'Bears' good for young set Read Billy's movie reviews on his special archive page. By BILLY NORRIS © St. Petersburg Times published July 29, 2002 Movie: The Country Bears Rating: G Summary: Beary Barrington (voice of Haley Joel Osment) is a bear who was adopted by a human family when he was a cub. The family never told Beary he was adopted, and he has always accepted his place in the family until his brother Dex (Eli Marienthal) reveals the truth. Beary hits the road hoping to trace his roots. His instincts lead him to the rundown Country Bear Hall, where his idols, a formerly famous rock band called the Country Bears, once played. He runs into Fred Bedderhead (voice of Brad Garrett), the group's ex-leader, who doesn't have the money to fight the greedy banker who wants to tear down the hall. Beary convinces Fred to go on a road trip with him to piece together the former band members for a tribute concert, which they hope will raise enough money to pay off the banker. My View: This film, which is based on the once popular Country Bear Jamboree attraction at Disney World, was better than the trailers led me to believe it would be. I anticipated being bored out of my wits, but the movie was tolerable. Favorite Part: I enjoyed all the cameos made by famous recording artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Elton John and former Eagles drummer-singer Don Henley. The soundtrack was a compilation of classic rock, country and contemporary pop that provided the substance of this movie. Kids won't get some of the jokes directed at their parents. It helped to have my mom along to explain some of them. Recommendations: Teenagers, don't get too excited about this one; it's more for your younger sibling and your parents. It's all right, but I would rather catch some of the other kids films that have been out for a while. Grade: C+ -- Billy Norris, 14, will be in the ninth grade at Seminole High School and is former member of the Times X-Team. Past 14 Days March 16, 2008 March 15, 2008 March 14, 2008 March 13, 2008 March 12, 2008 March 11, 2008 March 10, 2008 March 9, 2008 March 8, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 6, 2008 March 5, 2008 March 4, 2008 March 3, 2008 Search further back Here's the rest of today's Xpress The freedom of summer Third 'Powers' is golden 'Bears' good for young set How can I win back your trust?