August 2015 – Movie Roar

“Peppa Pig School Bus Trip”

Peppa Pig is a clever children’s show. The British accents add to its hilarity, and then there is the character’s knack for falling over and laughing at the end of each episode. It can’t go unnoticed by all. My kids love seeing them jump in muddy puddles or feed the insatiable ducks. It is so funny.

Still, the show is realistic, showing family life as animals. Each different animal depicts the diversity of people in real life. This concept comes through to the kids. We all need to get along with each other, no matter how different we are as animals. Peppa Pig School Bus Trip includes ten episodes to keep the kids busy.

Anyone who knows the show appreciates the fact that it shows kids getting ready for school. Nothing like a little encouragement with that topic, is what I always say. Anyone who is a fan of the show or who has never seen Peppa will enjoy this DVD in their collection. The set includes a Mini Book, too.

“The Seventh Dwarf”

After appearing in select NY and LA theaters, The Seventh Dwarf is available on Blu-ray and DVD. The animated movie is an adventure story that unites all your favorite fairytale characters in one kingdom and stars the voices of Peyton List, Norm MacDonald, Nina Hagen and Joshua Graham. There are great messages for kids to learn, like friendship, problem solving, accepting differences and working as a team. The humorous scenes are really fun to watch, as well as the action and suspense scenes.

The story begins with the characters celebrating Princess Rose’s (Sleeping Beauty) 18th birthday. Everyone in the kingdom has come to Fantabularasa Castle, including Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. But just before the stroke of midnight, Bobo, the youngest dwarf, accidentally pricks the finger on the cursed needle and sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber. Bobo decides to take the matter into his own hands by finding Rose’s true love, Jack. Jack must save her with a kiss, Bobo and the other six dwarfs go on a treacherous journey. They face a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous, scheming and evil witch, Dellamorta.

The puns may go over the kids’ heads, but they are there for the adults to enjoy. The animation is well done, even though this is not a big movie; it’s fun entertainment.

I am sure kids will want to rewatch the movie because it has some cute scenes and silly songs. The story features a mash-up of fairy tales with a few obvious changes that add a bunch of fun. The writers are quite imaginative with the changes they add to the stories, creating a bit of spark in the old fairy tales.

“Power Rangers Super Megaforce: The Legendary Battle”

The Legendary Battle picks up exactly where the last episode of Power Rangers ended. The citizens of Harwood are in a hopeless situation and in need of help. Carter and Dana, as Lightspeed Rescue Rangers, Red and Pink, show up and help. You might be surprised to see them returning as cameos in the series. That is what this series is all about: returning Power Rangers. It is one of the best cameo returns for this series because Carter and Dana are still rescue workers. It is great to see these two performing in their ideal environment. Some of the other legendary Rangers fare pretty well, but Carter and Dana stand out strongly.

Other legendary Power Rangers return to help the citizens as well. Cassie, TJ and Leo save people and animals alike. They perform functions that are not in line with their original nature, which makes the comebacks more interesting. Most fans will smile to see them not just back, but in magnificent HD.

Then, the other Rangers wake up and truly see how bad everything has become. The Power Ranger team reunites with Gosei, who is still the awful adviser and does absolutely nothing to help the team. The story is strong at this point, where the actors are stellar. The pain on their faces shows their concern for helping the world. Andrew Gray turns in a strong performance as well.

I don’t want to give the whole story away, but I hope I’ve given you an idea of what to expect from the DVD set. The final episode has the extended 10-minute version, which is a real treat. You will see the realistic defeat of Emperor Mavro.

Another extra is added: a 10-minute Legacy clip from Lionsgate. This is the finale of the legacy, well worth the time and effort to watch.