Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Animals, Fantasy, Tear Jerker, Coming Of Age, Prehistoric, Witches, Wizards & Magic, Teenage, Revenge, Murder, Love
Tagline: This November, see through another's eyes, feel through another's heart, and discover the meaning of brotherhood.
Plot: This is the story of three brothers who lived long ago – when the great mammoths still roamed the magnificent, unspoiled American Northwest.Kenai, the youngest of three brothers, is about to receive his totem – a symbol revealed by the Great Spirits to help guide him through life. When Tanana (the village Shaman) presents him with a carved bear – the symbol of love – he is deeply disappointed. He had been hoping for something a bit more important – like the eagle totem (representing guidance) received by his oldest brother Sitka, or the wolf totem (for wisdom) of his brother, Denahi. Sitka tries to comfort him, but Denahi teases him mercilessly. Shortly after, Kenai discovers that a bear has stolen his basket of fish, and he impulsively charges after the animal. His brothers pick up his trail and race off to protect him. Trapped in a fierce confrontation, Sitka makes the ultimate sacrifice to save his siblings by breaking off a piece of glacier. The brave brother plunges to his death while the bear emerges unharmed from the waters below. Ignoring Denahi’s advice and the village teachings of brotherhood, Kenai tracks down the bear he holds responsible for Sitka’s death. Against overwhelming odds, he ultimately battles and kills the bear. At that moment, the Great Spirits, in
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 Brother Bear should please most kids, but its formulaic story, thinly drawn characters and predictable animation prove Disney needs to try a little harder next time.  --Kit Bowen (Hollywood.com)
The best thing about it is probably that it's instantly forgettable. This is probably the most completely average film of the year. 5/10--Gary Panton (Movie Gazette)
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