Brother Bear 2 (2006)

Actors: Kathy Najimy (actress), Mandy Moore (actress), Michael Clarke Duncan (actor), Tress MacNeille (actress), Wendie Malick (actress), Andrea Martin (actress), Jeff Bennett (actor), Jason Marsden (actor), Kad Merad (actor), Jim Cummings (actor), Jim Cummings (actor), Olivier Baroux (actor), Dave Thomas (actor), Patrick Dempsey (actor), Catherine O'Hara (actress),

Plot: Kenai, still a bear and Koda strongly believe that they do not need any girl, just each other. Kenai dreams of Nita, a girl he had met and saved when he was very young. After giving her an amulet, and promising they'd be friends forever, Nita leaves for her home and Kenai never sees her again. We then see Nita, now grown up, beautiful and preparing her her wedding. However, the ancestors are not pleased, as Nita is already tied to Kenai. The only way for Nita to break their bond and be happily married is to journey to the very place where Kenai gave her the amulet and burn it together. As Kenai, Nita and Koda journey to the place together, Koda cannot help but feel worried that Kenai might abandon him altogether for Nita. Will Nita break the bond she shares with Kenai and marry another? Will Koda be abandoned by his big brother?

Keywords: aquaphobia, avalanche, bear, digit-in-title, direct-to-video-sequel-to-theatrical-movie, fear, inuit, jealousy, magic, moose
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy,
Taglines: The moose are on the loose.

Quotes:

Nita's Father: Once you love someone, they stay in your heart forever.

Brother Bear (2003)

Actors: Pamela Adlon (actress), Jennifer Darling (actress), Joaquin Phoenix (actor), Greg Proops (actor), D.B. Sweeney (actor), Brian Posehn (actor), Dave Thomas (actor), Harold Gould (actor), Phil Proctor (actor), Rodger Bumpass (actor), Michael Clarke Duncan (actor), Bob Bergen (actor), Bill Farmer (actor), Sherry Lynn (actress), Debi Derryberry (actress),

Plot: Kenai, a man who resents bears after a fight with one kills his older brother, is turned into a bear so he can see life from a different perspective. He is visited by the spirit of his older brother, and is told that, if he wishes to be changed back into a human, he must travel to the place where the lights touch the Earth, in other words, the Northern Lights. Fueled by hope, Kenai sets off on his long journey, and, along the way, encounters a younger bear, Koda, who is a chatterbox and a fun-loving spirit; Koda is trying to find his way back to his home, the Salmon Run, which, coincidentally, is right next to where the lights touch the Earth. Koda and Kenai team up, but are hunted by Kenai's other brother, Denahi, who fears that the bear has killed Kenai as well. Along the way, the two bears meet other friends, including two moose, some rams, and some mammoths, with whom they hitch a ride. However, Kenai discovers that he likes being a bear, and realizes that humans aren't only afraid of bears; through Koda's eyes, the humans are the monsters, with their long spears. With a whole new view on life, Kenai makes a decision that will change his world forever.

Keywords: american-indian, animal-in-title, aurora-borealis, battle, bear, bear-attack, bear-cub, brother-brother-relationship, brotherhood, ceremony
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy,
Taglines: The story of a boy who became a man by becoming a bear. This November, see through another's eyes, feel through another's heart, and discover the meaning of brotherhood. Nature Calls. The Moose Are Loose! Welcome to a world where animals rule and the only human around... isn't human anymore.

Quotes:

Rutt: I can't believe you totaled a mammoth.::Tuke: Hey, that mountain came out of nowhere.::Rutt: I cannot accept what you have to say.::Tuke: Oh, come on, it was in my blind spot!

Tanana: I don't speak "bear".

Kenai: You ready?::Denahi: For what?::Kenai: We're going after the bear.::Denahi: I know what you're feeling, but... but killing that bear is wrong.::Kenai: Wrong? Our brother is dead and it's because of THAT monster.::Denahi: I don't blame the bear, Kenai.

Kenai: Okay, okay, Heh... Koda... I, uh... I... I gotta get goin'...::Koda: Well, when you come back, we can go...::Kenai: I... I won't be coming back.::Koda: What? Why not?::Kenai: Because... well... it's hard to explai...::Tug: You're leaving?::Kenai: GAH! UH, NO! Well I, uh... I mean yes. Uh... well it's just that I... I don't... I don't belong here.::Tug: "Don't belong"? EVERY bear belongs here.

[to his brother]::Rutt: Sorry! You've been replaced with my dear brother... gee, I forget you name, what's your name again...?::Koda: I don't want anymore brothers.::Rutt: See? He's had enough of you too, eh.

Rutt: You wouldn't like us, eh. We're really gamey.::Tuke: Ya... eat hoof-for-brains over there.::Rutt: Oh nice, eh. pine-cone breath!::Tuke: Crusty tail!::Rutt: Twig legs!::Tuke: Big nose! [Rutt gasps]... sorry.::Rutt: You went too far that time.

[arguing with his echo]::Ram: Hey, shut up!::Echo: Hey, shut up!::Ram: No, you shut up!::Echo: No, you shut up!::[later]::Ram: [tired] No... YOU shut up!::Echo: No... YOU shut up!

[about receiving his totem]::Kenai: Yeah, I'll probably get, like, a sabretooth tiger for bravery, or strength, or greatness, you know, something that fits me...::Denahi: How about a mammoth for your fat head? Just make sure you get that basket tied up.::Kenai: Don't worry! No stupid bear's gonna get anywhere near this fish!::Denahi: Just tie it up.

[Sitka reminds Denahi's totem doesn't gaurentee his wisdom]::Kenai: Yeah... I guess the spirits messed up on both of our totems.::Sitka: You know, I felt the same way when Tanana gave me mine.::Kenai: Get out of here.::Sitka: No, really. I said, "The eagle of guidance? What does that mean?"... But now that I'm older, I know it's about being a leader... and keeping an eye on you two.::Kenai: ...I just want to get my hand print on that wall.::Sitka: Just be patient, Kenai. When you live by your totem... you will.::Kenai: Really?::Sitka: Guarantee it.

Mabel: This year, I lost my dear husband, Edgar.::Edgar: Stop tellin' everyone I'm dead!