Is Disney's BROTHER BEAR Good or Just Nostalgic? (Movie Reaction)

Hey Everyone! ✨ Today we're watching Disney's 2003 Brother Bear Movie! I was surprised by the low rating this film has on Rotten Tomatoes. So I rewatched it to see if Brother Bear is actually good, or just nostalgic. If you enjoyed it, please don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. xo 💖
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Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka (D.B. Sweeney) is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi (Jason Raize) vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai's only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
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[@DanGamingFan2846]

Joaquin Phoenix, who voiced Kenai, lost his brother River in real life. According to the director, when they were recording Kenai's reaction to Sitka's death, Phoenix's performance was so raw and intense that much of it had to be cut for fear that it would upset kids too much.

[@redalert923]

Can't believe he played both kenai and joker

[@romeliapc4175]

@Red Alert the joker traumatized me and this heals me, the soundtrack is godly👌😭❤️ I'm forever conflicted tho💀

[@osmanyousif7849]

BS... they should have kept it in as it creates more nuance to the character Kenai, and how he's letting revenge take over him. In fact, F*** the studio for cutting out Kenai's full confession to Koda.

[@SoftxSoul]

Whattt didn't know this . Thanks for this

[@chelsearunyan]

Also according to the director Joaquin was also in tears too. And had sworn at the director. Because he had forgotten to say cut.

[@videohistory722]

Cool little detail you might miss: When he's a human, the movie is shown in letterbox, but when he wakes up as a bear, it transitions into wide-screen, the animals look less threatening, and the colors become more vibrant, to represent Kenai's perspective changing.

[@katiekirks1253]

Wow I never noticed that. Thanks for sharing that detail

[@RukiyaReacts]

I did notice! For a second I thought my Disney+ was acting up until I realized it’s supposed to change the aspect ratio 😂

[@Freezient]

Whoa. That’s amazing

[@allegrokater]

Thanks for copying Wikipedia🙊

[@prageruwu69]

that's a really cool detail

[@bluemoon7785]

I'm genuinely mad that those critics were taking trash about this movie. Like, for people who are supposed to know what they are talking about, they can't see excellence right in front of them

[@Frostybreeeeze]

100th like and I totally agree with this comment! (I legit watched that movie last night)

[@Living_on_one_braincell]

I remember watching Brother Bear when I was little and I loved it (still do actually)

[@RukiyaReacts]

It's a really underrated and underappreciated movie. The music, characters and plot is so good!

[@creativematthew]

#AaronBlaiseart

[@niborlero]

me too!! that's such a great movie, but hey~~ lego monkie kid icon? 👋🏻👋🏻

[@Femmeaesthetic]

@@RukiyaReacts a lot of disney movies from early 2000s are under-appreciated

[@Lunarplays3339]

Same lol im a 2000s kid 2009 i was 5 when i watched it

[@mattmadge5917]

Being a fellow Canadian with a lifelong respect for indigenous culture and being a fan of this film since I was a kid I gotta say I love that this film and Moana are two films that represent indigenous folklore in an accurate and respectful way to a younger audience. I have the utmost respect and appreciation. I don’t care what critics or any of y’all who got negative vibes gotta say! Ya dig?

[@forestgrump4723]

Right? And the moose were on point with their goofy Canadian accents eh? ;) seriously though, for once I actually love the comic relief animal sidekicks… well done brother bear.

[@jasonkoyama6096]

Love this comment brother bear is loved on my reservation but the movie Pocahontas isn’t.

[@mattmadge5917]

@@jasonkoyama6096 contrary to popular belief Pocahontas isn’t even a true story. It was made up to make people feel good about Thanksgiving wich in reality was to celebrate the mass murder of innocent indigenous men women and children.

