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VIVENDI ENTERTAINMENT Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Only a miracle can help baseball coach Arthur 'Murph' Murphy (Dean Cain) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out to recruit new talent for the team, he stumbles upon Mickey (Luke Schroder), a young farmer with an incredible pitcher's arm. However, Mickey's parents are reluctant in allowing him to join the team because he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. Murph convinces Mickey's parents that life in the minor league will benefit their unique son, but he doesn't realize just how much his new recruit will help the team s game and, more importantly, their spirit. Based on a true story, Thomas Kinknade Presents: A Mile in His Shoes is an inspirational film that celebrates faith, determination and the power of friendship. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - When I was first sitting down to watch this, I thought "Oh please, don't be as bad as I think it's going to be!" But that was unfair because, first of all I didn't know anything about it, and second of all it really is a very good movie. The film is about an autistic farm boy who has Asperger's syndrome, and he likes to feed his pigs by throwing apples into a tub that is nailed sideways to a tree so his pigs can eat smashed apples. A baseball coach sees him doing that, so he has the kid try it with a real baseball and the kid throws the ball so hard that it goes straight through the tub. The baseball coach realizes that this kid is a natural pitcher, so he recruits the kid whose name is Mickey. Much of the movie is about his troubles communicating with the world outside the farm, functioning in society. Luke Schroder played Mickey in this, and I was very surprised when I went onto IMDB.com to find that there was really nothing on him. Then I realized that this movie was filmed just last year (2011), so this was probably his first film. But, I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that he is going to be a gigantic star. He was so incredibly wonderful in this role. He doesn't have much to his credit yet, but he will. I liked the way that they showed things through Mickey's eyes. I don't have Asperger's, but they showed it in a way that gave you a better idea of what it's like to have Asperger's, and look around and comprehend what's happening. I think that was very well done. I'd have to say that the age range is pretty much 8 to 12 or even older. Very small kids might not like it because there's a lot of talkig, although some of the stuff that Mickey says is very funny. All in all, I'd have to give this a five out of five stars, because this was really a wonderful movie. This is something I'd recommend to friends. It's very good. Sam Connan reviewing "A Mile in his Shoes" for KIDS FIRST! Runtime: 91 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 Media: DVD Buy Here (Amazon.com) |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: SERIES, AGES 2-5 Topic - Family Description - Preschool twins Alex and Zoe are blessed to have eight Little Angels watching over them, painted on their bedroom ceiling. The angels come to life when the children need them most, guiding them through the challenges of their young lives. In this fun-filled DVD, you'll meet many of the wonderful animals that live on our planet. Hayley the angel of animals has so many friends she wants you to meet, and so many bible stories to tell – from Noah's Arc to David & Goliath and more! Runtime: 33 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD Buy Here (Amazon.com) Buy Here (from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT) |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: SERIES, AGES 2-5 Topic - Family Description - Preschool twins Alex and Zoe are blessed to have eight Little Angels watching over them, painted on their bedroom ceiling. The angels come to life when the children need them most, guiding them through the challenges of their young lives. In this episode, with the help of their new angel friends, Alex and Zoe learn all the letters in the alphabet. As they move from A to Z, the twins also discover the importance of sharing, forgiveness and trusting that God loves them! Runtime: 32 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98 Media: DVD Buy Here (Amazon.com) Buy Here (from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT) |
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WARNER BROS PICTURE Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - The new 3D family adventure film begins when 17-year-old Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. Unable to stop him from tracking the signal to its source, Sean's new stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), joins the quest that will take them first to the South Pacific, and then to a place few people have ever seen. Or lived to tell about. It's a place of stunning beauty, strange and threatening life forms, volcanoes, mountains of gold and more than one astonishing secret. Together with Gabato (Luis Guzman), the only helicopter pilot wiling to risk the trip, and Gabato's beautiful, strong-willed daughter Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out to find the island, rescue its lone human inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island underwater and bury its treasures forever. Michael Caine stars as Sean's grandfather. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - When a girl's father goes missing on a magical island ruled by imagination, she must recruit the help of her favorite author to find him and conquer Nim's Island. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and her adventures in the tropics as a precocious yet self-sufficient 11-year-old, will have every kid wanting a zip line installed in the backyard. Nim and her Dad (Gerard Butler), a famous scientist live an idyllic life on a secluded island somewhere in the South Pacific that they refer to as "our own perfect secret world." Clearly, that's the way they want to keep it. Nim's best friends are a lizard and a sea lion named Selkie. She pours over books about her favorite literary hero/adventurer - Alex Rover. The scene shifts when Nim utters the words, "when my Dad gets back" as he takes off for a four day trip on his sailboat in search of protozoan. A terrific storm blows in unexpectedly and when her father doesn't return, Nim's life goes topsy turvy as she ponders her fate and that of her missing Dad. She reaches out to her hero for help, unaware that the author of her favorite adventures books is Alexandra Rover (Jodi Foster). While her fans think she's the swashbuckling hero of her adventure novels, the truth is Alexandra is a wuss with a crippling fear of leaving her own house - if even to go to the mailbox. All that changes with an email exchange with Nim and her fictional character, Alex Rover eggs her on and go to Nim's rescue. She somehow rises to the challenge but not easily. What I enjoyed about this film is how the action/adventure/fantasy/Indiana Jones theme has a girl hero. One of the current favorite TV shows for our KIDS FIRST! jurors is Flight 29 Down. I believe the same audience will love this. Directed by Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett who also brought us "Little Manhattan," it brings out the best of young actress, Abigail Breslin. Miss Breslin's portrayal of Nim is charming, captivating and fun. Jodi Foster's performance captures her comedic qualities but doesn't have the same stickiness as her co-star. Gerard Butler's (P.S. I Love You) performance as both Dad and Alex Rover demands little of the actor beyond his eminent good looks. This is a great film for tweens who will resonate with an adventure of their peers. There are two issues that make me not give this the highest scores for KIDS FIRST! First, are the scenes of Dad and Alexandria in the ocean without life vests. In real life, neither of these characters would have survived their ordeals in the turbulent seas without life vests and it's inappropriate to even suggest that they would not be wearing them at the first hint of bad weather. The other objection is inappropriate treatment of animals. When Nim is protecting her island from an onslaught of dim-witted tourists, she catapults reptiles onto the beach. Ug. I can hear the animal activist scream in the back of my head. It's not a big enough deal to diss the movie but enough to mention. My summary: A perfect action fantasy for tweens, where young Abigail Breslin captures your heart along with your imagination. Runtime: 96 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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DISNEY FEATURE FILMS Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This movie is being re-released in theaters in 3D! It was very cool to see this in 3D since I had already seen this movie at home in 2D. The 3D effects add a lot to the movie. This movie is all about Belle who finds out her father was taken by a Beast and she sets out to save him. She decides to take her father's place as the Beast's prisoner so that her father can go free. Belle will have to stay at the castle for the rest of her life. Belle starts to get to know the Beast and realizes he isn't so and after all. There is an enchantment on the castle and if the Beast doesn't learn to love another and have that person return the love then he will stay a Beast forever and everyone in the castle will also stay the way they are. Some of the main characters in the movie are Belle, Belle's father, the Beast and Gaston. My favorite character is Chip. He is Mrs. Potts son and he is a little teacup. I like him because he is super funny and so tiny and cute. At the end he says a really funny catchphrase to make people laugh. Chip says, "Do I still have to sleep in the cupboard?" even though he already turned back into a boy. I thought that was really funny. The re-release of this movie in 3D is really cool. You can really feel like you can reach out and touch the trees and the castle in the movie. The Beast in 3D is pretty scary at first (scarier in 3D than he was in 2D). Also, when they sing "Be Our Guest" that whole scene is really cool because all the dishes and silverware are singing and dancing and that looks really cool in 3D. During the fight scene at the end of the movie when the townspeople break into the castle the clock is coming down the stairs it looks like he is flying right at me. They do really good job. I recommend this movie for all ages because the scary parts in the movie aren't that bad. The Beast may scare some younger kids but only for a minute and throughout the movie they learn that he is really nice after all. It is also really funny. Go out and see the re-release of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 3D on January 13th. Anthony Aranda, Age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. Runtime: 84 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 7-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Set in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - I really like this movie; it was kind of funny, a little sad, but really cool. This movie is all about Benjamin Mee, played by Matt Damon, who is living with his family in the city trying to deal with the death of his wife and raise his two kids. His son Dylan is not doing so well and keeps getting into trouble. He finally gets expelled and so they have to find him a new school. Benjamin decides that it's time for them to move and start a new life and they find a really cool house out of the city and want to buy it. But they soon realize that this house comes with a zoo. His daughter Rosie loves the house though so they decide to give it a try. Some of the main characters in the movie are Benjamin Mee, Kelly Foster, Duncan, Dylan, and Rosie. My favorite character is Benjamin because he is a really funny character. When he gets mad he does some really funny stuff like throwing a tantrum all by himself, which kept me laughing. He is also a really good dad even though he doesn't exactly know what he's doing. My favorite part in the movie is when Benjamin Mee is inside the porcupine pit and he thinks they are nice at first but then the porcupine started running after him and he jumped over the fence and landed on pointy stuff. So when they tried to take them off he kept screaming! That was really funny. I would recommend this movie for ages 10 and up because there are some scary parts in this movie that younger kids might not like. The movie is sad because the mom dies and the family is still trying to deal with that. The pictures that Dylan draws are kind of violent and scary and there is also some kissing in the movie Reviewed by Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - Having bought a model ship, the Unicorn, for a pound off a market stall Tintin is initially puzzled that the sinister Mr. Sakharine should be so eager to buy it from him, resorting to murder and kidnapping Tintin - accompanied by his marvellous dog Snowy - to join him and his gang as they sail to Morocco on an old cargo ship. Sakharine has bribed the crew to revolt against the ship's master, drunken Captain Haddock, but Tintin, Snowy and Haddock escape, arriving in Morocco at the court of a sheikh, who also has a model of the Unicorn. Haddock tells Tintin that over three hundred years earlier his ancestor Sir Francis Haddock was forced to scuttle the original Unicorn when attacked by a piratical forebear of Sakharine but he managed to save his treasure and provide clues to its location in three separate scrolls, all of which were secreted in models of the Unicorn. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This movie is really cool. This movie was one of the best adventure movies that I have ever seen. It kept me on the edge of my seat! This movie is all about Tintin who sees a model of a boat called the Unicorn, which has a secret passage to find a riddle. There are three models and if he finds all three and holds them up to the sun he would see a clue to find out where the real Unicorn sunk so that he can find all the treasure. Tintin goes on this adventure with his dog Snowy and meets Captain Haddock who helps him along the way. Some of the main characters in the movie are Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, and Inspector Thompson. My favorite character is Captain Haddock because he is a really funny character. Sometimes when he drinks he breaks down doors and he doesn't really know what water is because he is always drinking alcohol. I also like Tintin because he loves adventure and is always solving mysteries. My favorite part in the movie is when Tintin, Snowy, and Captain Haddock where on an airplane and were running out of fuel. They were going to poor alcohol into the fuel tank so Captain Haddock got on top of the airplane but he accidentally left the alcohol inside of the plane. Since he always drinks alcohol he burped inside of the fuel tank and that made the engine start going really fast! That was really funny! I would recommend this movie for all ages 6 and up because kids any younger would probably think this movie is kind of scary. The movie also references alcohol and has some violence. They had sword fighting, big machines that shot guns, and bottles being thrown at people. The scenes were really cool action scenes but not appropriate for everyone. Go out and see this movie in theaters on December 21st. Review by Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 9 Media: FeatureFilm |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - I love this movie a lot because it is really funny and a little bit crazy! This movie is all about Mr. Popper, played by Jim Carrey, whose father passes away and leaves him six penguins. After Mr. Popper's son and daughter come over, they name the six penguins; Stinky, Bitey, Nimrod, Lovey, Captain, and Loudy. Three of the penguins lay one egg each and one of the eggs doesn't make it. Mr. Popper did everything he could to help the egg survive but it didn't work. Later, the penguins get stolen by someone at the zoo. They plan to separate the babies from the older penguins. Mr. Popper goes into the zoo, frees the penguins, and traps the people that stole the penguins. Some of the main characters in the movie are Mr. Popper, the six penguins, Janie and Billy. My favorite character is Mr. Popper because he takes care of the penguins throughout the movie even though sometimes he doesn't want to. He is also a really funny character; sometimes he goes nuts when he gets really mad. My favorite part in the movie is when Mr. Popper opens up his shower door and a whole bunch of water comes rushing out because Captain had filled the whole shower up. Mr. Popper is pushed towards the stairs and had to hang on because the water is pushing him over. Then Captain comes over and poops in his face which caused Mr. Popper to fall. It was hilarious!! I would recommend this movie for all ages because it is super funny and there was no violence or parts that would scare anyone. This movie is a good movie because it helps to show the importance of family. Go out and buy this movie when it comes out on Blu-ray and DVD on December 6th. Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Runtime: 94 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Awesome movie, because there is a lot of action and everything the chipmunks and Chipettes do is so funny. This movie is all about Dave, the chipmunks, and the Chipettes who go on vacation and have a really big adventure. They go on a cruise ship and Alvin keeps causing lots of trouble on the ship (like always). Alvin comes up with a really great idea to fly on top of a kite. All of the chipmunks and Chipettes are holding the kite while Alvin is flying but the wind picks up too hard. They start to fly away and Simon tries to help by tying the kite to Dave's chair (while he is sleeping). This still doesn't work and the chair and the chipmunks start to move down the deck of the ship. Eventually, the kite slips off the chair and the chair flips over. Dave wakes up to see the chipmunks and the Chipettes fly away on the kite. Some of the main characters in the movie are Dave, the chipmunks (Alvin, Simon, and Theodore), the Chipettes (Eleanor, Jeanette, and Brittany), Zoe, and Ian. My favorite character is Alvin because he is always having fun and causing lots of trouble. I also like him because in the end he learns that he can still have fun while being responsible. My favorite part is when the chipmunks and Chipettes meet Zoe on the stranded island. She invites them to meet her friends and when they get there they see that her friends are a bunch of sports balls. It's really funny because it seems like she is a little crazy since she has been on the island for so long. We figure out later that there are spiders on the island that change a person's personality and make them act differently. Later on Simon gets bit by one of the spiders and then he starts acting like someone else. It is really funny. I would recommend this movie for all ages because it is super funny and there was no violence or parts that would scare anyone. It also shows how much family means and that most families would do anything for each other. Go out and see this movie in theaters on December 16th. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - A young boy named North wishes to leave his negligent mother and father, but must first travel the world to find parents that will truly care for him. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - North is the story of a young boy named North, played by Elijah Wood, who is the best at everything he does, but he is convinced that his parents don't appreciate him enough. With the help of his new lawyer, played by Jon Lovitz, he sets out into the world to find new parents. This wacky comedy is perfect for the whole family. I was extremely impressed with the crisp cinematography and the wonderfully clear visuals. This film was made in 1994 and is of outstanding quality. My favorite scenes are when North goes around auditioning all the parents that want him, because the families always seem perfect, but there is a hidden twist behind them all. My favorite character is North, played by Elijah Wood, because he is so funny and outgoing, plus I love him in Lord of the Rings and even as a child, he is a fantastic actor. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars because my seven-year-old brother loves it, my mom loves it and I'm fourteen and love it too! I suggest this film for ages 7 and up because of very mild language and just a few intense situations towards the end of the film. Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. Runtime: 87 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 7-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS Series: AUDIO CD FOR ADULTS Topic - Music Description - When renowned musician and songwriter, Chip Taylor, became a grandfather, he directed his creative energy to writing new songs with and for his grandkids. Melds the husky, time-worn vocals and musical instincts of a seasoned performer with the charming artistry of his three young grandchildren. With introduction by Chip's brother, actor Jon Voight, and includes a 36-page booklet of lyrics. Runtime: 38 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 3-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 11.98 Media: AUDIO Buy Here (from SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS) |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION AND LIVE ACTION Topic - Family Description - In defense of WWII Britain, three children and an apprentice witch search for the missing component of a magic spell. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a classic 1971 film about 3 children who are sent from London to the country side during the war. They end up in the care of the adoring Ms. Price, who just happens to be a level one apprentice witch in training. Together Ms. Price and the children travel to magical lands with the help of a flying bed and an enchanted bedknob. I thought this movie was fantastic. I remember watching this film at a younger age and it provided great entertainment for our latest family movie night. I think it's really cool how they mixed live action with cartoons in some of the scenes on the magical island to create a fun whimsical effect. My favorite character is Ms. Price played by the lovely Angela Lansbury because she is a very strong leading lady and a wonderful addition to the children's lives. My favorite scene is when they visit the ocean floor beneath the magical island because that is the scene that I remember most when I look back at my memories of this film. I also really enjoyed the scene when everyone sings Portabella Road because all the dancing becomes quite comical. I give Bedknobs and Broomsticks 4 out of 5 stars because it is a great film for family movie night. Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. Runtime: 117 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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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 think Fern Gully has some very good messages about protecting the environment. When I was younger, around 5 or 6, I remember being frightened by some of the more intense situations in this film involving the deforestation. My favorite character is definitely Batty, voiced by the comic genius Robin Williams. Batty is a crazy bat that has a wild variety of personalities and Robin Williams does a phenomenal job portraying this character. My favorite scene is when you meet Batty for the first time because you get a taste of his hilarious qualities. I give Fern Gully 4 out of 5 stars because it is a wonderful family film no matter what the age groups might be. Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. Runtime: 76 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family 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!® 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. Watch Like Mike all month on HDNet movies at kidScene! Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. I just finished watching "Like Mike," and I like it. It's about an orphan boy who receives Michael Jordan's sneakers from when he was a kid, and when he puts these sneakers on he's amazing at basketball. He draws the lucky ticket to go one on one with the star of a basketball team and he smokes this guy, so obviously the star doesn't like him very much, but everybody is amazed by him, so he's recruited into the NBA. This movie is about the chaos of a 4 foot 8 inch 13 year old in the NBA. It's also about his search for a family. You might think that this is just a one joke movie, it's really not. This movie is good for all ages. The music was good. I'm not really into that retro hip hop sort of thing, but it was very well done. I give it three out of five stars because you can watch it more than once. "Like Mike" is one of the quality family films on HDNet at Kid's Scene on mornings and Friday nights. Sam Connan, Age 13, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. Runtime: 99 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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WALT DISNEY COMPANY Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 2-5 Topic - Family Description - When 3 muppet fans learn that Tex Richman wants to drill under the muppet theater for oil Gary, Mary and Walter set out to find the muppets who have been split up for years Kermit lives in his own mansion depressed in Hollywood, Gonzo is a high class plumber at Gonzo's Royal Flush, Fozzie performs with a tribute band called The Moopets , Miss Piggy is the plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, and Animal is at a celebrity anger management rehab center in Santa Barbara. Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Eric Jacobson, Dave Doelz, Bill Barretta and Steve Whitmire KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - I love this movie a lot because it is really funny and kind of weird. There is a lot of singing and catchy music in the movie that I really enjoy. This movie is all about a guy named Gary and his brother Walter (who is a Muppet even though he doesn't live with the Muppets). They go on a huge adventure with Mary (Gary's girlfriend) to see the Muppets and see why they aren't doing their show anymore. When they are there they learn that there is a greedy oil tycoon who wants to tear down the Muppet Theater. Some of the main characters in the movie are Gary, Mary, Walter and the whole Muppet gang. My favorite character is Walter because he has an amazing talent that he doesn't know about until he learns that he can be a Muppet if he wants to and if he tries hard enough. He is a great character because he believes in the Muppets and never gives up on them. My favorite part in the movie is when the whole gang gets back together and makes another show. It is a really funny show and they do it so they can save their studio. I recommend this movie for all ages, even preschoolers, because there are no scary parts. There is a lot of music that everyone will enjoy. I also recommend that you stay for the end credits because there are a lot of outtakes shown that are really funny. Go out and see this in theaters. Credit: Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Starring Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield and Chloe Grace Moretz. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Hugo is the thrilling story about Hugo Cabaret (Asa Butterfield), the orphan clockmaker, that with help from Isabelle Melies (Chloe Moretz), fixes an automaton that was created by magician and filmmaker George Melies (Ben Kingsley), based on the book The Invention of Hugo Caberet by Brian Selznick. I thought this movie was great, particularly the scenery which takes place in Paris. I also loved the soundtrack, which really helped set the mood. The acting was great, especially because Asa Butterfield and Chloe Moretz are only 13- and 14-years-old. They did a fantastic job. The only thing I didn't like was that the movie took place in Paris, but the people had English, not French, accents. I would recommend this film for ages seven and up because on some themes that may go above younger kids' heads. I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. Credit: Daniel Menegaz, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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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 |
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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 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! Credit: 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. Runtime: 82 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-11 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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SONY PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Arthur Christmas reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the center of the film is a story about a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - I love this movie a lot because it is really cool and funny. This movie is all about Arthur who starts off in the mail room answering emails and letters to Santa. He is Santa's youngest son and believes in Santa so much that he wants to be him. He believes that the old tradition of Santa should live on and that they don't need to use such high-tech stuff to get the job done. Some of the main characters in the movie are Arthur, Steve, Grandsanta and Santa. My favorite character in the movie is Arthur. Arthur is my favorite character because he is really funny and he helps out with Christmas. When a present doesn't get delivered he will do anything to try and get that present to the child who wanted it. He