KIDS FIRST! DVD Titles

KIDS FIRST! has endorsed 2558 total DVD titles

Below are up to 26 of them

KIDS FIRST! has linked to external websites through which you may order many of the KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles

Click above to view YouTube video of
LEGO BATMAN THE MOVIE: DC SUPERHEROES UNITE
open in new window

LEGO BATMAN THE MOVIE: DC SUPERHEROES UNITE - WARNER HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION
Description - When Bruce Wayne receives the man of the year award, fellow billionaire Lex Luthor becomes jealous and decides to run for President. To create the atmosphere for his type of fear-based politics Lex recruits the Joker to perfect a Black LEGO Destructor Ray which wreaks havoc on Gotham. As Lex destroys Batman's tech, Batman reluctantly turns to Superman for help.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Want a positive film that portrays teamwork and friendship for your superhero loving or LEGO loving child? Look no further. Just out on DVD and Blu-ray, "LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite" will not let you down. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O., age 11, says this DVD teaches us that "sometimes you can't do things all by yourself, you need help" and that relationships aren't always easy. To make this an even more exciting gift for your favorite LEGO kid, it comes with a Clark Kent/Superman LEGO mini-figure!
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - At first I thought this movie would be kind of like "The Avengers." The movie turns out to be very different! All the Marvel superheroes and everything else are made out of Legos. It is more focused on Batman as a man and other heroes like Robin, Super Women, Super Man, the Green Lantern and many others.

This move has a mix of comedy which I've noticed is in every Lego movie. It has action, adventure, great actors and even a lifelong lesson - sometimes you can't do things all by yourself, you need help. There are some pretty cool structures and machines. All these structures are built out of Lego bricks so you can really build them yourself if you knew how!

The adventure begins when Bruce Wayne wins the "Man of the Year" award. If you don't know who Bruce Wayne is, he is Batman undercover. Then, the Joker commits a crime and Batman and Robin have to capture him once again. As they are trying to achieve their goal, Superman helps him. Batman gets annoyed with Superman but, at the end they work together and call in all the superheroes to defeat the Joker! If you want to know what happens at the end you must watch the movie.

What I love about this funny, action-packed film is how it shows the relationship between Robin and Batman as somewhat difficult. This isn't very good for a side-kick and a hero. At the end though, they become good friends. Also, it shows all the heroes' powers like Superman's strength and Batman's throwing skills. The best part for me is how everything is made out of Legos. And, as in most Lego movies, there are cool animations, good actions and great voiceover actors.

My favorite scene is when the bat cave gets destroyed. It's action packed and shows Joker's "funny" side with his strange humor and his pie bombs. Superman helps them. But, the Joker and his partner Lex, who is running for president and using Joker to win election, gets away. Would you like to know how he was able to defeat Superman's power? Get a copy of this wonderful film and find out!

I recommend this film for ages 3 and up. There's really no violence or harsh language in this movie. "Lego Batman the Movie" is extremely kid-friendly. I give this movie 5 out 5 stars. You can find it on DVD everywhere now.

Reviewed by Gerry O, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 71 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.98 Media: DVD

WIENER DOG NATIONALS - INCEPTION MEDIA GROUP
Series: INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 5-8
Description - A boy and his family adopt a dachshund with a racing pedigree. But is the little dog and his new family ready for the nation's greatest wiener dog race when a competitor tries to cheat? Ultimately they are reminded about honor, values and pride.
Runtime: 82 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 26.98 Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
DRAWING WITH MARK: A DAY WITH THE DINOSAUR/REACH FOR THE STARS
open in new window

DRAWING WITH MARK: A DAY WITH THE DINOSAUR/REACH FOR THE STARS - SHELTER ISLAND
Series: SERIES, AGES 8-12
Description - Critically acclaimed and broadcast nationally, this multi-award winning series teaches kids of all ages how to draw while including educational journeys to fun and exciting destinations. Each DVD includes 2 episodes plus a specially designed insert with drawing exercises. This episode includes two visits to the Science Museum result in learning to draw a tyrannosaurus rex, a pterodactyl, planets, astronauts and more.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon. See youth comments.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "Drawing with Mark" is a great show to learn tips about how to draw and/or improve your drawing. Mark is really helpful and easy to understand. He plays with, and is like a coach for the Angels From The Attic - Eclipse Doggy, Crystal Cat, Looner Bunny, Sunray Bear, Twinkle Mouse and Misty Pig.

In "A Day With The Dinosaurs" I learned how to draw a Pterodactyl and a T-Rex. Mark visits the Museum of Boston and speaks to an expert to learn more about them and to get an idea of how the dinosaurs lived, what they ate and how long they lived. I learned that sometimes they call dinosaurs very large lizards.

In the other episode, "Reach For The Stars" I learned how to draw an astronaut and the planet Saturn, the planet with the rings around it. At the Museum of Boston, he speaks to another expert about the stars, the galaxy, the astronauts and of course, about Saturn. I also learned how far we are from the stars. I thought that the stars were probably about 270 miles from us, but they are actually millions of miles from us, that's really far! You can see the stars look kind of close, but they are so far away!!

Mark taught me that a drawing takes time and you don't have to rush. Always draw the stick figure, the foundation, before you start adding details and other special little things you can always add. You need to draw the outline and just sketch it, don't hold your pencil so hard, sketch lightly and softly.