[@starbee2262]

When I watched brother bear as an indigenous child it’s really filled my heart with so much love and compassion and I think it really set the tone for who I am today. Brother bear is one of my most favorite Disney movies ever. Pocahontas on the other hand???? Er, not so much. I liked the grandma Williow tho.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

@@forestgrump4723 being a Muslim, Brother Bear is my favourite western animated movie because it shows the indigenous culture and folklore. I really love when movies or anime that use real life folklore or religion and still make it fun and entertaining to watch. The concept of totems and Kenai's whole journey is amazing. Also how Noragami shows Shintoism gods is interesting

[@nicolasbaron4506]

A lot of people didn't like this movie, but I thought it was cute, funny, and heartfelt. I especially love the brotherly relationship between Koda and Kenai. The animation is also beautiful to look at. But I do acknowledge that it has problems. It can be pretty tonally inconsistent at times. I also felt like the Phil Collins songs didn't help out the movie unlike in Tarzan. Still, this is a very enjoyable and underrated film. I love watching it.

[@RukiyaReacts]

Good point! The tone inconsistency didn't bother me much but I totally understand why it'd bother others.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

This movie was really successful in Malaysia and I'm glad it is

[@KyleEvra]

Human parts are really good but... After Kenai becomes a Bear that's where it mostly falls apart. I wished he was a human a bit longer.

[@artsysabs]

Wait how is it inconsistent?

[@user-asa187]

On My Way is on par with I’ll Make a Man Out of You for my favorite Disney songs. Phil was cookin’ with that one.

[@rachelmcdonald7296]

Poor Denahi, it's not his fault. The reason he keeps going after the bear is because from his perspective he has just lost his two brothers and is alone and all he has left is the last conversation he had with Kenai, and it's that conversation that feds his desperation to get revenge, it's really the only thing keeping him going. Like he said in that one scene, he doesn't know what he's doing, he is so alone and confused and hurt. And you can see his shock when he realises the bear he was hunting and almost killed was Kenai. I always feel so bad for him, he was the one left out of the loop and left to mourn and suffer alone during this time.

[@Lulu_Loves_Sheep]

I feel so sorry for him too, I also feel like all of the loss took a toll on his mental state too. Keenai is clearly smaller and lighter in color than Coda's mum was. He was probably so overcome with grief and anger that he couldn't tell the difference :(

[@Lulu_Loves_Sheep]

I want to give Denahi the biggest hug, Coda too, they've both lost so much

[@Snixx01]

This movie is great, not sure why it got so much hate! One of my favorite Disney songs is from Koda!

[@RukiyaReacts]

When Koda started singing it really brought me back to my childhood🥹🥰 On My Way is the best song on the soundtrack!

[@kodabuck225]

@@RukiyaReacts My Fave is Great Spirits, On My Way is really close tho, its so good.

[@Rubber_Monkey]

Who knew that before Joaquin Phoenix played the Joker, he played an animated talking bear in a Disney movie. Now that's what a call range.

[@RukiyaReacts]

A true actor🤌🏾✨

[@Rubber_Monkey]

@@RukiyaReacts We stan a thespian.

[@agenttheater5]

@@RukiyaReacts Apparently River Phoenix said, at the height of his own fame, that his acting was nothing compared to his brother Joaquin's.

[@RB01.10]

And before that was an vile villain in 2000’s Gladiator

[@katchtree]

I was 13 when this came out and my sister Sonja was 16. She LOVED it. The “there is no trading!” line always made her cackle. It was one of her favourites. She died 5 years ago from brain cancer at 29 years old. This one holds a super precious space in my heart and always will. Miss ya, sis 💜

[@Ronno2003]

I'm sorry for your loss...

[@katchtree]

@@Ronno2003 thank you so much 💜

[@lyricholmes1827]

I loved this movie as a kid! I lost my sister in 2021 and as an adult it’s really nestled it’s way into my heart. Ultimately, Brother Bear is about grief. When we’re grieving we’re often angry, and quick to pass judgment and blame. But this will not bring your loved one back. By turning into a bear, Kenai was able to see how his anger has only caused to hurt others like Koda and was granted a shot at redemption.

