Reviews
r96sk

r96sk

July 30, 2020
7.0
Heartwarming, if not as impactful as it intends to be. 'Brother Bear' leaves heartfelt feelings and features a cute story. It does get a bit too melancholic in moments where it doesn't need to be or where it's not set up perfectly. It can also feel a little predictable, but the twist is decent enough. Animation-wise it's fine, while that early aspect ratio stuff is oddly done. The voice cast aren't amazing, despite the talents of Joaquin Phoenix (Kenai) and Michael Clarke Duncan (Tug). Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas are pretty amusing as Rutt and Tuke though. As a whole, I just don't feel the voices suit the characters greatly. The pacing is pretty good while Phil Collins does a satisfactory job with the music, not sure how I feel about the ending though. Overall, it's very much mid-range Disney.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

January 1, 2024
7.0
"Kenai" is a young Inuit warrior who disturbs the spirits when he kills a bear. His punishment is to be turned into one himself, and be left to wander the wilderness alone. Luckily, he encounters the young cub "Koda" who thinks he might know the exact spot where "Kenai" might be restored to his humanity. What doesn't help their quest is that his human brother "Denahi" thinks that "Kenai" has been killed by a bear, and so is chasing his new form with lethal intent. As the two bears start to bond, they have some fun escapades, meet the "Stadler & Waldorf" of the moose fraternity and "Kenai" learns the values of friendship, loyalty and community - as well as how to catch some leaping salmon! The quality of the animation, the Phil Collins-led soundtrack (with a decent number from Tina Turner too) and the spirituality of the whole thing is breezy and enjoyable to watch. The young "Koda" reminded me frequently of a sort of "Mowgli" character. Friendly and playful but still staying on the right side of annoying. I also rather liked the denouement - that, too, had a sort of joy to it that exemplified the symbiotic nature of the relationship that ought to exist between mankind and the rest of nature. Characterful animations and cave paintings too! Worth a watch, definitely.

Recommendation Movies

6.7
Adventure
View
6.7
Brother Bear 2
Brother Bear 22006
7
Animation
View
7
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Atlantis: The Lost Empire2001
6
Animation
View
6
Home on the Range
Home on the Range2004
7.2
Family
View
7.2
The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado2000
7.6
Animation
View
7.6
Anastasia
Anastasia1997
6.7
Animation
View
6.7
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Ice Age: The Meltdown2006
5.8
Adventure
View
5.8
Open Season 2
Open Season 22008
6.2
Family
View
6.2
Antz
Antz1998
6.5
Comedy
View
6.5
Stitch! The Movie
Stitch! The Movie2003
7.7
Fantasy
View
7.7
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 22014
6.6
Family
View
6.6
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½2004
7.2
Animation
View
7.2
Peter Pan
Peter Pan1953
7.5
Adventure
View
7.5
Treasure Planet
Treasure Planet2002
6.5
Family
View
6.5
Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar2014
7.2
Animation
View
7.2
The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog2009
6.2
Animation
View
6.2
Happy Feet
Happy Feet2006
7.5
Adventure
View
7.5
The Emperor's New Groove
The Emperor's New Groove2000
7.4
Family
View
7.4
Tarzan
Tarzan1999
7.3
Family
View
7.3
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book1967
7.5
Animation
View
7.5
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch2002
© 2024 MoovieTime. All rights reserved.Made with Nuxt