Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Jason Raize, Rick Moranis, David Thomas, D.B. Sweeney

Director: Rob Walker

Summary: The story of Kenai, the youngest of three brothers who is transformed into a bear to teach him a lesson about brotherhood.

In Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature BROTHER BEAR beautiful animation of the Pacific Northwest depicts wonderfully intimidating snowcapped mountains and glaciers, beautiful springtime forest scenes, rivers full of leaping salmon, and lots of interesting wildlife--from tiny squirrels and chipmunks to giant wooly mammoths. The colours and movement of the film are dazzling and dreamlike, while the upbeat musical score includes songs by Phil Collins and Tina Turner. The story carries messages about the power of friendship and community, the difficulty of losing a loved one, and the highs and lows of growing up. Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a boy who longs to become a man but must learn a valuable lesson before he can achieve the maturity it requires. At a tribal ceremony the spirits give him the symbol of the bear, which stands for love. Then, through a series of events, he is transformed into a bear. Kenai must brave the wild, with only a little bear-cub brother, Koda (Jeremy Suarez), to guide him. In their travels, Kenai and Koda meet a couple of hilarious moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) who provide comic relief to this otherwise heart-rending family tale.

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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 2features lush animation; a nice blend of action, suspense, and comedy; and a powerful message. (Ages 3-12)--Tami Horiuchi

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Koda's Outtakes, 3 Deleted Scenes, Commentary - 1. Rutt and Tuke, Featurette - 1. BEAR LEGENDS - Inspiration for the film, 2. MAKING NOISE - Sound Effects, 3. ART REVIEW - Creating the animation, Music Videos, FIND YOUR TOTEM, BONE PUZZLE
Year:	2003
Release Date:	May 10, 2004
Runtime:	82 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B E D 881288
Keywords:	Animated, Brother, Family, Bear, General, Animation, Childrens
Genre:	Childrens