Bears (2014)

Beautiful-looking documentary from Disney. It's harmless fluff. There's no footage of bears killing other animals (besides fish) and the few bear fights they show result in no bloodshed. I'm not sure why it was even made as you can find such nature documentaries on television all the time. Still, it is pleasant to watch. There is a somewhat annoying narration from John C. Reilly. I get that Disney wanted this to appeal to kids so having a comedian with a silly voice is understandable from a marketing standpoint. But the documentary does have serious moments and Reilly pretty much ruins all of those. It's worth watching if you love animals and nature footage. But be prepared for it to be slow-moving and a little too cutesy at times. If you have kids, they will likely enjoy it more than you do.

We all have heard about the big bad bear or seen a lovable teddy bear, but do we really know much about these hibernating creatures. In the movie Bears you are taken right up close to see how they come into the world and fight all the obstacles. A mama bear and her two cubs come out and fight for survivor. There are some amazing shots and really takes you front and center in a bears life. You soon realize that these cuddly creatures are softies but can be really tough. I loved this film and it makes me be more in aw in the wonders of nature and the obstacles that all of god's creatures have to over come to survive. A perfect film for kids of all ages or anyone that just want to learn more about bears. The funny man John C. Reilly serves the perfect narrator of some of the most important lessons a bear needs to know.

A documentary very easy to watch by kids and the young at heart who love nature. It conveys the harsh challenges of the first year of life of a brown bear family in the Alaskan peninsula. Parents or other responsible adults may face some tough questions about additional details on what it's not shown by naturally curious children.If at the end the viewer is left amazed at how the making of this feature was even possible, just stay a while longer through all the credits.

Here's a family friendly movie that will be enjoyed by all ages. Outstanding cinematography takes you very up close and personal with a mother bear and her two cubs in their first year.John C. Reilly narrates, sometimes as if for the blind. He is saying what is on the screen. The narration is a little too much when he speaks for the male cub. An excellent music track adds to the enjoyment.You can't help but wonder how did they capture that action? Over the end credits there are behind the camera shots that show how some of the movie was made.It is short, and there is nothing too scary for smaller children. The Bears make it through their first year, the salmon well that's a different story.