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 Jonah - A VeggieTales Movie :: 0470125438
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| Parents seeking kid-friendly, Christian entertainment can be comfortable letting their kids watch Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie, which turns the characters from the biblical story of Jonah into a bunch of talking cucumbers, asparagus, peas, and other vegetables. When God instructs the prophet Jonah to go to the wicked city of Ninevah to spread His word, Jonah balks and tries to flee by ship--only to end up in the belly of a whale. When he finally consents to go to Ninevah, things don't turn out quite the way he expects. The VeggieTales team uses computer animation and upbeat musical numbers to express Christian themes, but they do so without being painfully didactic. The animation (and the humor) isn't as sophisticated as that in Toy Story or Shrek, and kids may find some elements of the story confusing, but this may provide an opportunity for parents and kids to discuss values. --Bret Fetzer Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
The Biblical story of Jonah isn't exactly children's fare. Jonah fails to "get it" and the story ends with a less than patented Happy Ending. So I was surprised to see VeggieTales tackle the story, and I was very pleased with the results. The VeggieTales crew dealt with all the important details of the story, and pointed out that Jonah never really did understand God's mercy.
The songs in the DVD bounce me out of my seat. I challenge you to remain seated when the Gospel song "Second Chances" comes on. Wow! I think that is my favorite from the movie, but there are several close seconds.
The animation is great, the music is great, the message is great. I highly recommend this DVD.
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Author: Guest
This was our son's first movie on the big screen and he sat mesmerized through the entire thing. 3 years later and he still loves it. If your child loves the veggie tales shows then this is a must have for your collection. The story of Jonah and the whale.
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Author: Guest
Great movie for little kids. The characters are funny and cute.
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Author: Guest
My 3 year old grandson loves this movie. When his first copy was lost during a move he asked for this every day for WEEKS until he got his new copy. The movie is well paced with wonderful musical numbers and enough wit to keep grown ups watching (well, the first 20 or 30 viewings LOL). They do a great job of getting the message across without being preachy.
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Author: Guest
"Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie" is a grand little film. I had always been aware of the Veggies, but being the almost thirty man that I am, I never paid much attention to them. With this film, I've been shown the err of my ways. My three year-old daughter handpicked this film for us to watch, and I'm completely hooked now.
"Jonah" is a hilarious tale that is perfect for every member of the family. It retells the Biblical story of Jonah and how he and the people of Nineveh are given a second chance by God. It also teaches viewers the same thing with the interaction between the Veggie characters.
The animation is wonderful in this film. The story moves along at a brisk pace and is loaded with humor for both young and old. The songs are brilliant and somewhat addictive. The opening sing-along is very, very addictive.
Extras on this two-disc set include a making of feature, "Jonah and the Bible," a tour of Big Idea studios, and music videos featuring Chris Rice and Christian rock heavyweights, Newsboys. There's also trivia, bios, karaoke, and a ton of other things to keep the whole family busy.
Non-Christians may have a problem with this movie and its message of compassion through God. If that's the only thing keeping you from buying this movie, shame on you. There is so much here for children to learn, and it is presented in a wonderful, colorful adventure.
Highly recommended.
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