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Aaronbake322Dec 3, 2021

This movie is hot garbage. After a strong opening, it devolves into a trashy baby movie with terrible jokes and annoying characters and never recovers. People like to rag on Hunchback of Notre Dame for having tonal issues, but this one'sThis movie is hot garbage. After a strong opening, it devolves into a trashy baby movie with terrible jokes and annoying characters and never recovers. People like to rag on Hunchback of Notre Dame for having tonal issues, but this one's honestly even worse. All the terrible humor after the main character becomes a bear makes the second and third acts frustrating and unbearable (no pun intended) tonal nightmares. Why does this have a 7 when it's just not good?… Expand

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PaulaW.Nov 12, 2003

The poor reviews are hard to understand. Brother Bear is a kid's movie, and as a kid's movie it is great. It's got endearing characters, lots of cute animals, and gorgeously animated scenery. The moose provide comic relief, The poor reviews are hard to understand. Brother Bear is a kid's movie, and as a kid's movie it is great. It's got endearing characters, lots of cute animals, and gorgeously animated scenery. The moose provide comic relief, and the moral of the story is a nice lesson about maturity. Just one caveat: the hunting scenes were a little too intense for the 27-month old who saw it with me, even though there is no actual gore. Oh, and the Phil Collins songs are skippable. I actually enjoyed this more than The Lion King, which to me seemed to be trying too hard to bring the adults in with a story that nevertheless remains kiddie-level. I also liked it better than Shrek, which just annoyed me with its precocious attempt at hipness. It was more heartwarming and aesthetically pleasing than Ice Age. It didn't have the clever charm of Lilo and Stitch, but I don't think kids really need that. There's plenty of time for cleverness and snark later in life. Let kids be kids - take them to see Brother Bear. … Expand

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MrMovieBuffMar 22, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Disney films are the anthropomorphic ones, in other words, the ones where the animals are the main focus of a story. We see this in such classics like; 'Bambi' (1942), 'Lady and the Tramp' (1955), and 'The Lion King' (1994), and in 2003, Disney decides to tackle it again in 'Brother Bear'.

What the movie focuses on is a young man named Kenai (voiced by Joaquin Phoenix) who, along with his older brothers; Denahi (Jason Raize) and Sitka (D.B. Sweeny) try to achieve their goals and get their rewards. Kenai is hoping to receive his totem, a necklace that is shaped like an animal, and what the animal represents can differ. The bear, which is the one he receives, means love, and he is dismayed at this as his brother, Denahi, teases him constantly about getting such a non-masculine totem.

Kenai wants to prove himself, but ends up coming across an incident with a vicious looking bear. The eldest brother, Sitka, decides to sacrifice himself to save his two brothers from the vicious animal. The bear escapes, and the leaves the two brothers to feel guilty. But Kenai isn't done yet, he decides to search for the bear, and kill it there and then so he can mourn for the death of his brother.

Little does Kenai know that after he slaughters the bear, the lights that touch the mountain where he was standing on that contain the spirits of the dead, including his oldest brother, Sitka, decide to transform him into a bear as some form of punishment. It is one of those stories where we see our main hero attempting to learn his lesson the hard way, and realize that what he is doing, or what he has done, is wrong.

Kenai, now transformed into a bear, ends up coming across a little bear cub named Koda (Jeremy Suarez), and they agree to help each other find the lights and head back up to the mountain. We learn about Koda's story and how he and his mother were separated, and now he must feel it is his time to find her. We also learn that, later, Kenai is the one responsible for Koda's mother's death which is what transformed him into a bear in the first place. This is an effective twist as it may catch the viewer off guard, but can also be a little predictable given how many times you have seen this story told in the past.

At the end, Kenai does reach the mountain with Denahi present, as he believes that he is the bear that killed Kenai. The lights touch Kenai and transforms him back into human, however, he decides that it is best to become a bear as he has grown to become fond of little Koda.

The ending here, for me, is extremely flawed and incredibly rushed, the fact that we were rooting for this character to become human within the first two acts of the movie, and then decides that he should stay as a bear due to the fact that he feels guilty for the mother Bear's death seemed odd.

The music here is good though, it has that "Lion King" vibe to it which is nice to listen to on an adventure like this. The songs by Phil Collins are also good, though, given that this is supposed to be a musical, none of the characters sing, and it is mainly in the background which seems a little off. There is this one scene, in particular, where a guilty Kenai (as a bear) confesses to Koda about what happened to his mother, but all we get is the camera spiraling around the two characters as he tells the story, with Phil Collins singing in the background. I understand what Disney was trying to do there, crafting an emotional scene only through facial expressions and music, but it didn't quite work as well as expected.

Overall, 'Brother Bear' is mediocre Disney fare, it isn't a great Disney film like; 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) (my absolute favorite), 'The Lion King' (1994), or 'Mulan' (1998), but it's still something for the kids to enjoy. As a child however, I don't remember enjoying this movie as much as the others I listed, and even as an adult, it still doesn't agree with me. It's not that this is a bad film, it's just, the story could have been told more effectively without depending too much on the visuals and the music.

Speaking of visuals, they are marvelous, the landscapes and colorful backgrounds do prove to be eye-candy, especially in 2D animation, since 3D animation was making its way into mainstream films with Pixar leading the way in innovation.

