The Loving Nature of Brother Bear

Brother Bear is good and I like it
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[@user-mq9uz2fn7v]

Finally someone talks about this movie. This movie, Encanto and Lilo and Stich are the most relatable examples of how siblings are with each other

[@Jothomas214]

Same

[@darylesells19]

I agree and unfortunately Brother Bear gets way too much hate. None of these movies have traditional villains either which I love.

[@haydenberends3905]

Same, dude. SAME.

[@SIMBA-tq2ch]

virgin frozen vs Brother Chad

[@user-mq9uz2fn7v]

@@SIMBA-tq2ch YESS

[@beardlessdragon]

"Those monsters are really scary." This scene. That moment. It is still one of the most raw, powerful lines in any movie I've seen

[@18grape]

"Especially with those sticks." That's the real kicker. The monsters he's talking about aren't bears.

[@ThePreciseClimber]

I find Brother Bear to be a more elegant coming-of-age story than The Lion King, to be honest.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

SAME

[@strzygon5426]

one more parallel you forgot was how Kenai interpreted denahi's intentions towards Koda in the final fight, Denahi did not care about Koda he just wanted to get the spear, but Kenai reacted as a bear would, defending it's cub, the exact same thing Koda's mom did against him and his brothers in the begging, koda was never in danger in either scenarios, kenai and sitka where not even looking in his direction, but his mother still saw them as a threat so she attacked. Likewise sitka saw her as a threat to his brothers so he took his own life to defeat her, also unaware of her intention or reason for attacking. Kenai did the exact same thing for Koda which led to his redemption in sitka's eyes

[@DrawpinionDump]

That's a very good point! Thanks for sharing it! :D

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

I love your thoughts on this movie too.🎦🐻🐼🐻‍❄️

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@DrawpinionDumpI agree with you on that buddy.🥰🐻🐼🐻‍❄️🎦

[@fruitlion8]

You described 2 things about this film that I've never been able to put my finger on when I try to defend it: - The fact that just because it follows some typical story beats, doesn't make it a bad film. - Koda being a lovable example of the "annoying kid" character. Perhaps it's because he's a bear, and any annoying tendancies he may have are brushed off by him being a bear? He speaks in a super believable way too, nothing he says is too complicated or lacks innocence.

[@smontherun1430]

10:20 “To be a man isn't to prove that you are superior but to realize that you are equal to those who stand by your side.” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kenajos100]

I can't understand why critcs destroyed this movie. 37%???!! Really?! The transformation sequence in my opinion is as the same level of epic like circle of life. The whole plot is really original and the charcters are charming. Disney bring back this masterpiece!

[@isaiahadams1208]

Yeah, I know. It is on the same level as “Circle of Life”.

[@chelsearunyan]

Me either this movie down right awesome! I don't care what anyone says about it being underrated! This truly one of Disney best films.

[@derekreyes8738]

Because they aren't children 😂😂 if children could have rated it would get 100%

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Personally, I think it’s because of the tonal/mood whiplash: the first twenty minutes of the film are epic and dramatic, while things get cartoony and vibrant with talking animals once Kenai wakes up after falling from the cliff into the river, and from then on out it’s a roller coaster of highs and lows between the two tones

[@magentaspoon5319]

I truly think the transformation scene from Brother Bear is the most beautiful transformation scene in any Disney movie. The colors are gorgeous and the music is great! It’s also interesting to note that Kenai pretty much is the only chararacter who doesn’t wear clothes when he’s turned back into a human. I get why most movies give their characters clothes when they’re turned back, of course, but it doesn’t really make any sence…

[@artisannoteworthy]

I'm 1/3 Native, and they handled it well. It's not 100%, but the basic idea of our ancestors always watching over us, and our spirits being brought back as our 'Totems' is pretty spot-on. Hence why they have such a strong connection and respect to the earth and animals we are all a part of nautre Not often we get POSITIVE reviews of Brother Bear. Thank you

[@hammydown9942]

As a child, I loved this movie. I am of Native American Origin, and I always felt uniquely connected to these characters and their story. I’ve heard so many people say this movie is horrible… I would watch it again and again even now. I wouldn’t take any of it back.

