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Rating:  - Big Idea's First Full Length Film is Veggie Fun
Bob the Tomato and Dad Asparagus are taking a group of kids to a concert. When they're waylaid by porcupines, they find themselves waiting at an unusual restaurant. There, they meet the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. Sensing that the group needs a lesson, they proceed to tell the story about the one time they did do something.Seems a number of years ago, they met up with the prophet Jonah. When he didn't want to follow an assignment from God, he tries to run away on their boat. But will God let him off the hook that easily? Once again, the guys at Big Idea have created a wonderful film that everyone can enjoy. Heck, I saw it twice in the theater myself. They stick pretty close to the Biblical story while still throwing in the silliness that we've come to expect. While one or two parts may appear over the top, they work for this movie aimed at pre-school kids. Especially effective in getting their message across is the ending. By including the entire Biblical story, they make an excellent point about compassion and mercy that we all need to remember. Their animation, while not up to the bigger budget of Pixar, is the best I've ever seen them do. The water shots are amazing all by themselves. They've certainly come a long way from their first video. This DVD set is loaded with lots of fun things beside the movie. The first disc features the movie in wide and full screens. Full screen is the default on this disc, but it's easy enough to go into the menu and change it. This disc also features three audio commentaries. Phil and Mike do their usual entertaining job of giving insight into the making of the film. The second commentary from producer Ameake Owens and director of animation Marc Vulcano is just as enlightening. Of course, the third commentary, from Larry the Cucumber and Mr. Lunt, tells us the real story of what happened in the making of this film. The second disc gets into all kinds of bonus features on the making of the film. Everything is covered from conception to rendering to music. While I have a fairly good idea what goes into something like this, they approached it in a different way that shed new light on it for me. They also have some hilarious features. I was rolling at the outtakes, and the Easter Eggs are well worth finding. They also include the videos and some (but surprisingly not all) of the animation for the Jonah sing along video that came out before the movie. If you're familiar with past VeggieTales, you'll love this DVD set. It's got another great episode and all the behind the scenes information you could want. You'll enjoy the full 84 minutes.
Rating: - Classic Veggie Tales!!!
This movie is a MUST SEE for any Veggie Tales fan!!!
The Veggie Tales series has captured the hearts of kids (and adults) with more than a dozen different videos. Each about 30 minutes long, and now Big Idea Productions has gone all out to create the first ever full length Veggie Tale motion picture. And as with all the previous works, this one is full of what fans have come to know and love. State of the art computer design, memorable music, a lesson in faith and general silliness that makes you laugh out loud.The animation is truly fantastic and a delight to the imagination. This film abounds with cool details and effects, especially with the pirate ship, the storm at sea and movements of the armless veggie characters. Big Idea did a great job in illustrating the story of Jonah. Very thorough, clear and kept consistent to the Biblical story. Expertly telling it with their classic twist of humor, making it unique and a completely unforgettable. Watching the Veggies on the big screen, in a dark theater with total strangers gave me mixed emotions. To see such a film, in a public setting, that praises God in a "no-bones-about-it" sort of way, did create a weird feeling, but at the same time it was refreshing experience from the norm. Defiantly worth the ticket! And in my opinion it is one to be watched twice. Don't miss the boat! See Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie while it's in theaters the best place to veiwed it.
Rating: - The Veggies are terrific!
Jonah will make you laugh it will make you well it won't make you cry but it's a movie for kids and they'll have a terrific time watching it and you'll love it because they are getting a great message out of it. You'll probably even be singing the Veggie Tale theme with the kids before it's over with and enjoying contemporary Christian music (gasp!)about becoming fish food in the belly of a whale (Trust me, I never thought I'd be listening to contemporary Christian music! Which I don't but I had fun with this with my son)The characters are great fun - it's made more fun because each of these characters are portrayed by Veggie regulars who have characteristics that shine through the role. It's kind of like John Wayne playing a role as a politician. Even though he might have been able to go through all the actions and do a decent job acting out the part, he still would have been The Duke. Well Jonah is still Archibald the Asparagus, and the pirates are still Larry the Cucumber, Pa Grape, and Mr. Lundt. The only exception is Khalil who is new and isn't even a plant, but we can forgive him for the fun he brings to the show. The most important aspect of the show as a parent though is that the movie brings a great message to your child. It is definitely Bible based but brings the basic message that people need to forgive and accept each other. This is a message that any child can hear regardless of your religious affiliation. I'm trying to bring my son up on this kind of thing. He couldn't tell you who the Road Runner or Wile E. Coyote is but hopefully he can share some of the messages he has learned from watching the fine entertainment that Big Idea has brought us. My son loves watching these videos he'll laugh, sing, and dance while they play and instead of getting the idea that it is fun to blow each other up with dynamite or other ridiculousness like that, he is learning valuable lessons. Kudos to Phil Vischer and everybody at Big Idea. Watch the movie!
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