[@r27kristo21]

Exactly, this is the same way I processed the movie having lost my dad. Wishing you healing :)

[@dannytheking1st117]

Brother bear is honestly one of my favorite childhood movies I’m glad that Rukiya reacted to this masterpiece

[@agenttheater5]

Note on Sitka's death scene: Kenai is voiced by Joaquin Phoenix, whose older brother was River Phoenix, 80s and 90s actor and icon who famous died young of an overdose at a club. Joaquin was there at the club with him, along with their sister Rain. He was 19 and was the one who made the 911 call - it was five minutes after River collapsed and started having seizures, no one else outside or inside the club made a call. I think Rain tried to give him mouth to mouth. Joaquin sounded pretty hysterical over the phone, he couldn't answer all the question because he didn't know what River took. Just thinking now, about the scene where Sitka died, and of Joaquin voice acting someone who lost their older brother suddenly when he'd also lost his older brother just as suddenly. And side note, in case anyone's doubting, yes those are their real names. River, Rain, Summer, Joaquin, and Liberty Phoenix. Those were their real first names - Joaquin went by Leaf for a bit though. Their surname used to be Bottom but their parents changed it when they left that weird cult they used to be in, chose the name Phoenix to symbolise their restart in life. Apparently River once said that his acting skills were nothing compared to Joaquin's. They're all vegans.

[@Rubber_Monkey]

This movie is honestly a childhood gem of mine cause it was one of the first movies that sparked my love for animals. Also, since 2023 marks the 20th anniversary, do you think there’s a chance to do a reaction of Frozen for its 10th anniversary if you haven’t seen it already?

[@RukiyaReacts]

I will! I've already seen it but I've been getting a lot of request in the comments for Frozen so I’ll post a rewatch video of it later this year💕

[@Rubber_Monkey]

@@RukiyaReacts Frozen and Brother Bear delve into familial/ sibling love so that's a point. I'd love to see you do the sequel too.

[@lilwinborne]

​@@RukiyaReacts It's a fun rewatch my family and I loved watching Frozen! The bond between Anna & Elsa is, so powerful you can tell they deeply care about each other!! Olaf is my favorite character.

[@maryamshaaban74]

This is one of 3 movies that make me cry like a baby. There's so much emotional turmoil and great arcs for ALL the characters. And the way they shift your perspective of "Monsters" 😢 I could honestly write an essay but I'll just say that anyone who doesn't like this movie is a walking red flag.

[@chandlermorgan708]

10/10 Outstanding Disney's penultimate traditionally animated feature proved to be one of its best. The film is loosely based on the mythology of the native people of the Pacific Northwest. It has many classic mythological elements such as transformations and journeys, both physical and spiritual. It is also unique among Disney films, in having no villain (at least in a tangible sense). The movie features great music by Phil Collins and beautiful animation. It also makes novel use of the movie screen by switching to a wider aspect ratio at a certain point in the story. The protagonist, the Inuit Kenai, learns the value of his totem, love, when he is transformed into a bear and becomes the traveling companion of the cub, Koda. The film also features the hilarious Canadian moose, Rutt and Tuke (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) for comic relief. I would count Brother Bear among my three favorite animated films (along with South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron). It's also great for the kids. 10/10

[@RukiyaReacts]

I agree with your points!💯 and it’s quite the coincidence that you mentioned the Spirit movie because I’m currently editing it now to upload next week🤭🐎

[@reginasandoval628]

​​@@RukiyaReacts If you find the time can you please react to the sequel it's really good.

[@quintonturpin925]

You loved Spirit too?🥹🙌🏾

[@jarodM6]

I usually don't trust Rotten Tomatoes. I grew up loving this movie and I still do I think nearly every single Critic on Rotten Tomatoes are just stuck up people who love themselves

[@reagankirtman4602]

Me too I used to have a DVD movie when I was younger

[@Jafuaforlife3246]

I’m still trying to find a vhs tape of that movie and I watch it on Disney plus almost 24/7

[@romeliapc4175]

This movie is a lost gem, critics are just mad about it being about family and not romance. This one has some great storyline, character development, the scenery is gorgeous and the indigenous culture representation👏👏👏 Like c'mon the aurora borealis is one of the most top tier moments of this movie, it takes my breath away every time, literally magical✨️😍 Love this reaction, lysm! ❤

