Created by 9-year-old Sloan Gregory, Not So Happy Birthday is about the disappointments experienced on Ruby's (Celine Chalifoux) seventh birthday. The day starts out perfectly, but quickly goes downhill with a series of unfortunate events. Ruby is reminded about what is really important to celebrate.
I really like how Ruby handles initial disappointments. After she feels her party and day is ruined, Libby (Sloan B Gregory) helps her with some insightful and meaningful sentiments and the rest of the party returns back to the celebration her day started with. I love the close-up shots of her guests as her disappointment unfolds. The background music has a great beat and contributes to the celebratory feeling throughout the film. Ruby shows excitement and disappointment as her character progresses throughout her birthday celebration. She interacts well with all of the cast and enjoys her private moment with Libby. Writer, director and visionary Sloan B Gregory brings this story to life exquisitely. My favorite scene is the meaningful and inspirational dialogue between Ruby and Libby after Ruby's disappointment escalates.
The film's message is that it is okay to experience disappointment but important to remember what is truly important; in this case spending time with family and friends.
I give Not So Happy Birthday 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!
Created by 9-year-old Sloan Gregory, Not So Happy Birthday is about the disappointments experienced on Ruby's (Celine Chalifoux) seventh birthday. The day starts out perfectly, but quickly goes downhill with a series of unfortunate events. Ruby is reminded about what is really important to celebrate.
I really like how Ruby handles initial disappointments. After she feels her party and day is ruined, Libby (Sloan B Gregory) helps her with some insightful and meaningful sentiments and the rest of the party returns back to the celebration her day started with. I love the close-up shots of her guests as her disappointment unfolds. The background music has a great beat and contributes to the celebratory feeling throughout the film. Ruby shows excitement and disappointment as her character progresses throughout her birthday celebration. She interacts well with all of the cast and enjoys her private moment with Libby. Writer, director and visionary Sloan B Gregory brings this story to life exquisitely. My favorite scene is the meaningful and inspirational dialogue between Ruby and Libby after Ruby's disappointment escalates.
The film's message is that it is okay to experience disappointment but important to remember what is truly important; in this case spending time with family and friends.
I give Not So Happy Birthday 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!
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