I recommend this show to anyone who loves to draw and wants to improve their drawing. You can have fun with the tips he gives you which may lead you to become and artist or to illustrate books. I give the show 5 stars out of 5 and recommend it to all ages because it's never too late to learn to draw. "Drawing with Mark" is a really fun, artistic and colorful show that will be open a new world to future artists around the world. Get your copy of Drawing With Mark available now on DVD. Stacy-Love Belizaire, age 10, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
DRAWING WITH MARK: WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM/HAPPY TAILS
open in new window

DRAWING WITH MARK: WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM/HAPPY TAILS - SHELTER ISLAND
Series: SERIES, AGES 8-12
Description - Critically acclaimed and broadcast nationally, the multi-award winning series teaches kids how to draw while also including educational journeys to fun and exciting destinations. Each DVD includes 2 episodes plus a specially designed insert with drawing exercises. Visits to the Buddy Dog Humane Society and a local ice cream shop result in learning to draw our favorite four-legged friends, an ice cream cone and an ice cream truck. ! Visits!to!the!Buddy!Dog!Humane!Society!and!a!local!ice!cream!shop!result!in!learning!to!draw! our!favorite!44legged!friends,!an!ice!cream!cone!and!an!ice!cream!truck.!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Coming soon.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - If you love drawing like me, then you'll love "Drawing With Mark." "Drawing With Mark" is a show that teaches kids how to draw while also teaching them their shapes and some history about the things they draw. Kids also learn three or four fun facts about what they are drawing.

The "Happy Tails" part of this show is about cats and dogs and how to draw them. He also talks about how much responsibility it is to have a dog; you have to groom it, take care of it, bring it to the vet and feed it. In the "Ice Cream" episode, Mark goes to the ice cream shop and learns about children's' favorite ice cream flavors and you'll never guess: it's cake batter flavor! When I heard this I thought that it was funny because I would never think that they would make a cake batter flavored ice cream. The lead characters in these episodes are Mark (Mark Marderosian), Crystal Cat and Eclipse Doggy.

I like that this show helped me be a better artist and I learned how to draw a dog and a cat better than I already did. I also learned how to draw an ice cream truck and a man holding an ice cream. I love watching this because I learned a lot and it made me understand the fundamentals of drawing. I also like that they put a live-action human with animated characters. I also like it when they went into the ice cream shop and they saw Crystal Cat On the toppings section, they thought that it was funny because they were talking about all of the toppings that the kids pick every time they come in and Crystal Cat was right there so they started laughing. There is no underlying message in this story, because it's about drawing, except maybe that no matter how old you are, you can draw big things.

I recommend this show to anyone that loves to draw to express their feelings, or to just have fun. I recommend this for people ages six and older because anyone can draw if they want to. I would give this DVD four out of five because overall I liked it but I hoped that it had more music. "Drawing With Mark" is available for all art lovers on DVD. Valdi Belizaire, age 11, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
KOALA KID
open in new window

KOALA KID - TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Click to purchase directly from the producer
Series: ANIMATED FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - Journey down under and meet a whole new breed of hero in this laugh-filled, action-packed animated adventure with an all-star voice cast, including Rob Schneider, Tim Curry and Alan Cumming. Johnny (Schneider) is a rare white koala bear who just wants to fit in and make friends. But when a twist of fate mistakenly transforms him into a fearless protector of animals, called "Koala Kid," Johnny finds himself in over his head on a thrilling trek across the outback. With help from his hilarious new sidekicks, including a crafty Tasmanian devil, a lovable lizard and a boomerang-flinging female koala, Johnny may just outwit a villainous crocodile named Bog (Cumming) and become a true hero after all. Exclusively from Walmart & Walmart.com.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - I like this movie because it has a funny story and at the same time, action and suspense is thrown in with lots of twists and turns.

"Koala Kid" is a animated film about a white Koala who doesn't he think he fits in with his community of gray Koalas and comes to believe that he has special talents which he thinks can prove to everyone that he belongs. He does this by going on a miraculous journey to defeat an evil crocodile named Bog.

The Koala Kid's name is Johnny and he's voiced by Rob Schneider. As his journey continues he meets Miranda, a gray Koala (Yvonne Strahvoski), Hamish the Tasmanian Devil (Bret McKenzie) and his Monkey Photographer Lokie (Charlie Bewley). They battle with their wits and through action with Bog the villainous Crocodile (Alan Cumming, the Bad Guy from Spy Kids!) and his chief henchman, Blacktooth the Dingo (Tim Curry).

There is one moment that seems to capture the humor and suspense of this movie perfectly. When Bog the evil Croc is sleeping, the tiny wombats take Snorkles into the pond and capture Bog with a net. When Bog awakes, he shrugs them off of him as if it is nothing. I didn't want to laugh because the Wombats are so cute, but it is funny.

I really like the animation in this film because it feels as if you're really in the hot outback with all these fun characters.

The colorfulness adds to the fun I experienced. There is also one song in the movie which continues the colorfulness and had both me AND my mom tapping our feet, "Do You Come From a Land Down Under." I think I'm still tapping my feet.

I think the message of this movie is no matter what you look like, you can always become a hero.

If you like adventurous cartoons as much as I do, then "Koala Kid" is the movie for you. I recommend this to kids ages six to sixteen because as much as it is a lifelong lesson that you can always use. There are some suspenseful moments that could be scary to the younger ones.