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

Brother Bear genuinely has one of the best first acts out of any Disney film. Its pacing is intense, the characters are layered, and the plot sets up a great message for the rest of the film to hopefully capitalize on. If the rest of the movie kept up with the first act, we would've had a truly phenomenal piece of art. Then the movie goes south as soon as Kenai turns into a bear. The overbearing comedy in the second act does not jive at all with the mature tone set up in the first. Koda and the two moose get grating very quickly, and the hijinks that ensue just don't help Brother Bear follow through with everything the first act lined up. I will admit some parts of the 2nd act are funny, but the hit rate of jokes in it is nowhere close to a good Dreamworks movie or Emperor's New Groove. It feels like we got two completely separate movies. On one side you have the powerful tone set up in the first act which is embodied by Sitka. And on the other, you have a screwball comedy flick with its face being Koda. The tonal 180 once Kenai wakes up as a bear is too jarring for Brother Bear to overcome. If it found a consistent tone, then the movie would've been received much better.

[@thesardonicpig3835]

That's a valid point, and I do see what you mean. The film does shift its tone with Kenai's transformation - but I honestly didn't think the humour itself was bad. Nor was the shift as drastic as many people feel, at least to me. The underlying darkness re-emerges whenever Denahi appears, through the observing presence of eagle-Sitka and through Kenai's reflective moment as he discovers the cave drawings. The first half also had its goofy moments between the brothers, they are simply overshadowed by the tragedy. I absolutely agree that the first act is in a league of its own compared to the second. But for me, it sets up and supports the funnier middle part rather than jarring with it :)

[@KyleEvra]

Human parts are really good but... After Kenai becomes a Bear that's where it mostly falls apart it becomes kinda boring and predictable. 🤭 I wished he was a human a bit longer it would made everything better. I love this movie but Kenai as a human is more interesting.

[@abc.animal5143]

Overbearing? Pun intended?

[@observantwonderer7401]

...nah. that's just wrong, theres nothing wrong with the 2nd half, theres humor throughout the movie, the tonal shift is to show Kenai seeing through different eyes, its lighter and brighter because now the animal world is no longer a mystery or unknown, also how is he supposed to learn his lesson or change his mind otherwise if he doesnt have a good time as a bear? Everything else is just unnecessary nitpicking, even if every criticism I have is right it doesn't ruin the movie of the 2nd half, it just feels like u didn't want to watch a movie with talking animals so u dislike the end half

[@kodabuck225]

@@thesardonicpig3835 totally agree

[@bagelraven]

One detail I’ve always loved about this movie is the screen widening when Kenai becomes a bear! It’s the little things lol

[@skits_3d824]

I love the concept of found family. This is a great movie at showing that. I love the animation the water color landscape backgrounds are naturally beautiful. Kenai and his other two brothers so relatable. The fact that Kenai only saw one aspect of love in the beginning and grew to understand family love, friendship love, brotherly love, and the repercussions of vengeance. That hits hard.

[@ianhimmelstein5915]

The amount of music talent in this movie is incredible! Tina Turner, Phil Collins, and The Blind Boys of Alabama you’ll never see this lineup again in a movie

[@AutisticBearLover]

I’m gonna put in my personal bit for why I love this movie so much. It holds a huge place in my heart because it was one of my favorite movies to watch with my father as a child. Although now it brings a lot of bittersweet feelings now due to me and him not having a relationship at all anymore due to personal issues. It both hurts but still feels amazing to watch this regardless. It’s also very emotional to me, talking about death, how revenge can ruin someone’s clear thought process, and how what we do truly can alter our future. Sometimes with very grave consequences. I love the way it’s revealed about Koda’s mom, how it slowly sinks in exactly *who* she was this whole time. The art is so gorgeous, especially the backgrounds. The animation is very smooth and easy on my eyes to watch, and I love all the characters regardless of how major or minor their role was in the film. The music was so mesmerizing throughout, especially when Kenai is transformed into a bear. That singing and instrumental behind it never fails to make me feel so calm and get goosebumps. Also, the fact I’m autistic doesn’t help, as I have had a *huge* hyperfixation on bears since I was about 4-5. They have become my obsession for years and many more to come. Hell, I have a bear necklace as a symbol to show my courage and bravery of surviving multiple types of abuse growing up. I never take it off unless I shower, hell I’m wearing it right now as I lay in my bed. In honest as I can be, I know this movie isn’t perfect. It has flaws, but every movie does. No matter how perfect a movie can seem to one or many people, there will always be others who can see flaws within anything. It all depends on how we go about it. I don’t mind people not liking this movie. But I do hate it when people just don’t like it for dumb reasons as like “Oh it’s predictable, oh I don’t like bears so this is a bad movie, oh the songs ruin everything, etc.” I am always up to hear constructive criticisms, just as long as it’s in a respectful manner. So, that is why to me, Brother Bear is honestly a much better movie than people like to admit.

[@TheFawnFlying]

Have a passion isn't being autistic.

[@dejadetoday]

As soon as I saw that Rukiya was reacting to this, my heart swelled up with joy. I’m so happy more people are starting to see this amazing film. As a Native American, I’ve found we don’t get a lot of representation (at least when I was growing up). I’ve never been ashamed of my culture but I never got to experience seeing people who were like me. This movie made me so happy as a kid and I love to see other enjoy it was well. 😊

[@angelinacamacho8575]

When koda meets kenai soon after and you just think "oh no i can see where this is going and im gonna cry..."

[@James-ys5jt]

I loved this movie growing up, the story, music, animation, all of it was amazingly done. Definitely deserves a lot more credit than it gets. Also, the fact Koda knew exactly how to disarm the trap. I think he just really wanted to whack Kenai with a stick. 🤣

[@youareloved4226]

LMAO never noticed this

[@roar3874]

My favorite quote. "NOoOo... hot older brother, you will be missed"

[@lyssalovesit]

Also this movie came out a year after my brother passed away. I was 14. So this brotherly love story always hits me hard 💜

[@RukiyaReacts]

I’m sorry for your loss!❤️ That must have been hard to deal with at such a young age.

[@lyssalovesit]

@@RukiyaReacts it was. Thank you love 💜

[@Ronno2003]

I'm sorry for your loss...

[@thesardonicpig3835]

For me, this is one of the most profound Disney films of all. Disney often tackles profound themes, but I think this one has a different kind of profundity. This is the only Disney film I can think of where the main character does something unspeakable, and the story is his journey towards accountability. In Hunchback, the main characters suffer unspeakable things, which is the source of its power and grittiness - yet the characters are very easy to root for due to the magnitude of the evil they're pitted against. In Brother Bear, meanwhile, the main character IS the evil itself. Kenai is a much more difficult protagonist, which kind of makes him unique. I think the main reason people didn't like it is the tonal shift from gravity to comedy that comes with Kenai's transformation. But the shift is honestly not as whiplash-inducing as many think, since the film definitely has its silly moments with human Kenai and is careful to preserve its serious core even throughout the more humorous bear-arc. Each of bear-Kenai's confrontations with Denahi is raw and scary. His discovery of the human cave art is haunting and tragic, and Koda's loving attachment to Kenai is heartwarming.

[@anishasamuelkahlkot]

It was a ritual for my brother and I to rewatch the brother bear and lion king every year since the year it released . It still shocks me to this day that this movie is not as popular as it should be.The storyline was so unique 😢One of my favorite Disney movies❤

[@abc.animal5143]

This movie is sadder than Lion King and is really good. I like the Inuit culture, the soundtrack, and the animation is pretty good. Great reaction.

[@YourOneAndOnlyLocalWeirdo]

This movie is one of my favorite tbh literally once and a while whenever I’m not busy I’ll just watch it to feel good

[@RukiyaReacts]

I like the fact it's only 1h 25m. Nicely paced and fun to watch🥰

[@hefwabbs]

i love watching Rukiya react. like honestly, she deserves more

[@RukiyaReacts]

Awe, thank you Marby🥰❤️

[@miraeshin8652]

The "critics" seem to be a whole lot of bigots that were mad a different culture was being represented 🙄 they were litterally reaching for their review

[@trishathehorrorqueen6572]

Brother Bear is one of the underrated gems of Disney for me. Along with Onward which never gets all that much attention. Loved your reaction! Also, the music in Brother Bear is amazing.

[@emiliaaggreh87]

Those critics are raggedy

[@RukiyaReacts]

Musty, dusty and crusty 😷🗑️

[@KR-gj7kn]

I used to love Brother bear, but I also loved The Country Bears with Disney even though the concept is kind of weird and I just loved movies with music and singing.

[@RukiyaReacts]

I don't think I've seen Country Bears 🤔 I might need to check it out!

[@simona_merkinin]

I honestly don't know what's not to love about this movie. It's been one of my favorites and it always gets me in my feels.

[@CurlyAndNerdy101]

The way it's actually so accurate that most bears just attack when scared or defending their babies.

[@Junpeixizumi]

One of my favourite Didney movies ever. So underrated. The idea of a man becoming a real man by giving up on his humanity is so beautiful

[@RB01.10]

I remember watching this film on VHS so many times as a kid that the tape broke in the VCR, thankfully I ended up getting the 2 Disc DVD which I still have to this day (can’t believe this film is officially 20 years old now). And RIP to Tina Turner, as her song in this film “Great Spirits” film was the first I ever heard of her and helped me get into her songs.

[@dan.dandan]

I feel like this movie got hated because it didn't follow the typical disney-ish story back in the day(? i don't know ever since the first time I watched it when I was like seven till this day is one of my favorites from disney, the soundtrack is beautiful, the whole story and the fact the "love" aspect of kenai's totem comes from family love makes me feel so warm, I also lost my older brother and have a younger one so I connect with this movie a lot💗 and I don't want to assume but I won't be surprised if those reviews were thrown through racist lens tbh, since it's protagonist and characters are natives and it has the spiritual belief in it. (that review about the great spirit rubbed me the wrong way lmao)

[@KyleEvra]

Human parts are really good but... After Kenai becomes a Bear that's where it mostly falls apart it becomes kinda boring and predictable. 🤭 I wished he was a human a bit longer it would made everything better. I love this movie but Kenai as a human is more interesting.

[@sanxxxx]

@@KyleEvra bro why do you write like this

[@emmafox6037]

Brother bear was and still is my all time favorite movie, it’s perfect :)

[@chelsearunyan]

Same here. I freaking love Brother Bear and still remains one of my Disney movies.

[@dondeniro2118]

one of my favorite movies as a kid also I live for your dancing 💃🏾 Phil Collins killed it with this soundtrack Koda is voiced by Jeremy Suarez (Jordan from The Bernie Mac Show) Tug is voiced by Michael Clarke Duncan (RIP) 17:47 we need the tea on her & Edgar

[@Ronno2003]

RIP...

[@Witchy_Alien]

I haven't seen Brother Bear one Or Two since I was a kid 😅 nice that you saw this movie

[@omegak342]

When you forgot his mom died I just burst into tears and laughter!

[@antihero627]

I just wanna say, thank you for reacting to this film and seeing how great it was. I saw this movie in theaters when it was first released as a kid and it was one of the best films from my childhood. So imagine my surprise when I learned that it wasn’t well received by critics. To this day it’s still one of my favorite Disney films from my childhood and I’m glad it’s getting some love. Haven’t seen much discussion on it, in fact your video is one of the first few I’ve seen. I love the story, the main characters, the amazing animation, I love Brother Bear!

[@vickyg6182]

I love how critics in the past found this story quite generic when it was one of the disney movies that showed how the cycle of violence can easily start until it becomes meaningless, how easily you can become the thing you hate or simply disagree with in the beginning, there was no romance, there wasn’t a clear villain or a really good hero. I see how the soundtrack, animation, and plot may have gone over a kid’s head, but as an adult I really appreciate every aspect of this and so do many of my peers I’ve recommended it to.

[@PilarRodrickson]

this is a slay movie, i remember watching it on vhs lmao

[@Purple.cyclops]

This movie is one of my favorites till this day! I love this one and the sequel. Nowadays sequels are horrible in my opinion, back in the day they actually put some effort into their work.

[@overdramaticgoddess9696]

I would love to see Rukiya react to Brother Bear 2. The second movie also had me crying.

[@morningrosie3684]

Obviously none of the critics know the feeling of wonder that we all get when we see such scenery and bonds between people, or in this case, bears. There's nothing like that feeling. It's so wonderful, like nostalgia, and then there's the music, like, come on, that opening song has such a wonderful message. How can they not love that?

