and full of action. It is destined to become a classic.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "witch and wisps" stars out of 4.