tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post6109675472804860747..comments2023-11-17T11:08:31.857-06:00Comments on Michael May: Is Merida Brave or not?Michael Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-73964551158377510072012-08-19T21:43:01.134-05:002012-08-19T21:43:01.134-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-55862848336920865882012-08-19T14:14:23.815-05:002012-08-19T14:14:23.815-05:00I teach anthropology in California, last semester ...I teach anthropology in California, last semester I asked my students to review this film anthropologically and look at gender roles, none of them really got it. My failure. But you did, good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-30057399414268398042012-08-03T11:23:10.259-05:002012-08-03T11:23:10.259-05:00I agree. It's just that they treated the compr...I agree. It's just that they treated the compromise as if it was a huge victory. Things were definitely better by the end, but it seemed like Merida was still going to have to pick one of those dunder-heads to marry. Is a choice between three idiots really a choice? <br /><br />Pixar is capable of talking about some very adult themes in their movies; they should have been able to talk clearly and honestly about the difference between understanding and compromise. That would have been an amazing, important story. Instead, they made a fun, but simple fantasy-adventure romp. It's fine for what it is, but doesn't live up to Pixar's potential. I guess that's where my disappointment comes from.Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-51492599049991620382012-07-29T23:06:40.013-05:002012-07-29T23:06:40.013-05:00Understanding may be the goal, but sometimes compr...Understanding may be the goal, but sometimes compromise is the best you can get.Black Vulmeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270071699114783644noreply@blogger.com