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The Legend of Mor'du

2012

The witch from Pixar's Brave uses magical illustrations to tell the legend of a power-obsessed prince who sought a magic spell that would allow him to wrest control of a kingdom from his brothers, only to destroy that kingdom and his own fate as well.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models1/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

The prince kills his brothers and many soldiers. Death and the destructive consequences of his choices are central to the legend.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Implied violence and lethal battles, but avoids graphic or lingering shots of blood.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No strong or offensive language.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

The demonic bear, dark woods and loch, transformation, bloodlust, and terrified fleeing survivors create sustained frightening imagery.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

A character drinks a magical potion from a horn, metaphorically representing choice and consequence.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Depicts a civil war, a prince killing his brothers, and a bear-prince attacking his own soldiers.

What’s good in it?

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Uses creative visual storytelling and mixed animation styles to deliver an engaging folk-tale style myth.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown to be the alternative the prince rejected.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the destructive power of greed, selfishness, and the importance of family bonds.

Good role models1/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist acts as a cautionary tale of what not to become.

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