{"id":1667,"date":"2022-09-08T05:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=1667"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:16:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:16:35","slug":"ivy-bean-buckle-your-seat-belts-because-ivy-and-bean-are-two-best-friends-that-take-the-audience-on-a-crazy-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2022\/ivy-bean-buckle-your-seat-belts-because-ivy-and-bean-are-two-best-friends-that-take-the-audience-on-a-crazy-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivy + Bean * Buckle Your Seat Belts, Because Ivy And Bean Are Two Best Friends That Take The Audience On A Crazy Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IvyBean.poster-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" width=\"120\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IvyBean.poster-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IvyBean.poster-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IvyBean.poster-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IvyBean.poster.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Two unlikely friends, the loud and fearless Bean, and the thoughtful and quiet Ivy. Yet the two discover that an adventure can reveal that even seemingly different people can become the best of friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Maica N. comments, \u201c<em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is a three part movie series based on the iconic <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> children&#8217;s book series. Full of talented actors and a nostalgic plot, everyone can find something they enjoy in <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em>. Buckle your seat belts, because Ivy and Bean are two best friends that take the audience on a crazy ride.\u201d See her full review and interview below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ivy + Bean<br>By Maica N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, Age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy Maica N.&#039;s review of Ivy and Bean\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tUuWvRwc79w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.c-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.c.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is a three part movie series based on the iconic <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> children&#8217;s book series. Full of talented actors and a nostalgic plot, everyone can find something they enjoy in <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em>. Buckle your seat belts, because Ivy and Bean are two best friends that take the audience on a crazy ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is about two young girls with very different personalities. Ivy (Keslee Blalock) is quiet and reserved, while Bean (Madison Skye) is loud, outgoing, and a risk taker. At first, the two want nothing to do with each other. But once they realize they have a similar imagination, they become best friends and find themselves on plenty of adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy Maica N.&#039;s interview with Madison Skye Validum about Ivy + Bean\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnTHcBPvaJ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.d-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1668\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.d-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.d-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.d-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.d.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is a great family friendly movie to watch when you\u2019re just looking for some fun. The set design of <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is very well done, especially Ivy and Bean\u2019s houses. Both houses and the girls\u2019 rooms have a different tone, which highlights the differences between the two. Ivy has a lot of spells and ingredients in her room, but it is also neat. Meanwhile, Bean\u2019s room is animal themed and relatively more chaotic than Ivy\u2019s. This displays how Ivy is more reserved and organized and Bean is more wild and daring. We can also find examples of descriptive backgrounds in Ivy and Bean\u2019s backyards. Ivy has this nice area she calls her secret garden with paper butterflies and flowers that she takes Bean to. However, Bean mostly stays in her backyard with holes that she\u2019s dug and her tree houses. Props to the set and production designers for using these elements to expand the story. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ivybean.b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1670\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having too many movies can sometimes backfire if they\u2019re long and don\u2019t have an interesting plot. However, the three <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> movies have perfect continuity and each one brings something new. My personal favorite is the second movie, <em>The Ghost That Had to Go<\/em>, because of the involvement of all of the new characters and the craziness of trying to get rid of the ghost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> is that having a big imagination and being willing to try new things can lead you to greatness. Both Ivy and Bean were hesitant before becoming friends. When they finally tried to see eye to eye, they realized that they have a lot in common, and could be a better duo than they thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18. You can find all three <em>Ivy + Bean<\/em> movies on Netflix on September 2, 2022. So make sure you check it out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two unlikely friends, the loud and fearless Bean, and the thoughtful and quiet Ivy. Yet the two discover that an adventure can reveal that even seemingly different people can become the best of friends. KIDS FIRST! 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