ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE GREAT WOLF GAMES
Rated TV-G | On DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon Instant Video 3/10 | Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Join the pack in this wild, warmhearted, and totally pawsome adventure starring everyone’s favorite alphas and omegas. All the alphas in the packs set aside their differences for some friendly competition. Ben Diskin, Kate Higgins, and Lindsay Torrance lend their voices to... Read More
ANGELINA BALLERINA: DANCE AROUND THE WORLD
Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. Rated G. On DVD 1/8. Ok for kids 3+. When life gets tough, turn to adorable mice for comfort. And, oh yeah, this DVD is also fun for little ones. Angelina and her friends explore dances from near and far as they boogie, bop, skip and hop around the world in exciting adventures. In step with a lively Irish Jig, the festive Chinese Dragon Dance, the... Read More
ARMY DOG
Rated PG | On DVD 1/12 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Awarded the Dove Seal of Approval and endorsed by Veterans in Film & Television, the story centers on Sergeant Tom Holloway (Casper Van Dien) and his Army dog, Connor, who return to the U.S. as heroes. But they learn that time away from his family has caused Tom’s daughter, Tara (Grace Van Dien), to resent... Read More
BABES IN TOYLAND
Rated G. On blu-ray 12/11. Ok for kids 6+. Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. Go retro with this 1961 film, the first true live-action musical from the Walt Disney Studio. Tommy Sands pairs up with Annette Funicello, along with the famous Ray Bolger and Ed Wynn, and Disney staples Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran. The story takes place in Mother Goose land, where villains shrink our heroes... Read More
BARBIE & THE SECRET DOOR
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Not rated | On DVD 9/16 | Ok for kids 3+ It’s the ultimate fairytale musical! Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a whimsical land filled with magical creatures and surprises. Inside, Alexa meets Romy and Nori, a mermaid and a fairy, who explain that a spoiled ruler named Malucia is trying to take... Read More
BEST OF WARNER BROS. 50 CARTOON COLLECTION
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 6/25. Ok for kids 3+. This 2-disc set features a great collection of iconic Looney Tunes cartoons from Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Robert McKimson, and more. As part of Warner Bros. 90th Anniversary, the set includes such funnies as Knighty Knight Bugs, Speedy Gonzales, the definitive musical masterpiece What’s Opera Doc?, and The... Read More
BIG ELMO FUN
Rated G. On DVD 4/03. Ok for kids 3+ 4 out of 5 Reels. Who doesn’t love Elmo? Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Kevin Clash, who voices the little red guy, and he’s just as fun and upbeat as his alter-ego. This DVD finds Elmo accidentally turning big and towering over Sesame Street. While Abby figures out how to return him to his normal size, kids learn all about measuring... Read More
BROTHER BEAR & BROTHER BEAR 2
Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. Rated G. On blu-ray 3/12. Ok for kids 5+. In this animated tale from Disney, Joaquin Phoenix voices a young hunter named Kenai in prehistoric North America. After he kills a bear, the boy actually turns into a bear himself and ends up being hunted by his own brother. Sounds tragic, but it’s actually a sweet story about the relationship between... Read More
BUBBLE GUPPIES: SUNNY DAYS!
