Paw Paw and Dayja is a short, family-friendly film about a girl and her family. The film follows Dayja in her interactions with them as she learns about and understands the world around her.
The film is interesting, and the plot is easy to follow, as the main storyline revolves around Spring Dayja and her interactions with her family. At the beginning of the film Dayja is staying with her stepmother, Ms. Lena, whom she cannot relate to due to their different interests and hobbies. She feels overwhelmed by the elder woman's enthusiasm for her hobbies. However, they find common ground during a camping trip. In addition, after discovering that what is believed to be Bigfoot but turns out to be an actor, and Ms. Lena tries to rescue Dayja from it, and they become closer. Today, mixed families that include divorces and step relatives are common even though popular media tends to portray stepparents as abusive, which makes this film a welcome change as it shows them getting along. I enjoyed DeeJay's adventures with Bigfoot and especially her conversations with her grandfather, as they clearly show that they care for one another.
The film is enjoyable; the language is appropriate, and has funny scenes, such as when Dayja's stepmother has difficulty setting up stuff for camp and mistakenly hammers her hand. Dayja remarks that camping isn't her stepmother's forte, mispronounces it, and Grandfather corrects her grammar. The film's plot is easy to understand and enjoyable. The acting in the film is good, as you feel the emotions and concerns of the characters from the actors. Note that the credits are at the beginning of the film instead of the end.
The film shows how everyone is different and has their strengths and weaknesses. As Paw states in the film, "Each person figures out their place in the world, that place that makes them feel happy and useful, and one person is as important as the other."
I give Paw Paw & Dayja 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12 By Oyebisola O., KIDS FIRST!
Paw Paw and Dayja is a short, family-friendly film about a girl and her family. The film follows Dayja in her interactions with them as she learns about and understands the world around her.
The film is interesting, and the plot is easy to follow, as the main storyline revolves around Spring Dayja and her interactions with her family. At the beginning of the film Dayja is staying with her stepmother, Ms. Lena, whom she cannot relate to due to their different interests and hobbies. She feels overwhelmed by the elder woman's enthusiasm for her hobbies. However, they find common ground during a camping trip. In addition, after discovering that what is believed to be Bigfoot but turns out to be an actor, and Ms. Lena tries to rescue Dayja from it, and they become closer. Today, mixed families that include divorces and step relatives are common even though popular media tends to portray stepparents as abusive, which makes this film a welcome change as it shows them getting along. I enjoyed DeeJay's adventures with Bigfoot and especially her conversations with her grandfather, as they clearly show that they care for one another.
The film is enjoyable; the language is appropriate, and has funny scenes, such as when Dayja's stepmother has difficulty setting up stuff for camp and mistakenly hammers her hand. Dayja remarks that camping isn't her stepmother's forte, mispronounces it, and Grandfather corrects her grammar. The film's plot is easy to understand and enjoyable. The acting in the film is good, as you feel the emotions and concerns of the characters from the actors. Note that the credits are at the beginning of the film instead of the end.
The film shows how everyone is different and has their strengths and weaknesses. As Paw states in the film, "Each person figures out their place in the world, that place that makes them feel happy and useful, and one person is as important as the other."
I give Paw Paw & Dayja 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12 By Oyebisola O., KIDS FIRST!
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