[@chloeelimam3899]

I also have heard people calling it horrible, and I remember not liking it very much when I saw it a kid but I have no clue why. It's really sweet and lovely and so freaking beautiful. I feel like maybe it felt too grown up and serious, but I thought the moose were hilarious and I didn't know the echo joke I'd been making forever came from this movie. I don't know, I think people should give it another go. 🤔

[@isaiahadams1208]

Same

[@vegetablesoupfortheteenage1167]

dude, when that movie came out, I was like friggin obsessed!!!

[@ethanrajczak3041]

I get what you mean by feeling connected to it. I'm predominantly Native American as well. It just speaks to me. Plus it helps I'm related to the bear tribe.

[@anni1348]

And most people hated it just for the Phil Collins Soundtrack or claimed it's somehow a copy of Lion King, since it's so much fun to randomly hate on everything Phil Collins is involved in? 🙈 Even tho it's actually a beautiful movie and a better representation of indigenous people and sibling's dynamics.

[@annabanana7987]

Brother bear shows that not only what it’s like to be human but also that family isn’t just blood it’s because of love that binds family together.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

If it is ok, I am surprised people were surprised or mad that Kenai and Sitka turned into animals. There are many Inuit and Native American myths that rely on people turning into animals to further its messages especially with how the world was created. I just took it as Disney making the film with this mythological style. It is not turning a person in an animal to just turn him into a animal. There was a lesson Kenai needed to learn and being a bear helped do that. It also had a similar style to myths we read. However, I do understand the other side of the argument. Minorities are referred to as animals and Disney just turning people of color into animals may confirm that. I just feel this film was trying to doing something different from that. I felt they were paying attention or trying to pay attention to the culture at play and how lessons were told through stories which do involve transformations and animals.

[@StoryTeller796]

I always personally thought of it as just a fun little themed animation as a kid, and I still do and wish that others could do so. Though it's like Technoblade once joked "if you put 10,000 people in a room, eventually some of them are going to be serial killers".

[@Zopicloned]

I feel like people believing it was just to turn indigenous people into animals is an incredibly cynical view of the film considering it is based heavily based on mythology, which is Animist.

[@vixymix101]

As someone who's indigenous and went to a school that was specifically about teaching us our ways-- the movie is pretty okay with rep, it's a bit more then bear minimum (lol i had to). I just wish we saw more time with them as humans, but ig sense it was integral to the story and message then it gets a small pass. It does do some justice with native culture, with the whole ancestors watching over us, the spirits being with us and animals being seen by majority of being equal. So I appreciate it, just some small grips here and there but most of it is pretty good. I'd give it a 7.5/10 in how good the representation is

[@StoryTeller796]

I can agree with this, despite not remembering much. Also, I would like to ask a question about what kind of perspective do you have on your Furry fandom? And also how connected I as a Mexican am to indigenous people, just out of curiosity since I want to know how much I can relate and learn from this and how close it'll be to the stories down in South America. I know they are two different things though for the sake of conversation and just to satisfy my boredom and just cause I want to learn something new.

[@Some-person-dot-dot-dot]

It was simply a good movie. Representation has nothing to do with it.

[@DianaDxD]

This movie somehow prepared me to become an older sibling cuz about a year after seeing this movie my sister was born. Even though Kenai was the protagonist I've always related to Sitka as the oldest sibling and having to look after my younger sister or anyone younger than me. It honestly made me feel happy cuz I enjoy being a big sister to people who have ever felt alone🥺

[@PedroHCF37]

Thank you, Drawpinion. You're giving the "middle child" generation one bliss after another. Too bad I can't throw my money at you (yet).

[@OverlyPositiveFanboy]

Middle Child Generation? Lol, I like that.

