Brother Bear 2 Movie
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The moose are on the loose.
The bonds of true friendship and love are powerful enough to persist through even the most extreme circumstances, but can even the strongest bond endure when a young man and a young woman are split apart by the spirits? Since being turned into a bear as punishment for his insensitivity in Brother Bear, Kenai has managed to find true happiness and a compelling sense of purpose in his new relationship with his adopted brother Koda. But when Kenai's old friend Nita prepares for her wedding day with another man, the spirits send a sign indicating that a strong connection still exists between Kenai and Nita. The tribe Shaman suggests that the two join forces in a ritual to sever the bond between them and Nita, newly endowed with the ability to communicate with animals, seeks out Kenai in the woods. Even as the two friends resolutely journey to break the connection between them, the inescapable bond between them strengthens and threatens to disrupt not only Nita's upcoming marriage, but the special relationship between Kenai and Koda. In the end, destiny may require that each of the three choose between his or her happiness and the happiness of the other two. Like its predecessor Brother Bear, Brother Bear 2 features lush animation; a nice blend of action, suspense, and comedy; and a powerful message. (Ages 3 - 12)
| Patrick Dempsey | Kenai |
| Mandy Moore | Nita |
| Jeremy Suarez | Koda |
| Rick Moranis | Rutt |
| Dave Thomas | Tuke |
| Andrea Martin | Anda |
| Catherine O'Hara | Kata |
| Wanda Sykes | Innoko |
| Wendie Malick | Aunt Siqiniq |
| Kathy Najimy | Aunt Taqqiq |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | Tug |
| Jim Cummings | Bering/Chilkoot |
| Jeff Bennett | Atka |
| Tress MacNeille | Hoonah |
| Jack Weber | Young Kenai |
| Ben Gluck |
6.00 out of 10 (573 votes)
Visitor Reviews
What a delightful sequel!
posted on 16 Jul 2009As a big Disney fan I was delighted when Brother Bear II came out. I took my six-year-old daughter who sat mesmerized through the entire story. The characters are well-developed and endearing and the message most positive. I recommend this for all age groups -- nursery to adult.
Once you love someone...They stay in your heart forever!
posted on 10 Jul 2009I had the opportunity to go to an advance screening of this film and for those who may be skeptical about the quality of sequels to modern animated works, it is hoped that you will give this feature a try. Quality children's programming is rare and this effort tries to impart messages that focus upon the power of friendship and that real strength and beauty comes from within. If you enjoyed the first film, the returning characters of Kenai and Koda are still as engaging and the moose, Rutt and Tuke, effortlessly steal every scene they are in. The new character additions also add great levity to this unique family treat!
Brother Bear 2 - Good Sequal
posted on 09 May 2009I expected this sequal to be as great as the first one, and to that end I was a little dissapointed, however, this is a different kind of story, with a very interesting twist, that held my attention. It was a very good story, and great for children, of all ages.
Good Story of Friendship: Better Than Most of Disney's Direct-to-Video Sequels, And Definitely Could Be Much Better
posted on 05 Apr 2009I give only 3 stars to this film, but that is not because of the film itself, which I find is surprisingly good. I have another reason for that, which I wrote below, but before that, the facts about `Brother Bear 2.'
Following the recent tradition, Disney gives us another direct-to-video sequel to their theatrically-released film. `Brother Bear 2' features most of the major characters from the original, including human-turned-bear Kenai (voice by Patrick Dempsey replacing Joaquin Phoenix) and his best friend, cute cub Koda (Jeremy Suarez). Familiar voices from Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as Rutt and Tuke, can also be heard as well as Michael Clark Duncan as Tug (Tug's scenes are brief, though).
The film picks up the story where the original ended, showing Kenai and Koda living in the woods peacefully. Then young woman named Nita (voice by Mandy Moore), who was a good friend of Kenai when they were kids, comes to them, asking Kenai to help her destroy the amulet, of which power, she says, prevents her upcoming marriage. And moreover, a shaman says, to do so they have to travel to the waterfalls where young Nina and Kenai first talked about their love before Kenai is turned into a bear.
