The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie
2008. Directed by Mike Nawrocki. Written by Phil Vischer. Featuring the voices of Mike Nawrocki and Phil Vischer.
The four of us took advantage of the unusual chance to see the VeggieTales in the big, dark theatre. This is only the second VeggieTales movie and we weren't fans yet when Jonah hit the theatre. We are now full-blown VeggieTale fanatics. We love the dvds. They are extremely witty, model great values, and are a lot of fun. Another thing I have come to love is the way the characters act as a theatre troupe. The same characters appear and play out different roles and I actually enjoy the familiarity of Mr. Lunt and Larry taking on new roles.
The movie was a fairly uninspired, elongated show - with the Bible completely removed. There are still good morals in the movie (the definition of what makes a hero at the end was fairly moving). There are many better episodes available on dvd, and while Pirates is enjoyable enough, it is hard to justify this as the one they chose to make into a full-length movie. There is more wit in many of the 30 minute episodes. Another disappointment was the theatre troupe wasn't at full strength. I don't mind a new acting vegetable every now and then, but where was Junior Asparagus, perhaps the most lovable VeggieTale? And why is Bob the Tomato so seldom used anymore (he gets only a brief second at the end of the movie)? Mr. Nezzer the Pickle is gone as is Junior's dad. Jimmy and Jerry Gourd have insignificant roles. And they aren't replaced with any characters worth remembering. As you'll see below, though, the kids loved it. Normally dad loves them just as much, but this time I was disappointed.
My grade: B-
Brady's comments (5 year old): "Who made that movie? They were like the awesomest movie makers! That was the best movie I ever saw." His favorite characters: The cheesepuffs.
Spencer's comments (3 year old): "That was fun!" His favorite characters: The rock monsters and the cheesepuffs.
The four of us took advantage of the unusual chance to see the VeggieTales in the big, dark theatre. This is only the second VeggieTales movie and we weren't fans yet when Jonah hit the theatre. We are now full-blown VeggieTale fanatics. We love the dvds. They are extremely witty, model great values, and are a lot of fun. Another thing I have come to love is the way the characters act as a theatre troupe. The same characters appear and play out different roles and I actually enjoy the familiarity of Mr. Lunt and Larry taking on new roles.
The movie was a fairly uninspired, elongated show - with the Bible completely removed. There are still good morals in the movie (the definition of what makes a hero at the end was fairly moving). There are many better episodes available on dvd, and while Pirates is enjoyable enough, it is hard to justify this as the one they chose to make into a full-length movie. There is more wit in many of the 30 minute episodes. Another disappointment was the theatre troupe wasn't at full strength. I don't mind a new acting vegetable every now and then, but where was Junior Asparagus, perhaps the most lovable VeggieTale? And why is Bob the Tomato so seldom used anymore (he gets only a brief second at the end of the movie)? Mr. Nezzer the Pickle is gone as is Junior's dad. Jimmy and Jerry Gourd have insignificant roles. And they aren't replaced with any characters worth remembering. As you'll see below, though, the kids loved it. Normally dad loves them just as much, but this time I was disappointed.
My grade: B-
Brady's comments (5 year old): "Who made that movie? They were like the awesomest movie makers! That was the best movie I ever saw." His favorite characters: The cheesepuffs.
Spencer's comments (3 year old): "That was fun!" His favorite characters: The rock monsters and the cheesepuffs.
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