I rate this movie five out of five stars because it's hilarious and colorful which speaks to the mind of kids and teens. Reviewed by Canela Roey, age 10.
Runtime: 85 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 6-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95 Media: DVD

This title is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title

Click above to view YouTube video of
ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, THE
open in new window

ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, THE - B-TV LORA BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Series: STUDENT FEATURE, MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description - An adaptation of the Mark Twain classic novel by middle school students at B-TV Batchelor Middle School in Bloomington, IN. This is the story of Tom Sawyer and his adventures with his friends in the mid-1800s.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is an admirable production for a group of middle school students. The classic Tom Sawyer is brought life by these kids in a pretty believable way. Keep in mind that, like a school play, all the characters are played by students. So, the older characters will not look very realistic. It does take the school play idea to another level - the school film. And, I like it. Its appeal would be mostly to other students of a similar age, I believe.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming soon
Runtime: 93 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 10-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
GEORGE TALIAFERRO: HOOSIER LEGEND
open in new window

GEORGE TALIAFERRO: HOOSIER LEGEND - B-TV LORA BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Series: STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description - A documentary about George Taliaferro, the first African American football player to be drafted into the NFL. He tells how he had to overcome segregation to succeed and how hard he had to work to be successful.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nicely done though a bit rough. If you are a football fan, this will interest you. Love the live interview with George Taliaferro. I wasn't wild about the narrator's voice off camera. I wanted to see him as well as hear. But, for a middle school student production, I find it interesting and think the topic is one that certain students with an interest in football will appreciate.
Runtime: 11 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
DISNEY'S WILD ABOUT SAFETY WITH TIMON AND PUMBAA: SAFETY SMART ONLINE!
open in new window

DISNEY'S WILD ABOUT SAFETY WITH TIMON AND PUMBAA: SAFETY SMART ONLINE! - WALT DISNEY ANIMATED STUDIOS
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8, ANIMATION
Description - Timon and Pumbaa learn they need more than a computer or game console to surf the web, they need safety smarts! Our friends learn the importance of protecting their personal information, how to be a responsible digital citizen and what to do if they are bullied. Abstract concepts like the internet, information permanence and anonymity become easy to understand when our favorite safety ambassadors lead the way. Includes performance rights for classroom/ educational use, downloadable user's guide with activities, includes 16 language versions.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Using well-known Disney characters, Timon and Pumbaa, Disney's Education Productions has created another lively and fun educational program that teaches lessons for computers and mobile devices. These are such important lessons - from not giving your true identify to a stranger online to cyber bullying to understanding that what you post online can be seen by anyone, anytime, forever! This is MUST KNOW information that any school age child should be aware, starting with the youngest to the oldest.
Runtime: 12 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.99 Media: DVD

Click filmstrip to view online video of
PRAYERS FOR PEACE

PRAYERS FOR PEACE - DUSTY STUDIO
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18, ANIMATION
Description - Narrative animation addressing the memory of a younger brother killed in the conflict in Iraq. Drawn entirely with pastels on a slate chalkboard, the materials used to create the animation become a metaphor for the impermanence and fragility of life.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a stunning piece that plays tribute to the filmmaker's brother who died in combat. It is stunningly beautiful from the visuals to the sentiment. Any family who has lost a member in combat would be appreciative of this work which resonates loud and clear. It belongs in any festival that honors our soldiers.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming soon.
Runtime: 8 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 10-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
PIECES OF WAR
open in new window

PIECES OF WAR - JOEY BLACKBURN
Series: STUDENT PRODUCTION, COLLEGE
Description - The trials and strategies of war told through a game of chess.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent film that draws a corollary between the game of chess and war. Thought provoking concept that compares the ease of chess pieces eliminated to win the game of chess are similar to the loss of soldiers in war.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming soon. See adult comments
Runtime: 4 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 13-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
PAST FUTURE MURDER, A
open in new window

PAST FUTURE MURDER, A - WILLIAM BARNETT
Series: STUDENT PRODUCTION, HIGH SCHOOL
Description - Johnny and Jeremy, two teenagers who struggle with A.D.D., travel to the future and learn of the murder of their friend, Kaitlyn. In their attempt to prevent her murder, they must figure out who murdered her, when, where and why. And if that were not enough, they must struggle with their attention deficit. It keeps distracting them from their primary goal of preventing Kaitlyn's murder. Through their struggles, they realize that their disability can be used to their advantage. In the end, they use it to save Kaitlyn's life.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - I liked this even though the lighting is pretty terrible quite often. I like the concept, like the kids, like the story. Direction is clearly needs improvement. But, it's fun in a goofy sort of way. For a high school production, it has a lot going for it. It's pretty complex with a lot of different scenes. This is a fairly complex piece of filmmaking. My biggest issue is the lighting. I'm going to accept it because I think teens will enjoy it.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming soon
Runtime: 22 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
MIRROR
open in new window

MIRROR - MORGANA MCKENZIE
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT PRODUCTION, MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description - "Mirror" tells the story of Colette, who, after finding a mysterious mirror in her house, awakens in a field disoriented and frightened. The action follows Colette's attempts to return home - but others in her mysterious new surroundings have different designs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This fantasy thriller is written, directed, edited and color graded by 13-year-old Morgana McKenzie from Ottawa, Canada. It's well done and has many unexplained things in it which remind me somewhat of the Blair Witch Project. There are some instances of shooting & killing people for no apparent good reason. But, there are no blood and guts. Definitely not for younger kids. Teens would be the target audience.
Runtime: 20 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 13-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
FLUMMOX AND FRIENDS: THE PARTY (PILOT EPISODE)
open in new window

FLUMMOX AND FRIENDS: THE PARTY (PILOT EPISODE) - FLUMMOX LABS
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - An off-beat, live action comedy designed to help kids navigate the social and emotional world. Features three smart and quirky inventors whose inventions are designed to help them overcome challenges they encounter when interacting with others. Though well intentioned, they are often impractical or comically non-functional. When their designs fall short the inventors come up with easier and more practical ways to navigate everyday social challenges and emotional hurdles.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - I just couldn't get into this one.
Runtime: 25 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click filmstrip to view online video of
KNIGHTSWOOD, THE

KNIGHTSWOOD, THE - DAVID RANNEY AND ALEX HAUGHEY
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - A boy puts aside his video game to venture into the forest, where his imagination comes to life with the fair maidens and courageous knights of his dreams. When the dream becomes a nightmare, the boy confronts his greatest fear and comes to terms with what it means to be brave.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A good indie short with lots of action and imagination. Well produced, good video and audio. The story is a bit far fetched, but then, it is rather like a dream. What younger kids might not like is the attraction between the adult characters. What they will like is the knight slaying the evil dude. Fun addition to any film festival for school age kids for who doesn't like fantasies filled with knights and swordfights?
Runtime: 15 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click filmstrip to view online video of
MY BEST FRIEND