goes on the old sleigh to take the present to the child. My favorite part in the movie is when Santa puts his head on a toy in one of the houses where he was delivering presents. Everyone said don't touch that toy but he accidentally did. Then it starts to play music and they all have to hide so no one will see them. It is pretty funny. I recommend this movie for ages 4 and up because there is one part in the movie where a man pulls out a gun to try and get Arthur and the sleigh to go away. That could be a little scary to younger kids. Credit: Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic This movie is about Santa Claus's crazy family and Santa's youngest son Arthur. Arthur has an older brother named Steve, played by Hugh Laurie, who you might know as the TV doctor, House. In the story, it's Christmas Eve and the Claus family is all working together to deliver the presents to millions and millions of kids all over the world. Steve has computerized Santa's Christmas process so that it is way easier. During the process, one little girl in England accidentally gets missed. Oh no! She's not going to get her bicycle from Santa that Arthur promised her. Steve decides that it's just too late and there is no way to fix the problem. Santa agrees and goes to bed. But Arthur believes he can get it to her before morning and that he must! That's the mission of the story. A great adventure with Grand Santa, a wrapping elf and Arthur to get the present to Gwen. My favorite character in the story is the wrapping elf. She can wrap anything with just three pieces of sticky tape. She's got a positive attitude and won't give up, just like Arthur. This is a fun Christmas movie for the whole family. My parents really laughed and my teenage sister loves it too. I think there's lots of funny stuff for little kids and it's not scary. And no one will get bored with the story because there's so much action and it's a brand new Christmas story. I give Arthur Christmas five out of five stars. Makai Weber Colvin, age 10, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) is a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife (Katie Holmes) and kids, who dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler). Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-15 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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CINEMA LIBRE STUDIO Series: INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Five children of UN ambassadors are called to imagine a new sustainable future for our global society. From within the earth, they work together to reduce humanity's carbon footprint by exchanging stories and experiences from their parents' world. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Young ambassadors for the Earth tell a compelling story about the small things that can be done to affect climate change. This film can empower kids to make a difference. Runtime: 45 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD |
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CINEMA LIBRE STUDIO Series: INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - Provides a forum for discussion around the power of big ideas in action and inspires us to imagine a better world by connecting imagination and creativity with science and engineering in education. Runtime: 52 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95 Media: DVD |
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ROUNDHAY HIGH SCHOOL Series: STUDENT PRODUCTION, HIGH SCHOOL Topic - Family Description - The film follows the story of a dog witnessing an important crime while sat in the back of a car. The next morning the radio asks in a news report if any one has seen a murder the night before. Unfortunately for the dog he is unable to do anything. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Everyone loves a dog story. We see the dog witnessing a crime from the front seat of a car and hearing it announced on the radio. Well filmed and easy to follow. It is somewhat uncomfortable watching the dog who appears to be trapped in a car. Runtime: 3 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Long ago, Kala (the sun) raced across the sky as he pleased, leaving the land and it's people with short days and long, dark nights. Among those suffering from the lack of daylight was the goddess Hina, mother of Maui the demigod. In order to make things pono (right), Maui summons all his courage and travels to the highest summit of Haleakala, where he confronts the Mighty Kala. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well-animated folk tale from Hawaii. A young boy helps his mother with chores and then joins his friends to hear grandma's story. Grandma tells a wonderful fable about a boy who had to tame the sun so it would give them more sunlight and his mother and the other people could get their work done. The animation is nicely executed with bright colors and an imaginative story. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - My 8-year-old son loved this short, couldn't take his eyes off of it. Runtime: 19 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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VEVA PRODUCTIONS Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - All Oliver and Alexandra want is to be normal for one perfect night - prom night at the public high school. But 'normal' can be a minefield for an autistic teen. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very well done. Storyline features two autistic kids out on their first date ever - together and at the prom. It shows the anguish of a mom who wants more for her daughter, the love of a dad and the boy's mom, the excitement and humanity of these two kids and looks at how overwhelming the world can be when you are different. The support of the kids at school, which leads to an "altered" prom to fit these kids' needs, is a bit unrealistic - though possible. It's well made, well acted although the background music with piano and violin are a bit overwhelming. Overall, really a lovely sort of a fairytale about people who are different but accepted. It's love in the truest sense. Great discussion starter for kids who need a reminder to accept others. Not available in online film festival, trailer only. Runtime: 14 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of the accidental secret agent who doesn't know fear or danger in the comedy spy-thriller Johnny English Reborn. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI-7. With mere days until a heads of state conference… KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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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 completing the "Circle of Life". Voice talent: Matthew Broderick, Niketa C 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 responsibility. It appeals to adults as well as children though it does have some scary scenes, including the death of a parent and bloody battles that make it unsuitable for your youngest. Runtime: 89 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.99 Media: DVD |
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WARNER BROS. PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This movie is about Mumble (Elijah Wood) and Gloria's (Pink) baby penguin named Erik (Ava Acres) who wanders off from all the other penguins. His father, Mumble tries to find him and while he is gone a big iceberg blocks the penguins from going anywhere. My favorite characters are Mumble, Erik and two krill named Will and Bill (Brad Pitt & Matt Damon). I like Mumble because he is really funny and he sometimes gets mad at Erik. I like Erik because he tries to get his father to take more chances and he is almost always happy. I like the two krill because they show how friendships take work. They split up in the movie, get lost and then find each other again and make a stronger friendship. My favorite part of this movie is when Will and Bill start tapping on the ice from underneath -kind of like how Mumble taps on the ice from above. Then, a whole bunch of other krill join in and they light up the ice with all of their tapping. I think this is really cool because it is neat to see all the lights and how they actually do that. The animation and special effects in this movie are really cool. When the krill light up the sea, that is really cool. When some of the ice goes tumbling down the effects of that are really neat. The animation in this movie is awesome. The penguins look very real and they do a good job at making them talk. I recommend this movie for ages two and up. This movie does have a few scary parts that might be frightening for kids younger than two. For example, when one of the elephant seals falls into a big hole his kids get really scared because they think he might get stuck down there forever. That part made me a little nervous. This is a great family movie that shows happiness and friendship. Go out and see this movie when it comes out in theaters on November 18th. Credit: Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends. Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bog Thornton, Guillermo del Toro. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - If you've enjoyed the movie Shrek, you will definitely like Puss in Boots. I'm glad I saw this movie. It is about an outlaw cat that has been searching for the magic beans all his life with his partner and "brother" Humpty Dumpy. However, tension forms between Puss and Humpty Dumpy over jealousy, so they plan revenge against another. Who will find the magic beans? Discover the legend of Puss in Boots! The voiceovers of the characters in the movie are excellent. Antonio Banderas' accent matches Puss' sly and adventurous character perfectly. Salma Hayek's voice fits the tough and flirty character of Kitty Softpaws. Aside from the voiceover, I was even more impressed with the adventure in the movie. It seemed magical and thrilling. Scene after scene, Puss is on an exciting escapade. The animation of the movie adds to the excitement because it details even on subtleties, making the characters seem more realistic. The facial expressions and close ups on the characters are adorable. I love the close ups of baby Puss and huge-eyed Puss because they are undeniably cute. I recommend this movie to kids 10 and up. Anyone can enjoy the enthusiasm and exhilaration in the movie, but younger kids will probably have a hard time following the intricate plot. There are some twists and turns as Puss' allies and enemies keep changing. Puss in Boots is an adventurous family film that will keep the entire family entertained. Credit: Gabriella Chu, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: FeatureFilm |
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JAMIE READ Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - With a new life in the Afterlife, eight-year-old Jing Jing forms friends of diverse origins, finds her path through the notorious Portland Underground and her wise spirit leads the way home. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This story draws you in from the start. There are a few confusing moments, but they are always resolved. It's got a certain creepiness (hungry ghosts, wailing woman in the underground) without really being scary. Puts an innocent young girl's face on the afterlife. An amazing trip, like being on a fast moving train through history. We get a behind-the-scene's view of a few historical moments, from 1924 to Present day in Portland, OR, and realize that time moves forward no matter how bad things get. It teaches us to accept and forgive ourselves, and only then will we find inner-peace. KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: Screenplay |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - A neglected young boy with a love of video games, finds himself in the world of espionage when a government agent recruits him for a super secret mission. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Cloak and Dagger is the story of a young boy who finds a video game that contains secret government files. He must protect the files from falling into the wrong hands and has an adventure of a life time. I think this movie is pretty good. The cinematography is great considering the year this film came out, 1984. The acting is very well executed and truly enjoyable. My favorite scenes are all of the parts that Davey's imaginary friend, secret agent Jack Black, is in. I think its great how agent Black and Davey interact and the way agent Black helps with Davey's confidence in rough situations. I think this film is for ages 5-11 because older kids and teens might not enjoy the story line. I give Cloak and Dagger 3 out of 5 stars because I think I am too old for this film, but my 7 year old brother loved the action and plot. Cloak and Dagger is one of the many family classics being offered to your home by HDNet movies and kidscene. Raven Devanney, age 13, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Runtime: 101 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - A coming-of-age story about a young boy who learns about life, love and family from his two eccentric great-uncles whom he lives with after his negligent mother drops him off. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This film is about a young boy who goes to live with his wildly adventurous uncles. This movie is amazing! It funny, entertaining and touching. The cinematography is awesome. This film is a bit older, but has excellent new-film quality. I love the soundtrack. It's light and funny. It gives the entire film a comical push. My favorite scene is when Walter first goes to his uncle's house and gets a taste of what they do to the sales men that come by. This scene is funny and shows off the men's true characteristics. I honestly can't pick one character who I like most because all of the actors do an excellent job, especial Hailey Joel Osment. Each individual character adds a unique flavor to the film that works quite nicely. The only thing I dislike about this movie is that I feel as if the lion, Jasmine, isn't in the film enough. I also think the last scene when Walter is an adult could have been left out. Overall, I give Second Hand Lions 5 out of 5 stars. This film should be viewed by ages 6 and up. Second Hand Lions is brought to you by HDNet movies and Kidscene. Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Runtime: 109 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 7-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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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, cowardice, bullying and fear. It does not shrink from difficult topics, but handles them with a delicate hand that a child can understand and appreciate. A lovely nostalgia piece designed to ring tears from anyone who has every owned a dog. The relationship between Willie and his Jack Russell Terrier, Skip, is touching, funny, real and entertaining. A family film that evokes historical context and teaches strong values of family, friendship and pet ownership. The humor and antics of Skip help children to relate to this story of another time and see that there are similarities in today's world. 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 each other? I enjoyed watching Willie and his dog have fun and grow older together. The movie depicts the true meaning of friendship and emphasizes the adage that "a dog is a man's best friend." I recommend this movie to children 7 and up. Anyone can enjoy the movie because the storyline is easy to follow, but there are a few disturbing and sad scenes that may scare younger children. My Dog Skip is a heartwarming movie that may make you shed a tear. Watch My Dog Skip all month on HDNet Movies at kidScene! Credit: Gabriella Chu, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Runtime: 95 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
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HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Mowgli is the boy that was raised by wolves. Now, years later, he finds himself back in "civilization" where life, to him, is far less civilized than his learned jungle ways. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Interested in seeing an action packed movie? If so, watch The Jungle Book – live version. I really enjoyed it. This movie has so much action and suspense and follows the same storyline as the cartoon version but with so much more detail. The movie is about a boy named Mowgli who is taken away from his village after a tiger attack. He gets stuck on a runaway wagon that is on fire. After he manages to get off of the wagon he is too far away from his village and no one can find him. Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves and grows up with a panther and a bear named Baloo. Eventually, he is found by civilization and his childhood love named Kitty. He then has to learn how to fit in with everyone. My favorite character in the movie is Mowgli because he tries really hard to fit in with everyone once he is found. He also tries really hard to always protect Kitty. He is a really good fighter and climber. My favorite part in this movie is when Mowgli finds a secret hideout where a lot of monkeys live. It is packed with mountains of treasures. He finds a dagger but then a snake pops out and tries to kill Mowgli. So Mowgli fights with the snake and eventually uses the dagger to kill the snake. It is really suspenseful. I recommend this movie for ages 6 and up. Younger kids might get scared watching this movie because there is a lot of fighting and suspense. The Jungle Book 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. Credit: Anthony Aranda, age 9, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Runtime: 111 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 6-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media: DVD |