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 5/28. Ok for kids 2+. The Bubble Guppies are stars of a Nick, Jr. preschool show set in a vibrant, aquarium-inspired underwater classroom. Molly, Gil, and their fish-tailed classmates are just like all preschoolers ─ learning about the world around them through playful investigation. The show covers a wide range of topics, from dinosaurs... Read More
CHUGGINGTON: CHUG PATROL – READY TO RESCUE
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 8/20. Ok for kids 3+. Wilson, Koko, and Brewster are moving up to the next level of training! This DVD finds Wilson taking on new challenges and making daring rescues as the newest member of Chuggington’s emergency rescue squad. Koko and Brewster join in on the new adventures as do new characters Chug Patrol Chief Jackman and super-speedy... Read More
CHUGGINGTON: FIRE PATROL RESCUE
Not rated | On DVD 3/31 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Wilson sets out on fire patrol duty with his new friend Asher and learns to use a fire hose in a rescue. Chug Patrol and Speed Fleet have a friendly contest; Hodge finds himself in a high-rise jam; and all the Chuggers practice emergency drills at the roundhouse. Includes six exciting episodes plus New Chugger Spotlights,... Read More
CHUGGINGTON: WILSON AND THE ICE CREAM FAIR
Not rated. On DVD 5/15. Ok for kids 3+. 4.5 out of 5 Reels. This fun collection finds the brave young trainee making a special delivery to the ice cream fair, helping Frostini create a new flavor for the mayor’s banquet, and trying to prevent a massive ice cream meltdown on the hottest day of the year. But wait, there’s more! Fun in the ice cream factory, a brave rescue... Read More
COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. TV-PG. On DVD/Blu-ray 6/10. Ok for kids 7+. Where do fun, fascination, and education meet? At the intersection of “COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey.” Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this 13-part adventure transports viewers across the universe of space and time, bringing to life never-before-told stories of the heroic... Read More
CURIOUS GEORGE: A HALLOWEEN BOO FEST
Not rated. On DVD 9/03. Ok for kids 3+. Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels. Halloween is almost here and George can’t wait for the festivities to begin: carving pumpkins, costume contests, and especially the Annual Boo Festival. Eager to get the festivities started, George and Allie visit Renkins’ Farm to pick out the perfect pumpkin. There, they’re told the spooky tale of... Read More
CURIOUS GEORGE: THE COMPLETE 7TH SEASON
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Not rated. On DVD 6/03. Ok for kids 3+. The curious little monkey is back with animal friends in this collection that includes all 12 episodes of season seven. From Australia down under to his own backyard, join George as he discovers the colorful wildlife and habitats surrounding him. The PBS KIDS show, which has won two Daytime Emmy Awards, continues... Read More
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Not Rated | On DVD 01/13 | Ok for Kids 3+ We all miss Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood but, thankfully, Daniel Tiger is here to carry on. Based on Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum, Tiger tells engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies. Through imagination, creativity, and music, Tiger and his friends learn key social... Read More
DINOSAUR TRAIN: EGGSTRAVAGANZA & PUZZLE
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Not Rated | On DVD 01/13 | Ok for Kids 3+ This DVD celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains, while sparking an interest in life science, natural history, and paleontology. Also includes a fun puzzle and eight episodes: The Egg Stealer; Hatching Party; Tank’s Baby Brother; Diamond Anniversary; Nursery Car; All Kinds... Read More
DISNEYNATURE’S MONKEY KINGDOM
Rated G | Release date TBA | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels This sweet film throws a spotlight on a newborn monkey and its mother. Struggling to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins in the jungles of South Asia are joined by a rich cast of forest characters. Life is grand, food is plentiful,... Read More
ESCAPE TO GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN
Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Not rated | On DVD 8/12 | Ok for kids 7+ When Jimmy witnesses the mistreatment of a carnival’s performing bear, he sets out to rescue him. Discovering a magical cave that opens a portal in time, he travels back to the 1840s to enlist a mountain man’s aid in finding a safe and happy home for his ursine friend. This is a delightful fantasy-adventure... Read More
FINDING NEMO (5 Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition)