MY BEST FRIEND - VIDEOHOUZE PT LTD
Series: FOREIGN INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - A wonderfully sweet story from Singapore about a young girl who lives an idyllic life with her loving parents and loving school. One fine day, she goes on a field trip to the Botanical Gardens and she is greatly impacted by the message about the importance of trees. Going home, she tells her parents that she wants to change her mind about her impending birthday gift and rather than get what she had asked for previously, wants a tree. She cares for the tree and visits it every day. Eventually, she speaks to her class about "My Best Friend" and - it is her tree. Then, trouble comes in the form of a greedy developer who buys the land her tree is on. The girl does everything she can to save her tree, all to no avail until the developer agrees to sell her the land around the tree in order for her to protect it. The price - $8K.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Love this film. Not only does it deliver a very appropriate environmental message to grade school children but a message about staying true to what you believe in as well. The little girl never wavers in her protectiveness towards the tree. I also love seeing the lifestyle of the children in Singapore. From the beginning of the film, we see them transported to school by smiling, caring adults. We see them lined up in the school gymnasium at the start of each day to exercise together and receive announcements. The cast is simply delightful, starting with the young girl and extending to all the children, the girl's parents and the school faculty. This would make a lovely addition to any film festival for school age children.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming
Runtime: 60 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click filmstrip to view online video of
PAINTED GIRL, THE

PAINTED GIRL, THE - BEN KADIE
Series: STUDENT PRODUCTION, HIGH SCHOOL
Description - Megan, a closeted gay 15-year-old, runs away from her mother's expectations. Hiding in an old subway tunnel she uses spray paint to create art. She hopes that this gallery of graffiti will help her mother understand who she is. Directed by Ben Kadie (age 17), filmed in downtown Seattle and in the 100-year-old underground bunkers of Fort Casey State Park. Cast includes Molly berg, Andrew Tribolini, Rex Davison, Victoria Pucket.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very well produced high school film addressing the very serious subject of gay kids coming out. Well shot, well acted, good script. This film is very believable and makes you think about how these kids deal with these issues, how their parents deal with it, and how society deals with it. Nicely done.
Runtime: 9 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 13-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

GREEN TIE AFFAIR, THE - SPOILERFILM
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A puppet musical about accepting your identity.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great production values. Fun short about identity with lead character a muppet who sings and offers profound advice. When we see him refer to a newspaper ad that says, "No Puppets Allowed" it delivers a message that many can identify with. Then, all of a sudden everyone is wearing a green tie, explained by a newspaper article about the "green tie fad." Wonderful message at the end but, can't tell you as that would spoil it.
Runtime: 13 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 7-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

KING TIGERMORE IN STRAWBERRY FIELDS - YAMIE CHESS LTD
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8, ANIMATION
Description - It all begins in Strawberry Fields, when eight-year-old Kimi, the boy who plays chess in his dreams, falls asleep during a chess match in Central Park, and imagines that the white king piece in his chess game has come to life as King Tigermore. Synchronized to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G Minor.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - I loved this. The imagery is bright and beautiful. The non-narrative storyline is easy to understand and whimsical. It's one of those crazy little short films that's just plain fun and filled with unexpected stuff. It's short. It's fast. It's set to Mozart's 25th in G Minor. What's not to like. Great interstitial programming.
Runtime: 4 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
BLOW-INS, THE
open in new window

BLOW-INS, THE - STORY FACTORY
Series: FOREIGN INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - In this anarchic adventure comedy, rockability mom Lorraine returns to her Dad's birthplace in the West of Ireland to see where he once battled a giant whale, but she winds up having to restore the family name with a sea rescue adventure of her own. From Dublin, Ireland.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, campy comedy with a serious message that speaks to the migrant and emigrant experience as well. Beautiful cinematography, compelling scenes. Great performances, silly mixed with serious.
Runtime: 16 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

CHASING RODRIGUEZ - 3J FILMS
Series: INDEPENDENT FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - Daniel loves making movies. He discovers a national film contest in a magazine and enlists the help of three of his friends to produce the film. The group sets out to make the best film possible but run into hurdles along the way.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A nice whodunit with some twists along the way. Four savvy teenagers get themselves into more trouble than they bargained for when they witness crimes and try to shoot their very own crime film. Warning: Children put themselves into dangerous situations which is why we recommend this for older kids only. There is also some mildly rude language. More comments coming soon.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - coming soon
Runtime: 90 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 15-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.95 Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS (HDNET)
open in new window

JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS (HDNET) - HDNET MOVIES LLC
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 ANIMATION
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 end up missing their parents. Will Jimmy find a way to rescue everyone's parents?

Although I am not exactly the target audience for the movie, I still found some of the silly jokes funny. The movie is also action-packed, and the plot is easy to comprehend with messages relevant to kids like it's difficult to be independent without your parents' guidance, but more generally, be careful for what you wish for. The animation is very lively, with vivid and bright colors to accentuate the mood of the movie.

I recommend this movie to kids 5 and up, but more to tweens because of its sense of humor. But even so, it is an amusing family film that all ages can enjoy. Watch Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius all month on HDNet movies at kidScene! Gabriella Chu, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

This movie was pretty good. It had a lot of the characters from the show on TV but I wish they would have included more of the characters from the TV show. The movie is about Jimmy Neutron who wishes on a falling star that all parents would disappear. Some aliens take all of the parents from Earth. Jimmy Neutron and his friends have to save all the parents from being eaten by a giant chicken.

