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nancylorel
educator and parent of 7 and 9 year old
4
 
A classic
In our home, this is a classic. We love it!! And it's one of those movies that you, as adult, have to see it with your kids and DON'T ever get bored of it. A great movie!!
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DPNorman
kid, 13 years old
6
 
A great film for everyone.
WHY DID THIS MOVIE GET TWO STARS!!?????? This film is GREAT!!!!!! I AM ELEVEN YEARS OLD AND I STILL LOVE IT. DO NO look at the top of the screen and assume it is a bad film like the top of this page suggests. My guess is that whoever did this forgot to watch the movie. Also there is a very funny moose commentary in which two moose characters discuss the film. Please get it right next time, Common sense reviewing, because you need to use common sense and find the great parts in a great film.
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angel6757
teen, 14 years old
5
 
great movie thats fine for kids!
this movie is fun and funny!!! KIDS WILL ENJOY!
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ParatrooperWife
parent of 5 and 7 year old
5
 
You Can Easily Skip This Disney Film...
My 6 and 4 year old kids like this movie, but I really don't care for it. There is the death of the mother bear and brother that some parents might not like their little ones to see. But what I really didn't care for was the nasty attitude and horrible outlook that Keeni had through half the movie was a downer, then a couple of rams got on this back and forth "SHUT UP!" kick that was way too long and unnecessary. My kids think it's funny, but that language is not allowed in our home. Koda, the group of bears at the river and the two moose are the only breath of fresh air I got throughout the movie. Disney tried, but I think they missed the mark on this one.
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abchis
parent of 3 and 4 year old
3
 
Complex, death-driven yet silly humour
I was not keen on this movie, as I started watching with a 3-year-old. Too complex, lots of death (including a mother bear, whose baby has to come to terms with her death in one scene) in early stages, and lots of silliness that make light of a sad underlying story - too long before you get to the message.
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NorthernNights
teen, 15 years old
5
 
Best movie EVER!!!
It was soooo beautiful, I cried man. . Its a must see! Plus I'm part Inuit indian, so I was completly fasinated! Yes, one character did die, but for a good purpose to save his two little brothers. And he forgave the bear. Kenai is a good model of how men are sometimes, especially YOUNG men. Stubborn, head strong, dependent, always think they right, and really good at heart. His brother Denahi didn't blame the bear, at least not until he thought it killed Kenai too. They're all really caring characters! The music was inchanting, and it shows bears aren't as scary as people suspect. They're just as scared as us as we are of them. Besides, they know we have guns to harm them, what do they got, claws? And we use them for silly reasons, fur, fun, decorating, and just to get them out of the way. Sometimes I question being human, to even be the same creature to those that kill there own kind, start wars, consume things, greed, yet other creatures work to what they got. I know its 'sin' but seriously thats an excuse to hate and do as we please. By the way, my totum is the wolf. It's not really that scary, at least not to me. So a few bear fights, so what we've done worse. . haven't we? Like the song, look threw their eyes.
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actiongirl95
teen, 16 years old
7
 
UGG!
Ok this movie has no sexual content but it has a horrible message. i really did not like it at all.
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reviewgirl13
teen, 16 years old
6
 
Good film for kids
I saw this movie back when I was in 2nd grade. It's okay, but I wouldn't say it was the best. Kids may feel a little sad or even frightened when one person is killed and when Koda's mother is killed by a hunter. You may need to explain to your child what happened and why. I would give it more than two stars, because it does deserve more. I don't think only kindergartners would enjoy it. I enjoyed it myself when I was in 2nd grade! Kids will find it interesting, but then again, it depends on your child.
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gabrielsparents
parent of 5 year old
4
 
We've seen a lot of Disney, maybe too much, but this movie has captivated my 4.5 year old. He loved it as a 3 year old (we skipped some of the scarier parts) and now that he's approaching 5 he's taken a new interest in it. We love the bits of humor (though the "shut up" bit could be shorter), the characters are so well played and themes so well rendered that it has helped our son learn how to ask questions. The story is pretty simple, but the message is complex. It is intriguing to little ones and open-minded adults alike. The messages of brotherhood and love, of the futility of revenge, of ultimate inclusion in the family of beings, and the timeless truth that we can still be in contact with our ancestors by being in positive contact with each other, here and now, are all themes that resonate with each viewing. Interestingly enough, without judgment, our son seems to have Our son keeps asking interesting and probing questions and if we parents take the time and open our eyes, we can answer the questions or say to them :let's see if we can figure that out together", we'll be better off than assuming a movie is a baby sitter. This film actually may be one of Disney's most underrated films.
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tdickensheets
adult
10
 
Brother Bear
I saw this movie. I like it. Kendi have to tell Koda what happed to his mom.
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arthur16morgana
teen, 16 years old
5
 
i love this movie. i love that song that plays when kenai was changing from bear to human and human to bear. and koda is adorable.love the song take a look through my eyes by phil collins.
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qwerty99
kid, 13 years old
5
 
