Brother Bear 2
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Movie Reviews of Brother Bear 2
Movie Review: Great Kids movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Perfect example of how Disney keeps up the great standard of most of their sequels.Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
We are very happy with our purchase, its a great movie and it was new as stated.Movie Review: Brother Bear Two
Summary: 5 Stars
My son really loves this movie. It was a great stocking stuffer.Movie Review: Excellent Direct-To-DVD Disney Fare
Summary: 4 Stars
In the past, Disney has always seemed to have a considerable drop-off in story quality with their direct-to-dvd sequels. "Lion King 2" is a prime example of this. However, Disney's recent DVD sequels such as "Return To Neverland," "Tarzan 2," and "Lion King 1 1/2," have all been very good. Add "Brother Bear 2" to that group.
Love is in the air in this sequel to the underrated "Brother Bear." Joaquin Phoenix' role as Kenai has been gamely taken over by Patrick Dempsey. Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas reprise their roles of Rutt and Tuke, the moose brothers. Jeremy Suarez also returns as Koda and Michael Clarke Duncan makes a brief appearance as his character, Tug, from the original film. Joining the cast in new roles are Mandy Moore as Nita, Wendie Malick as Aunt Siqiniq and the hilarious Wanda Sykes as wise-cracking and wisdom-filled, Innoko.
Kenai and Koda have been together for a long time, and their brotherly love is strong. However, when one of Kenai's old (and human) playmates attempts to marry, she finds out that she must destroy an amulet that Kenai gave her a long time ago. The problem is that she must burn it at the Equinox AND have Kenai accompany her. Granted the ability to speak to animals in order to find Kenai, Nita sets out on her quest. Once she finds Kenai, old flames begin to fan. Along the way, Rutt and Tuke take a few notes in wooing the fairer sex (in this case, moosettes) from both Kenai and Nita. Koda begins to feel left out as Kenai and Nita become closer. In the end (and in typical Disney fashion), the tale closes with all parties being happy. I won't give away any more info than that.
As far as the production goes, "Brother Bear 2" appears to have received a lot more attention than most direct-to-dvd sequels. It has a strong musical score and very good songs performed by Melissa Etheridge, though she'll surely be compared to Phil Collins' performance in the first film. The animation is very good as well.
The extras are pretty slim. There's an Etheridge praise segment about her songs in the film and a few sneak peeks. There's also a game that has Rutt and Tuke in it.
Overall, this is a very good film with a wonderful message of sacrifice and love for others. I highly recommend it and assure you that you'll be proud to have it on your DVD shelf with the rest of your Disney collection.
Movie Review: Brother Bear 2- A Fan pleaser!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This sequel to the best Disney animated feature of recent years continues right where the first one left off. Kenai continues his life as a bear with his adopted bear cub brother Koda. Los of fun adventures in the life of bears continue along with wacky appearances from woodland animals including racoons and the wonderfully funny moose Rut and Tuke from the original film, along with their girlfriends the moosettes. Of course things don't stay perfect for too long because Kenai's human female "friend" re-enters his life. And as with the first film, Kenai will have a choice to make between becoming human again and losing his Bear cub brother Koda, or staying a bear but losing the girl. Except this time the choice may not be his.
The animation is not quite as good as the original but a noble effort nonetheless, and the songs by Melissa Etheridge though not as memorable as the songs of Phil Collins from Brother Bear, are extremely powerful as is the score. The humor of our favorite moose Rut and Tuke isn't as funny as the first film, but it still wouldn't be a Brother Bear film without them. Also, Rut, Tuke and Koda are voice by the original cast but the original voice of Kenai has been replaced. Still, not a problem. The strongest point as it should be is the story itself- as equally powerful as Brother Bear so prepare for yourself for tears, and also as with the original, the big choice of the film though seeming difficult to make, is made in the only way it should have been and was always meant to be.
Special features on the DVD include a behind-the-scenes featurette for the music of Brother Bear 2. And as I said before, the Brother Bear 2 songs aren't as memorable as those of Phil Collins, but they are of an extremely high quality, and I'm glad they're celebrated it. There is also a game in which by answering questions you get to help Rut and Tuke impress the moosettes. Sneak Peek highlights include The Little Mermaid 2-Disc Special Edition, The Fox & The Hound 2, Cinderella III and more.
The "family-friendly" 16:9 picture is not THX mastered but hey who needs it! Fortunately there is a choice of Dolby Digital and DTS when it comes to the sound.
Overall, Brother Bear 2 is a triumph just like the original. I highly recommend it. And it's definitely a fan pleaser for fans of Brother Bear.