[@tanyak.petersen8752]

I’m from Greenland and this is so similar to our own culture. I looove it❤️❤️❤️

[@sydwashington5703]

He has been turned into bear. He is uneasy with the feet and the hands but the tail is what pulls him over?😂🤣

[@RukiyaReacts]

The tail wiggle with the bell sound effect took me out 😂🤣🤣

[@sydwashington5703]

Agree it added to the comedy of the moment

[@tuomas9024]

Didn't know your channel existed till I came to youtube to find reviewers' opinions on brother bear after watching it. I guess that's one more reason for me to love brother bear.

[@nay7226]

My girl is back and I love the hair and makeup ❤❤❤🥳

[@RukiyaReacts]

Missed ya boo!!😘💋

[@lilachodan4941]

8:19 I think turning him into bear was a punishment for killing the bear from nature and universe. And I think this bear was a mother of this little bear that later is his friend

[@earlgaytea]

i love how you can see the mouth quivering after his nose is insulted at 9:41

[@TylerDepew420]

This was the best movie review ever. Funny from beginning to end and i loved it. You just earned another subscriber

[@drussell12]

Brother bear is my childhood cartoon, it's SUPER great

[@lyssalovesit]

Its nostalgic and goood. awww i love this movie 💜 Screw critics.

[@RukiyaReacts]

Critics' negative reviews on Brother Bear = 🗑️💩

[@lyssalovesit]

@@RukiyaReacts I concur 💜

[@madsteph9375]

your laugh is so pure, and just brings me so much joy. you are my soundtrack to studying, thankyou!!

[@lilwinborne]

Same, Rukiya I love colors and, I am very nostalgic lately!! You have the best sense of humor. The animation keeps blowing me away. Another phenomenal reaction had to rewind to appreciate every part of Brother Bear!! 🧸😂 Whoever gave this movie a low review is salty cuz they couldn't make a beautiful and moving film. I love Koda so much

[@paccinocappaccino]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS Whenever you're jamming out to the songs, you always radiate such joy 😊

[@flippyrayy2854]

I LOVEE BROTHER BEAR

[@RukiyaReacts]

🐻❤️

[@jasmijnooms2242]

I watched this again this evening and its still one of the prettiest and most touching animated movies i've seen (together in my top ten with a lot of ghibli)

[@isaiahadams1208]

Here’s some fun facts about Brother Bear, though some of you already know them. -Koda is played by Jeremy Suarez aka Jordan from The Bernie Mac Show. -D.B Sweeney, the actor who plays Sitka, previously played in Disney’s Dinosaur as Aladar. -Denahi is played by Jason Raize, who is well known for being part of the original Broadway cast of The Lion King, where he played as Simba. -In the early stages of production, it was under two different titles; Shadow Bear and Bears. -Kenai was originally gonna have an older brother figure named Griz. But got replaced with Koda cause the execs figured it’s best that Kenai have a younger brother figure. -Mark Mancina, who previously did the score for Tarzan, did the score for this movie too. -The deleted version of the scene where Kenai confesses about killing Koda’s mother is more emotional.

[@brittanyclint5587]

Brother ear is amazing I’m in fifth grade and me and my senior sister love watching it. The “wait his mom died?” Got me dying 😂😂😂

[@cameroncole7828]

Def one of Disney's must unappreciated movies ever. This so happens to be my favorite disney movie. Loved ur review on it!

[@FokushiKitsune]

Bro now I wanna watch this movie again along with the 2nd one I love them both they are my childhood movies

[@RukiyaReacts]

Do it!!🥰✨

[@prettyliln1que]

you didn’t stay for the after credits !! koda has a whole bit at the end where he tells us “no fish were harmed during the making of this film” and when i tell you that part used to crack me up when i was younger 🤣🤣

[@QueenM4EVA]

The classic brother argument the younger brother gets turned into a bear and the older brother hunts him down without a care in the world😂

[@wolfbushcraft3369]

I love that movie don't care if someone don't like it

[@chelsearunyan]

Same here. I love this movie and I don't care what anyone says about it. It's freaking awesome!