[@mothgosally9333]

FINALLY FINALLY SOMEONE TALKS ABOUT HOW NICE THIS MOVIE IS BROTHER BEAR IS A GOOD MOVIE AND I AM TIRED OF PRETENDING IT'S NOT

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Lol it’s funny because Joachim Phoenix both voiced Kenai and played the Joker

[@ZombieAffections]

9:40 I never thought about Denahi picking up his brother's weapon and the meaning behind the scene, one more reason added to the pile of why I love this movie. Also one thing that I've always loved that you didn't mention is how the mother bear's eyes at the start of the movie look unreadable but after Kenai gets turned into a bear they all have these human eyes and are made to be relatable because we have now joined their world. We can understand their language and read their facial expressions, unlike the unfamiliar eyes of the mother bear

[@Esma8]

I never thougt about it but it makes so much sense. I always thought the mother looked a little bit different but I couldn't figure out what.

[@ancientdarkness3102]

Also, the mother's design is the most realistic grizzly bear animation I've ever seen

[@GabyGeorge1996]

@@ancientdarkness3102technically it’d be a Brown bear. Brown Bears and Grizzlies are the same species, except Brown bears live on the coast and Grizzlies live further inland. It’s not just Koda’s mom, either-in the scene where Kenai is introduced as a human, the caribou stampede that he’s running from have dark, inexpressive eyes similar to that of real caribou.

[@ancientdarkness3102]

@@GabyGeorge1996 im pretty sure bears from this movie are all grizzlies? There is no coast in the movie whatsoever if i remember correctly. Very true what you said about The caribou

[@GabyGeorge1996]

@@ancientdarkness3102there’s that bit towards the beginning where they’re kayaking and Kenai almost gets eaten by some Orcas

[@sanxxxx]

I loved this movie as a kid so I was always a bit sad most KZbinrs overlooked it. Looking forward to this video! Edit: Saw the video and I have to say I'm glad someone else appreciates the movie! I always felt like I'm crazy because everyone was hating on what I though was a heart-warming movie with beautiful art. I also mostly know the dubbed version in my language and the dubbed songs sound pretty nice, remind me of road-trip music so I never understood the overwhelming hate for them either. Love how you made me realize it actually was partly about what being a man means, I never thought of it that way. Great vid!

[@Anuyushi]

What language did you listen in?

[@redpanda6497]

Same.

[@Anuyushi]

@Jasmine N. It gets some hate because of the music and poor timing for a lot of things. Plus I think some people didn't like how they tried to go for comedy after the bear change when the beginning started so strong

[@StoryTeller796]

@@Anuyushi Spanish. Also, to the main comment I do kind of wish everyone just enjoyed it though all of humanity has their own quirks, their own life experiences that define them and their perspectives on life. With this film's critics, with the amount of them out there and the times of the era there was bound to be this amount of criticism lodged at them, and yet their criticism is extremely clouded in our combined opinions, all coming together to form the image of a great movie that definitely should've gotten more praise.

[@dawnseeker176]

@@Anuyushi i am confused i don't remember any poor timing i felt it was perfectly fine. give me examples of poor timing not a vague nondescriptive "lots of things"

[@guardianofcreativity4860]

Maybe it’s being the oldest sibling of four, but this movie had such an impact on me that I remember the first time I ever watched it. During a really long wait in a doctors office.

[@zoeb3573]

THE TOTEM QUIZZ! I spent as much time on that menu than watching the actual movie. It's so rare to see people actually giving some appreciation for this movie. People usually judge it for what they wish it would be rather than for what it actually is, and I think that's unfair to the film. You're also the first person to agree with me that having a song during the confession scene so we can't hear exactly what Kenai told Koda strengthens rather than weakens the scene. I don't think there is any dialogue that could have made the revelation as much of a gut-punch than simply seeing Koda slowly put the pieces of the story together and hjs horrified expression when it's over. Are you willing to ever speak about the sequel? I watched it as many times as the original as a kid and while it's certainly a bit strange it has a special place in my heart. I also really love Nita.

