The film is based on the picture book, Bluebird by Bob Staake. It follows a sad little boy going about his sad day, until a bluebird flies into his life. Things look up until a darn turn around happens.
Bluebird is a lovely story about a sad boy whose gray-colored life turns around when a beautiful bluebird flies into his life. They become inseparable and the sad boy becomes happy because the bluebird shows him an unusual amount of attention. Suddenly, the boy has a spark in his walk, a smile on his face and life is dandy and playful. The animation is two dimensional and fascinating stylistically. The background music by R Scott Bryan is stunning, changing tone and tempo with each scene change. I could just gobble up this sweet soundtrack. Then, there is a huge conflict when bullies appear out of nowhere. They try to steal the boy's toy boat; they throw sticks at him; most importantly, they hit the bird with a stick and it falls to the ground. Joy turns to despair until a flock of birds appear to rescue both the boy and the bluebird.
The message of this film is about adapting. You never know where joy might come from.
I give Bluebird 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Nancy K. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
The film is based on the picture book, Bluebird by Bob Staake. It follows a sad little boy going about his sad day, until a bluebird flies into his life. Things look up until a darn turn around happens.
Bluebird is a lovely story about a sad boy whose gray-colored life turns around when a beautiful bluebird flies into his life. They become inseparable and the sad boy becomes happy because the bluebird shows him an unusual amount of attention. Suddenly, the boy has a spark in his walk, a smile on his face and life is dandy and playful. The animation is two dimensional and fascinating stylistically. The background music by R Scott Bryan is stunning, changing tone and tempo with each scene change. I could just gobble up this sweet soundtrack. Then, there is a huge conflict when bullies appear out of nowhere. They try to steal the boy's toy boat; they throw sticks at him; most importantly, they hit the bird with a stick and it falls to the ground. Joy turns to despair until a flock of birds appear to rescue both the boy and the bluebird.
The message of this film is about adapting. You never know where joy might come from.
I give Bluebird 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Nancy K. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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