MPAA Rating: G
Original Review Date: November 3, 2003
Reviewed by: Erin, The Muse
In a Nutshell: Good. I wanted to love it, but I didn't. Still
good though.
Quick Plot: Kenai, an Inuit young man in search of vengeance for
his brother, is transformed by the spirits into a bear so that
he may "walk a mile in his enemy's shoes," so to speak, and Koda
(an abandoned cub) tags along. But Kenai's other brother is
also seeking vengeance, and assumes Bear-Kenai is the enemy.
In Detail: A beautiful film, to be sure, eh? The Aurora
Borealis animation is fantastic. I especially liked the "Great
Spirits" song segment, sung by Tina Turner. Beyond that, it was
just, well, okay. I really wanted to love this film, and I
didn't. Liked it, yes, but not love. Sadly, most of the best
stuff, you've seen in the trailers. Beyond the stunning visuals
(with extensive multi-plane camera use, yay!), the story is just
a touch blah. Fine for kids, I think. Worth seeing, but
perhaps with slightly lower expectations. If you like ending
Kodas, I mean codas, stay through the credits.
Will I Buy It? Most likely. You know I'm a Disney nut!
