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Mars Needs Moms Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack-Review and Giveaway

August 8, 2011 by Kathryn 111 Comments

Even though I’m a grown woman with children of my own, I’m not at all ashamed to admit that I still need my mom. After all, our moms are the people in our lives that are always there for us when we need them. But how far would you go if your mom needed you?

mars needs moms box coverFor Milo, the main character in Disney’s newest animated feature Mars Needs Moms, helping his mom will take him farther than he ever dreamed. Mars Needs Moms will be available on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack on August 9, 2011 and I was thrilled when I was given a chance to check it out. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Take out the trash, eat your broccoli – who needs moms anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she’s nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. In a race against time and oxygen, his quest to save her knows no bounds. And with some unexpected help, Milo just might find his way back to her – in more ways than one. Complete with intergalactic bonus features, it’s a thrilling journey that’s pure, out-of-this-world crazy fun.

I’m a huge fan of Disney movies so I couldn’t wait to sit down with my boys and watch Mars Needs Moms. My husband put the DVD on for us Saturday evening, and all four of us sat down together to watch it.

The animation in Mars Needs Moms is just phenomenal. It is incredibly realistic and the detail of the imagery makes the story even more captivating. Zackary was immediately intrigued by the idea of outer space and he watched with interest as Milo travelled to Mars, evaded capture and set out on a mission to rescue his mother from the Martians’ clutches. We all loved the friends Milo made along the way, from a rebellious Martian artist named Ki to a genius inventor, fellow human Gribble.

This is definitely a movie for school-aged children and depending on how sensitive a child is about things like shooting or death, screening the film in advance to see if it is suitable for your own child may be a good idea. Zackary, after the influence of his many pre-Kindergarten friends, had no problem watching Milo evade lasers shot by pursuing aliens, but there were a few moments when I made sure to distract him from the plot a little so that he wouldn’t get too upset. (After all, this is a child that sat with tears streaming down his face when Herbie was in the Demolition Derby in Herbie: Fully Loaded….)

Overall, the movie was very fun and entertaining, but also surprisingly absorbing, and while children will enjoy the excitement and adventure of the movie, parents are sure to be impressed by the underlying social relationships of the aliens and the interesting differences between the male and female Martians. And for even more fun for the whole family, the Blu-Ray disc features exciting bonus features like an extended opening, deleted scenes and all the bonus features on the DVD!

If your little space fan can’t wait to see Mars Needs Moms, why not occupy them with a fun Mars Needs Moms activity? My personal favourite is the Crater Cake Recipe, but kids are also sure to love their very own Outer Space Message Centre. And for printable fun, you can’t go wrong with a Martians Among Us! Word Search!

Zackary enjoyed Mars Needs Moms even though it was a little bit over his head, and my husband and I enjoyed it even more. In fact, after the movie ended and I put the boys to bed, my husband sat down and watched it all over again! For a thrilling family adventure for older kids and adults, you can’t go wrong with Mars Needs Moms!

Buy It: To purchase Mars Needs Moms on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, check your local DVD retailer on August 9, 2011, or pre-order online now

Win It: Three lucky readers are going to win their very own Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack of Mars Needs Moms from Disney

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Comments

  1. Chacoy says

    August 8, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Myself and my son find it fascinating that there is life out there!
    Thank you for the opportunity;)

    Reply
  2. edmontonjb says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:09 am

    My kids are fascinated that there’s no gravity in outer space.

    Reply
  3. Donna Lineman says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:11 am

    My kids are fascinated with the moon. We can not go to sleep at night without going outside every night and saying goodnight to the moon. This is every ight, no matter what the weather, or what time of year. In the winter, I wrap them up in a big blanket and we go out and say goodnight Mr. Moon and then we go to bed. It has become a tradition I treasure so much.

    Reply
  4. debbie says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:36 am

    The thought there are other civililations out there, there is so much we don’t know.

    Reply
  5. Colleen Turner says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:38 am

    My son is fascinated right now about being able to go up into space. Just yesterday afternoon he pointed out the moon and asked when we could take a plane and go see it :).

    Reply
  6. dianad says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:58 am

    The number of planets that are out there. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway

    Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    August 8, 2011 at 5:24 am

    I know it sounds simple but I find space interesting because it’s so big
    Kims2312@verizon.net

    Reply
  8. Stephen N. says

    August 8, 2011 at 5:34 am

    Fascinated with Extraterrestrial life. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE!

    Reply
  9. Shanna says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:08 am

    My son is currently learning the names of the planets and is trying to grasp the similarities and differences between them!
    stkc79 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  10. Josee P says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:38 am

    I think the most fascinating thing about space is the unknown and all what is left to discover.
    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:58 am

    How everything stays in orbit!