[@DrawpinionDump]

I remember renting out the sequel once or twice as a kid and having a good time! I haven't watched it in ages though, but it's something I'm willing to check out again :D

[@Ned-nw6ge]

There is a full confession scene, but it was never fully animated. In the scene Kenai doesn’t say a lot of new things than the things we’ve seen in the movie up until that point: he did something really bad, so the great spirits turned him into a bear to make up for what he did. Though he didn’t know anything about being a bear and had to learn from another. Then it cuts to the things we do hear; “Koda, I did something very wrong.” Only in the deleted scene does Kenai literally say that he killed a bear, after which he says that Koda’s mom is not coming, making Koda connect the dots. He tells Koda that he swears he didn’t know it was his mom, but Koda runs away. I do believe that the song version is more powerful, because the lyrics “Brother Bear, I let you down. You trusted me, believed in me and I let you down. I cannot hide the shame, there’s nothing I can say or do to take away the pain.” hit me in the gut harder than Kenais full confession did.

[@pinkmilk1591]

I watched this movie a lot as a kid and I always thought that Denahi was the villain. But watching it today, I haven't related more with a character before. Also the whole relationship between the three brothers gives me such a cuddly feeling, despite all the quarrels. It's part of the siblinghood!

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Yeah, Denahi is an Anti-Villain (at worst)-he’s a guy with a very understandable motive who believed that his brother was killed and/or eaten by the same bear that contributed to their elder brother’s demise, unaware that his brother IS a bear

[@lauren6509]

We had the bootleg version of brother bear and I still remember that DVD and playing it so much it would skip. I thought it was a funny adventure film about bears. Boy was I wrong, I saw it back when it was on Netflix a few years ago and I literally cried, I haven't seen it again since and that was 6 years ago. I don't know I guess 5-year-old me didn't know how traumatizing that movie was. Aside from the beautiful blend of traditional and CG animation and music s/o to you Phil, it had a story. A story that still rings true today. We need to respect nature and it's inhabitants. It took Kenai becoming a bear and acting as surrogate to Koda for him to understand that these creatures have a purpose too. The end when Kenai reunites with sitka and Koda reunited with his mom and they both returned to the spirit world together I literally fell out. It was a full circle moment and honestly they didn't even need to make a sequel. I want to watch it again but I have to mentally prepare myself. I know I sound melodramatic but I'm even getting teary eyed typing this 😭

[@pinkbunnyskyedoesthings7762]

I know people have had their issues with this movie, but you're right the core of this movie is just- sweet. I love it.

[@caseyp5861]

Brother Bear was always my favorite Disney film growing up.

[@kidkytes6233]

This is a movie I come back to every now and then when I'm feeling low and anxiety filled. It's not something that cures or immediately makes me feel better, but I have a sense of a layer of those negative feelings peeling away. Like I can relate to the characters in this movie that way.

[@Outrageousfirevulture]

The scene where koda tells kenai and everyone about how him and his mom getting separated still gives me goosebumps till this day, I love Brother bear, it's been one of my favorite underrated Disney films ever since I watched it

[@shibumi-tanuki]

OH YESYESYES FINALLY!!! I was god obsessed with this as a kid, I’m so happy to see someone else acknowledge its existence apart from just complaining at how bad of a film it was and to trash on the soundtrack (which, granted, both aren’t perfect but they’re not as horrible as they’re made out to be). Thanks for the lovely video!

[@thatsn0tverycashm0ney88]

I hope she talks about Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron next

[@wafarerinjapan]

'Tell everybody im on my way, with new places and people seeee'... ^w^ Love that song!

[@wallywallace2184]

"I don't blame the bear, Kenai" is a line I can't help but think of in excess when thinking about this movie and the rift formed between the brothers. I love this movie. It's one that talks about learning perspective and compassion. Learning to see and understand someone else's perspective.

