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( February 2015 ) Brother Bear 2 DVD cover Directed by Ben Gluck Produced by Carolyn Bates Jim Ballantine Written by Rich Burns Starring Patrick Dempsey Mandy Moore Benjamin Bryan Jim Cummings Michael Clarke Duncan Jessie Flower Wendie Malick Andrea Martin Rick Moranis Kathy Najimy Catherine O'Hara Jeremy Suarez Krista Swan Wanda Sykes Dave Thomas Jack Weber Dana Gonzales Music by Matthew Gerrard Dave Metzger Robbie Nevil Production company DisneyToon Studios Disney Animation Australia Project Firefly Distributed by Walt Disney Home Entertainment Release date August 29, 2006 ( 2006 - 08 - 29 ) Running time 73 minutes Country United States Language English Brother Bear 2 is a 2006 American animated comedy - drama film and the direct - to - video sequel to the animated feature Brother Bear, which was released on August 29, 2006. Melissa Etheridge contributed three songs to the film. In the film, the adventures of bear brothers Kenai and Koda continue. While the first film dealt with Kenai 's relationship with Koda, this one focuses more on his bond with a young human, Nita. Only five of the original characters return for the sequel ( excluding Denahi ), including Kenai, Koda, Rutt, Tuke, and Tug, because Jason Raize committed suicide in 2004. Only four of those actors came back to do their original roles, which include Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis ( in his most recent role as of 2017 ), Dave Thomas, and Michael Clarke Duncan. Producer Jim Ballantine was removed from the project and replaced with producer Carolyn Bates. Jason Marsden, as heard in the first trailer, was originally announced to voice Kenai, originally voiced by Joaquin Phoenix in the first film, but Patrick Dempsey ultimately voiced the character. However, the end credits still note Marsden as one of the additional voices. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Reception 5 Soundtrack 6 References 7 External links Plot Picking up several months after the events of the first film, Kenai, now a cave bear, is living happily with his foster brother Koda. Having just awoken from hibernation, the bears begin traveling to Crowberry Ridge for the first berries of the season. However, Kenai is haunted by memories of his childhood friend Nita, to whom he gave a special amulet many years ago after saving her from drowning. Nita, now grown up, is set to wed Atka, a man from a neighboring Inuit village. However, on the day of the wedding, the Spirits appear in the form of a storm that causes a fissure to open up in the ground between Nita and Atka, much to Nita 's horror. Believing it to be a sign, Nita consults the wisest shaman of the tribes. By communicating with the Spirits, the shaman reveals that the amulet that Kenai gave Nita all those years ago bonded her and Kenai together. The only way for Nita to sever the bond and be able to marry Atka is to find Kenai, go with him to Hokani Falls ( where Kenai gave Nita the amulet ), and burn the amulet on the eve of the Equinox, thus returning the bond to the Spirits. The shaman grants Nita the ability to communicate with Kenai and the other wildlife for this journey. Eventually, Kenai and Koda meet up with Nita. At first, Kenai refuses to destroy the bond, but Nita tells him that the Spirits may turn him back into a human and send him to find her. Under pressure from Nita and Koda, who is worried that he and Kenai could no longer be brothers if this happens, Kenai relents and the three make their way to Hokani Falls. As they spend more time together, Kenai and Nita rekindle their old friendship, much to Koda 's jealousy. One night, Nita asks Kenai if he ever thought of being human again. When Kenai says that he has considered it, Koda hears this and races up a mountain, grief - stricken that Kenai may leave him. Nita finds Koda hiding in a cave, but both are caught in an avalanche and barely rescued by Kenai. Kenai scolds Koda for almost getting himself killed, but the two reconcile with Kenai assuring Koda that he would never leave him. The trio eventually make it to Hokani Falls, where they burn the amulet. Without it, Nita can no longer communicate with Kenai or Koda, so she says goodbye. Seeing how depressed Kenai is and realizing that he loves Nita, Koda secretly asks his mother in the Spirit land to turn Kenai back into a human so he can be happy. The next morning, Rutt and Tuke ( whom Kenai, Koda, and Nita ran into multiple times throughout their journey, and whom Nita helped woo a pair of female Canadian moose ) inform Kenai that Koda went to the village to retrieve Nita. Knowing that Koda could be killed, Kenai follows after him. At the village, the tribes prepare for the wedding once again, but Nita, realizing her feelings for Kenai, tells her father that she can not marry Atka. At that moment, Koda creates a major commotion in the village in order to get Nita 's attention, while Kenai arrives to retrieve Koda. Rutt and Tuke rescue Koda from two of the villagers, while Atka battles Kenai, shoving him off of a cliff and into shallow water. Nita rushes to Kenai 's aide, where the two profess their love for each other. The Spirits appear to change Kenai back into a human, allowing Nita to communicate with Kenai and Koda. Kenai tells Nita that he can not become a human again and leave Koda, but Nita tells him that she can be with him. With her father 's blessing, the Spirits transform Nita into a bear. The film ends with Kenai and Nita 's wedding that the tribes, bears, Rutt, Tuke and their mates happily watch. Cast Patrick Dempsey as Kenai Jeremy Suarez as Koda Mandy Moore as Nita Rick Moranis as Rutt Dave Thomas as Tuke Michael Clarke Duncan as Tug Andrea Martin as Anda Jeff Bennett as Atka Catherine O'Hara as