Rating: Summary: Funny Video - But Catholics Beware! Review: This is not one of the best VeggieTales Videos [as mentioned in previous reviews, it is an early one - they just keep getting better!]. It is still a very funny and entertaining video though, and we just adore the whole VeggieTales series at our house. However, in place of the Silly Song with Larry in the middle segment, Big Idea has an "Infomercial" for the "Forgive-O-Matic". Many Catholics, including myself, feel that this is actually intended as a slight against the Sacrament of Reconciliation [Confession]. It is a mis-interpretation of the meaning of the Sacrament, and could be confusing to young Catholics. I'd be prepared as a Catholic parent to use this video as a great stepping off point for discussing the beauty and meaning behind Reconciliation - that way you can still enjoy a funny video with the kids and not have them subtly brainwashed while you do it.
Rating: Summary: Worst Veggie Tales I've seen Review: This is one of their earlier efforts, and it's clear they were still finding their feet, so to speak. The music is excellent as always, but the writing just doesn't measure up. Both segments are preachy and not very funny, with awkward comedic timing and pat, contrived dialogue and situations. With the "Gilligan's Island" spoof they overreached themselved, as they just didn't have the computer power available to them to satisfactorily render some of the effects they were going for. Roman Catholic and Orthodox parents will probably object to the gratuitous shot at the sacrament of Confession that occupies the space between the two segments. It's almost worth seeing for the introduction of Pa Grape, but since his personality undergoes a complete transformation in later videos you don't lose much by not seeing him here. This one's very missable, which is too bad because it's trying to put across a lesson that's absolutely central to the Christian message.
Rating: Summary: Peachy, but preachy Review: This one, of all the Veggie Tales videos, tends to get in your face more than the other titles in the series. It's still lots of fun, especially the Gilligan's Island spoof, but the charm of the Veggies has always been their unusual way of teaching their lessons without preaching. This one is a lot more "Brady Bunch" than anything else, with Dad Asparagus doing a lot of sermonizing in the first segment. It's not as funny or clever as the rest, and the "Forgive-O-matic" sequence just isn't a good substitute for the usual "Silly Songs with Larry" segment that almost all the other videos have. It's still heads and tales over the other stuff on the market, but I won't be re-watching this one the way I do the others, and when I do I'll fast forward to the "Larry's Lagoon" portion and skip the first two parts.
Rating: Summary: I'm 15 and I LOVE ALL Veggie Tales movies!!! Review: This series of Veggie Tales movies is the best of every movie out!! Alot of other PK's and I Love Veggie Tales because it brings a Christian prospect into a child's mind. I hope that Big Idea sells all of their videos of Veggis Tales and that Every home has at least one of these Great movies! Many teens (like me) get rideculed for liking these movies but we don't care because we think that they are the BEST!!!!! Thanks Big Idea gor having this GREAT IDEA!!!!
Rating: Summary: A Fabulous Christian Video Series Review: This tape is one of the first in a superior series of Christian Videos for children/family/and just about any age group. There are over twelve videos available now, but this one is a classic and one of my favorites. Like all Veggie-Tale videos, "God Wants Me to Forgive Them" uses incredibly clever story lines, first rate musical score, and the best computer graphics on the market to tell a valuable tale in an approachable, enjoyable way. The only age group that doesn't enjoy Veggie-Tales at some level would be 14-17, when adolescents find it impossible to lower their "I must be cool and mature" screens. I reccomend this series to Christians and non-Christians alike.
Rating: Summary: Clever video stories with meaningful lessons Review: This Veggie Tale video tells the story of the Grapes of Wrath - a bothersome grape family that insults Jr. Asparagus. Jr. learns that he has to forgive even those who hurt him. The second story is a clever takeoff of Gilligan's Island. Gilligan's Island fans will especially enjoy it. It features a great Jamaican-style song that you'll be singing long after the video is done.
Rating: Summary: Great Review: This video is excellent. It teaches a good message about forgiveness. I love the dance that Bob and Larry do to entertain the customers. Also, I love it at the end of the movie when Larry keeps saying, "Bamboo." That is so funny!
Rating: Summary: Great video! Review: This video presents Junior Asparagus being made fun of by Rosie and Tom Grape. When they say they are sorry, Junior wonders why he needs to forgive them. This is an excellent way to teach kids the art of forgiveness because God always forgives us (when we ask...).
Rating: Summary: Fabulous! Review: Using the very best animation and very creative music, this video (and the others) blend real entertainment with wonderful moral lessons. They are hilarious and fun for the whole family to watch together. My husband has the audio tapes in his car for when he's on the road!
Rating: Summary: Great entertainment for the whole family !! Review: Veggie Tales are a breath of fresh air in the doom and gloom and violence of todays entertainment. Bob ( the tomato ) and Larry ( the cucumber ) are a witty and at times hilarious duo. They are intertainment for all ages. My husband and I find ourselves singing the songs long after the children have gone to bed. They have captured the hearts of our twin 15 month old's and we must admit ours too.
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