Doing for tigers what The Bear did for Grizzlies and Kodiaks; Two Brothers offers lush adventure with a message that anyone can take to heart. French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Annaud directed both films; blessing them with his keen eye for beauty and a love for wildlife that's as impassioned as it is infectious. This time; the adorable critters are Kumal and Sangha; sibling tiger cubs in French Indochina circa 1920; separated when a treasure-hunting adventurer (Guy Pearce) inadvertently leads them to capture. He makes amends by defending their right to freedom; but before that can happen; the now-grown tigers must endure cruel treatment that younger viewers (and sensitive adults) may find somewhat traumatic. There's a purpose to their ordeal; however; and Annaud (along with a world-class tiger trainer; 30 different tigers; and minimal use of digital trickery) films this uplifting story as a child's fable; with equal measures of danger and irresistible charm. As a family-friendly plea to protect endangered tigers everywhere; Two Brothers is cute; cuddly; and easily recommended. --Jeff Shannon