'Brother Bear' tells a good story, the execution needed some tweaking here and there, we could've been looking at the next 'Lion King'.… Expand

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MovieLonely94Oct 23, 2010

it wasn't the best disney movie when it was overshadowed by Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, but this movie was pretty much worth a try.

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FuturedirectorJun 12, 2017

May hardcore sensitive or young viewers, but Brother Bear cannot avoid its flawed result and crappy animation. Disney's animated classics have been better than this one.

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10

Carlos200Nov 11, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brother Bear is awesome movie! Why did get such bad reviews? I have no idea, but I know one thing. His story, music and message are so good!… Expand

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PedroCorreaSep 16, 2019

I really can't understand the critics bad reception to this movie: The comedy is decent, all the characters are charismatic, the soundtrack is amazing, the animation is beautiful and the story is deeply touching. In my opinion, it's one ofI really can't understand the critics bad reception to this movie: The comedy is decent, all the characters are charismatic, the soundtrack is amazing, the animation is beautiful and the story is deeply touching. In my opinion, it's one of Disney's best animations, alongside The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.… Expand

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Mutty99Jul 24, 2020

Don't pay attention to the Metascore, this movie is much better than it may seem at first glance. The OST is over the top, and the way the story develops is clever, entertaining and memorable. Not only my favourite Disney classic, but also myDon't pay attention to the Metascore, this movie is much better than it may seem at first glance. The OST is over the top, and the way the story develops is clever, entertaining and memorable. Not only my favourite Disney classic, but also my favourite movie of all time. MUST SEE!… Expand

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Halozone16Sep 24, 2011

This is the great movie whe i was child, but sometimes is simmilar to the other movies.
But is funny, beautiful the forest, and drama. Well is short than the others disney movies, but great.

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heyitsmegrif4Dec 30, 2011

It has a great soundtrack, it is gentle and it means well, but sadly it is too predictable to pass as a good movie and it follows up on its bad voice acting and so and so animation. Brother Bear is a very weak Disney effort. I give this movie 28%.

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anonreviewApr 23, 2011

In terms of childhood favorites, this movie is certainly up there. Amazing visuals and soundtrack, excellent plot, and funny dialogue, this movie is one of the greats of Disney's creations. Excellent, worth the 10 stars, and a must-see forIn terms of childhood favorites, this movie is certainly up there. Amazing visuals and soundtrack, excellent plot, and funny dialogue, this movie is one of the greats of Disney's creations. Excellent, worth the 10 stars, and a must-see for Disney Die-Hards.… Expand

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5

MovieGuysMar 7, 2014

Brother Bear is sweet and heartwarming, but it's not that fun or entertaining. it's almost like a dramatic film for adults aimed for kids, not knowing its place.

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JaredCJul 30, 2007

This animated movie is special, its unexpected, mysterious, and interesting. A very appealing movie with hysterical humor. But disappointing as it is, a too short of a film, and a little bit of a weirdo (because it doesn't ever try in This animated movie is special, its unexpected, mysterious, and interesting. A very appealing movie with hysterical humor. But disappointing as it is, a too short of a film, and a little bit of a weirdo (because it doesn't ever try in anything to make a good movie), it just happens, the movie is the movie. But for my eye, it isn't good enough, I found it a huge letdown for I, myself, and its reputation.… Expand

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MichaelDFeb 24, 2011

Not as good as for example, Toy Story but still for kids (aged 6-10), they'll probably enjoy it.

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EastonReviewsDec 8, 2011

This movie is delightful. So dark and gloomy. I hated this movie. I was confused throughout the film. It was a pleasure to the eyes, and my soul. This movie is faced paced, boring, idiotic, good, and wierd. I don't understand my review.

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FranzHcriticJul 7, 2014

I vaguely remember watching this movie when it came out. I remember sweetness, but also very cynical and now, after re-watching it, I could easily picture out how the film would finish and I even found the most tragic scenes hard not to fallI vaguely remember watching this movie when it came out. I remember sweetness, but also very cynical and now, after re-watching it, I could easily picture out how the film would finish and I even found the most tragic scenes hard not to fall asleep to.… Expand

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klyted2Feb 29, 2016

im giving it a 7 cuz of his **** brother who turned his brother into a bear over self defence wtf thats stupid but this movie is funny at times but it lacks allot of music

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tdickensheetsFeb 19, 2016

Was good movie.

I have the DVD.

I draw bears.

I like Koda.

I like the songs.

People didn't understand this movie. They didn't about the story.

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JPKDec 12, 2019

Decent In Retrospect
With the Joker himself (Joaquin Phoenix) as the lead character and other good casting, Brother Bear isn’t perfect, But it’s fun film.

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SakataOct 6, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Brother Bear" is a film with a delicate theme about forgiveness and family. Despite a story with a controversial plot twist (at least controversial enough for the following events) the film entertains and charms its audience. Perhaps one of Disney's most underretad films.… Expand

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EsvelynnAug 14, 2019

I grew up with this movie. I love it with all my heart. The animation style, the characters, the colours, the Depiction of the Inuit culture... it’s wonderful!!!!

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Iky009Jan 6, 2014

Outra fraca animação da DisneyOutra fraca animação da Disney … Expand