The initial situation sounds a bit like `Lord of the Rings,' but the story itself is much short (74 minutes) and compactly told. Like Peter Jackson epic, Nina, Kenai and Koda encounter adventures on the way, with the jolly pair of moose, stealing raccoons, etc. What happens during the journey is not particularly original (though its outcome may surprise some) and the pace is sometimes slow, but the film is enjoyable all the same.
As if reflecting the pace of the film, Melissa Etherridge provides her ballad songs which are slow but strong, sentimental but beautiful. No one will deny the beauty of her songs, but some would prefer more upbeat ones heard in other Disney films.
What I thought most disappointing is the visuals of the film. The designs of the mountains, woods, or the characters themselves are more than adequate, but when the film comes to the scenes where complex movements of characters and objects are required, it betrays the budget which must be much lower than the original. The cat-and-mouse chase sequences involving Nina, Kenai, Koda, and the meddling raccoons could have been better with more detailed descriptions and careful treatment of the picture and the same thing can be said about the snow mountain scenes where we definitely need more actions to enjoy.
It is true that `Brother Bear 2' is a better film than most of the so-called `cheapquels' from the company, and has potential to be a much better one with a portion of the budget Disney unwisely spent for the duds (of which names I don't mention here).
Again I say `Brother Bear 2' is a very good film. I could have given four stars to it. If I don't do that, that's not because of the film itself. It is because the film deserves more time and money to spend like some of the good direct-to-video films the company keeps producing without knowing their true values.
I loved brother bear two
posted on 19 Mar 2009I found Brother Bear Two and inspirational and beautiful movie. What I was able to reap from the movie was that through adversity and many obstacles true love, be it the love of a family or the love of another in this case a bear to human that our own spirit will direct us. Their heart are intrinsically linked the movie shows that thought we all have difficulty it can be overcome. I absolutely loved the music it was inspirational also. Melissa Etherage is wonderful and her music was outstanding. I'm afraid that some were expecting the movie to be really funny and not expecting a heartfelt message. I'm truly sorry if they were disappointed. Personally I love the movie and rate it 10 of 10
A great sequel which follows up a nice movie
posted on 27 Jan 2009Most of the reviews have already gone thru the movie's story, so I won't go there again. Just wanted to say that this was a very nice movie, which continues the story of "Brother Bear" in a great way. Not only Melissa Etheridge's songs are nice, but the score for the whole movie is truly enjoyable. All the original characters are back to interact in this story so you won't miss any of them.
After watching this movie, my only question is: why did Disney decided to screen "The wild" in theatres, when they had an excellent movie here which they decided to release in a "straight to DVD" version?
It works, but just bearly.
posted on 20 Jan 2009Let me just make this clear from the start: I love the original Brother Bear, but as a rule I despise direct-to-video sequels (there are exceptions though). To put it simply... I went into this not expecting much, but I wished I was wrong. And I'll warn you... if you don't like being sequels being reviewed solely compared to the original, you probably won't like my review.Story: I've read reviews saying that the original's basic story was copied from other movies... I never saw that. This, however, is your general "we think there's a writers strike on right now" copied story. Not a blatant rip-off of anything in particular, but its been done before.Writing: To be honest, this probably disappointed me the most. While the original was deep and meaningful (or at least as can be for whats supposed to be a kids movie), this relies on a lot of cheap humour, particularly at the start. It levels off, but it never reaches the quality what was in the original. I'm probably one of the few who don't like Rutt and Tuke, although they didn't seem as bad this time around (probably because they had less time on screen and more to do, so less time to waste).Art/Animation: This was probably the part which disappointed me the least. While it's more than adequate (its pretty good) it just doesn't have the same flair as the original did (or some of the fancier effects). Other than that, no major complaints.Acting: With most of the returning characters are voiced by their original actors, Kenai's recasting stands out. Don't get me wrong, its not too bad... it's just not the same. Everyone else does a decent job though.Music: Obviously no Phil Collins music this time around. I'm not quite sure who does the music in this (nobody immediately recognisable) and while the music is appropriate and fits in well, there's nothing memorable like "No Way Out" was for me.Closing comments: It might not sound like much, but this movie ends up to be more than the sum of its parts (not much though). I don't accept it as a sequel up to the standards of the original Brother Bear, by its own merits, it's a decent movie. I do think it's worth buying, but I'd have no problem recommending it as a rental (especially if you're a fan of the original). Just don't go in expecting too much, and you won't be disappointed.
