"The story of a boy who became a man... By becoming a bear."
This movie is way too under appreciated in my opinionโฆ The fandom is practically non-existentโฆ
And I donโt understand why? The plot was fantastic.
All of the characters were lovable.
There was no one that you absolutely could not stand.
The โbad guyโ was actually the main character, Kenai. Which was an interesting twist for Disney.
But by building a bond with this young cub (Koda), and seeing the world through the eyes of a bear, he realized that he (as a man) had beenย the monsterโฆ Not bears.
I mean, talk about character developmentโฆ
Koda: Those monsters are really scaryโฆ Especially with their sticks.
And for me, this scene right here was one of my most emotional Disney moments. You canโt even here Kenai telling the actual storyโฆ But you can see their facial expressions and you can just feel it. You know exactly what heโs saying to Koda.
Kenai: Well, I have a story to tell you.
Koda: Really? Whatโs it about?
Kenai: Well, itโs kind of about a manโฆ and kind of about a bear. But mostly, itโs about a monster.
โฆ Kodaโฆ I did something very wrong.
Okay, but on a lighter note?
The animation was incredible.
It was a powerful movie about brotherly love, guidance, and responsibility, and it truly is one of my favorite Disney movies ever.
Not to mention the soundtrack is amazing. You canโt go wrong with Phil Collins.
The fandom will never be huge, but the movie definitely deserves more credit. If you havenโt watched it, I highly recommend it.