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.
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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.
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Village Voice
Village Voice
Tykes may giggle at the Rick Moranis/Dave Thomas–voiced moose, but there's little for adults.
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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.
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L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Today's street-smart moviegoing kids don't need to be so shamelessly pandered to.