Movie Reviews

MOVIE REVIEW - Children's

VeggieTales

- The Complete Silly Song Collection
Produced by - Word Entertainment/Big Idea

Favorite Features -

includes four DVD's for the most complete Silly Song library
much loved Veggie characters and songs
discs include - Very Silly Songs, The End of Silliness, The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown and the all new, Veg-O-Rama Juke Box

These DVDs will have everyone - young and old - singing along and truly enjoying the wide variety of Veggie Silly Songs! I like the new Juke Box DVD that allows you to select the songs that will play, but you can't go wrong with any of the DVDs in this set! Tremendously well done, Word Entertainment/Big Idea!

VeggieTales - Duke and the Great Pie War
Produced by - Big Idea

Favorite Features -

return of much loved Veggie characters in two all new stories
opening story - Babysitter in De-Nile is extremely well done
new silly song - The Blues with Larry - which of course Larry can't sing the blues! Makes an excellent addition to the Silly Songs!
new character - Petunia, is sure to be loved by kids
feature story is fun and does a good job of making the point that it matters if we are kind and take care of others

Kids will enjoy this new addition to the VeggieTales DVDs and parents will enjoy the humor the writers brilliantly included for parents! I would have liked to see the feature story stick a little closer to the Biblical account of Ruth, but it is a DVD I'd enthusiastically recommend for parents to add to their home library. Extremely well done, Big Idea.

Aladdin the Return of Jafar
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Produced by - Disney
Rated - G

Favorite Features -

return of favorite characters - and even the bad guy, Jafar - for the, "what happens next" to the story of Aladdin.
colorful, quality animation
I like how Aladdin and the King of Thieves teaches about what really matters - family is more important than gold

While The Return of Jafar may be a bit intense and scary for young children, those who love the story of Aladdin will be thrilled to add these next chapters to the story to their DVD collection. Extremely well done, Disney!

Mulan II
Produced by - Disney
Rated - G

Favorite Features -

return of loved characters from Mulan
fun storyline kids will enjoy
story provides opportunities for families to talk about putting others first, getting along, differences and more
colorful animation and all new songs

The combination of the return of the characters from the first story of Mulan with the excellent storyline will combine for another great example of how "the next part of the story" is one not to be missed! Extremely well done, Disney!

Batman the Animated Series

Volume 2
Produced by - Warner Brothers

Favorite Features -

four disc set with 28 episodes of Batman
favorite crime fighter vs. bad guys like Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Cat Woman and more
teaches right over wrong and makes strong statements about not using drugs

Great animation and storylines combine with one of the all time favorite animated super hero characters for the best animated series - a must have for the home library! Tremendously well done, Warner Brothers!

Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement
Produced by - Disney
Rated - G

Favorite Features -

return of characters from the first Princess Diaries for more fun and adventure
provides opportunities for families to talk about things like who you are as a person, what your dreams are and how to achieve them, caring about others, making wise choices and more

Another fine example of how to do an excellent job of providing the "what happens next" for stories we enjoy! This continuing story of the princess is sure to delight young girls in particular! Extremely well done, Disney!

Where the Red Fern Grows
Manufacturer - Disney
Rated PG

Favorite Features -

part of the new Disney's Literary Collection
excellent story is sure to provide opportunities for families to talk about things that really matter - family, caring about others, friendship

Incredible setting in the Ozarks and believable characters make for a must have addition to the family library. Be aware, the ending is really sad, so be prepared to talk with young children if you let them watch, but this is definitely a movie worth having. Tremendously well done, Disney!

Young Black Stallion
Manufacturer - Disney
Rated - G

Favorite Features -

incredible setting, actors and animals
part of the new Disney's Literary Collection
excellent story is sure to provide opportunities for families to talk about things that really matter - helping family, friendship, being true to your family and friends and not giving up

Kids who love horses will absolutely be captivated by this powerful story. Extremely well done, Disney!

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