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Brother Bear
2003 85 min United States of America G 0+
★6.9
Adventure, Animation, Family
Director: Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker
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Description
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Budget:
$128M
US Gross:
$85.34M
Worldwide:
$250.4M
Starring
Joaquin Phoenix
Actor
Jeremy Suarez
Actor
Rick Moranis
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2004
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Brother Bear is widely celebrated as a soulful and visually impressive Disney classic that explores mature themes of empathy, redemption, and our relationship with nature. While some critics find the humor uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable, audiences largely praise its emotional depth and enduring moral message.
| Score | Phil Collins' evocative musical score perfectly complements the film's emotional narrative and atmospheric journey. | |
| Production | The animation features beautiful, hand-drawn visuals and vivid depictions of the natural world that effectively enhance the story's spiritual tone. | |
| Theme | The narrative avoids traditional, clear-cut villains, opting instead for a mature exploration of perspective and the ambiguity of good and evil. | |
| Humor | The comedic relief provided by the moose characters, Rutt and Tuke, is polarizing: some viewers find their banter genuinely funny, while others consider it an irritating distraction. |