Rated G. On DVD/blu-ray 12/4. Ok for kids 5+. Reel Rating: 5 out of 5 Reels. Everyone’s favorite little clownfish surfaced this year when a 3D version of Finding Nemo was released in theaters. Now it gets a Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition, including a blu-ray, blu-ray 3D, DVD and digital copy, all in high-definition with cool interactive 3D bonus features. You... Read More
FRANKLIN DVD COLLECTION
Not rated. On DVD 5/08. Ok for kids 3+. 5 out of 5 Reels. Based on the best-selling books by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, Franklin is a young turtle with whom kids can easily identify. Sometimes he fibs, acts bossy and makes mistakes, but Franklin always learns something along the way – and has fun in the process. This DVD includes 44 episodes of the little guy and his... Read More
FREE WILLY
Not rated | On Blu-ray 8/4 | Ok for Kids 6+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Captured at sea and confined to a small tank at an aquatic park, Willy (Keiko the orca whale) is an unhappy and unpredictable attraction. No one understands Willy – except a scruffy street kid named Jesse (Jason James Richter) – who knows what it’s like to be without a family. Together these two form... Read More
ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT
PG for mild, rude humor and action/peril. On DVD/blu-ray 12/11. Ok for kids 6+. Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. The rag-tag group of Neanderthals is back; and this time, Scrat’s nutty pursuit of that elusive acorn has world-changing consequences. Namely, a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary), and Sid... Read More
ICE AGE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels Rated PG | On DVD/Blu-ray 10/07 | Ok for Kids 6+ Here’s your chance to get all four massively popular “Ice Age” films, including “Ice Age,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Also includes the all-new holiday adventure “Ice Age:... Read More
IRON MAN: RISE OF THE TECHNOVORE
PG-13 for some intense sequences of violence and action. On DVD/blu-ray 4/16. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 4 out of 5 Reels. Billionaire Tony Stark (voiced by Matthew Mercer), in his Iron Man armor, prevents an attack from a mysterious new foe, but innocent bystanders are killed including his best friend War Machine, Lt. Colonel James Rhodes. Detained for questioning by S.H.I.E.L.D.,... Read More
JACK AND THE CUCKOO-CLOCK HEART
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels Rated PG for scary images, suggestive material, some language, and smoking | On DVD/Blu-ray 10/07 | Ok for Kids 8+ Looking for something a bit edgier and more artistic for your kids? This 19th-century drama follows a man (Mathias Malzieu) whose heart was replaced with a clock when he was born. The situation dictates that he should avoid feeling strong emotions... Read More
JULIUS JR.: SNOW MONKEY ADVENTURES
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Not Rated | On DVD 12/02 | Ok for Kids 3+ For the first time on DVD & Digital come six episodes of this charming preschool series filled with music, creativity, and out of the box thinking. The set also contains a Fisher-Price Julius Jr. figurine (while supplies last). Join the funky monkey and his pals as they take kids on exciting adventures into a magical... Read More
K-9: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 5/07. Ok for kids 7+. This live-action family spinoff from the cult favorite “Doctor Who” series features his longtime robot pet dog, K-9, as re-imagined by “Doctor Who” creator Bob Baker. However, if you’re a “Doctor Who” fan, don’t expect any major crossovers. This was not produced by... Read More
LEAP FROG: ADVENTURES IN SHAPEVILLE PARK
Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. Rated G. On DVD 1/22. Ok for kids 4+. Leap Frog continues to raise the bar when it comes to preschool learning. In this cute DVD, Scout & Friends head over to Shapeville where little ones learn what circles, squares, and triangles can really do. A new playground is being built at the park by the Beaver Brothers, and soon the pets have their hands... Read More
LEAVE IT TO BEAVER: SEASONS ONE & TWO
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 1/07. Ok for kids 7+. Watch this iconic TV show on DVD, and soon your family will be quoting lines like, “That’s a pretty dress, Mrs. Cleaver.” Look, there’s not much on TV that qualifies as true family fare that everyone can watch together; but this one does. The cast includes Jerry Mathers as Theodore “Beaver”... Read More
LOONEY TUNES: MUSICAL MASTERPIECES
Not rated | On DVD 5/26 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels No one does cartoon music better than Looney Tunes and this DVD includes 18 music-themed “Looney Tunes” shorts, including “A Corny Concerto,” “Rabbit Of Seville,” “What’s Opera, Doc?,” “Katnip Kollege,” “Pigs In A Polka,” and more from... Read More
MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
Not rated. On DVD 10/8. Ok for kids 7+. Reel Preview: 3.5 of 5 Reels. Can the world’s most powerful team of Super Heroes put aside their differences and learn to live together under one roof long enough to save the world from ultimate destruction? The answer will be revealed when the Red Skull and M.O.D.O.K. wage war on The Avengers: Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America,... Read More
MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MINNIE’S PET SALON
Not rated | On DVD 5/19 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 3 of 5 Reels This sweet DVD from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse includes five episodes from the Disney Jr. cartoon, including Minnie’s Pet Salon: The friends prepare for Pluto’s All-Star Pet Show; Daisy’s Pet Project: Daisy must choose a pet for the Pet Parade; Pluto’s Puppy-Sitting Adventure: Clarabelle’s... Read More
MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: QUEST FOR THE CRYSTAL MICKEY
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 5/21. Ok for kids 4+. Mickey Mouse channels Indiana Jones in this super-fun DVD for little ones. There’s no time to lose after greedy Plunderin’ Pete snatches the legendary Crystal Mickey statue from the Clubhouse. Without the sparkly statue’s magic, the Clubhouse will disappear forever! Can the world’s most extraordinary... Read More
MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL 30TH ANNIVERSARY – SPECIAL EDITION
Rated G. On DVD/Blu-ray 11/5. Ok for kids 3+. Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Ring in the holidays with this new edition of Disney’s timeless tale as Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and all their pals star in a heartwarming retelling of Dickens’ unforgettable holiday story. Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) is too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity.... Read More
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Not rated. On DVD/Blu-ray 11/26. Ok for kids 10+. Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Laughing with Joel, Mike, and the ‘bots is a great escape from all the cares of the world. This new box set, housed in a neat tin, celebrates their silver jubilee with four previously unreleased episodes, plus tons of new special features, and a bonus DVD with two out-of-print episodes: “Mitchell”... Read More
OCTONAUTS: PIRATE ADVENTURES
Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels Rated G | On DVD 01/06 | Ok for Kids 3+ Kwazii comes face-to-face with his long-lost pirate grandfather Calico Jack, while the Octonauts travel deep down the Amazon river in search of a lost city. Then, Kwazii goes head-to-head with three swashbuckling swordfish, gets shipwrecked on a desert island with Peso, and meets the perfect sidekick while hunting... Read More
PEPPA PIG: PEPPA’S CHRISTMAS
Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Not Rated | On DVD 11/04 | Ok for Kids 3+ This holiday set includes 12 “peppasodes” of the Nick, Jr. series. Peppa and George write letters to Santa, decorate the Christmas tree, sing festive songs, and stay awake all night waiting to catch a glimpse of the big guy himself. There’s also a trip to Pirate Island, a visit to the Dentist,... Read More
PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Rated PG for action and some peril | On DVD/Blu-ray 11/04 | Ok for Kids 6+ World-famous air racer Dusty Crophopper (voiced by Dane Cook) joins forces with a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft in this comedy adventure. Together, the fearless team battles a wildfire at Piston Peak National Park, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Read More
POUND PUPPIES: A RARE PAIR
Rated TV-Y | On DVD 1/19 | Ok for kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Lucky, Niblet, Cookie, Squirt, and Strudel are back! This team of determined canines will do whatever it takes to find the perfect loved ones for each and every pet at Shelter 17! Read More
PROM
Rated PG for mild language and a brief fight. In theaters 4/29. Ok for kids 9+ Several stories unfold at a high school as the big dance approaches in this Disney film about the precarious passage from high school to independence. For Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden), it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy (Thomas McDonell) who gets in the way of her “perfect”... Read More
RIO 2 SING-ALONG
Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels Rated G | On DVD/Blu-ray 11/04 | Ok for Kids 5+ “Rio 2” is bright and fun, and also includes lots of snappy tunes! Your little ones can sing along with their favorite characters in this cool sing-along version just in time for the holidays. “What is Love,” “I Will Survive,” “Rio Rio,” and more are included.... Read More
SCOOBY-DOO: 13 SPOOKY TALES – SURF’S UP SCOOBY-DOO!
