Review Brother Bear
A movie review of Brother Bear
We just got back from Walt Disney World, we stayed
at the Polynesian Resort, and one of our group bought the DVD "Brother Bear".
The movie did OK at the box office, but it didn't get much press. I remember
when it came out that I wasn't really interested in seeing it. Well, I just
watched the DVD and the movie was very good! It is excellent family fare with a
good story, great animation (of course it was nominated for an Academy Award),
good music, and excellent character
interaction.
The movie is set in the
far north back when Mammoths still walked the earth. It's about coming of age,
brothers, and how we are all connected. Kenai kills a bear and finds himself
transformed into a bear. He then has to go on a quest to be changed back to a
human. During the journey he picks of a cub as a companion and learns of the
importance of love. It's standard Disney mush but it works. The combination of
the great animation, the story, and the music works the normal Disney magic. It
was a really touching film.
The DVD has
several very interesting features. Not the least was watching the movie with
two of the voice actors doing a commentary. It was
hilarious.
Anyway if you have kids, get
the DVD. If you are a Disney fan, get the movie. If you just like a good
movie, get the movie.
Posted: Sun - April 4, 2004 at 07:06 PM