Not the best, but I was surprised.
posted on 24 Oct 2008Well, to start off, I adore the original Brother Bear. So, as you can imagine I was a little ticked off when I heard Disney was making yet another one of their trashy sequels. I've seen some, Hunchback of Notre Dame 2 for instance...terrible, absolutely horrifying. And to find out that this might be done with one of my favorite movies was not the greatest piece of news. I decided to see it, actually buy it, encouraged by the positive early reviews it got. I was surprised. It's pretty good, but I have to admit the ending was cheap and easily guessed from the very beginning. I didn't like Nita, and Rutt and Tuke got on my last nerves. If you liked the first Brother Bear you'll like this one. I give this a 5/10.
Color Me a Sentimentalist, but I Like BB2 Even Better than the Original
posted on 07 Sep 2008Yes, it is true that the original Brother Bear was excellent, that it was more "earthy" than Brother Bear 2, and that using the voice of Wanda Sykes as the "Sha-Woman" in this sequel was a little odd. Overall, however, I actually found this movie more moving and more enjoyable to watch--over and over again--than the original Brother Bear. I also liked the score and the songs just as well, if not better, in this wonderful sequel. (What the heck does singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge's sexual orientation have to do with anything? See review dated Oct 9, 2006.)
[Warning: Next paragraph may contain minor "spoilers."]
I have raised two sons. Now, I am raising two daughters, so perhaps I have become a sentimentalist! Well, so be it. I am touched, and I want my children to be touched emotionally, when we see the occasional examples of true love in these Disney movies; such as, when Koda is willing to let Kenai return to human form if that is what will make Kenai happy, when Kenai later refuses because his little brother needs him, or in the Tarzan movies when Kala says to Tarzan that all she wants as a mom is for him to be happy--and means it, even though it would make her very sad if he leaves. Or, when Tarzan says: "... you will always be my mother." And when Kerchak finally acknowledges Tarzan as "my son." This depth of love--true love--is also displayed by Feline in Bambi II as she is genuinely happy for Bambi to be running off with his father when she would undoubtedly prefer than he stay and play with her.
These are moments that should touch us emotionally, and perhaps the "Two Worlds - One Family" theme of the Tarzan movies is particularly meaningful to us because our two adopted girls have different racial backgrounds.
Anyway, for whatever it may be worth, I love Brother Bear 2 and enjoy sharing it with all of those close to me who can appreciate this kind of movie. Watch it. I think you will find that the strong criticisms of some are overstated and perhaps even unjustified--but that's why we have chocolate and vanilla, n'est pas??!!!
Peanut
posted on 12 Jul 2008I thought it was going to be below average like the first film. But sadly it did not meet those expectations. In fact, it didn't even try to meet them. Instead it just went along its way for a bad sequel to a below average original.Continuing along the "man/bear" saga, we meet another Native American (Mandy Moore...yeah I know) who is going to wed. But then an earthquake happens and she is sent along to meet the original man/bear to resolve an issue so she can marry.Its not a very well thought out movie, but somehow the two moose are still along and now they are out for female moose. And oh yeah, Mandy Moore is affirmed to be a closet bear after all.Overall, not a good animated movie. "F"
Wow, for a sequel I can say I was thoroughly impressed.
posted on 04 Jul 2008I first heard of a Brother Bear sequel coming out and I thought 'oh great, another crappy Disney sequel' but guess what? Turns out it was really good! Excellent job they did for Brother Bear 2! I think this is the one Disney sequel I actually like. I can say they definitely put a lot of effort into this one.I love the music and you can really feel for the characters. I actually cried watching this movie. The storyline worked well also. If only they put as much effort when makers did sequels for Pocahontas and Mulan.It really is sad that there's almost no reviews for this movie because it's excellent, so for those who like the first Brother Bear, it's almost a guarantee that you won't be disappointed with this one.Both Brother Bear movies are great and I would love to see a third. No doubt it would be really good! Brother Bear 2 is the best sequel I've ever seen and I'm definitely going to give it 10/10!