Not rated | On DVD 5/5 | Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels For Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the rest of the crime-busting crew, life is never a day at the beach. When the gang goes to a Florida resort for a much-needed vacation, they kick back and enjoy some sun, sand, and… a sea monster! When a weird water creature causes trouble in paradise by stealing precious jewels,... Read More
SESAME STREET: ELMO THE MUSICAL, VOL. 2 – LEARN & IMAGINE
Not rated | On DVD 5/5 | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Elmo’s math-filled musical is packed with seven all-new to DVD episodes. Elmo is “The Count-by-Two Kid” in his own cowboy musical! Will he be able to escort six kitty-cows through a canyon to the Double Double Dude Dude Ranch Ranch? Then Elmo dons a detective hat to investigate the secret behind... Read More
SID THE SCIENCE KID: SID’S BACKYARD CAMP OUT
Not rated. On DVD 5/15. Ok for kids 3+. 4 out of 5 Reels. It’s never too early to get kids geeked about science, and Sid is here to help. With summer starting, it’s also a great time for a campout. This DVD finds Sid, Gerald, and Dad setting up a tent in the backyard, cooking their own dinner, checking out the stars, roasting marshmallows and singing songs around the campfire.... Read More
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE – BERRY BIG HELP
Reel Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Reels MPAA Rating: Not rated; Ok for kids 3+ Released on DVD: Feb. 18, 2014 Buy It: CLICK HERE Genre: Preschool, Animated Runtime: 88 minutes Cast: Sarah Heinke Official Site: www.hasbro.com/strawberryshortcake SYNOPSIS: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Big Help” includes three episodes from the sweet TV series: “Babysitter Blues,”... Read More
THE ADVENTURES OF BATMAN: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 6/03. Ok for kids 6+. Ahhh…the good old days when cartoons were cartoons, not grownup stories masquerading as kids’ fare. Even better, “The Adventures of Batman” shorts included as part of “The Batman/Superman Hour” in 1967 featured over-the-top characters and catchy music, giving it a realistic look... Read More
THE BIBLE
Not rated. On DVD 4/02. Ok for kids 9+. Reel Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Reels. If you caught this 10-part miniseries that aired on The History Channel in March, you already know how epic it is. Executive producers, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, crafted an engaging story based on the Scriptures from Genesis through Revelation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, “The Bible” features... Read More
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality, and language. On DVD/blu-ray 12/4. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. Released just in time to wrap in colorful paper and pop under the Christmas tree. It’s been eight years since Batman (Christian Bale) took the rap for Harvey Dent’s crimes, and the city of Gotham has turned against the caped... Read More
THE DOG WHO SAVED EASTER
Reel Preview: 4 of 5 Reels. Rated PG for some rude humor. On DVD 4/08. Ok for kids 5+. It’s Easter and everyone’s favorite K-9 is back! The Bannisters are heading out on a family cruise and sending Zeus to doggie day care. Everything goes according to plan until the daycare’s crosstown rival hires a trio of crooks to sabotage the fledgling business. Zeus will make... Read More
THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC
Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels. PG for some violence, language, brief sensuality, and rude humor. On DVD/Blu-ray 8/13. Ok for kids 7+. I love this film from director Luc Besson ─ a fantasy adventure starring Louise Bourgoin as a fast-talking explorer/writer in pre-WWI France. On a mission in Egypt, she attempts to retrieve a sarcophagus and tote it back to Western Europe, while fending... Read More
THE FACTS OF LIFE: SEASON 8
Not rated | On DVD 1/26 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Blair, Natalie, Tootie, and Jo say goodbye to their beloved Mrs. G ─ and things will never be the same again. When Edna Garrett finds love, the girls are understandably overjoyed, but it’s bittersweet when they realize their longtime friend and mentor will leave them. Edna’s sister Beverly Ann (Cloris Leachman)... Read More
