Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WALT DISNEY COMPANY Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - Young Albert enlists to service in WWI after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This period film, directed by Hollywood favorite, Steven Speilberg delivers a sensitive message about compassion, family and the tragedy of war. Based on the best-selling novel and stage production, we follow the life of Albert Narracott (Jeremy Irvine) and the horse he loves, Joey. This is a BIG film, rich with scenes of the English and French countryside and full blown front-line battle scenes such as in Spielberg'... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
The acclaimed War Horse play and children's book is now on the big screen! War Horse is a heartwarming tale about a father who buys a horse for his son on a whim. His son, Albert played by Jeremy Irvine, develops an unbreakable bond his horse, Joey. However, World War I approaches, and Joey is drafted into the military. Will the two ever reunite? The movie has a charming story. When I interviewed the author of the ch... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - When a young fairy accidentally shrinks a distracted construction worker down to her size, the worker helps save the fairy's forest from the demolition that lies ahead. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Heightens concern about environmental issues. Music and animation are delightful. Promotes compassion for living things. Forest creatures are respectful of one another. Lumberjacks are stereotyped as careless. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Fern Gully is an animated family film that was one of my favorites growing up. I think that this movie is still very enjoyable for me even now that I'm older. It tells the story of the last rain forest called Fern Gully that is inhabited by fairies. An evil creature called Hexes begins to destroy the forest and the fairies must team up with all of the beings in the forest to defeat Hexes and keep their home safe. I t... read more Runtime: 76 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 2-5 Topic - Family Description - When a friendly game of tug of war accidentally sends Elmo's favorite blanket to faraway Grouchland, Elmo summons all of his courage to retrieve it. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent production quality. Holds interest from start to finish. Combines compelling music with friendly characters who makes the audience feel like they're part of the action. There is a continuous sense that everyone is looking out for Elmo. Runtime: 73 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - When all parents on Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it is up to Jimmy and his friends to save the day and bring the grownups home. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Hilarious kid-oriented sci-fi spoof. Splashy, snappy and fun. Ingenious animation and clever humor. Action-packed beginning, cute follow-up at the end. Kids reveling in a day of parental absence tend to be sophomoric, but learn a good lesson. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Are you a fan of the TV series Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius? If you are, then you'll definitely enjoy the movie. As Jimmy Neutron sees a shooting star fall down, he and his friends wish for their parents to disappear, and their wish comes true! Aliens abduct all of the parents in Jimmy's town, so all of the kids go out of control because they can do whatever they want now. But after a day of going crazy, all of the kids... read more Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WALT DISNEY COMPANY Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - A young lion prince is born in Africa, thus making his uncle Scar the second in line to the throne. Scar plots with the hyenas to kill King Mufasa and Prince Simba, thus making himself King. The King is killed and Simba is led to believe by Scar that it was his fault, and so flees the kingdom in shame. After years of exile he is persuaded to return home to overthrow the usurper and claim the kingdom as his own thus c... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This rousing animated musical features memorable songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, won two Academy Awards and features a memorable cast including Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, and Jeremy Irons. Wonderfully animated, it tells an original story, slightly reminiscent of Shakespeare's Hamlet, about the circle of life of a lion, from birth to manhood and delivers valuable life lessons about things like honor and re... read more Runtime: 89 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.99
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - The story of a young boy in Mississippi and his special relationship with his dog, Skip. Based on the best-selling autobiography by Willie Morris. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Full of coming-of-age themes with plenty for kids to talk about: love, loss, creativity, and growing up. Good representation of the forties. Brings up civil rights issues. Touched on several issues: What is a hero? What is cowardice? Is it shameful to be afraid to kill someone in a war? The telling from a child's perspective made the film feel more "authentic." Deals with difficult issues such as segregation, war, c... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Do you like dogs? My Dog Skip is an adaptation of the book My Dog Skip by Willie Morris. It is about a shy boy named Willie, who is bullied by a few boys in his neighborhood. However, on his 9th birthday, his mother gives him a dog, Skip, who helps him face the challenges of adolescence. Although he and his dog go on many adventures together, his dog runs away from him one day after a fight. Will they reunite with ea... read more Runtime: 95 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WARNER HOME VIDEO Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-18 Topic - Family Description - Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce! KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute cute cute. These penguins are simply adorable and the dance scenes remarkable. You will want a penguin of your own to take home. Great voice talent, fabulous animation, wonderful musical score. The Broadway style production numbers are cleverly adapted to penguins. Outstanding environmental message which should make everyone want to reduce, reuse, recycle. Some crude language, potty humor and scary monsters. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
I just finished watching an awesome movie called Happy Feet. This movie is really great because it is really interesting and shows how a penguin that is a little different than everyone else makes it through and proves to everyone that it is ok to be yourself. The movie is about a penguin named Mumble who was born with happy feet. He is always bouncing up and down with his feet and dancing around. When he was just a... read more Runtime: 108 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
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