Does Brave really break stereotypes?

I remember first watching this movie back in 2012. I remember just how terribly oppressive the winters were back then: cold gusts used to blow throughout the day winding through the bare trees. Gloomy clouds hung over the over-cast skies. Then sun used to shine almost lazily. Naturally, I used to stay up in my room, binge watching movies. It was during this time that Pixar released the most exceptional movies: