Brother Bear

Name: Brother Bear
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: October 24, 2003
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Jeremy Suarez, Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis

2003

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Brother Bear

Movie Details & Credits

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: October 24, 2003

Starring: Jeremy Suarez, Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis

Summary: The powerful and playful bond between brothers, and man's bond with nature, are explored with great drama and comedy in this exciting new animated tale of brotherhood, bears and breathtaking outdoor adventure. [Walt Disney Pictures]

Director: Aaron Blaise and Robert Walker

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family

Rating: G

Runtime: 85 min

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52	#52 Most Discussed Movie of 2003
55	#55 Most Shared Movie of 2003

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USA Today - Staff [Not Credited]

A sweet celebration of brotherhood in its many forms. It gently encourages human communion with animals, nature and our fellow man. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Steven Rea

Although the story has more than a little Lion King deja vu-doo going for it, Kenai (voiced by Joaquin Phoenix) is likable as both a man, and then a bear. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Kirk Honeycutt

A playful movie that celebrates nature and the spirit world with striking imagery and a smooth blend of drama and comedy. Read full review

Chicago Reader - J.R. Jones

Blaise and Walker cleverly widen the aspect ratio as the hero's consciousness changes and make some lovely pictures of the northern lights, but the atrocious Phil Collins score (with a vocal by Tina Turner) filled me with evil spirits. Read full review

The New York Times - Stephen Holden

This opulent movie, with gorgeous rainbow animation, is heavy on message but light on humor. Read full review

Charlotte Observer - Lawrence Toppman

After the box-office failures of "The Emperor's New Groove" and "Treasure Planet," I wonder whether Brother Bear might not be the last traditional bit of Disney animation for a while. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Marrit Ingman

The characters are mechanisms who move along the plot arc from Point A to Point B. They’re not particularly memorable individuals. Read full review

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Halozone16

Sep 24, 2011

This is the great movie whe i was child, but sometimes is simmilar to the other movies.
But is funny, beautiful the forest, and drama. Well is short than the others disney movies, but great.

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Carlos200

Nov 11, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brother Bear is awesome movie! Why did get such bad reviews? I have no idea, but I know one thing. His story, music and message are so good!… Expand

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Sakata

Oct 6, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Brother Bear" is a film with a delicate theme about forgiveness and family. Despite a story with a controversial plot twist (at least controversial enough for the following events) the film entertains and charms its audience. Perhaps one of Disney's most underretad films.… Expand

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SimpsonFans

Sep 16, 2016

After the box-office failure of "Treasure Planet," I wonder whether Brother Bear might not be the last traditional bit of Disney animation for a while.

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MovieGuys

Mar 7, 2014

Brother Bear is sweet and heartwarming, but it's not that fun or entertaining. it's almost like a dramatic film for adults aimed for kids, not knowing its place.

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tdickensheets

Feb 19, 2016

Was good movie.

I have the DVD.

I draw bears.

I like Koda.

I like the songs.

People didn't understand this movie. They didn't about the story.

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JaredC

Jul 30, 2007

This animated movie is special, its unexpected, mysterious, and interesting. A very appealing movie with hysterical humor. But disappointing as it is, a too short of a film, and a little bit of a weirdo (because it doesn't ever try in anything to make a good movie), it just happens, This animated movie is special, its unexpected, mysterious, and interesting. A very appealing movie with hysterical humor. But disappointing as it is, a too short of a film, and a little bit of a weirdo (because it doesn't ever try in anything to make a good movie), it just happens, the movie is the movie. But for my eye, it isn't good enough, I found it a huge letdown for I, myself, and its reputation.… Expand

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