My favorite character in the movie is Jimmy Neutron because he gets everyone out of trouble throughout the movie. He rescues all of his friends from jail and he rescues the parents from the aliens. He is really smart. Some other characters in the movie are Cindy, Carl, Sheen, and Nick. They are Jimmy's friends and help him rescue all the parents.

I would recommend this movie for ages 3 and up. There are a few scary parts that younger kids might not like. The movie is more interesting and really funny. It's a great movie to watch as a family. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is one of the many classics brought to your home by HDNet movie on kidScene, a morning and Friday night programming block for kids and families. Anthony Aranda, Age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

Boy Genius! I'd like to be called that in the near future. I love this film. I could really see myself as Jimmy Neutron. Watching people rely on Jimmy Neutron was very inspiring to me and I'm sure other little boys will feel the same. Living as a genius would be absolutely amazing. People would expect you to do and know things that regular kids wouldn't otherwise do or know.

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents. If your family loves a great family movie, this movie is one should watch. This movie is very funny and will keep you laughing.

The message of this movie is determination and teamwork. The kids displayed determination and teamwork throughout the movie. It inspires me to view a situation with a determined mindset and become a part of a team in order to get things done. With determination and teamwork many things are possible.

My favorite part is when Jimmy blows a bubble and it turns into a bouncing bubble car. When it turns into the bubble car all the kids on the bus are amazed. There are so many expressions on the kids' faces. Those expressions make the audience feel as if they are really a part of what is happening. But then the bubble pops on a branch and he has gum all over him. That part is very funny and it made me think to myself, "what if that could really happen?"

Debi Derryberry who plays the voice of Jimmy Neutron does an amazing job. While watching the movie her voice keeps you very engaged and on the edge of your seat. You can also hear her in other movies such as "Toy Story", "The Lorax" and "Wreck-It Ralph." She has a very seasoned voice for animated films and has being doing voice-overs for quite some time now.

I recommend this movie for boys and girls ages 2 through 18 because, its overall content makes you laugh and laughter is great for everyone. I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars. Johntae Lipscomb, age 12, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

If you enjoy adventure and action movies than you will love "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius."

Jimmy is a very intelligent boy who creates all kinds of inventions including a rocket plane, robot dog and burp soda to name a few. Jimmy manages to get all of the parents of his town abducted by space aliens. Will Jimmy and his friends be able to rescue their parents before the space aliens eat them?

Jimmy and his robot dog are my favorite characters. Jimmy (Debi Derryberry) is a genius but also mischievous as he sneaks out of his house to go to Rocketland with his friends. His parents tell him rockets are dangerous but Jimmy insists on playing with them anyway. The robot dog is funny especially when he pretends to be Jimmy so his parents do not know Jimmy is gone.

My favorite part is when all the children use different amusement park rides as rockets to go into space and battle the space aliens. It is exciting to see how Jimmy and his robot dog figure out a way to escape and leave space safely. The music is fun especially Kids In America and how so many scenes are set to music.

The film teaches us be careful what you wish for as Jimmy and his friends think a world without their parents is what they desire only to find out that they are sad and missing their parents without them.

The main message the film is that size is not as important as intelligence and courage. Jimmy learns this lesson on his space journey as he sees how with his intelligence and courage he is able to save the day.

I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars. Younger audiences up to age twelve will want to see this funny and action-packed movie. Adam Chernick,7, reporting for KIDS FIRST!
Runtime: 82 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
open in new window

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL - LOLADE LEIGH-THOMPSON
Series: FOREIGN INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Often misjudged as disorganized and uninterested in life, only 11-year-old Shola truly knows the internal conflict she faces and the pressures of dealing with the school bully until she meets the new girl Karena and they share a common bond. So why is her best friend Annabelle upset and her life more complicated? You're Beautiful, a story about self acceptance, reaching out and friendship.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very lovely short film that addresses a few things that school age kids deal with from bullying to friendship to keeping it all together. We see young Shoala struggling with all these things - making friends with the new girl at school, dealing with her best friend's jealousy and dealing with the obnoxious boy bullies. We see her hide her feelings from her mom, acting sully and withdrawn until everything falls apart and she finally confides in Mom and deals with her issues as a result. The ending song with all the girls in the studio together with the Mom is the icing on the cake. Nicely done. Great film for later elementary and middle school kids.
Runtime: 28 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 9-13 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT RETURNS PART 2
open in new window

BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT RETURNS PART 2 - WARNER HOME VIDEO-ALAMEDA
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18, ANIMATION
Description - The Dark Knight and Robin have finally reclaimed Gotham City. With Batman back in the spotlight, the media coverage has awoken a far worse evil. The Joker! He has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. While on the horizon, a global catastrophe races toward Gotham and with it comes The Man of Steel, though this time he has Batman in his sights. Animated film based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - I'm a Batman fan and LOVED IT! So in my opinion I give it 5 firecracker flashes out of five flashes! I think they really captured that side and the transition from novel through screen. The death of the joker is epic even more so then the Superman confrontation. However, there is a lot of violence. It is very intense and bloody. But, no cursing.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mark Twain once said, "Every one is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody." Well, this rings true in the animated move, "Batman the Dark Knight Returns part 2" which is adapted from the graphic novel written by Frank Miller. Let me just say, this film is very graphic and mature in its presentation. This film has voice overs by Arielle Winter as Robin, Michael Emerson as The Joker, Mark Valley as Superman and Peter Weller as Batman. This film is about Batman's return from his self-imposed exile and how he is faced to deal with the Joker and his robot children. He also must face his greatest opponent yet, Superman himself. This film picks up where part 1 left off and Gotham City is in very dark time where crime is rampant and the city is in fear of the criminals. The Joker has been locked up for many years and while he seems lost and harmless, he is biding his time to make his escape and take control of Gotham. Batman's quest is none other than to save Gotham and once again make the city a safe place to live at any and all costs. My favorite character is Robin, as I like the spin of Robin being female in this film. I like how, though she is a girl, she is still very tough and courageous. My favorite scene is the ending but you'll have to watch the movie to see what happens then. Is Batman gone for good? Time will only tell. The animation in this film is very good and so well done that it seems very real. As I stated earlier - for an animated film, this is extremely graphic with many violent and bloody scenes that you don't normally expect in an animated file. This is a film geared towards teenage boys, at least 13 and up, due to the violence and graphic details. Because of this, I rate this movie 3 out of 5 stars. However, the visual presentation is done well, and the music matches so well with the scenes you are intrigued to continue watching. Graphic novel and DC Comic fans will love this film. Review by Julianna Noone, age 13, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. And remember, there's a storm coming........
Runtime: 78 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 13-17 Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.98 Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
JACK THE GIANT SLAYER
open in new window

