Brother Bear 2

Brother Bear 2 is a 2006 American animated direct-to-video road movie and the sequel to the animated feature Brother Bear, which was released on August 29, 2006. Melissa Etheridge contributed three songs to the movie. In the movie, the adventures of bear brothers Kenai and Koda continue. While the first movie dealt with Kenai's relationship with Koda, this one focuses more on his bond with a young human of his past, Nita.

Only five of the original characters return for the sequel (excluding Denahi): Kenai, Koda, Rutt, Tuke, and Tug, as Jason Raize died on February 3, 2005. Only four of those actors came back to do their original roles: Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, and Michael Clarke Duncan.

Producer Jim Ballantine was removed from the project and replaced with Carolyn Bates. Jason Marsden, as heard in the first trailer, was originally announced to voice Kenai, after being voiced by Joaquin Phoenix in the first film; Patrick Dempsey ultimately voiced the character. However, the end credits still note Marsden as one of the additional voices.

Voice cast
 Patrick Dempsey as Kenai
 Mandy Moore as Nita
 Jeremy Suarez as Koda
 Rick Moranis as Rutt
 Dave Thomas as Tuke
 Andrea Martin as Anda
 Catherine O'Hara as Kata
 Wanda Sykes as Innoko
 Wendie Malick as Aunt Siqniq
 Kathy Najimy as Aunt Taqqiq
 Michael Clarke Duncan as Tug
 Jim Cummings as Bering / Chikoot
 Jack Weber as Young Kenai. (credited as additional voices)
 Jessie Flower as Young Nita. (credited as additional voices)
 Tress MacNeille as Hoonah. (credited as additional voices)
 Jeff Bennett as Atka. (credited as additional voices)

Additional voices were provided by Jason Marsden and Bobb'e J. Thompson.

Reception
Brother Bear 2 did better in critical response than Brother Bear 1, with a higher rating of 50% in Rotten Tomatoes, indicating mixed-to-positive reviews. The consensus is "the story seems lacking along with some annoying plot holes, but Brother Bear 2 is a worth-watching fun family film that will entertain kids and adults along the way".

Other websites

 Brother Bear 2 Official DVD xxxxxxxxxxincluding a sneak preview



Category:2006 movies
Category:2006 animated movies
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Category:Movies about bears
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Category:American movies