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some sexuality, and brief strong language. | On DVD/Blu-ray/Digital 9/16 | Ok for kids 13+ Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s... Read More
THE GRUFFALO and THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Not Rated | On DVD 01/13 | Ok for Kids 3+ “What’s a gruffalo?” “A gruffalo! Why, didn’t you know? He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.” So begins the story of a quick-witted mouse as he encounters predators that seem to think he might make a tasty treat. “The Gruffalo’s Child” picks up some... Read More
THE LEGEND OF KORRA: BOOK THREE – CHANGE
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels Not Rated | On DVD 12/02 | Ok for Kids 8+ Book Three of the mega-popular “Legend of Korra” begins with the world entering a new age. Korra discovers that new Airbenders are popping up all over the Earth Kingdom, and she makes it her mission to find them and rebuild the Air Nation. But a group of dangerous criminals who recently broke out of... Read More
THE NEVERENDING STORY: 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Rated PG for frightening scenes | On Blu-ray 10/07 | Ok for Kids 8+ Young Bastian Bux (Barret Oliver) loves to escape from his troubled life in a dusty old bookstore. When the store owner tells him not to look at the book “The NeverEnding Story,” that’s his invitation to look through the pages, where he’s drawn into the book and... Read More
THE PIRATE FAIRY
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Rated G. On DVD/Blu-ray 4/01. Ok for kids 4+. From the world of Peter Pan comes “The Pirate Fairy,” a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voiced by Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees... Read More
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2
Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 Reels. PG-13 for sequences of violence, including disturbing images, some sensuality, and partial nudity. On DVD/blu-ray 3/02. Ok for kids 13+. After the birth of her daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), Bella (Kristen Stewart) is enjoying her new life as a newborn vampire. But her joy is short-lived as Irina (Maggie Grace) rallies the Volturi to destroy... Read More
THE WHEELS ON THE BUS: A DAY ON THE FARM
Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 6/03. Ok for kids 3+. Wait, what?! Roger Daltrey is the voice of Argon the Dragon? Yes, it’s true! The WHO frontman has come a long way since rocking stadiums in the 1960s. That’s just one of the fun aspects of this musical adventure featuring Papaya, the fun-loving monkey, and his toucan friend, Mango, as they visit a farm,... Read More
THOMAS & FRIENDS: THE THOMAS WAY
Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels. Not rated. On DVD 12/03. Ok for kids 3+. Join “Thomas & Friends” for five all-new, exciting adventures. When Harold breaks down, Thomas and Duck are asked to take him for repairs, but Thomas has something more fun in mind which only leads to trouble. Luke and Millie switch jobs for a day and quickly learn how much they truly like their... Read More
TIMBER THE TREASURE DOG
Rated PG | Release Date 1/5 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Timber (voiced by Kix Brooks, from the music duo “Brooks & Dunn”) is an energetic Alaskan Husky who shows up at the doorstep of 12-year-old Mikey Jones (J.D. Hoppe) and his family’s ranch in Montana. But Casper Stonewall (Sewell Whitney) is buying up all the ranches in the area that can’t... Read More
TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
PG for rude humor | On Blu-ray/Digital HD 11/3 | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels This installment of the long-running Disney Pixar franchise centers on our beloved crew finding themselves in uncharted territory during one of Bonnie’s post-Christmas playdates. When the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional, it’s up to Trixie... Read More
VEGGIE TALES: LETTUCE LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Reel Rating: 5 out of 5 Reels. Rated G. On DVD 1/15. Ok for kids 4+. The produce section feels the love as Bob, Larry, and a bushel of Veggie friends share three hilarious stories and ten fun tips on how to show love to others. Featuring a faithful man who loved his family, a king who loved his duck, and a river rambler who loved his friend ─ this collection will inspire kids... Read More
