Disneynature: Bears (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
Disneynature: Bears
Directed by: Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey Narrated by: John C. Reilly Running Time: 1 hr 18 mins Rating: G Due Out: August 12, 2014
PLOT (courtesy of Disneynature: From Disneynature, the studio that brought you “Earth” and “Chimpanzee,” comes the must-own true life adventure “Bears,” available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy), Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), and On-Demand, Aug. 12, 2014. An epic story of breathtaking scale, this heartwarming and visually spectacular film showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. Families everywhere can now travel to a majestic Alaskan wilderness teeming with life without leaving home as “Bears” arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, and Digital HD featuring stunning high definition picture, transporting sound, and exciting bonus features both parents and their children will love.
To celebrate the in-home debut of “Bears,” Disneynature is proud to continue the conservation program initiated with the film’s theatrical release. For every purchase of the movie through August 19, 2014, Disneynature will make a donation through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to further protect and conserve endangered or threatened wildlife and wild places as well as enhance field research across more than 2.9 million acres of National Park Service land.
Bonus features on the “Bears” Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, and Digital HD include the music video for “Carry On,” featuring Olivia Holt, and four making-of featurettes, including “Welcome To Alaska,” which tracks the filmmakers as they set forth on an epic journey to film Sky and her cubs out in the wilds of the Alaskan frontier; “The Future For The Bears,” which spotlights a special visit to the film’s production from legendary primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall; “A Guide to Living With Bears,” which introduces viewers to the guides who instructed the filmmakers on how to work with these magnificent creatures; and “How Did They Film That?,” which provides an inside look on some of the extreme filmmaking that went into getting shots high in the mountains and under frigid cold water.
“Bears” was directed by Alastair Fothergill (“Earth,” “African Cats” and “Chimpanzee”) and Keith Scholey (“African Cats”). It features narration by John C. Reilly (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “Chicago” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”).
WHO'S IT FOR? This film is for everyone. Sometimes "G" doesn't mean that. It just means that your kids will sit still, but you won't want anything to do with it.
MOVIE: Quite simply, this is one of my favorite films of the year. It is simple and sweet. There is actual suspense, and tons of heart. Click here to listen to my entire review on the podcast Movie B.S. with Bayer and Snider.
MOVIE SCORE: 8/10
EXTRAS
Blu-ray, Digital HD & DMA · Welcome To Alaska - Journey with the filmmakers into the Alaskan wilds to film Sky and her cubs.
· The Future For The Bears - Experience the thrill of living with the bears during production, and the importance of protecting the wilderness to ensure their survival…and our own.
· A Guide To Living With Bears - Learn how the team interacts safely with these magnificent creatures.
· How Did They Film That? - Get an inside look on some of the extreme filmmaking that went into getting shots high in the mountains and under frigid cold water.
· “Carry On” Music Video By Olivia Holt
DVD · “Carry On” Music Video By Olivia Holt