This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

I had anticipated this film after reading about it. Initially the title intrigued me, but I wanted to know what it was about. I was thinking there could be a cast of the most sexiest men, but it would not necessarily help if there isn't an intriguing story. So after reading what it's about, I felt like it would be something that I could relate to. Unfortunately I missed it in the cinema. Since this was before I created a Facebook account, I didn't know anything about the making of it or when it was made. This film came from out of nowhere to me, although I couldn't understand why it only played for one week in all of North America. It didn't do too bad according to the numbers. I was hoping it would expand beyond playing in that one theatre and be around a little bit longer. By the time the second one came out, although there were regular engagements showing in a theatre at a time, I didn't understand why it didn't track at all. Still, I thought there should of been a bit of a wider distribution for it.Anyway as luck would have it, I didn't have to wait long to see it. A week and a half later after it was pulled, it was set for a DVD release. I was excited about that. Couldn't wait to watch it!Almost three months after it left the theatre, I decided to watch it. The film soared way past my expectations. I was expecting to be entertained at best, but the film is so much more. I wasn't expecting it to be as emotional as it was. It was hard letting go after watching it. I feel so connected to it. It is a magnificent coming of age story. It was a breath of fresh air having this story told. Honestly I have not seen anything like it in a feature length film. I definitely related to the main character Tyler (Joe Conti). I liked the way he navigated through the subculture, which is basically what it's about. He's a young aspiring actor who later on goes to a bar one night following an audition and then it goes from there. I was in awe of the situations he was in. It was like a fantasy, but not too far removed from reality. If only my words could have more authenticity, but the emotions are strong with this one. The character who played his love interest is perhaps the most complex. To me, he initially seemed unfriendly to Tyler, which made it challenging to warm up to. I started to like Roger (Gerald McCullough) as the film progressed. He is even better in the second one. My favorite character in the first BearCity is Fred (Brian Keane). Mostly he was what I wanted, with the exception of getting stoned and being a little too lax for me at times, but it's all good with him. I found him to be very approachable and it was a joy watching him throughout. All of the characters had endearing qualities to them so as a viewer, it made me feel a part of that. It succeeds on being a very sexy, yet insightful film at the same time. I became a fan ever since.

This movie is a fine example of a project, made for a specific subgroup. Considering how much fun everybody's having and how unbelievably relaxed all the actors are, it could easily be a project among friends. And a well-done one.The story is simple: young Tyler finally comes out of the closet for the second time when he admits he likes bears, and starts exploring the bear scene with all its positive and negative sides. And, of course, falls in love on the way.The movie is full of inside jokes (by not being on the bear scene, I probably missed quite a few), but that's great, considering it was made for that specific group and not so much for the general public. It's a movie for bears and bear lovers to feel better in their own skin (and for open-minded others).My only negative remark would be about the script (the text) - it often tends to be really forced, it doesn't flow and seems unnatural. However, this doesn't go for the role of Brent. According to IMDb, the actor Stephen Guarino is a professional comedian and this is really obvious from the movie. It seems like the writers didn't write the words for him because they assumed he will be much better improvising everything on the spot anyway. He is definitely the most hilarious character in the movie.Conclusion: a really really funny movie. Apparently #2 is coming out this year and I'm hoping it will be at least as funny as the first part.

It's nice to see a movie about Bears. There are not that many out there. The scene stealers were Brian Keane and Stephen Guarino. If the movie was just about them, it would've gotten a ten. They were extremely funny and very cute together. They had the best scenes. I love the shower/threesome scene; that had my husbear and I reeling with laughter. I didn't quite understand the whole attraction with Roger's character. Tyler would've been better off not having anything to do with Roger. Also, it was a little too sickly sweet with Carlos and Michael, but I still liked it. All in all, an extremely enjoyable film. I am looking forward to the sequel.

yes - lots of Eye candy... BUT horrible acting, cheesy dialogue, annoying/ bazaar soundtrack- and that Simon dude?-- within 1 minute of watching his overblown, high school acting class wannabe bullsh*t... i wanted to slap the sh*t out of him- all my friends said i needed to watch this movie- i hate my friends now :P (not really but come on guys!?!!?) this flick is dripping with Bear / Gay stereo types and over blown schmaltz - the last tear jerker scean? - jerked me from my 85 minute coma and i hit the eject- it is now on its way back to Netflix HQ- weighing 400+ pounds is not heart healthy- it will lead to a harsh and complicated death- get the surgery if you can't control yourself- sheesh- i would think that would be the over-riding issue - not that the surgery could go wrong- i know a lot of people that got it done and they are fine- they still struggle with their diet control - but at least their vital signs are stable...finally-