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER - NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18
Description - The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - "Jack The Giant Slayer" tells the familiar story of Jack and the Beanstalk with an entertaining twist. Jack (Nicholas Hoult) is a farm boy who grew up hearing stories of a time long ago when giants and men were at war in the kingdom. You know that he goes to the market, comes back with magic beans, spills them and a giant beanstalk grows all the way up to a magic land, but here's the twist. The Princess Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson) is captured by the giants and Jack, along with the kingdoms guardians, has to rescue her. But, they are betrayed by Roderick, the Princess' elderly fianc�e and the whole kingdom has to fight against the giants to save the land.

I really enjoyed this movie. I absolutely love the more modern twist on this age-old tale. One thing that I really enjoyed about the story line is when, at the end of the film, it shows the story being passed down from generation to generation and shows how the story gets "misinterpreted" into being the fairy tale we've all heard.

The CGI animation is very good. It isn't one of those movies that blows me away with special effects and cinematography, but it is definitely well-made.

My favorite character is Jack because I really enjoy Nicholas Hoult in this film. He is the British actor who recently starred in "Warm Bodies" and has played supporting roles in many other films such as "X-Men: First Class" and "Clash of the Titans." He has also starred in the British TV series "Skins" which I am absolutely obsessed with. I love his acting skills when it comes to conveying emotion in a very simple way. Not only do I love Nicholas Hoult, but I really enjoy the fact that Jack is just a farm boy and he is given the chance to prove himself as more than a commoner. He never gives up and he shows that he is clever and there is more to him than meets the eye.

I like that in the first few scenes of the movie it cuts back and forth between Jack and Princess Isabelle as children. It shows their parents reading them the stories of the days when giants and men fought in the kingdom and later in the film it cuts back and forth between the two arguing with their parents. I like these scenes because it shows that even though they were brought up in different ways and live completely different lives, they still have a lot in common.

One thing I want to mention is that the ending is very intense. It's not necessarily scary, but it's very suspenseful and I found myself sitting at the edge of my seat for the last 30 - 45 minutes. The film seems like its ending and I thought that there would be a second film to finish off the story, but then it continues to show the giants attacking the kingdom. This has its pros and cons. The good thing about putting the rescue of the Princess and the invasion of the city all into one film is that I honestly don't think there is enough material to make a second film. The bad thing about this is I feel like the last half hour is very rushed and hectic. Everything happens really fast and I feel like something should have been embellished. Then again, it is an hour and 54 minutes so adding anything else would make the film to long.

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars because it is very entertaining and is a wonderful adaptation of the fairytale that has been passed down for generations. I think it's suitable for ages 10 and up because there is no foul language or sexual scenes but there is action, suspense and violence. I think everyone will enjoy this movie because it has action, adventure, comedy, romance, fantasy, drama and it's a classic story! So go check out "Jack the Giant Slayer" in theaters March 1, 2013. Raven Devanney, age 15, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

This movie is the best movie I have ever seen! For me that's saying a lot because I get to see a lot of movies. This movie has so much adventure and the 3D is really cool because it made everything pop out. This movie is awesome.

This movie is all about a guy named Jack who likes the princess but he is only a commodore. By accident the princess gets pushed up in the air by a bean stalk. Jack goes to bring her back and he has to fight a lot of giants along the way. This is when the movie has the most adventure and action. Jack decides that fighting giants is worth it to save the princess.

The main characters in this movie are Jack, Isabella, Rodrick and the giants. My favorite character is Jack because he is risking his life to save the princess, Isabella, and does it. He goes through a really awesome journey that all people would like to do. He is such a good guy and is really smart when he needs to be.

My favorite part in this movie is when Jack kills his first giant. He gets the princess out of the cage and saves another soldier. He kills a giant but the kings best men could not. He saves the princess by sticking a knife in the giants back and the giant starts walking around until his back hit the wall and the knife went all the way through him. It was really cool.

I would recommend this movie for ages 10 and up. It is rated PG-13 because there is a lot of violence and suspense that could scare a younger audience. Kids ten and older will love this movie because it has everything you could want; action and suspense. Anthony Aranda, age 10, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 114 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 13-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

Click above to view YouTube video of
SCOOBY-DOO! MASK OF THE BLUE FALCON
open in new window

