Bears

Name: Bears
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-04-17
Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cast: John C. Reilly

2014·Movie

·1h 18min·G·

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Bears fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Spectacle6
Tension5
Fast Pace5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

Family Dynamics9
Wholesome8
Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Situational Comedy2
Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality5
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Direction6
Acting6
Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

Bears is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

Medium

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

Emotionally, it's wholesome, hopeful, and wondrous. Much of it is about family.

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Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

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Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational8Informative and instructive.

Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Love. Joy. Struggle. Strength. Love.

Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears. Although their world is exciting, it is also risky, and the cubs' survival hinges on family togetherness.

Nature DocumentaryAlaskan Brown BearsFamily SurvivalAnimal BehaviorWildlifeEducationalVisually StunningWholesome Viewing

Actors

John C. Reilly

Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew

Directed by:

Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill

Produced by:

Keith Scholey, Emily Lascelles, Adam Chapman

Composed by:

George Fenton, Jack Stew, Richard Hinton

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Bears legally?

Disney+

Bears is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bears worth watching?

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.