A sweet family film about love and tolerance.
Brother Bear (2003)
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Reviews Counted:121
Fresh:46
Rotten:75
Average Rating:5.5/10
Consensus: Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting.
Runtime: 85 mins
Genre: Childrens
US Box Office: $85,095,337
Synopsis: Set against the majestic natural splendor of the Great American Northwest, the film tells the story of a boy named Kenai, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the Great Spirits transform him... Set against the majestic natural splendor of the Great American Northwest, the film tells the story of a boy named Kenai, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the Great Spirits transform him into a bear – the creature he hates most. Befriended by a bear cub named Koda, Kenai sets out to regain his human form while his brother (who doesn’t realize Kenai is now a bear) pursues him on a mission of revenge and family honor. With breathtaking animation, powerful emotion and humor, this film introduces a memorable cast of characters and paints an unforgettable tale of courage, honor and self-discovery. -- © Disney Pictures [More]
Starring: Jeremy Suarez, Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas
Starring: Jeremy Suarez, Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas
Director: Aaron Blaise, Bob Walker
Director: Aaron Blaise, Bob Walker
Screenwriter: Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich
Composer: Mark Mancina
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures
Reviews for Brother Bear
Compared to the Disney classics, this is a lazy and forgettable misfire.
It also seems to want to have a message, but it’s a little tougher to spot than the usual "Be true to yourself" or "Face up to your destiny.”
Brother Bear is a very mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel.
Predictable? Yes. Corny? Sure. But Brother Bear is still good, family fun.
'Es una de esas joyitas que no pueden faltar en ninguna colección personal y cuyo valor seguramente será reconocido en los años por venir.'
The movie isn’t as witty as Monsters, Inc. and the storytelling isn’t as sharp as in Tarzan, but the theme of environmental kindness is priceless.
I still don't understand how Brother Bear got an Oscar nomination for Best Animated film, but there are plenty of worse movies out there.
...for all its earnestness, its wholesomeness, and its uplifting moral values, Brother Bear is formula Disney.
"A rich, deeply felt story about self-actualization and love, as well as about learning to respect nature on its own terms. It’s the new Bambi.
Skirts self-parody in its rigid adherence to the cartoon-epic template.
Brother Bear probably won’t crossover to adult moviegoers without kids [but] it’s an intelligent and entertaining addition to the Disney catalog.
Os animadores da Disney fazem mais um trabalho excepcional e repleto de preciosismos.
"Brother Bear" eschews computer animation in favor of the traditional, hand-painted, 2-D variety. As such, it's almost a museum piece.
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March 31, 2005:
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