Wonderful movie for the whole family
posted on 25 Jun 2008I attended a screening of this movie last night with my 26 month old son. There were kids of all ages in the theater and every single one was mesmorized by this film. The story line doesn't wander about and will keep the attention of even the little ones. I liked the fact that the story was easy to follow even if you haven't seen the first Brother Bear. The songs were beautiful - the animation was enjoyable. Kids (and adults) will walk away learning some lifelong lessons. Bravo! I hope others enjoy it as much as we did.
Warm movie stands out from other Disney sequels
posted on 23 Jun 2008I had the privilege of seeing this movie at a screening at Comic Con San Diego and I have to say that I was delighted with the film, despite a few shortcomings.
The point of the film is simple and cute: rediscovering old love and finding new friendship. It's well executed.
The music was catchy, but featured the same four-chord progressions. The songs seemed the same to me. Also, there is also the problem that I felt the first movie had: the songs are sung in third person (someone offscreen is singing them and they have no impact on the plot of the movie). I wish that there would be at least one song that the characters sing, but this is not the case.
Overall, a very cute movie that stands out from the monotony of the earlier Disney sequels. Perhaps Disney is maturing as it ventures more into the world of making sequels (something that Walt Disney himself vowed would never happen).
Good Sequel
posted on 16 May 2008I had the wonderful opportunity to have a preview of the movie last night on the "big" screen. Stood by Disney tradition of teaching life lessons, and being able to move you in many ways..I laughed, I cried, and I was happy. I will definately be buying this movie, and will recommend it to all my friends.
Wonderful movie
posted on 19 Mar 2008This movie is specially beatiful, it's a nice love story that makes us feel so emotional when we see it. I love the soundtrack and the meaning of the lyrics.
It's a good movie to every ages, becuase for each one show us how the friendship and the love will preserve.
A brilliant film, another animated classic from Disney
posted on 22 Aug 2009a sequel to an amazing animated movie, so naturally everyone was feeling a little uneasy, I admit, I was too, but now I've seen the film, I am happy to report that it is brilliant.The plot of this movie seems straightforward, Kenai, fresh from his first winters hibernation, continues to think of his childhood as a human, in particular, Nita, a girl he rescued from falling through the ice when they were young, at which point he gave her an amulet, saying that they would always be friends. As the story follows Kenai and koda at the beginning of the movie, Nita is planning her own wedding, which is abruptly halted by a strike of lightning, and the shaman of the village tells Nita that she and Kenai are already a pair, and the only way to break the bond they share is to go with Kenai to the place where he gave her the amulet (I think its spelt Hokani falls) during the equinox when winter becomes spring, and burn the amulet in the presence of the spirits, only then can she marry.so naturally this leads to old friends meeting up and a few surprises along the way, which is just as well, because without them, it would be a very short movie, finishing in only around an hour and fifteen minutes, I find the spin offs with the two moose brothers not as annoying as everyone seems to say they are, but if more was said about kenai Koda and Nitas journey instead then I would have preferred the latter.I have put this film on my PSP and so far I have watched it four times in three days, if you are not already convinced that this is a great film, that is my personal assurance and recommendation to you.This sequel also looked like it may never come to be, and certainly had some teething troubles, due to the regrettable and unfortunate suicide of Jason Raize, the voice actor for Denahi in the first film, and a real talent, who also did the voice of the adult Simba in the lion king movies for several years.Despite constant intervention by the two dim-witted moose, and the short run time, this film is a must see, with a great storyline, animation I am in complete awe of, and brilliant music by Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge, who wrote two songs especially for this film.The only problem now is I want to see more, Disney, if you are reading this, then I would love to see brother bear 3 in the works.I gave this film a 10/10, and I don't give that elusive score to many, a true classic on par with the fantastic original, lets hope for a third outing