[@Gwen1661]

This was one of my favourite movies as a kid, so much so I would play the Brother Bear PC game non-stop after I returned from school and did my homework. This movie has a specific place in my heart that no other movie can replicate, even if to most this movie is nothing special.

[@orangeslash1667]

nice thumb nail.

[@forodinssake9570]

One thing worth to mention is the setting of Brother Bear is more unique than it may seem, not only is it set in an indigenous community, its also takes place somewhere during the last glaciar period (Which is why Mamooths appear.)

[@genovianprince]

This was always one of my favorite movies, for exactly the reasons all spelled out in the video: no real villain, the beautifully painted backgrounds, the entire story just being about embracing LOVE as what makes a man a man and rejecting the toxicity Kenai had built up in his head? it's just so amazing and wonderful and of my favorite stories. I would love to see you do Brother Bear 2 as well because I adore the hell out of that movie haha. I just frickin love Brother Bear! "oh hey.... just like Brother Bear... Man I wish I was watching Brother Bear instead" made me LOL, that's exactly how I felt too XD (I love this movie so much i'm finally commenting on a video for once instead of just watching and leaving a like XD;;; i've been watching your stuff for the longest time and i love it)

[@wildgirl6557]

I have watched this video a few days ago, but I finally realized after watching “Finally someone talking about Brother bear in a positive light and not trashing it.”

[@iamperish]

Brother Bear was always a comfort film for me. One of my first dogs that I remember was named after Koda in fact. There was something about this movie that always drew me back. I never understood the weird hatred this movie has. This movie and Lilo and Stitch oddly enough made me more interested in native cultures despite not being native myself. Before Princess and the Frog came out, I used to even think that this movie was talking towards me and kids like me.

[@foxpokemonforever4775]

This was one of my favourites growing up! Kenai's confession to Koda made me tear up every time even then.

[@chelsearunyan]

Kenai's confession is no doubt the best part. You can clearly hear the regret in Kenai's voice. He truly hated himself for killing Koda' mom.

[@closertothefutureme8469]

Not sure if you already watch this channel, but 'Sideways' has an excellent video on brother bear's musical score (specifically the spirit scene) along with other cultures represented in Disney and how they work with their respective films

[@artisannoteworthy]

18:00

[@jessicahill4034]

Brother Bear was one of my favourite movies growing up. The music, the story, the visuals, the characters. All perfection :) Also, Look Through My Eyes is a truly gorgeous song! One of my favourites from Disney.

[@chelsearunyan]

Brother bear is also one of my favorite too!

[@Tirahvi]

18:20 Finally! Most seem to hate this scene, bc we don't hear the strory. But I like the final version bc it shows him telling the story, not tells, show don't tell. We see the emotions and expressions and we can understand what Kenai tells Koda with out movie straight up spoonfeeding it to us

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

i think what also makes this movie feel more personal is that joaquin phoenix, who played kenai, also went through the same thing (losing his older brother river and becoming the older brother to his sisters). i loved this movie as a kid because sitka and denahi looked like my own brothers.

[@shafkatahmed5420]

Not only you like this film, you can persuade others to like it as well. That's great. Disney does best when they are experimenting and not pleasing the mass audience.That's why most people don't know about this film. But we do.

[@pootisengage6672]

I hope you're ok. Love your channel!

[@xolotte]

I've always loved this movie and never understood why it wasn't considered one of the 'good' disney movies. I always thought this was an incredibly heartwarming story. Thank you for making this video!

[@chelsearunyan]

Me too I freaking love this movie.

[@chelsearunyan]

Brother bear is one of my favorite Disney movies.

[@poltergeistghost]

It truly is one of the greatest movies ever made

[@ferminmarkpousada1455]

Watching all the new Disney animated films, they only made me appreciate more and more the experimental era. Sure we had some embarrassments like Dinosaur and Chicken Little, but I will remember those movies because they're different of the Disney formula. Brother Bear is different of what most Disney movies are. It's not a fairy tale or a musical, it's not about a princess, it's not even an Outcast story, it's about a human who has to learn what it truely means to be a man and how he has to choose love over grief. It's not a perfect movie, and neither one of my favorites, but Brother Bear will always be an enjoyable watch to me. I have fun memories watching the film, and I still do to this day.

