In its limited release, Brother Bear played only in two selected theaters in Los Angeles, California and New York City, grossing $291,940 for a per-screen average of $145,970. Active The DVD version, which has become an unexpectedly big seller, seems intent on making up for that with a vengeance: lurking on it is a surprisingly subversive special feature in which two guys who sound a lot like the beer-loving McKenzie brothers dissect the movie, the art of animation, even Disney itself. Phil Collins introduces the bonus feature and his vocals accompany storyboards from the movie. This goes on for some time, and Rutt eventually complains to Koda that his own brother has abandoned him for the moosettes. Disc 2 presents Brother Bear in English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks, plus a DTS English track. Home on the Range succeeded Brother Bear, which actually DID end their traditional animation department until 2009. I'm a leading bear. The idea may seem familiar, and it should, as the practice was employed by Pixar for three of their high-profile animated films, beginning with A Bug's Life. [8] Because Blaise desired a more naturalistic story, Blaise and producer Chuck Williams produced a two-page treatment of a father-son story in which the son is transformed into a bear, and in the end, remains a bear. WDWMAGIC.COM is an unoffical Walt Disney World fan site and is in no way part of The Walt Disney Company. [15], Following the success of the Tarzan soundtrack, Phil Collins was offered the opportunity to compose songs for Brother Bear, as well as let him "co-write the score". clip: "Moose Commentary" Menu. I wonder what else is in there? It's far too standard for its own good. '', These Two Talking Moose Let Their Antlers Down, https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/06/movies/these-two-talking-moose-let-their-antlers-down.html. [21] On July 15, 2003, Disney announced that the release date would be moved up by one weekend from its previously scheduled slot of November 7, 2003. The Disc 1 presentation of Brother Bear is reformatted, but oddly enough it is reformatted in a 1.66:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. It proclaims that true grooming of one's character comes through love and caretaking. Review Date March 25th, 2013 by, Rutt & Tuke's Audio CommentaryThe Making of Brother BearDeleted ScenesDeleted songBear LegendsSing-Along SongsMusic VideoBehind the Music of Brother Bear 2, See what people are saying about this story or others, The latest Blu-ray, news, releases & pre-orders, Stephen Soderbergh's Magic Mike's Last Dance Gyrates on Blu-ray April 18th, Empty Out Your Wallet! Conceptual and development art for Brother Bear, accompanied by the film's score, is described by art director Robh Ruppel and Byron Howard, the supervising animator of Kenai. An audio commentary is an additional audio track, usually digital, consisting of a lecture or comments by one or more speakers, that plays in real time with a video. Documentary Bloopers - Outtakes Deleted/Extended Scenes Interactive Game Musical Score - Video "Rutt & Tuke's Commentary" Watch Along with the Hilarious Moose From the Film Fully Animated Outtakes - Exclusive to . When watching the movie, you'll want to see it the right way, so make sure to put in Disc 2 to watch the movie itself. Kenai accepts his new surroundings and is comfortable living with the other bears. The efforts to add gravitas and depth to Brother Bear's story do detract from it a bit, and make the film's ending disappointingly witless. amazon_ad_tag = "thehomeimprovemz"; amazon_ad_width = "160"; amazon_ad_height = "600"; amazon_color_border = "FFFF66"; amazon_color_background = "660000"; amazon_color_text = "FFFF66"; amazon_color_link = "FF9933"; amazon_color_price = "66CC33"; amazon_ad_link_target = "new";//--> brother bear 38905 GIFs. Believing him to be crazy, the moose joke that he is an abnormally large beaver and that they are not really moose themselves. Both the Dolby Digital and DTS tracks sounded great. On the mountain, Kenai is cornered by Denahi, but their battle is interrupted by Koda, who steals Denahi's spear. "Where's Koda?" He is then transformed into the animal by the Great Spirits who want to teach him about empathy. It was also the last movie produced by their Florida studio. However, when Rutt & Tuke do their commentary on this movie, it is truly hilarious. Cracking ice, powerful rivers, and heavy drum beats on the soundtrack are given some nice booming bass. It feels totally improvised, and Moranis and Thomas are in prime form. Closed Captioned They can be a bit clueless and do not always comprehend what is happening, though they mean well and will jump to their friends' aid if necessary. This praiseworthy piece takes you through the film's production and boasts an impressive list of interview subjects. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The patented Disney magic just wasn't there. It just didn't seem as crisp as the theatrical exhibition or recent animated Disney films. Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas were to reprise their respective roles while Will Friedle would have replaced Joaquin Phoenix as Kenai. The film was originally going to be about Kenai and an older bear named Grizz, voiced by Michael Clarke Duncan. I got the otter totem. A good portion of the documentary is devoted to the film's music; the songs were written by Phil Collins and originally planned to all be performed by him, too. There are also ads for the GameBoy Advance Brother Bear video game and Walt Disney World Magical Gatherings, accessible from the "Sneak Peeks" menu which is accompanied by an intimdiating rift on the familiar Sneak Peeks music. Suggested Retail Price: $15.99 (Reduced from $29.99). including an outrageously funny "Moose Commentary" starring Rutt and Tuke, outtakes, and deleted scenes, games and more! google_color_bg = "660000"; Lies, fights, arguments, loss "[11] After the filmmakers heard his audition tapes for Finding Nemo, Jeremy Suarez was cast as Koda. It's a good Disney movie. Kenai asked the two for directions to the Mountain Where the Lights Touch the Earth, but when they proved to be of no help, Kenai moved on to find it on his own. The DVD release consisted of two separate discs, which were both THX-certified. The commentary was entirely improvised, with the best material from three or four viewings spliced together. In a number of ways, it suceeds, though not to the extent of the masterpieces from last decade that it emulates like The Lion King and Tarzan. This unique presentation is recreated for the DVDon Disc 2. LFE sounds a little lighter than its original counterpart also. The film's creators have sought to create a distinct and illuminating order to the world of wildlife, a mood that worked in The Lion King as supporting the story, but never felt forced or preachy. Disney proudly presents Brother Bear, an epic animated adventure full of comedy and heart with five great songs from Academy Award winner Phil Collins (Best Original Song). Disney touts this as a "family-friendly widescreen" presentation,