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Summary: Fun Family Movie
Review: "Brother Bear" is a good family movie. It has a good message to it and the story is very enjoyable to watch. The cub, "Koda," is fun to watch and the moose brothers, "Rut and Tuke," are just hilarious. The movie's message of loving one another and protecting family is fantastic. The entire film has a good "family" feel to it without coming across as too gushy or preachy.It's also a great comedy. There are multiple scenes in the film that make children of all ages laugh. My two-year old loves watching "Koda" be silly. "Rut and Tuke" provide great comedy for the adults. The character of "Kenai" is also very funny when he comes to realize that he isn't human anymore. The only shortcoming of this film is the music. Don't get me wrong, it is nice to listen to, but it doesn't sound as inspired as past Disney efforts. As another reviewer stated, the music reminds me a lot of "Tarzan." The DVD is chock full of extras. I like both the "family-friendly" version of the film and the original theatrical aspect that are offered. The games are fun and the "Bones" game is actually quite challenging for the younger lot. There are deleted scenes(including one with a character not seen in the movie) and funny "outtakes" a la "Bug's Life." "Stitch" even makes a cameo appearance in the extras! There are a number of other extras, including a documentary on different aspects of the film. You can pick and choose which parts you want to watch. Overall, I highly recommend this film. Some folks have knocked it for the violence in the early sequences of the movie. This is ashame, because the scenes are handled with care and there is no blood actually viewed on-screen. If you're bothered by the violent sequences, watch the movie without your kids first and prepare yourself to explain the scenes to your child. I honestly don't think this is necessary, but I know how sensitive some folks can be. Others have questioned the spiritism used in the film. Considering this movie takes place at the time of the Inuit people, I find no fault with the totems or spirits involved. Don't let a few naysayers in the crowd ruin your experience. This is a fine family movie that can be enjoyed by all.
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Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: This movie was so great-the first 2 minutes were a bit slow, but once it got going-even I was captivated-the story is very creative, funny, and also a tear jerker-even my kids cried over the sad scenes. I could not stop watching it-my kids absolutely loved it. The music (I am a big Phil Collins fan)was wonderful and I could not get the songs out of my head for 2 days even in my sleep. I completely recommend this for your kids!!!!
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Summary: Much better message than most Disney movies
Review: We were on a vacation last week, and the place where we were staying had this movie to rent. Since my son loves animals, he picked this one out because of the animals on the cover. I was very impressed with the story here, which is one of redemption and learning to see the world through other people's eyes. It was much better than the traditional Disney stories of girls becoming whole by attracting the right sort of man.
It's also interesting for parents.
Andrew
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Summary: Not just for kids...
Review: I'm baffled by the many negative complaints about this movie. I'm an adult, and got this for my niece and nephew for Christmas. It's hard to tell who enjoys the movie more, myself or the kids. It's funny, beatifully animated and executed, and it has a meaningful plot, AND I'm a fan of anything Joaquin Phoenix does. I must have seen this movie now with the kids about 5 or 6 times now and haven't grown tired of it yet.
I loved the extras included on the dvd two-disc set (and the kids love the games and stories geared for them.) My favorite was the bit on Phil Collins and his scoring of the music, the performances of the various artists, etc. I love the music in this so much that I bought the soundtrack CD for myself.
I know the phrase "Entertainment for the whole family" has become cliche, but in this case it really is. I recommend this movie highly.
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Summary: Al-RIGHT!
Review: Nomination for an Academy Award, though controversial due to the competitors (Finding Nemo and The Triplets of Belleville) was fully-deserving in this film. For animated films, it is best not to concentrate on a weak plot - which Disney films seem to be producing more and more regularly - and the character depth, but in the quality of the animation. The scenery is very well-drawn, and the sky, at certain points, seems so real that it could be indistinguished from the real thing.
Though parents moan of the more violent aspects of this movie, it is more important to concentrate on the broader range; it is easier to stop a child from spitting than to go about complaining about it. However, Disney has a certain knack for churning out films that will twang at your heartstring...despite a violent scene or two. It is undeniable that there are bits and pieces of the movie that may be considered inappropriate for children, but Disney films are trying to keep us all entertained. When I was younger, my mother took my friends and I to a film, where she promptly fell asleep. By adding the much-loved moose (who Canadian parents, fans of Bob & Doug MacKenzie, will appreciate) and the lesser-known, but still infinitely amusing rams (who, may I add, do say "shut up", but if you haven't figured this movie was intended for kids 9 thru their preteens, it isn't hard to recognize now) it is bound to keep the parents entertained. However, the movie will not keep children under eight amused for long, as it, like most Disney movies, displays the standard morals. Some may complain that there are no morals, and that the hunter killed the bear for pride. I beg to differ. Those who watch closely will quickly realize that the moral of the movie is to appreciate yourself, and others, for who they really are.
Despite some lengthy, corny situations...the movie still comes out shining, and possessed enough emotional power to make my friend and I, who haven't cried during a movie for quite a bit of time, bawl like children (despite the theatre being full of children). Have a child under eight? Read the description next time, and get him or her Finding Nemo.
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Summary: A good attempt
Review: A decent exercise of the Disney formula, with the message a lesson of unity among men and bears. With the exception of Home On the Range, this was the last Disney animated film, marking a permanent shift to computer animation. The background scenery is exceptionally well-drawn, and the characters elicit chuckles at the right times. The tear-jerking doesn't work, however, when a young bear cub loses his mother. The sadness evoked by Bambi and The Lion King seems to be a once-per-generation achievement. Some of the more interesting aspects of the movie seem to be crowded out by an attempt to fit in too many plot twists; but maybe this is necessary to keep the attention of the target audience.
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Summary: Oh Brother Bear Where Are't Thou
Review: For a Disney movie the movie starts very serious and too be honest, a little too serious. One of three brothers is trying to become a man but his actions lead to the death of one his brothers. As punishment he changes into a bear. Only here is where the funny bits start when he meats a young cub.
The really funny bits are the usual Disney racial/cultural stereotyping scenes. Throughout the story they keep on meeting two moose and of course they are Canadian, with 'eh' behind every sentence.
I don't think Brother Bear will be long rememberd, it just isn't funny enough, the story isn't that great and the music is by Phil Collins..
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Summary: Great for the whole family!
Review: I'm sure what I've go t to say has already been said, but here goes anyway. I don't remember hearing much about this movie when it was in the theater, other than that Disney had released a new flick. But, what I realized is that Disney has challenged us all to remember that, no matter who we are, we are all accountable for our actions. What a heavy and challenging topic for a kid's movie! And, Disney accomplishes the task of teaching a moral lesson with their usual flair and a little comedy. Very well done!
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