[@Shadowluigi-pj9nq]

I loved brother bear when I was younger

[@madsceptictrooper6803]

I have mixed opinions towards Brother Bear. There's stuff that I love; Denahi not being a villain, the indigenous culture, the transformation scene and mature themes and stuff that I'm not satisfied by; the humor and people of color being turned into animals or random things in general. But I do enjoy Brother Bear and I feel strong nostalgia towards it. Unpopular opinion: I find Brother Bear more enjoyable than the first Ice Age movie.

[@anni1348]

@Jasmine N. Huh, what? In Turning Red the Panda Transformation was an extremely importat part of the entire plot and the Panda Transformation was what drove the plot forward (and Mei constantly switches between her Human and Panda Version), it was not in there for no reason. The red Panda represents Puberty and also the repressed bad sides of Mei and her entire family.

[@VickyCarolyne]

Ah yes a beautiful underrated classic ♡ Fun Fact the person who voiced Kenai was no other than the Joker himself: Joaquin Phoenix 😊🥰

[@Littlepup93]

This movie was my childhood, and it always made me a little sad when people ripped on it for the music, or the campy side characters. It was the brothers and their relationship that always got me, as someone with siblings. The idea that there's a lesson we all must learn to be a full adult rings so much truth for me.

[@staticscorpio6852]

pls come back we miss you :(

[@cristinaacosta8938]

Honestly, I'm so glad that someone made this video, and I would love for someone in the Native American or Inuit (not quite sure who would be correct term, so I'm leaving both) community made a video critiquing/reviewing the diversity present in the movie. Aside from that, this movie is very dear to me, a little bit surprised to rediscover the somewhat mature topics that it touched on. I used to watch it a lot when I was a kid, I think I still have the VHS tape. As I said, great video and yes!!! More. Bloopers. Scenes. Those were always super fun 🥰

[@Anuyushi]

It's always a good time when Drawnpinion Dump uploads

[@jbcatz5]

The perception of human by animals and vice versa plays a big part in the character conflicts as well. As a human Kenai sees bears, specifically Koda’s mother, as a fish stealing monster and his transformation is direct karmic punishment for this. By joining the animal kingdom he better understands and respects it. Denahi doesn’t have the benefit of this insight and nearly kills his brother before realising the bear he’s trying to kill is indeed Kenai. Koda views humans as hunters, to be feared especially because of their pointy sticks, only trusting Kenai because of the ursine appearance. On the mountain all three have their preconceptions swept away and become better for it, understanding that man or bear, neither are truly monsters.

[@xryxix]

Love this movie so much. Have thought of it heavy across the years since watching it. Love the color n animation of it too

[@dinosaur8682]

I'm so so glad this movie is finally getting the attention it deserves! It is my all time favorite Disney movie, ever! I even have a tattoo from is. I'm just so happy people recognize it's greatness!

[@FrosterXXL]

It was always my favorite Walt Disney Movie (=

[@Gracejkay]

Finally after years I’m noticing this is finally being talked about again. Brother Bear is my top favorite Disney movie alongside Encanto

[@handysandy5753]

On the DVD version, there was a “what’s your totem animal” quiz that I took several times. And now I’m addicted to uquizzes.

