Stellaluna

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Summary: Good book, BAD movie adaptation
Review: Apart from the content directly taken from the book, this movie is confusing, jumbled and misguided. If you just want to plop your kids down in front of some DVD, regardless of the quality of content, then this is the movie for you.

I gave this 2 stars instead of 1 because it did, in fact, make my 4 and 6 year olds laugh a couple times and get scared in the scary parts, but I had trouble watching the whole thing because half the time my eyes were rolled so far back into my head (when they weren't sharing disbelieving looks with my wife). The music and voice casting were nice, but the plot was illogical and wandering and the song lyrics unfocused and forced.

Just read the book. If you want a magical DVD for kids, get My Neighbor Totoro.

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Summary: My Daughter loves it!!!
Review: My 21 month old absolutely loves this movie. I'd never read the book to her but I saw this in the store and was trying to expand her DVD/Video library. She is constantly asking to watch it. I actually bought a second copy to keep at her grandparents house since I know she'll be asking for it. It has a very good message and the content is very appropriate for little ones. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: WONDERFUL MOVIE!!!
Review: My 4 year old was introduced to Stellaluna the book through her preschool class. They ended the series on Stellaluna by showing the video. My daughter loved it so much that she asked to borrow it from the classroom. I am so pleased to learn that the video is now available to purchase! The video stresses that differences are ok and the music is very upbeat and fun! I higly reccomend this movie from preschool-early elementary age. My 6 year old going into 1st grade enjoys the movie as well. A good, wholesome choice that you will love as much as your child!

Rating:
Summary: Don't bother -- read the book instead
Review: My 6 year old daughter insisted that I rent this movie when we went to the video store so I did. We have loved the book for years and still find time to read it. The video doesn't even come close to the magic of the book. The story has been changed and fluffed up so much that other than for a few characters from the original story, it's not even close. If you want the heartwarming story of the little fruit bat raised by a family of birds, skip the movie and read the book instead.