– Customer review on 28/07/2007

This is actually a rather nice story about a boy who kills a mother bear - later he is turned into a bear by the spirits and meets up with the cub of the mother bear he killed. It is then that they start a journey of friendship, with a couple of rag-tag mooses thrown in for a bit of comic relief too. A fairly good story, and as always you can expect some great animation from Disney.

– Customer review on 02/07/2007

Though I think highly of the new three-dimensional computerized animated films, the traditional hand-drawn stuff just has a different charm. And whatever some people say, traditional animation is not dated. This cartoon's story is interesting, accurately based on real Inuit beliefs. Every component of it is great, and the scene where Koda discovers that Kenai is really a man is beautiful. Not going to give away the happenings behind this powerful, moving scene. The hand-drawn animation is done in the classical style, but the computer graphics are breathtaking. The waterfalls, the mountains, the Aurora Borealis... they're fantastic. The two McKenzie moose are great for comic relief. The characterization is great, and I like the Inuit priest. The brotherhood is something I can identify with perfectly - my three cousins are exactly the same. The music depends on preference. I think the opening Tina Turner song is OK, nothing special, but the Phil Collins songs are better. It's no Jungle Book, Oliver and Company or Lion King when it comes to the music department. I think Jeremy Suarez (seems familiar in the behind-the-scenes trailer) must be a pretty good actor. Koda's my favorite character in the movie. This cartoon is really great, and I'm torn between it and Finding Nemo for cartoon of the year. It's great entertainment, an interesting story told through a truly great, but dying, art form.

– Customer review on 22/06/2007

The movie review that I am going to tell you is BROTHER BEAR,it is an animated adventure.It's an entertainment that my whole family enjoy.
It is about a boy named kenai is magically change into a bear.He has no choice but to learn how to be a bear.While he is a bear he learns some valuable lesson to regain his human form.He could not communicate with his human brother.Kenai met a bear cub named Koda, he is a interesting bear.While they were on their journey,they also met two moose brothers Rutt and Tuke.
BROTHER BEAR is an unforgetable tale that tell the true meaning of brotherhood.

– Customer review on 19/06/2007

With sweeping vistas, beautifully designed and painted panoramas, and a couple of good Phil Collins Songs thrown in for good measure, (more on the songs later) Walt Disney Pictures Brother Bear, opening Saturday takes you on an enjoyable ride from it's first drum beat till its last.

Brother Bear begins as the youngest of three Intuit brothers (Kenai) is preparing for his eagerly awaited right of passage ceremony. The story drags a bit here, but it introduces the premise that he (Kenai) is selfish, and immature, and to make his transition to manhood, he must learn to live his life with love, and all that love implies.

The story picks up and runs after the selfish Kenai is transformed into a bear by the spirits that live in the Aurora Borealis so that he may learn what life is like on the `Other side.' To become a human again, he must journey to the place where the `lights touch the earth' to meet again with the spirit of his brother Sitka, the only one that can change him back.

On this journey, he meets the comic relief of the show in the characters of Rutt and Tuke, two wayward moose that have a brilliantly overdone Canadian twang, with one liners that zip as quickly as the `eh's.' He also meets Koda, an orphaned baby bear who promises to take him to where the lights touch the earth in exchange for companionship and love. Wisely here these animals talk, but only to each other. When humans are around the usual grunts and growls prevail.

As the film heads toward the end and its surprising twist, Kenai finds that Koda is an orphan by his hand and that he can and will give up or change anything for love.

The secret to this movie is its beauty, ironically released as the Disney studio announced it is forsaking hand drawn animation in favor of total CG movies. While the success of `Nemo' and `Toy Story' can't be questioned, to give up what got you there is a shame, and in my opinion shows an amazing short sightedness.

Bear is long on beauty, fun, and terrific Phil Collins music that is sure to bring the studios another Oscar. `I'm On My Way' is out as a single (though I thought Collins' second song would be the money tune) and it's doing well. The only thing I couldn't figure out is why Tina Turner sings a song at the beginning. Turner's appeal comes from her stage presence, and having her sing this song seems a waste, (just like having Wynona sing an Elvis song over the credits in Lilo and Stitch) and really seems an intrusion on the pristine beauty at the very beginning. Turner is not a ballad singer.

Brother Bear (produced by the Disney Orlando Animation Studio, as was Lilo and Mulan) will do well for the story, the beauty, the music and the timing of the release. At my screening, the auditorium was filled with the Disney target audience, but the laughter, the `Oohs and ahhs' and the tears of happiness at the end from kids and parents alike are sure to bring joy to the producers. Last's year's November release, Treasure Planet (though panned by many) would have done well, if not for the `not-so-coincidental' release of the second Potter installment.

– Customer review on 16/06/2007

I loved this movie. It was funny and sad and overall just plain entertaining. If you have seen this one then definitely be sure to check out the second Brother Bear as it is just as good. If not even better. For those who haven't seen any it's a must for those who love Disney films! Top rating!

– Customer review on 15/06/2007

I enjoyed this story becaused it gaved me a sense of doing something for others, rather then looking out for yourself. I watched this with my nephew and it gave us the chance to use this film as a coversation starter about doing things for others. Loved the two mooses, Disney has the ability to write great comedic sidekicks. 10 out of 10 for family viewing.

– Customer review on 12/06/2007

this is a great movie! this movie has a great story line and plot. a great movie for the family to all get together and watch. the actors all work really well together and the characters they play are the ones you either love... or love to hate! i reccomend this movie to all! this is a movie you will watch over and over again. this movie is very heart warming and sweet. a very good animation!

– Customer review on 18/05/2007

Wonderful movie. Touching, funny, great songs, and not entirely predictable. The Moose are hilarious!! After seeing it the first time you HAVE to watch it again with Rutt and Tuke doing the commentary. It is incredibly funny. I enjoyed it as much, if not more than the movie!! Highly recommended

– Customer review on 16/03/2007

A great movie in true Disney style. Some have criticised the adult and somewhat dark themes, you must be confused for some other type of movie as many early Disney movies have adult themes and may be difficult for some kids to wrap their head around, if they are dense perhaps.
Brother Bear is a great movie. Sweet and hinting at the grand Disney of old. A touching movie about a young man learning to truly accept his ancestors and their way of life.

– Customer review on 25/02/2007

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.