SCOOBY-DOO! MASK OF THE BLUE FALCON - WARNER HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION
Description - The Mega Mondo Pop Cartoon-a-Con in sunny California marks the spot for mystery in this all-new original Scooby-Doo adventure! Herculoids Frankenstein Jr. and Space Ghost are just a few of the celebrated comic book characters headlining at the unconventional convention plus there's a megabucks movie premiere starring Scooby-Doo and Shaggy's all-time favorite super heroes Blue Falcon and Dynomutt! So when the gruesome villain Mr. Hyde unleashes monster bats howling hounds and sinister slime upon the festivities it's time for Mystery Incorporated to follow the clues and set their monster traps. But it's the pizza-snacking super-powered tag team of Shaggy and Scooby-Doo who tap into their inner super hero to prevent the entire event from being smothered in ghoulish green goo! Like right on Dog Wonder! Available now on DVD and Blu-ray.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang return to solve another mystery! In this feature length release, Scooby-Doo! Mask Of The Blue Falcon. Very entertaining for children and parents. I like that it has the style of old-school classic Scooby-Doo cartoons of the past, but with a more modern theme that kids today will relate to. It's a great mystery with a twist at the end that proves that not everything is as it seems - an important message in life. The DVD has easy menu access and fun bonus vintage cartoons. A great theme of friendship, respect and fun.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This animated film is very comical; action packed and is good to watch with the whole family. Scooby-Doo (Frank Welker) and the gang are out on another adventure. They all go to a comic convention in California to see the Blue Falcon and the Dog Wonder. While there, they come under attack by Mr. Hyde, who is Blue Falcon's arch enemy. He keeps appearing, disappearing, reappearing and creating destruction all over town. The gang has to solve another mystery. Will they discover who the crook really is or will they come up empty handed?

I absolutely love this film because I love Scooby-Doo. The animation and the cinematography are very lively and colorful with great detail. I like how the previous voices of the past Scooby-Doo films are included in this production. My favorite character in this film, and all the other Scooby-Doo films, is Scooby-Doo. I like him because he is funny, he speaks his mind and he is the one that usually finds the hardest clues. Michael Ryan, wrote an amazing script with great humor and mystery. Characters Velma (Mindy Cohn), Shaggy and Scooby are right on with the classic Scooby-Doo films but more up-to-date. Director, Michael Goguen has made this film very up-to-date.

A message found is that the person inside of you is what really matters not what you wear, who you are around or what you have. Also, you can be anything you want to be no matter what people say or do. Just work hard and put your mind to it.

I recommend this film for ages 7 to 15 and give it 5 out of 5 stars. People who love Scooby-Doo mysteries, will definitely love and adore this film. It really has a great story line that flows smoothly and had me smiling and laughing a lot. I truly loved watching this great mystery film.

See another Scooby-Doo and the gangs' adventure in Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon. It is available on a Combo Pack of Blu-Ray, DVD and Ultraviolet, with special features of Bonus Vintage Cartoons: Comic Book Caper, Reflections in a Ghoulish Eye and The Scooby Coupe. Brianna Hope Beaton, age 13, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

I've been a fan of Hanna-Barbera cartoons my whole life. It started with The Flintstones, Jetsons and Tom and Jerry, but I've also enjoyed less known favorites like Spaceghost, Captain Caveman, Josie and the Pussycats, Jabberjaw, Hong Kong Phooey and of course The Blue Falcon and his sidekick Dynomutt.

This new addition from Twentieth Century Fox was good; however, I was missing something for it to be fantastic. The movie is set at the Mega Mondo Pop Cartoon-a-Con and it's to feature an advanced showing of the full length animation feature of the all new Blue Falcon movie. The Blue Falcon has been retired for many years and has come to only making money peddling t-shirts and autographs at these conventions. Poor Blue Falcon he deserved much more then that. The new Blue Falcon is all about blowing things up with very little left to the imagination of solving crimes. It's a good thing the Mystery Incorporated kids show up when they do because there is a mystery to solve and Fred, Daphne, Velma, Scooby and Norville "Shaggy" (I bet you didn't know that) show up to foil the Blue Falcon villain Mr. Hyde.

In Mystery Incorporated fashion Velma is the brains of the operation while Fred is the trap operator and Scooby and Shaggy are the bait. Daphne, well she's preoccupied with collecting soft cuddly stuffed animals.

The aging Falcon is insanely jealous of the new Blue Falcon movie has sworn that the new Blue Falcon movie will never be shown, putting himself in the position of suspect number one. Have you watched Scooby-Doo? Does the number one culprit ever become the actual villain? I'm just asking.

What did this story miss? It missed the original Blue Falcon and Dynomutt. Yes, Scooby is the most famous talking dog but Dynomutt should have been given his kudos too. The cartoon characters never aged and it was sad to see what they did with Blue Falcon. Blue Falcon is reduced to a sad old man who snaps in and out of reality while ranting about how great he once was and how he hates what's become of his career. Sorry Falcon I apologize for what became of your character and wished they would have scripted this differently.

My favorite scenes are actually inside the convention. Pay special attention to the posters on the wall and see how many of your old favorites made the cut into the movie. Many of mine did not but that doesn't stop me from reminiscing to a simpler time of when I was 4 and 5. Also when the Mystery Inc kids dress up as The Hurculoids I laughed my butt off as Fred wanted to stay in character as Zandor. Sorry Fred you are no Zandor but you looked cute in your costume.

Who is the culprit trying to ruin the convention? Why does he/she want it ruined? Can the Mystery Inc kids solve the crime before the convention gets canceled? Does the Blue Falcon and Dynomutt ever make it to the big screen? Watch the movie to see.

The recommended age range is 5 and up. I give this movie 4 out of 5 twinkling stars because I would really have liked to see more of the original Hanna-Barbera characters make special guest star appearances like they once did with Bewitched, The Harlem Globetrotters and even when the Jetsons met the Flintstones, but I guess that will be their next offering. Morgan Bertsch, age 8, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

A great mystery movie with a surprise ending that you will never expect.

A Cartoon-A-Con is where the mystery starts. Shaggy and Scooby-Doo are enjoying their day visiting their favorite hero "Blue Falcon" at the Cartoon-A-Con. Bad things started to happen. Mr. Hyde begins terrorizing the Cartoon-A-Con. The suspects are; Garrison, the producer of the Blue Falcon movie, who will do anything to promote the movie, Brad Adams, the actor playing Blue Falcon and has no interest in being in the movie, looking for a way out and Hank Prince, owner of a comic book shop that Shaggy always go to.

