A sweet celebration of brotherhood in its many forms. It gently encourages human communion with animals, nature and our fellow man.
70
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
A playful movie that celebrates nature and the spirit world with striking imagery and a smooth blend of drama and comedy.
60
VarietyTodd McCarthy
VarietyTodd McCarthy
A very mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel.
50
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Mark it: Phil Collins officially has nothing more to teach us. The tunes he's composed for Brother Bear are so generic, they're modular.
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
All the old Disney trademarks are here, except the wit and surprise that were once the studio's stock in trade. There's little appeal to grownups, but kids should enjoy it.
This opulent movie, with gorgeous rainbow animation, is heavy on message but light on humor.
50
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
Though Brother Bear is as beautiful as any of Disney's hand-drawn features, the gang-written script is deadly flat.
40
Village Voice
Village Voice
Tykes may giggle at the Rick Moranis/Dave Thomas–voiced moose, but there's little for adults.
40
TV Guide MagazineAngel Cohn
TV Guide MagazineAngel Cohn
While the hand-drawn animation is visually appealing, the story is completely predictable and Phil Collins's music lacks the impact of his Oscar-winning "Tarzan" tunes.
30
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Today's street-smart moviegoing kids don't need to be so shamelessly pandered to.