'Brave' Trailer: Pixar's Heroine Princess Merida Shows Off Her Archery Skills

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/brave-trailer-pixar-princess-merida_n_1296088.html

Last November, audiences were introduced to Pixar's first heroine, Princess Merida, in the trailer for "Brave." She was feisty, she was witty and she was, um, brave! In the newest clip from the film, fans get a quick and important lesson: When it comes to archery, don't test Merida's skills.

The two-minute video features a competition to win the hand of the Princess. Unfortunately for the participants, Merida would rather take her destiny in her own hands by showing the suitors a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow. This leaves her mother, Queen Elinor, none too pleased.

I have to admit that even with my cynical and Grinch-like heart, I got a little verklempt watching this.

[Whisp]

1. Thanks. Got to See That.

I have a soft spot for archery

[abelenkpe]

2. Movie looks gorgeous

Too bad Pixar got rid of the original director Brenda Chapman. She was the first woman director at Pixar!

Hopefully not the last

[ZombieHorde]

3. Holy shit, that looks good. nt

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5. I used to fence. Not archery, but still...

It was harder to assert a young feminist badass identity back in my day. I'm hoping this film will start a trend.

[Neoma]

4. Looks like those guys are kept busy.

Ever watch the movie about how Pixar came to be? Made me want to animate a movie... Lots of money to do that apparently.