
Kenai, a man who resents bears after a fight with one kills his older brother, is turned into a bear so he can see life from a different perspective. He is visited by the spirit of his older brother, and is told that, if he wishes to be changed back into a human, he must travel to the place where the lights touch the Earth, in other words, the Northern Lights. Fueled by hope, Kenai sets off on his long journey, and, along the way, encounters a younger bear, Koda, who is a cha... (Full plot summary below)
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Kenai, a man who resents bears after a fight with one kills his older brother, is turned into a bear so he can see life from a different perspective. He is visited by the spirit of his older brother, and is told that, if he wishes to be changed back into a human, he must travel to the place where the lights touch the Earth, in other words, the Northern Lights. Fueled by hope, Kenai sets off on his long journey, and, along the way, encounters a younger bear, Koda, who is a chatterbox and a fun-loving spirit; Koda is trying to find his way back to his home, the Salmon Run, which, coincidentally, is right next to where the lights touch the Earth. Koda and Kenai team up, but are hunted by Kenai's other brother, Denahi, who fears that the bear has killed Kenai as well. Along the way, the two bears meet other friends, including two moose, some rams, and some mammoths, with whom they hitch a ride. However, Kenai discovers that he likes being a bear, and realizes that humans aren't only afraid of bears; through Koda's eyes, the humans are the monsters, with their long spears. With a whole new view on life, Kenai makes a decision that will change his world forever.
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| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaOs animadores da Disney fazem mais um trabalho excepcional e repleto de preciosismos. |
| FilmJerk.comBrian OrndorfBrother 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. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekA pretty tepid affair...these bears aren't as irritating as the country cousins that Disney foisted on us last year, but they're not terribly endearing, either. |
| Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)Randy Shulman"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. |
| The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Mark PalermoBy investing in conventions faithfully, it expands the impact of its recycled tropes. |
| Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)Linda CookThese beasts are beautiful, but "Brother Bear" is no "Beauty and the Beast." |
| Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldHas an unforced, pleasingly New Age feel to it; an unexpected but satisfying ending (a la "Shrek"); and a script that -- despite its overdone, body-switching premise -- comes together to nicely convey a cogent, environmentally conscious moral lesson. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin Clifforddefinitely a second tier animation effort by Disney Studios |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealSeems destined to swirl down the drain along with other Mouse House flameouts |
| PremiereSusannah GoraWhile not a masterpiece along the lines of "The Lion King," and not a super-smart witticism-fest like "Lilo and Stitch," Brother Bear is deeply heartfelt, touching, and beautiful. |