[@erenender66]

i absolutely adored this movie as a child! I had it on i believe dvd, and while I don't remember much of it, I remember my mom mentioned it to me a lot because of how much I loved it! I think the dvd ended up getting really scratched up over time so after a while I stopped watching it, but I still have nothing but fond memories around it

[@giovannalisi3529]

The movie is only "okay" to me, it's far from bad but I dign't connect to it enough to think about watching it again, except for one scene: the one when Kinai immediately confesses to Koda. Not only it destroys my most hated trope, "the liar reveal", but since I was a kid I admired Kinai's honesty and in that moment I started rooting for him. I recommend people to give this movie a shot for that scene alone. Also you're the first english-speaker person I hear talking good things about Phil Collins lol

[@jbcatz5]

It’s the moment Kenai gives up his pride, knowing he has to do one of the hardest things he’s ever done up to that point because he owes Koda the truth and it’s the first opportunity he can do this. He’s not coerced, it’s not Koda learning from another source, it’s Kenai doing the right thing because his conscience tells him that.

[@diannaherrera3768]

The bear puns... I can barely contain my laughter XD

[@Alexander-is9jo]

I love this movie, never fails to put me emotional. When I rewatched it a couple years ago I couldn't believe it was made by Disney, honestly thought it was another studio. PS: puns were on point. keep 'em coming

[@Alexander-is9jo]

@Jasmine N. exactly. I couldn't pin it out but you described it perfectly

[@Jothomas214]

Thank you for talking about my childhood movie.

[@blinday]

Me: *sees anything positive related to Brother Bear Me: *SMASHES LIKE BUTTON

[@isaiahadams1208]

That’s a whole lot of bear puns in the beginning of this video

[@curly_wyn]

Brother Bear received mixed to negative reviews when it came out, but I actually thought it was sweet and charming. :)

[@turtswing]

With all the mixed opinions I've seen on video reviews for this movie, your take is a breath of fresh air. Always felt like Brother Bear was a pretty solid movie, also greatly backed up by the inclusion of Phil Collins' songs, and doesn't get nearly enough credit as it deserves. Awesome work! :D

[@saionjiyukina]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT LOVED THIS MOVIE-

[@PoisonedSundew]

Why does it make me so genuinely happy every time I hear her say "Cause IIII wanna taalk.. aabout~ (Movie)"

[@lizabee484]

Aw man I loved this movie so much growing up! My dad and I still quote the Moose brothers’ I Spy tree game at least once per month, so it’s nice to see someone actually doing a deeper dive into it. It’s definitely got it’s issues representation- wise, and I am also definitely not an expert on that either, but it’s still an interesting, nostalgic film for me, so thanks!!

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

I forgot how beatiful the visuals of this movie were

[@meganc380]

Damn I remember this film I loved the animation

[@justanotherinternetwiseguy8018]

Here's a Fun fact. There was originally supposed to be a brother bear series on disney channel after the success of the first movie. it would have been about the everyday adventures of koda and kenai going about life in the wilderness and meeting different animals. So essentially it would have been one of those sequel series cartoons much like lilo and stitch where it isn't really story driven and it just focuses on their daily life and adventures. It got shelved because i believe they wanted to make room for another show at that time so they ultimately passed on this idea. If you want to read more about there is an article on the AV club i found.

[@DrawpinionDump]

I had no idea! Do you still have that link?

[@justanotherinternetwiseguy8018]

I think youtube is being weird. It's not letting me share links for some reason. but I'll show you how to get there. If you type in " animated views brother bear series" " o brother bear where art thou: why disney channel turned down the brother bear: series" Is the article I read and it's the first one that shows up. ​@@DrawpinionDump

[@justanotherinternetwiseguy8018]

@@DrawpinionDump Unfortunately I can't send it here my comment gets removed. Not sure why. Type in " O brother bear where art thou: why disney channel turned down the brother bear: series" It'll be the first article that shows up.

[@aartijaswa3273]

This was an all time fav of mine as a kid :))

[@sineadcarty7256]

Yes..... continue making me want to watch movies like this

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

Just realized it has been a while since your last video. Whatver is going on, I hope you're safe and are ok, and if not... please, take your time. It's ok to not be ok

[@kyleecook6671]

...there's a positive review on KZbin of this movie now...I can die happy! And Tennana's DVD quiz was always such fun!!

[@miztyck6335]

Finally, this is my favorite disney movie and no one talks about it.

