The Country Bears
The Country Bears

The Country Bears

2002Movie88 minEnglish

For Beary Barrington, The Country Bears' young #1 fan, fitting in with his all-too-human family is proving im-paws-ible. When he runs away to find Country Bear Hall and his heroes, he discovers the venue that made them famous is near foreclosure. Beary hightails it over the river and through the woods to get the Bears in the Band back together for an all-out reunion concert to save Country Bear Hall.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users54%
Director: Peter HastingsGenres: Comedy, Family, Music

Plot Summary

In a world where anthropomorphic animals are not uncommon, the Country Bears are a beloved musical group that has disbanded. Their biggest fan, a young bear named Beary, embarks on a journey to reunite the band for a benefit concert to save their beloved venue, Country Bear Hall. Along the way, he enlists the help of the original band members and faces numerous comedic challenges.

Critical Reception

The Country Bears received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and weak musical numbers. While some acknowledged its intended family-friendly nature, most found it to be a forgettable and unengaging film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and uninspired family comedy with few laughs.
  • The film struggles to find its footing with weak jokes and unmemorable songs.
  • Despite a few charming moments, it ultimately fails to engage audiences of any age.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a lighthearted, albeit somewhat silly, family movie. Many enjoyed the music and the characters' earnestness, though some felt the plot was too simplistic and the humor didn't always land.

Fun Fact

The animatronic puppets used for the Country Bears were originally created for the Country Bear Jamboree attraction at Disney theme parks, which opened in 1971.

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r96sk

r96sk

Wow, that was an excruciating watch. From literally the first few seconds you know where <em>'The Country Bears'</em> is going, both with the plot but also with the concept of the bears themselves. That's if you didn't already guess from...