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Post by Silver on Mar 20, 2008 14:42:29 GMT -5
After watching this film recently it triggered in my mind why it's become an instant favorite of mine. I'm actually surprised this film didn't recieve higher ratings by the majority of critics. (Maybe it's because Finding Nemo had made such a splash already that year) But I think it's one of the finest 2-D animated films made in this past decade. In terms of animation, it's arguably considered one of the best in the past five years. And with good reason. The backrounds and layout are extrodinary! The inspiration of these landscapes from Alaska, Canada and Yellowstone National Park were fantastic choices! They capture essance of the characters, untamed beauty, and petrifying dangers of these still mysterious locations.
The while the film itself may not be up to par with other modernday- masterpieces, it represents a positive image to what the studio has to offer. The script is very honest and holds a good amount of integrity. The story is heartfelt, poiant, heroic, and comical. It's great film for families to watch together. Especially siblings, preferably brothers. These relationships are immensley true on all levels. The arguements, the annoyances, the teasing, the admiration, and the desire for manhood. Many siblings contain these qualities through-out life. I thought the story hit home in that aspect. And the message of growth, acceptance, respect to nature and your elders, transformation and compassion is what's at the real heart and core of this film. Just a stunning piece that's so enjoyable.
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D!lemm@
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"My names Koda say it with me Ko Da"
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Post by D!lemm@ on Jun 30, 2009 22:43:40 GMT -5
Brother Bear a great Disney movie. There is so much that I love about this movie. The plot I am a big Phil Collins fan so that made me wanna see this even more. Plus Koda who is the most cutest thing since Simba. So yeah Brother Bear a Truelly underrated Disney classic.
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Post by SpellWovenNight on Jul 6, 2009 14:15:29 GMT -5
The first time I saw this was over a year after it was released in theaters. A lot of people had seen it and had been telling me this was a great movie, superb with a tear-jerking ending. Perhaps I had built me expectations up a lot, but when I saw it, I didn't think it was a good as I thought it could be. With that said, it's still a good film. As Silver said, it carries a positive image of Disney. I was still blown away by the animation and Koda is absolutely adorable. Perhaps my biggest let down was the music. Phil Collins just didn't blow me away like he usually does.
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Post by Butterscotch on Aug 2, 2015 21:03:28 GMT -5
I tried getting my nephew to watch this since he likes bears, but the beginning was too intense for the little guy and he got upset. I'll try again when he's bigger
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Post by Silver on Aug 2, 2015 22:50:07 GMT -5
Disney was going grittier right from the get go with this one. While it softens up in the middle. They wanted the term "drama" to be conveyed. And as someone who appreciates such. I could not be happier. But for youngsters who want to laugh non stop or wail out a catchy tune. This isn't the film for them. But I am convinced young adults are allured to this because the protagonist is on a journey of redemption. If fluffy films with happy-go-lucky themes turn you off. Here's one that is not afraid to display complexity and transition.
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Post by Butterscotch on Aug 3, 2015 10:41:58 GMT -5
I think dark themes have a place in kids movies; it teaches kids that bad things happen, that sometimes people get hurt or even die, but that things eventually turn out okay. I've heard stories of adults who fast forward (or end movies early) through bad parts, but I don't really like the idea of that. I'd rather wait until my nephew is a little older and can appreciate the whole movie than censor it for him.
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Post by Silver on Aug 3, 2015 16:18:27 GMT -5
No I didn't mean censor a film if the story was meant to be dark at particular moments. Granted I do enjoy some pure delightful comedies( Penguins of Madagascar, Winnie the Pooh, The Minions. And I am looking forward to the Shaun the Sheep film)
Nor do I pretend to know every child's limitation when it comes to content.
However I see certain films provide an atmosphere to the general public that makes them comfortable enough despite certain conflicts taking place.
For example Frozen. Elsa makes every effort to not harm anyone. When she accidently unleashes her ice power in the ballroom. Anyone from almost any age sees her regret for loosing her temper. Her facial expression reveals it distinctly. And it's easy to forgive her outburst.
Kenai never hides his disdain for bears and is he**bent on finding the bear after his brother's death. If certain children grow up with films that identify the hero and villain, or what character is a victim of circumstance. A character such as Kenai is difficult to come to grips with. I found that mostly later on do people get his character arc and appreciate how it was told.
I saw this film when I was 15, so I could recover from the shock of what Kenai did. It was a moderate turn out for audience attendance. But I do recall parents taking their children out of the theatre. Some never came back to finish the film.
I saw this with my mom and older brother who was 16. We all loved it.
I saw Frozen in the theatre too. It was quite packed. I don't remember any parent taking their child out. I can't even remember one becoming upset. While many of the audience did gasp with the "BIG REVEAL" no child was visibly disturbed to the point they wanted to leave. I also sensed the film-makers created that atmosphere early on to detect everything would work out somehow.
Brother Bear didn't quite leave that as an indication. I to wondered if a happy end was in the cards.
Don't misunderstand me. I'm so glad you enjoy this film and want your nephew to give it a shot. But from what I have gathered, most introduce this as a film when kids have a can better deal with the possibility happy endings are not right around the corner.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Aug 4, 2015 0:27:15 GMT -5
I also think that more serious themes certainly have a place in "children's" entertainment. Beginning with Walt Disney and going right through Pixar and DreamWorks (to name just 2 other studios), family animation has chosen to tell serious stories that touch on more complex themes than what you will find in your average children's cartoon.
In many ways, the willingness to tell more serious stories even such stories are populated with funny characters and sidekicks is why some of these movies have stood and will continue to stand the test of time.
All that said, it's crucial that parents know their children and what they can handle.
I've seen Brother Bear a couple of times. It's enjoyable enough, but I don't rank it among the all time classics. If you have the DVD, it's quite enjoyable to listen to the moose audio commentary. Makes for a completely different film.
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Post by Silver on Nov 1, 2015 1:03:06 GMT -5
A Happy 12th Anniversary to Brother Bear! "This is the story of boy who became a man by becoming a bear."
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