Re: Grin and BEAR it ... BROTHER here is my review

"Jeff in Orange County CA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL 
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> The animation is gorgeous, with every scene lavishly trimmed out in
> backgrounds and layout. (By the way - I did not see DCA's  Grizzly Peak!)
> Characters are well done and their lessons learned are not done too heavy
> handed.
> 

Hi,

Yes, contrary to the Mice Age story, there is no "Grizzly Peak" at all
in the film.  I don't know where Al came up with that.

> Finally what will sell this picture is the COMEDY; Of course the two Moose,
> Rutt- voiced by Rick Moranis and Tuke- voiced by Dave Thomas are the main
> catalyst for humor. The timing and rhythm of the humor was masterful
> storytelling IMHO.  Keep a lookout for the two Rams. I laughed hard enough
> to weep.
> 

Can you place _their_ voices?

oj

> All said a great Disney effort by the staff in FL.  I have a difficult time
> putting the films in any favorite order, so let's just say that if you took
> you favorite elements from Jungle Book, Fox and the Hound and The Lion King
> and set it in the North American west you would get Brother Bear.
> The Previews were ... (something TV'ish that I forgot the title promptly,
> something like Dog and Boy???)Ah - Teacher's Pet, The Haunted Mansion of
> course and Home on The Range. Again the comedy may sell HOTR as well. Will
> these two films save traditional animation? Only time will tell.
> 
> A comment to about the El Capitan crowd. This group was very up for the
> show. The 30 minute preshow entitled "The Magic of Disney Music" was well
> received. A mixed group of 20 something's dressed as Mouseketeers were a
> talented group. They sang and danced their little hearts out along with
> costumed characters.  A Fitting tribute to the past
> 
> Oh BTW [u]stay for the end of the credits[/u] ...as if I would have to tell
> this group.
> 
> but sometimes that large coke you had with the popcorn is knocking loudly!