{"id":6783,"date":"2021-03-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2021-03-03T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T21:53:07","slug":"spongebob-sponge-on-the-run-touching-story-portraying-the-true-meaning-of-friendship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/spongebob-sponge-on-the-run-touching-story-portraying-the-true-meaning-of-friendship\/","title":{"rendered":"SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run * Touching Story Portraying the True Meaning of Friendship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.poster.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6784\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.poster.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.poster.jpg?w=297&amp;ssl=1 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Set before the events of the television series, SpongeBob goes on a trip to Kamp Koral and meets some new friends. However, when his pet snail Gary gets kidnapped by Poseidon and taken to the Lost City of Atlantic City, he and his new best friend Patrick must go on a rescue mission to save him from the dastardly plan of Poseidon before it is too late. The movie will also reveal the first time our beloved characters (as kids) met at Camp&#8230;a magical moment that brings meaning to the power of true friendship. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Nyara A. comments, \u201cTom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke\u2019s voice overs are, hands down hilarious. There wasn&#8217;t a scene in the whole film where I didn&#8217;t laugh! Both have such unique, varied and energetic voices which bring to life their individual characters. Tom Kenny adjusts his voice to make Gary sound absolutely adorable. His voice makes me think of my own pet, that I love so much.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run<br>By Nyara Afshar, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outstanding film <em>SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run, <\/em>written and created by Tim Hill, portrays the true meaning of friendship. The story touched my heart. Although this film is animated, each of the characters and their feelings feel so real to me. The compassion in this film matches perfectly with the humor. At some points, the suspense is so high that I was on the edge of my seat!<\/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<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4wuuVJUW1JM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.b.jpg?resize=206%2C137&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6786\" width=\"206\" height=\"137\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The protagonist, SpongeBob (Tom Kenny), has always loved and cared for his pet snail, Gary (Tom Kenny). When the King of the Seas (Matt Berry) is in need of a snail, SpongeBob\u2019s arch enemy, Plankton (Mr. Lawrence), takes Gary away in order to get rid of SpongeBob. Plankton wants the secret recipe for the famous crabby patties, but SpongeBob keeps ruining his master plans for stealing it. SpongeBob and his trusty friend Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) take a journey to the Lost City of Atlantic City in order to rescue Gary from the King\u2019s palace. Unfortunately, SpongeBob and Patrick get into a life threatening situation with no one there to help them. How will his friends save the day? Maybe even plankton will come to the rescue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.c.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6787\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke\u2019s voice overs are, hands down hilarious. There wasn&#8217;t a scene in the whole film where I didn&#8217;t laugh! Both have such unique, varied and energetic voices which bring to life their individual characters. Tom Kenny adjusts his voice to make Gary sound absolutely adorable. His voice makes me think of my own pet, that I love so much. The animations are beautiful and filled with deep and vibrant color. The characters&#8217; facial expressions perfectly match the liveliness of the actors\u2019 voices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spongebob.sotr_.a.jpg?resize=224%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6785\" width=\"224\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is that true friends will always have your back, no matter what. Friends will always be there during your times in need and everyone needs true friends. This sweet message encourages everyone to be kind and loyal. There is no violence that is gory although there is an axe that is never used. There is no harmful language or stereotypes. Most of the characters are a good influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. This is a great family movie. It releases on Paramount + March 4, 2021. Look for it!<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set before the events of the television series, SpongeBob goes on a trip to Kamp Koral and meets some new friends. However, when his pet snail Gary gets kidnapped by Poseidon and taken to the Lost City of Atlantic City, he and his new best friend Patrick must go on a rescue mission to save him from the dastardly plan of Poseidon before it is too late. The movie will also reveal the first time our beloved characters (as kids) met at Camp&#8230;a magical moment that brings meaning to the power of true friendship. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Nyara A. comments, \u201cTom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke\u2019s voice overs are, hands down hilarious. 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