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Brother Bear

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Brother Bear G 2003 1h 25m Kids & Family Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Kenai is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai's only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
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Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting.

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Sheila Norman-Culp Associated Press 01/23/2019
Disney hides the morality tale behind a rip-roaring soundtrack, goofy moose sidekicks and enough bear slapstick to delight any child. Go to Full Review
Neil Norman London Evening Standard 01/11/2018
While the animation itself (from the same team as Mulan) is charming and at times beautiful, the script is banal and uninspired. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
2/5
Lackluster story only for kindergarteners. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 01/21/2023
While the film can definitely be annoying in its comedy and have some misses such as the soundtrack, the emotional core of the film is still wildly strong with a moving and mature conversation that is honestly one of Disney's best. Go to Full Review
Sergio Benítez Espinof 04/29/2020
A succession of sequences already seen many times before that turn the film into a predictable trance. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Mark Steyn The Spectator 02/03/2018
Rough rule of thumb: the more an animated movie drones on about the Great Spirit, the less likely it is to have any great spirit. Go to Full Review
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Scott O @Scott852 Dec 9 Sure the story maybe weak and the characters can pass as a joke, it still worth watching for it's beatiful animation and unforgettable music. A note worthy classic. See more Joao V Nov 29 Irmão Urso destaca-se como uma obra que transcende sua aparência simples, revelando uma profundidade emocional rara na animação. A transformação de Kenai em urso funciona como um rito ético, que o obriga a confrontar culpa, responsabilidade e a difícil arte da empatia. A relação com Koda, marcada por inocência e dor silenciosa, expõe a humanidade que tentamos ocultar de nós mesmos. Visualmente, o filme se aproxima de uma experiência espiritual, com cores e paisagens que evocam grandeza e introspecção. A trilha sonora de Phil Collins, quase ritualística, antecipa emoções e amplia a dimensão sensível da narrativa. O resultado é um convite à reflexão íntima, que ultrapassa o gênero e alcança regiões profundas da afetividade. Irmão Urso não busca lágrimas fáceis, mas uma transformação interior sutil e persistente. Sua força reside justamente na capacidade de recordar ao espectador aquilo que permanece humano, mesmo quando esquecido. Por isso, permanece uma obra capaz de tocar até o crítico mais resistente ao sentimental. See more Sara B Oct 31 Esse filme é uma das histórias mais incríveis que a Disney já fez. Quem diz que a história é superficial, não compreendeu verdadeiramente o que o filme quer passar. É um filme que fala de amor, aprendizado, além disso, traz músicas maravilhosas. See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Oct 25 Brother Bear (2003) is a film about love, friendship and overcoming, bringing several reflections on life as well. However, I thought the story was a bit weak and slow and could have had better development. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 2 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Tucker H Sep 22 Pretty good animation with a pretty good message allow though it is overt. Good for all kids, but not for adults that don't care about animation quality See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kenai is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai's only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
Director
Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker
Producer
Igor Khait
Screenwriter
Tab Murphy
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$85.3M
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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