Kata Wanda Sykes as Innoko Wendie Malick as Siqiniq Kathy Najimy as Taqqiq Tress MacNeille as Hoonah Jim Cummings as Bering and Chilkoot Jack Weber as Young Kenai Jessie Flower as Young Nita Production The film was produced by DisneyToon Studios,, Disney Animation Australia and Project Firefly, a start up animation company founded by former Disney Feature Animation Florida employees. Reception Brother Bear 2 received generally mixed reviews from critics, and the film currently holds a 50 % in Rotten Tomatoes, and an average rating of 5.6 / 10 ( based on 8 votes ). The film is the second direct - to - video sequel to have a higher rating on Rotten Tomatoes than its predecessor, with the first film being An Extremely Goofy Movie. Enthusiastic reviews included Kevin Carr of 7M Pictures, which wrote `` The kids will love `` Brother Bear 2, '' especially if they loved the first film. It has a good message and some decent scenes. '' RealTalk Movie Reviews said `` Although sequels -- even a few from Disney -- are often disappointing, this one is a keeper, mostly because of its charming story and extraordinary background music '', and DVDTalk 's Brian Orndorf said `` As money - grabbing animated product goes, `` Brother Bear 2 '' rests nicely on a lowered expectation level, and is hardly an offensive affront to the first film. The texture and polish is deeply missed, but the characters are so strong and engaging, it still entertains. '' David Cornelius of DVDTalk wrote `` The story fails to impress, but everything else adds up in all the right ways to make up for it. The makers of `` Brother Bear 2 '' break the curse of the Disney sequel and turn in a welcome effort. '' Movie Metropolis said `` When you consider that Disney meant this production strictly for the home and it probably did n't cost nearly as much as the first film to make or market, it 's actually a superior product... '' Brother Bear 2 '' may not be first - tier Disney filmmaking, but it is first - tier Disney animation, and that and the sweetness of the story line may be enough to keep even grown - ups entertained. '' Negative reviews came from Pablo Villaca of Cinema em Cena, who said `` sad to say... the magic of the first film and sensitivity were replaced by cliches, ridiculous story and cheap sentimentality. '' Reel Film Reviews said `` There 's little doubt that Brother Bear 2, for the most part, comes off as an affable yet entirely needless piece of work, as filmmaker Ben Gluck, working from Rich Burns ' script, is generally unable to wholeheartedly capture and sustain the viewer 's interest - with the ongoing emphasis on stand - alone segments ( eg the central trio run afoul of several violent raccoons ) ensuring that the movie is only sporadically engaging. '' In 2016, Doug Walker of Channel Awesome reviewed Brother Bear 2 as part of Disneycember, praising the animation but criticizing the writing and the film itself for being `` mostly dumb ''. Soundtrack This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( February 2015 ) Brother Bear 2 Soundtrack album by Various artists Released August 15, 2006 Recorded 2006 Genre Pop, rock, soundtrack Label Walt Disney The soundtrack to Brother Bear 2 was released August 15, 2006. It is available only on digital outlets such as the iTunes Store and walmart.com. It includes the following tracks : Dave Metzger -- `` Opening : Brother Bear 2 '' -- 0 : 34 Melissa Etheridge -- `` Welcome to This Day '' -- 2 : 40 Dave Metzger -- `` The Dream '' -- 2 : 08 Dave Metzger -- `` Father and Daughter '' -- 0 : 54 Dave Metzger -- `` Nita Confesses Her Fear '' -- 0 : 55 Melissa Etheridge and Josh Kelley -- `` Feels Like Home '' -- 3 : 30 Melissa Etheridge -- `` It Will Be Me '' -- 3 : 35 Dave Metzger -- `` Koda 's Wish to the Spirits '' -- 1 : 38 Dave Metzger -- `` I Love You Too '' -- 2 : 42 Dave Metzger -- `` Nita 's Transformation '' -- 1 : 23 Melissa Etheridge and Josh Kelley -- `` Welcome to This Day ( Reprise ) '' -- 1 : 33 References Jump up ^ Sutton, Candace ( February 15, 2004 ). `` Mystery over stage star 's death in bush ''. www.smh.com.au. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved November 30, 2016. Jump up ^ `` ' Brother Bear ' DVD Press Release ''. Walt Disney Home Entertainment. May 26, 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2006 Jump up ^ Baisley, Sarah ( June 21, 2007 ). `` Disneytoon Studios Prexy Morrill Steps Down ''. Animation World Network. Retrieved April 19, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Disney to axe Sydney studio ''. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. July 26, 2005. Retrieved March 12, 2013. Jump up ^ Moore, Roger ( January 31, 2006 ). `` Drawn to the light ''. Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved March 6, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Brother Bear 2, Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved November 30, 2016 Jump up ^ Carr, Kevin. `` '' BROTHER BEAR 2 '' DVD Review ``. www.7mpictures.com. Retrieved November 30, 2016. Jump up ^ http://www.reeltalkreviews.com/browse/viewitem.asp?type=review&id=1831 Jump up ^ Orndorf, Brian ( August 25, 2006 ). `` Brother Bear 2 ''. DVD Talk. Retrieved November 30, 2016. Jump up ^ Cornelius, David ( August 28, 2006 ). `` Brother Bear 2 ''. DVD Talk. Retrieved November 30, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2014 - 03 - 17. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 17. Jump up ^ Nusair, David. `` Brother Bear 1 & 2 ''. reelfilm.com. Retrieved November 30, 2016. Jump up ^ Channel Awesome ( December 22, 2016 ). `` Brother Bear 2 - Disneycember ''. YouTube. Retrieved December 22, 2016. 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Question: who does patrick dempsey play in brother bear 2
Answer: Kenai