Great for all
My sister LOVES this movie, she wouuld watch it non stop. It is so funny and has much more heart than the second. a must see
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kvirgin
parent of 7 and 12 year old
 
My 5 year old barely remembers it....
He thought it was fun at the time, but then had no interest in talking about it later. Had no memory of the characters and turned down an offer from Uncle to see it again.Not worth the time....
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Magical_Fishy
teen, 17 years old
7
 
A wonderful flim; great messages
Brother Bear is my all time favorite Disney movie. For a movie in the newer part of the company's era, it's a beautiful and humorous story of the power of love (for once, brotherly love instead of romantic love). The story of Kenai, newly of age, seeks revenge on a bear for the death of his oldest brother, but making the Great Spirits angry, is turned into a bear himself. A recurring theme is to love and respect all people and livings things, be they blood family, the animals that share our world, and even the environment that we live in. The only things that might steer families away would be heavy plot reliance of revenge and violence, frequent name calling and other distasteful language (but nowhere near cussing), and two comic relief characters who show stereotypes of Canadians. By the end of the film, they fully show that revenge and violence are never the answer to problems. All in all, if your family is lax to the few unsavory themes of the movie, it's a true delight and a great family experience with loving messages and sweeping visuals.
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SilverSnake
teen, 15 years old
4
 
Gosh I miss when Disney movies were good!
I'm inlove with this movie, its one of the best movies ever. I'm suprised little people have rated it! Its kid friendly, you can learn from it, and its funny with a heartfelt plot. None of the characters are 'evil' but there has been times when they went agents eachother (without knowing it) well, just watch the movie and you'll see. I loved it sinse I was little. :)
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kirireeves
adult
2
 
How do you explain revenge to a toddler?
Very delightful--my toddler loved the bears and the magical parts. He also has a brother and liked the 'brother' roughhousing. One part that bothered me was how to explain the concept of revenge to my toddler. He kept talking about the mean bear and even yelled "Get Him" when the middle brother tried to kill the bear. Yikes. But, I decided that it was probably not a concept my toddler would get, although it would offer a great chance to discuss this issue with an older child--to help them see that there are always 2 sides to every situation. So--while the little ones will love this movie because of all the fun animal parts--my best suggestion is to downplay the violent side by pulling out the lollipop at that point. :)
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ForHim
adult
2
 
innocent fun
I didn't like the very beginning where a bear dies and a man dies but if these events didn't occur there wouldn't be a movie. I really like the animals talking and showing how friendships can occur with the most diversified backgrounds. The humor used in the film was very innocent and funny. My children are 10 and 12 and really enjoyed it.
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dpwerner
5
 
Brother Bear is a nice movie for small children. My 6 year old found it a little scary because the early scenes show a young man being killed by a bear and a bear being killed by a young man. Eventually, the young man discovers that he has killed a mother bear and befriends her small cub. The overall message is one of love, tolerance and understanding.
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CSM Screen ...
adult
 
Whole family loved it!
When Brother Bear first came out in the theaters, I took my two sons, ages 12 and 6 to see it. We all were laughing through almost the whole movie...if it wasn't something the two bears were doing, it was at the moose. We enjoyed the movie so much that the following week, we took my friend and her daughter, age 11 to see it also. They enjoyed it just as much. I would wholeheartedly suggest this movie to anyone who would like to have an enjoyable evening with their family.
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Jessie rocks
kid, 13 years old
4
 
Tell everybody I'm on my way!
As I'm typing this review, I'm listening to that song. This is a really good movie. I'm serious. I checked the soundtrack out from the library today. But the point is the movie. The movie is good. Really good. The music is good too. All is great. I don't know why CSM gave it such a bad rating. It's a good movie that I still like. And I am 13. 13 is a TEENAGER AGE!!! You see, CSM is wrong a lot of the time. So, like, they sometimes turn people's minds completely around, so that those minds face a completely different direction from where they are supposed to be. Those minds can sometimes be fixed into the correct position by way of user reviews. I'm usually the one who is ever-relavant. I apologize to those who don't agree. It's just my opinion. And all the scatalogical humor is funny. Very funny. Also, those who don't enjoy the "shut up" bit, w/ the two rams on the mountain, yellin' "SHUT UP" over and over again, I think you need to loosen up. You see, my opinion is the same as my parents': When the kids are three, they may hear it, but they may not SAY it. When the kids turn five, they should be allowed to do both the vocalization AND the auscultation of it. But maybe your opinion is different than mine. At the same time, anyone who doesn't enjoy this movie should GET ON THEIR OWN SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY!!! Sorry, that's what I'm thinkin', that's what I'm postin. It's not my fault if you take it too personally.
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