[@KyleEvra]

Human parts are really good but... After Kenai becomes a Bear that's where it mostly falls apart it becomes kinda boring and predictable. 🤭 I wished he was a human a bit longer it would made everything better.

[@oceanarylomeli-8930]

Yesss,I’m early and I could not wait for 2 weeks till she posted.I love your Rukiya and your commentary is so funny,I found you 2 months ago and you are my top 1 fav KZbinr. Love you so much!

[@RukiyaReacts]

Awe, thank you!! Love ya too❤️💋

[@afroninjawrld]

Interesting detail I noticed: Sitka has always watched over them since they found his hoodie in the water. You can hear the him screech in the distance soon as they find it and throughout the movie you see him flying around or perched in a tree on their journey

[@andrewkulcsar3715]

We watched brother bear in class for indigenous studies so those critics are wrong

[@RukiyaReacts]

Right?! Those critics must have watched a different movie cause Brother Bear is amazing🐻💕

[@simplyama977]

Been waiting for this video to drop Love u ❤❤ I literally enjoyed watching this movie when I was younger

[@RukiyaReacts]

Love ya too😘💕

[@narotic6133]

Nice, happy to see a reaction, Rukiya and Disney together don't miss 😂

[@RukiyaReacts]

I love me some old Disney movies 🎥❤️ haha

[@sugarc8699]

I seriously don’t understand why critics hate this movie, sure some characters are annoying. But the story , voice cast, and story are just splendid . Also RUkia, in case you havent watched i highly recommend Atlantis The Lost Empire. It was magnificent music, animation, and a action packed story with great characters.

[@SuperMarioJulian]

13:22 I’d think of it as Open Season and Ice Age put together.

[@sofiaramos5212]

the way this movie was a long-standing favourite comfort movie to rewatch and enjoy as a kid 🥲🤲

[@devaw5599]

13:11 as a Brother Bear fan myself, i think the best song is Look Through My Eyes

[@isaiahadams1208]

Brother Bear is my number 1 favorite movie of the Disney Post Renaissance

[@zeinakhanlove8162]

Omggg I'm sooo happy u upload a neww VIDEO ❤❤🎉

[@ajhebb]

This review now has me wanting to go back and rewatch Brother Bear. I think the reaction towards it is the same as The Hunchback of Notre Dame; it's a good movie, but the sidekicks and their humor hold it down from becoming a great movie. Thank you for this!

[@littlenerdy7967]

This movie is and will always be apart of my heart. Have you ever seen Brother Bear 2 ?

[@cofeespear4992]

Brother bear is such a great movie I love it 🥺😭💕

[@C.DWoods]

💚 loved this movie as a kid.

[@Roxrandoms]

Looking good as hell girl, I LOVE your hair so much. It’s so shiny and conditioned

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you!!🥰✨

[@ocieot7]

I loved this. Please do one to to Brother Bear 2

[@RukiyaReacts]

I will!💕

[@thejamppa]

Critics couldn´t tell good animation even if it runs over them and parks over them...

[@bamberbri]

dude, I remember watchin this movie in the little tv we had in our car we’d watch it over and over again, I swear I have this movie memorized at this point

[@alpha_jasperflair1097]

I remember my mom used to tell me stories of this film, I didn’t know it was a movie until she found our old dvds, man this movie was a literal childhood classic for me and my mom, we watch this movie over and over, we never get tired of it. We also found out the critics reviews for this movie and we immediately just forgot all about it, we don’t trust critics anymore lol, we know what a good movie looks like.

[@julialino8116]

Gods, I love this movie! kisses from Brazil^^

[@RukiyaReacts]

Hey Julia! Love from Canada😘💕

[@DeadnotAlive]

As someone who was raised in Alaska this movie was a childhood favorite

[@artsysabs]

Just finished watching the Spirit reaction and now I see Brother Bear too?! 😭 they’re two of my fav movies of all time omggg

[@Castaspxlla]

I'm in love w the bangs

[@lioness2000]

You got a new sub! Your reactions are so funny, the editing too and I just love the vibe here!🐻❤

[@silver_425]

Brother Bear is one of the best !! Disney movies ever !!

[@oliviaheiden6534]

I haven’t watched this movie since I was three ❤