    Reply
  12. Jen P says

    August 8, 2011 at 7:40 am

    i’m most fascinated by the vastness

    Reply
  13. Virginia Soul says

    August 8, 2011 at 8:54 am

    My son is really into Rocket Ships right now. He told me the other day that when he’s going to take his rocket ship and go to outer space, I told him I would miss him and he said “you wanna come to outer space too Mommy?” I said “sure, how about Sissy?” He said “nooo, sissy stays here!” I then asked when we were going to outer space, his reply “when you buy me a rocket ship” … well then, I guess it’s gonna be a LONG time before we get to go to outer space!!

    vsoul2213 at comcast dot net

    Reply
  14. corey says

    August 8, 2011 at 8:58 am

    I think right now it would be the poosibility that God is up and above the stars/sky.

    Reply
  15. Tracy says

    August 8, 2011 at 9:04 am

    My oldest loves space, the diffrent planets and moons fasinate her 🙂

    Reply
  16. Eric R. says

    August 8, 2011 at 9:41 am

    The unknown of it all – we dont have a way to explore past our galaxy – so who knows what’s out there….

    Reply
  17. angela m says

    August 8, 2011 at 9:58 am

    we are amazed by how big it is and how far planets and stars are
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  18. Jake B says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:11 am

    That there is life and all the unknown about it

    powersoccer13@gmail.com

    Reply
  19. ntiveheart aka jayedee says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    i find the fact that there is just so much uncharted territory absolutely riveting…..the possibilities seem endless!

    ntiveheart@gmail.com

    Reply
  20. Josie says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:17 am

    my daughter is just learning about the planets and their names

    Reply
  21. Jeannette Laframboise says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:34 am

    The fact that when you consider the universe, we are just tiny little specks. Also, it is fascinating that there is still so much unknown…

    Reply
  22. Birdie S. says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:40 am

    we love Meteor Showers we go to the desert each year for them they are our favorite Outer space event

    Reply
  23. janet says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:48 am

    My son saw this movie with his Granny and it’s the first movie that he “remembers” seeing at the theater. He talks about it ALL the time even though we have been to see other movies there since. He just thinks Aliens are silly and he has such a great laugh. I haven’t seen this movie, but I already know he loves it. 🙂

    Reply
  24. karen M says

    August 8, 2011 at 11:06 am

    the kids are fascinated with stars on camping trips.. they try to count them at night and are in awe of how many there really are

    Reply
  25. Amy C says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    My children find the stars the most fascinating about outer space

    Reply
  26. Jenny L. says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    I find supernovas most fascinating about outer space.

    Reply
  27. Karla Sceviour says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    My son is fasinated by space! He is learning about it in school..and it is amazing that there is so much outer space there and who knows what may be up there!! lol
    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  28. Katrina T says

    August 8, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    my daughter loves rockets….and I love the unknown!

    Reply
  29. claudia n says

    August 8, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    The planets and stars

    Reply
  30. Florence c says

    August 8, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    The Aliens that may be out there

    Reply
  31. Sammi says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I’m fascinated that they found water on Mars – that’s so cool!

    Reply
  32. Lexigurl says

    August 8, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Really fascinated with stars
    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    Reply
  33. Denise G says

    August 8, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    I don’t have a child but I would guess it would be the spaceships

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

    Reply
  34. seapotato says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    everything about outer space is fascinating. it’s such a big unknown and pictures of all the planets and stars are beautiful!

    Reply
  35. Leanne M says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Aliens are very fascinating!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer L. says

    August 9, 2011 at 5:33 am

    My son is so interested in how big space is and whether there are aliens out there.

    Reply
  37. Heather says

    August 9, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Nubulas are the most fascinating thing about space for me. They’re beautiful and mysterious, I did a report on them in elementary school

    Reply
  38. Claude says

    August 9, 2011 at 11:24 am

    My kids are amazed that as far as we know, space doesn’t end, it just keeps on going! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Debbie Welchert says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:05 am

    We find the different planets so interesting.

    Reply
  40. andalene says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:57 am

    My kids are both here and my son says, Heaven. My daughter says, that there are lots of other planets.

    Reply
  41. keely hostetter says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Just how enormous it is- it’s hard to fathom it’s length.
    hoss311@aol.com

    Reply
  42. Debbie Kennedy says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    My kids love looking at the stars and the moon. They can’t figure out how everywhere they go, the moon is there…….why is it following us? they say.

    Reply
  43. Esluka says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    My son loves spaceships!

    Reply
  44. MrDisco says

    August 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I find the infinite vastness of darkness to be fascinating

    Reply
  45. Emma says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    The Black Hole that sucks everything in.

    Reply
  46. Leanne M says

    August 11, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I forgot my link – sorry!

    https://twitter.com/#!/leanne_mac/status/101880323683532800

    Reply
  47. rebecca shockley says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    My family and I love the Planets and the unknown!

    Reply
  48. burcu says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    The mystery and beauty of space amaze me

    Reply
  49. Dianne says

    August 12, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    All the planets that are out there that we probably have not yet discovered are what intrigues me about space.

    Reply
  50. Rae Higgins says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    We are in awe that outer space seems to go on forever.

    Reply
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