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Brother Bear [2003]
starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis, Jason Raize, Dave Thomas
directed by: Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5017186110411
Format: Animated, PAL
Label: Walt Disney Home Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Release Date: May 10, 2004
Running Time: 82 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 01, 2003
Sales Rank: 2875

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Disney's Brother Bear boasts a dramatic story--after he kills a bear, a young hunter named Kenai (voiced by Joaquin Phoenix) in prehistoric North America is turned into a bear himself and hunted by his own brother--but the animated movie's tone is more earnest and warm than tragic, focusing on the unfolding relationship between Kenai and an orphaned bear cub named Koda (voiced by Jeremy Suarez). However, it's often the comic supporting characters that prove the most popular, and a pair of moose voiced by Rick Moranis and Doug Thomas will win many fans. The songs by Phil Collins are typically negligible, but the hand-drawn animation is lush (occasional flashes of computer-generated animation clash with the movie's overall look). Kids will also enjoy the mammoths; but no sabre-toothed tigers, unfortunately.--Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Funny yet touching
Brother Bear is a wonderful animation - it isn't violent and it has the right balance between comedy and drama. The storyline is engaging and the characters and some of the cameos in this film are hysterical. This is a film for all the family and it is a truly wonderful children's animation combined with Phil Collins' musicianship that brings the film to life. Highly enjoyable.

Rating:

- Surprisingly touching...!
For the first time in, oh, I don't know how many years, Disney managed to once again deliver a movie that from start to finish is a delight. Released after "Treasure Planet" (2002), "Brother Bear" is a wonderful film that beautifully blends a great original story, characters and music, carefully crafted together with a working balance between drama and comedy, together with stunning visuals and lively animation. No Disney animated film had managed to do this since "Tarzan" (1999), or perhaps even The "Lion King" (1994). A financial success, "Brother Bear" saw rather mixed reviews from critics; the fact that the film was released during a time in which Disney animation seems to be facing hard years might have had something to do with that. ... Read More:

Rating:

- In spite of Disney's best efforts, this would be better forgotten
I wanted to like "Brother Bear". I really did. It is clearly trying so hard to be a Disney classic, and, to be fair, all of the right elements are there. It could potentially have been one of the great non-romantic Disney films, like "Dumbo" or "Pinocchio", or even "The Jungle Book", but, unfortunately, it missed the mark. Perhaps the film's main flaw is the total lack of anything resembling a villain or nemesis for the protagonist to face. Sure, the bear who killed Kenai's brother provides some initial motivation to get the plot rolling, but even she is redeemed by the end, leaving only wishy-washy things like "feelings" to be overcome. Bad show, Disney! Protagonists who show signs of internal conflict are obviously no bad thing, but for them ... Read More:

Rating:

- This is not Disney
Brother Bear is not a typical representation of the principal values and qualities we closely associate with Disney animations.

For a start, it is too emotional and dark and lost some of the humour which Disney animations are all about. The story is about a young hunter Kenai who kills a bear and he eventually turns into a bear. He meets a sweet bear cub Koda and later reveal a dark secret, which threatens to damage the sweet bonding between the two. These scenes are really undesirable. The Disney magic and humours is lacking and is a distinguish quality which appeals to me with Disney. The animation cannot be faulted at all as it beautifully depicts a pictures of the enchanting and beautiful scenery of the Rockies mountains set ... Read More:

Rating:

- Saved by a support cast
Collaborations with Pixar aside, "Brother Bear" represents a kind-of stalemate in the quality of Disney animations. In fact, had it not been for 2 supporting cast members, the film would be barely watchable.

Disney, as the front-runner of family entertainment, always seem to aim for universal appeal. To me, that's not necessarily a good thing - "Brother Bear" suffers from a very cutesy storyline with a standard, predictable and "heartwarming" ending with the usual Disney "magic" coming from unnecessary production values that gloss over the flaws.

Had it not been for some light relief from Rutt and Tuke, superbly played by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (reprising the hilarious Canadian-parody style they employed ... Read More:

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