Brother Bear (2003)

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CinemaSource

Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Rating: G

Release Date: Oct 24, 2003

Running Time: 85 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, D.B. Sweeney, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Estelle Harris, Jason Raize, Joan Copeland, Harold Gould

director: Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker

Brother Bear

Set against the majestic natural splendor of the Great American Northwest, the film tells the story of a boy named Kenai, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the Great Spirits transformhim into a bear--the creature he hates most. Befriended by a bear cub named Koda, Kenai sets out to regain his human form while his brother--who doesn't realize Kenai is now a bear--pursues him on a mission of revenge and family honor. It is a tale of courage, honor and self-discovery.

The Disney animation machine, known for churning out kid-pleasing characters and parent-pleasing life lessons, tackles the ''walk a mile in someone else's shoes'' theme in Brother Bear.

Story

As the Ice Age ends, we meet Kenai, a headstrong teenager anxiously waiting to receive his ''totem'' or symbol from the Great Spirits that will help guide him through life. His two older brothers, Sitka and Denahi, have really cool totems--an eagle and a wolf, respectively--and Kenai is hoping to get…