The plot makes me laugh throughout the movie. There are a lot of funny parts with Shaggy and Scooby trying to find the bad guys. The animation stays the same as the classic cartoon on TV, but this DTV movie has clear and crisp colors.

The plot is just perfect, not too goofy or scary. The voice overs fit the characters and bring out the chemistry between Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. I love the relationship that Shaggy and Scooby-Doo have through out the movie.

The part that I did not like is Velma seems to be very mean and hard on Shaggy and Scooby in this movie.

My favorite parts of this movie are they are making fun of the comic convention attendees, the impression of Adam West by Brad Adams and the nerdy geeks dress up as superheroes. Also, it's making fun of the studio for pitching their latest movie.

The message in this movie is things are not always what they seem.

My favorite character is Scooby-Doo. He makes me laugh and he's a life saver.

I rank this movie 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 and up.

This combo pack has Blu-ray, DVD and Ultraviolet. Cheyenne Nguyen, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

I love Scooby-Doo because I love mystery movies and I also love the silly characters!

This film is about The Mystery Incorporated Gang: Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred (Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey DeLisle and Matthew Lillard.) Frank Welker voices Scooby and Fred. The five friends go to the annual Pop-Comacon-Palooza, a comic book convention in California. While they are there visiting the original Blue Falcon lead actor, Owen Garrison (Jeff Bennett), there's a new Blue Falcon movie being screened. While Shaggy and Scooby are upset about the studios forgetting about Owen Garrison and the old Blue Falcon and Daphne is collecting 'Littlest Fuzzies," Velma and Fred are looking for a mystery. As soon as the premier to the new Blue Falcon starts, The Blue Falcon's arch nemesis appears at the scene, threatening all the people at the convention. You'll have to watch to find out if the whole town will be destroyed.

My favorite scene in this film is at the end when they solve the mystery. I can't give the ending away, but it's very exciting!

My favorite character in this film is Brad Adams (Diedrich Bader), the star of the new Blue Falcon movie. I like Brad because he is the stereotypical, full of himself movie actor. I find him quite amusing!

"Scooby-Doo and the Mask of the Blue Falcon" is written by Michael Ryan, directed by Michael Goguen, and produced by Ben Maloney at Hanna-Barbara studios. It is the nineteenth installment in the direct-to-video Scooby-Doo film series released by Warner Home Video. As a bonus there are three old Scooby-Doo episodes to watch: "Comic Book Caper," "Reflections in a Ghoulish Eye" and "The Scooby Coupe."

I recommend this film to kids between the ages of six through ten. I give "Scooby-Doo and the Mask of the Blue Falcon" 4 out of 5 stars because it is a bit slow at times and there is some crude humor. Camille Bajema, age 11, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 78 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 5-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.98 Media: DVD

Click filmstrip to view online video of
LIKE MIKE (HDNET)

LIKE MIKE (HDNET) - HDNET MOVIES LLC
Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18
Description - When orphan Calvin finds old shoes with the letters MJ fading on the side, he is transformed into a basketball powerhouse with skills that lead to the NBA.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Originally released in 2002. Playing throughout the month of March, 2013, on HDNet Movies - kidScene.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Like Mike tells the story of Calvin, a 13-year-old orphan who likes playing basketball. He's given a pair of sneakers that were supposedly worn by Michael Jordan, and when he wears them he plays wizardly on the basketball court. He gets tickets to a basketball game and wins a rare chance to flaunt his moves on the court.

The Knights team is impressed and takes him as a player, and Calvin forms a bond with one of the basketball players. Despite his fame, Calvin feels lonely without a family. Will he find one? Although the plot of the movie is predictable, it's a lighthearted and amusing family film.

I recommend this movie to kids 6 and up because the storyline is very easy to follow, and will appeal to more kids around this age group. Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.

This is a great movie for Family night. Lil' Bow Wow plays Calvin, a teenage orphan in Los Angeles. Jonathan Lipsnicki (Murph ) and Brenda Song (Reg) play his best friends living in the same orphanage.

Sister Theresa (Anne Meara) runs the orphanage school. She brings some clothing donations to the orphanage. Calvin found a pair of old sneakers with the letters "MJ" inside the shoes. Ox, the orphanage bully, takes the sneakers and throws then onto a power line. Calvin climbs up to the roof to get them back during a storm and falls off with the sneakers on his chest. He starts to play basketball like a pro.

Calvin is chosen at random during a halftime game to play one-on-one with the LA Knight's "Tracy". He was able to score against the basketball pro and his life changes from this moment.

The quality of the movie is awesome. It's clean and sharp. I love how they make it seems real that Calvin can play ball with the pros. The colors are vibrant. The movie soundtrack works well with its comedy. I love it when Tracy tells Calvin that he can't rap and to listen to him, the real rapper.

The beginning of the movie is sad, because all the older orphans consider themselves as dogs, and the toddlers and babies as puppies. All the adopting parents only want puppies. However, the ending is awesome. There are several unexpected twists.

The acting in this movie is amazingly above average. Rapper, Lil' Bow Wow, proves that he's a great rapper and a great actor.

The only part I did not like is the bullying part and the danger that Calvin put himself in when he climbs the roof to get the sneakers.

My favorite characters are Calvin and Tracy. They are such good actors that you can feel how they are connected.

The lesson in this movie is never give up on your dreams and focus on what is good in your life.

I rank this movie 5 out of 5 stars. This movie age range is 5-17. Cheyenne Nguyen, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
Runtime: 99 minutes Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ Media: DVD

KIDS FIRST! Videos KIDS FIRST! YouTube Group

NEW SEARCH

Database search interactivity by NET MAN