Video:

The 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer of Two Brothers is radiant. The colors in the forest are incredibly vibrant, and the fast motion and acceleration of the tigers is always in focus and without digital flaws. The occasional dark scenes are even and deep.

Audio:

The 5.1 surround track contains occasional ambiance in the back speakers, and some excellent surround usage in a key scene in the third act. The dialogue is always clean and above any ambient sound.

Extras:

The best extra is a 35-minute documentary on tigers, entitled "Wild About Tigers. Narrated by Pearce, it is no different than a special on a channel like Animal Planet, but it makes for good companion viewing with youngsters.

There are several short featurettes about the film, as well, covering the technology used in some scenes, the locations and how the production team managed to safely capture all the footage of the tigers. Weighing in at less than five minutes each, a "Play All" feature would have been useful here.

The final extra is a feature length commentary with Annaud. He apologizes for the accent very early on. His love for the animals really shines through on the track, and it is an interesting listen.

Trailers are not available from the menu, though several are featured before it (Thunderbirds, Balto: Wings of Change, A Shark's Tale, The Land Before Time series).

Final Thoughts:

I was about 12 the first time I saw The Bear, and it was not only a favorite of mine, but also of my entire family. Two Brothers doesn't quite achieve that level, but is still a very enjoyable film that can speak to movie viewers of all ages.