kids movie reviews

Bring Home Big Adventure with Smallfoot on Blu-ray and DVD-Giveaway

December 6, 2018 by Kathryn 89 Comments

What happens when a lone Yeti encounters a “smallfoot” human while exploring outside his village? Hilarity, thanks to stellar voice acting from Channing Tatum, James Corden, LeBron James and others!

Smallfoot was an instant hit this summer in theatres and on December 11, it’s available on Blu-ray and DVD, just in time for Christmas fun! Here’s a brief synopsis:

An animated adventure for all ages, with fun new music by Zendaya and Common and featuring an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti named Migo finds something he thought didn’t exist – a human! News of the “smallfoot,” Percy, throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. This epic story about friendship and courage is a great movie for everybody, big and small! [Read more…]

Introduce Kids to a Whole New World of Magic with Disney Aladdin Diamond Edition

October 16, 2015 by Kathryn 25 Comments

There are a few classic Disney movies that are especially close to my heart, and one of those is Aladdin. I loved the Arabian theme, the catchy music and, of course, the high-energy Genie voiced by the late, great Robin Williams. Now, Disney is bringing the magic back for children of all ages with the Diamond Edition release of Disney’s Aladdin! Here’s a brief synopsis:

Disney’s beloved masterpiece will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Experience the laughter, adventure and Academy Award-winning music for the first time on Blu-ray and Digital HD. And now Aladdin shines even brighter with never-before-seen tributes to the enchanting talent of Robin Williams, the “Genius behind the Genie.”

Watching this movie on Blu-ray with my boys was one of those special moments that I’ll remember for years. I love that Aladdin has a boy hero, and Zackary and Benjamin loved following along with the adventures of the downtrodden “street rat,” his mischievous monkey and his new magical Genie friend. Best of all, the Diamond Edition has tons of bonus features including Genie Outtakes and behind-the-scenes documentaries that are sure to make this release a family treasure. [Read more…]

Escape to a Fantasy World with Strange Magic on DVD

June 15, 2015 by Kathryn 2 Comments

My boys love stories of fantastic places and fictional creatures, so the computer-animated musical fantasy-comedy Strange Magic was a movie that suited them perfectly. Now available on DVD and loosely based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this story is wild, wonderful and sure to entertain. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Bog King, leader of the Dark Forest, hates the notion of love and has ordered the destruction of all primroses, which are an essential ingredient of love potions. However, when he meets Marianne, a feisty fairy princess whose heart was broken by a philandering fiancé, he begins to change his mind. Meanwhile, an elf named Sunny makes his way to the Dark Forest to collect enough primrose petals for a potion of his own.

Even though my boys had already watched Strange Magic, they were pretty excited about seeing it again when the DVD arrived. Both of them enjoyed the conflict between the fairies and the bog creatures, and were delighted by the antics of the grumpy Bog King especially. Personally, I loved the soundtrack of the movie, which added to its energy and made watching the story even more enjoyable! [Read more…]

Bring Home Some Fun with Mr. Peabody & Sherman on Blu-ray and DVD

November 5, 2014 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Get ready for fun and laughter this fall because everyone’s favourite story of a dog and his boy is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Mr. Peabody & Sherman was one of the top movies for kids of all ages this year and now you can bring the fun home! Here’s a brief synopsis of the movie:

Unleash the fun with this hilarious comedy for all ages from the creators of The Croods and How to Train Your Dragon! Mr. Peabody is an inventor, scientist and genius who just happens to be a dog. With his son Sherman, he will embark on the most extraordinary adventure imaginable as they race against time to repair history and save the future.

When my boys got home from school and saw the Mr. Peabody & Sherman Blu-ray combo pack waiting for them, Zackary’s first words were, “No way!!” Based on that reaction even before he’d pulled off the wrapping and put the movie on, I had a feeling it was going to be a hit. [Read more…]

Enjoy the Blu-ray Release of Mr Peabody & Sherman with Fun Downloable Activity Sheets-Giveaway

October 14, 2014 by Kathryn 83 Comments

The incredibly popular new animated feature Mr. Peabody & Sherman is available today on Blu-ray and DVD, and 20th Century Fox is in the mood to celebrate! So what’s the best way to enjoy the release of this fun-filled movie with your kids? With some Mr. Peabody & Sherman activity sheets of course!

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