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?
For 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!
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Chacoy says
Myself and my son find it fascinating that there is life out there!
Thank you for the opportunity;)
edmontonjb says
My kids are fascinated that there’s no gravity in outer space.
Donna Lineman says
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.
debbie says
The thought there are other civililations out there, there is so much we don’t know.
Colleen Turner says
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 :).
dianad says
The number of planets that are out there. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
Kimberly says
I know it sounds simple but I find space interesting because it’s so big
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Stephen N. says
Fascinated with Extraterrestrial life. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE!
Shanna says
My son is currently learning the names of the planets and is trying to grasp the similarities and differences between them!
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Josee P says
I think the most fascinating thing about space is the unknown and all what is left to discover.
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Jennifer says
How everything stays in orbit!
Jen P says
i’m most fascinated by the vastness
Virginia Soul says
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!!
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corey says
I think right now it would be the poosibility that God is up and above the stars/sky.
Tracy says
My oldest loves space, the diffrent planets and moons fasinate her 🙂
Eric R. says
The unknown of it all – we dont have a way to explore past our galaxy – so who knows what’s out there….
angela m says
we are amazed by how big it is and how far planets and stars are
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Jake B says
That there is life and all the unknown about it
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ntiveheart aka jayedee says
i find the fact that there is just so much uncharted territory absolutely riveting…..the possibilities seem endless!
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Josie says
my daughter is just learning about the planets and their names
Jeannette Laframboise says
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…
Birdie S. says
we love Meteor Showers we go to the desert each year for them they are our favorite Outer space event
janet says
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. 🙂
karen M says
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
Amy C says
My children find the stars the most fascinating about outer space
Jenny L. says
I find supernovas most fascinating about outer space.
Karla Sceviour says
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
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Katrina T says
my daughter loves rockets….and I love the unknown!
claudia n says
The planets and stars
Florence c says
The Aliens that may be out there
Sammi says
I’m fascinated that they found water on Mars – that’s so cool!
Lexigurl says
Really fascinated with stars
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Denise G says
I don’t have a child but I would guess it would be the spaceships
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seapotato says
everything about outer space is fascinating. it’s such a big unknown and pictures of all the planets and stars are beautiful!
Leanne M says
Aliens are very fascinating!
Jennifer L. says
My son is so interested in how big space is and whether there are aliens out there.
Heather says
Nubulas are the most fascinating thing about space for me. They’re beautiful and mysterious, I did a report on them in elementary school
Claude says
My kids are amazed that as far as we know, space doesn’t end, it just keeps on going! 🙂
Debbie Welchert says
We find the different planets so interesting.
andalene says
My kids are both here and my son says, Heaven. My daughter says, that there are lots of other planets.
keely hostetter says
Just how enormous it is- it’s hard to fathom it’s length.
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Debbie Kennedy says
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.
Esluka says
My son loves spaceships!
MrDisco says
I find the infinite vastness of darkness to be fascinating
Emma says
The Black Hole that sucks everything in.
Leanne M says
I forgot my link – sorry!
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rebecca shockley says
My family and I love the Planets and the unknown!
burcu says
The mystery and beauty of space amaze me
Dianne says
All the planets that are out there that we probably have not yet discovered are what intrigues me about space.
Rae Higgins says
We are in awe that outer space seems to go on forever.