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That's right, Brother Bear 2. Surprised to find that this Direct-To-Video sequel exists? This time around, Kenai, living happily with Koda as his surrogate brother, remembers an old childhood friend who ran away from an arranged marriage. Her name is Nita, and in order to get married, she has to burn the amulet that Kenai gave to her as children. But naturally, the two of them realize their feelings for each other.
Even though Joaquin Phoenix couldn't reprise his role because was busy being a somewhat convincing Johnny Cash in Walk The Line, the good news is that Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas reprise their roles as Rutt and Tuke. The most interesting part is that Andrea Martin and Catherine O'Hara (one of my favorite actresses) voice Anda and Kata, the love interests for Rutt and Tuke. It's like an SCTV reunion!
And much like the typical DTV Disney sequel, it's more lighthearted than the original, which means there's less drama in this sequel, and the romance between Kenai and Nita is what you expect, as was the ending. However, unlike the other DTV Disney sequels, this one is, according to Lindsay Ellis, the "least flawed". Whether or not you want to consider this sequel canon is up to you.
My rating: 7/10
