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Brother Bear (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 112

Fresh: 44

Rotten:68

Average Rating: 5.6/10

Consensus: Pleasant, if unremarkable, Disney fare.

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Oct 24, 2003 Limited

Box Office: $85,095,337

Synopsis: In Walt Disney Pictures' feature BROTHER BEAR, beautiful animation of the Pacific Northwest complements an upbeat musical score that includes songs by Phil Collins and Tina Turner. From snowcapped... In Walt Disney Pictures' feature BROTHER BEAR, beautiful animation of the Pacific Northwest complements an upbeat musical score that includes songs by Phil Collins and Tina Turner. From snowcapped mountains and glaciers to lush springtime forest scenes, the colorful drawings are dazzling and dreamlike. Children will especially enjoy the animals in the film. There are rivers full of leaping salmon, forests inhabited by squirrels and chipmunks, and processions of giant wooly mammoths. The story carries messages about the power of friendship and community, the difficulty of losing a loved one, and the highs and lows of growing up. Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a boy who longs to become a man but must learn a valuable lesson before he can achieve the maturity it requires. At a tribal ceremony the spirits give him the symbol of the bear, which stands for love. Then, through a series of events, he is transformed into a bear. Kenai must brave the wild, with only a little bear-cub brother, Koda (Jeremy Suarez), to guide him. In their travels, Kenai and Koda meet a couple of hilarious moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) who provide comic relief to this otherwise heartrending family tale. [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

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  • Disney proudly presents BROTHER BEAR, an epic animated adventure full of comedy and heart. With five great new songs from Academy Award winner Phil Collins (1999 Best Original Song, "You'll Be In My Heart," from TARZAN(R)), it's "pure Disney magic from beginning to end!" raves Clay Smith of Access Hollywood. When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths, rambunctious rams, and more! BROTHER BEAR is "a charming, enchanting story for kids of all ages!" ( Larry King, CNN)
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    'Es una de esas joyitas que no pueden faltar en ninguna colección personal y cuyo valor seguramente será reconocido en los años por venir.'

    Full Review Source: Moviola | comment Comment
    07/20/04
    Jorge Avila Andrade
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    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.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
    06/03/04
    Forrest Hartman
    Reno Gazette-Journal

    Enchanting.

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    04/02/04
    Staci Layne Wilson
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    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.

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    04/02/04
    Willie Waffle
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    03/26/04
    Betty Jo Tucker
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    ...for all its earnestness, its wholesomeness, and its uplifting moral values, Brother Bear is formula Disney.

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    03/16/04
    John J. Puccio
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    "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.

    Full Review Source: Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) | comment Comment
    01/29/04
    Randy Shulman
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    Skirts self-parody in its rigid adherence to the cartoon-epic template.

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    01/15/04
    Adam Nayman
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    Brother Bear probably won’t crossover to adult moviegoers without kids [but] it’s an intelligent and entertaining addition to the Disney catalog.

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    01/01/04
    Daniel M. Kimmel
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    12/30/03
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    Os animadores da Disney fazem mais um trabalho excepcional e repleto de preciosismos.

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    12/11/03
    Pablo Villaca
    Cinema em Cena

    "Brother Bear" eschews computer animation in favor of the traditional, hand-painted, 2-D variety. As such, it's almost a museum piece.

    Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
    12/03/03
    Christopher Smith
    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

    Brother Bear isn't a marvel in terms of screenwriting urgency, but it proves the theory that if formula is handled with care and enthusiasm, it can still work delightfully.

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    12/02/03
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