[@ShadowLightMewEndlessOceanMew]

Still love this movie, underrated around here for sure which is a shame. To me it is a Disney Classic :)

[@maidarlindear]

So not only was i obsessed with this movie, I was ALSO obsessed with the licensed game for PC! When you showed the images of the transformation I got literal chills! Thanks for bringing all the memories back!🥺💞

[@CristinaGarcia-xx4gy]

I'm an only child and I loved this movie. Stories about chosen family siblings aren't as common, but it is beautiful.

[@siborgproductions2422]

Also Pirates of the Caribbean started around this time which curse of the black pearl is my favourite Disney film of the 00s (followed by Brother Bear)

[@leahtheanimationfan40]

This has always been one of my favorite Disney movies ever since I saw it as a kid. Hearing you talk about it, and thinking about how much I love this movie made me want to cry happy tears. My boyfriend has never seen it so I'm looking forward to watching it again. It's probably been 4 or 5 years since I've seen it. Although, we always listen to the songs on road trips. The soundtrack is amazing ❤

[@nathenewendzel7806]

It's nice to see somebody speak positively about this film.

[@littlescavengercoyote173]

I got the Salmon on the DVD quiz and my best friend still calls me "fish person" because of it HAHA

[@prageruwu69]

i loved this movie as a kid and the songs are all bangers, never understood the hate tbh but to each their own

[@Amanecer458]

Brother Bear have the most realistic brotherhood i ever see in a movie

[@bielbri]

OMG I COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN THE TANANA TOTEM QUIZ LMAO YES!!! I love both movies, the soundtrack is wonderful, the visuals are beautiful and the stories are meaningful!! Love love love

[@Loifey]

I have loved this film ever since I was little, but never understood how deep the film is

[@squeezydoot]

Thank you for talking about the good in this movie! I've only ever heard people roasting it (it's pretty well deserved) but there are still so many good things in this film

[@alejandrovelez6358]

I just saw this movie today and it was heartwarming 🥺💞 This movie is so undeniably beautiful and phenomenal than what people say it was! I also loved the scene where Kenai tells Koda about his mother’s unfortunate fate, man that scene was so heartbreaking I started crying…😭 Beautifully underrated movie along with Treasure Planet and Atlantis The Lost Empire!😁💞💖

[@syrenking]

Thanks for giving me so many Bear puns, my friends will surely enjoy my company now

[@OverlyPositiveFanboy]

As my parents can attest, this movie was probably my favourite "watch all the time" film when I was little.

[@thaym.5822]

When I was a little girl, I never understood why this movie was hated so much. I LOVE it. OMG I MADE THE BROTHER BEAR TOTEM QUIZ TOO!! You unlocked a memory in me wow

[@marcusbilon2354]

This movie was a Masterpiece! I used to watch this movie everyday as a child

[@hitcherooney]

Face it: if this movie was 3D and it has Lin Manuel Miranda songs in it, people wouldn’t think it’s bad. I love this film since I was a kid but yeah there were so plot pacing problems but the core message and the way it was delivered were 👏 If Disney would remake stuff, remake the underrated Disney films of 2000s.

[@chezblob3628]

Just a minute in and I get hit with these bear puns left and right Ooooohhh baaaby was I right to hit the subscribe button 🔥🔥

[@gachareacter4170]

I'm about to show this movie to my whole family in all honestly, this movie sounds really good

[@lauren6509]

It's really good. Get the tissues. One of my favorite scenes is when they're alone and Koda tells the story of how he got separated from his mother and Kenai realizing that he killed her, because now Kenai really has to take a look at himself and live with the fact that he took the life of a child's mother. Honestly top tier 🙌🏿

[@autumn_equinox]

This made me have to go rewatch it, so infinite thanks for that. I hadn’t seen it since my little sister was ten or so (it was her favourite, she’d watch it on repeat) and let’s just say I was not prebeared for that kenai/koda confession scene 😩😭💔 Love your videos, mainly because they are so full of love ♥️