The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

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Summary: Too Scary!! (even for brave kids)
Review: This video was purchased for my 2 1/2 year old son for Christmas by his Grandma. She even bought a VHS version for her house so he could watch it at either place. The sole reason she selected this video was because of the title character. Yes, my son is a full fledged member of the ELMO fan club, like many children his age are. We soon found out that Grandma wasted her money...BIG TIME. The movie is a bit strange to say the least, and a little on the psychadelic side. The most disturbing part is when the "evil" character arrives in Grouchland via helicopter. This is when my son BEGS me to turn it off and says "It scares me, mommy." (while covering his ears) It didn't take us long to figure out that this was not the video for him!! It was heartbreaking when I saw the fear in his little face. With the typical daredevil little boy personality, we were surprised at his reaction and both Grandma and I wished we had previewed the video before we let him watch it!

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Summary: Excellent Movie!
Review: My 20 month-old daughter LOVES this movie!! I can't imagine thinking it's too scary as one of the reviews I read says, ... what's scary? It's adorable! Even the villan is likable! I would highly recommend this movie to all!

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Summary: Great movie! Give it a chance!
Review: My 2 year old LOVES this movie with an enduring love. She's seen it dozens of times, and never gets tired of it. My nieces beg to watch it, too. I'm really surprised by a couple of reviews here stating some children found it scary. Heck, to me, even the 'bad guy' is endearing and funny. I suppose if your child has strong security feelings attached to an object, he/she may become upset by Elmo losing his blankie. But otherwise I'd really recommend it, most kids will love it. It's an entertaining film for kids and parents alike.

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Summary: Very entertaining and teaches children to share
Review: My 16-month-old son has been addicted to this movie since I purchased it 3 weeks ago. He will ask for it and will watch it several times a day if I let him. I love to watch him watch the movie & see his face light up when his favorite parts are on. He enjoys the musical numbers which, with Vanessa Williams and Mandy Patinkin performing, are absolutely top-notch.

The "moral lesson" in this movie is the importance of sharing and not being selfish. My son is an only child so sharing isn't high on his priority list. It might just be hopeful thinking on my part but I do believe he has gotten better at sharing since he started watching this movie.

I don't find the movie annoying in the least like many other children's videos/shows. And, while I don't condone using the TV as a babysitter, when there's something I absolutely have to get done around the house, I can ask him if he wants to watch Elmo and he will RUN to the sofa & not move while it's playing!






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Summary: Too scary for some children
Review: I bought this movie for my daughter when she was 2 1/2. She has always loved Elmo. We did not make it through the first few minutes because she was in hysterics when elmo was loosing his blanket. I recently tried it again now that she is 4 and she still can't handle the stress of this movie. I think that she just identifies with Elmo so much and she is just so worried about him. She litterly sobbed and called out Elmo's name. I am sure it is fine for some kids... but not if your child is very sensitive like mine. I will be giving this movie away. She has never had a reaction like this to any other movie.

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Summary: One of my 2 year olds favorites
Review: We had received this DVD as a gift when my daughter was around 18 mos. old, at that time she was a bit too young for it and it wouldn't hold her attention. Right around the 2 year old mark, we tried it again and she LOVED it. She must've watched this DVD everyday for about a month, she's a bit older now and it's no longer her favorite but every once in awhile she'll still ask for it.

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Summary: i wish i could give this movie six stars!
Review: My son is 10 months old, and worships ELMO as much as the next infant, but when this movie came into his life, his daddy and I realized that ELMO is a blessing. He tries to kiss the screen when this movie starts. He can tell by the FBI warning that it is going to be ELMO. Granted, I know every word to the songs and the script, but it is worth it to see my son so happy that elmo is talking and singing so much. Elmo's world every morning on PBS is just not enough Elmo time for him. :) I just wish Elmo would make another full-length feature film.

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Summary: Excellent Movie!
Review: Until Elmo slid down the trashcan, I didn't know there was a place called "Grouchland," but it was worth the wait, and this film is a delight. Filled with dancing and songs, Elmo lights up this alternative universe with his optimism and encouragement, and not only that, we get to see a bevy of Oscar-types, and they all have the same temperment.

Elmo is accompanied by Zoe, and for 73 minutes, we are treated to what my two little girls love the most- ELMO in all his laughable glory.

Highly recommended!!!

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Summary: My 17 Month Old Cried!! :(
Review: We popped this movie in and my little guy sat down to watch it... he usually doesn't sit still for more than a few minutes of television - but he loves Elmo, so he sat and watched until the Mean Huxley took Elmo's Blanket. At this point he broke out into tears - He's only 17 months... but I would guess many children could react this way. I had to fast forward the movie to the part where Elmo got his blanket back before he stopped crying. Now he asks to take HIS blanket out of his crib when he gets up - he never did this before watching the movie.

I don't reccommend it to little ones who might get frightened.

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Summary: WRIGHTING THIS FOR MY BROTHER
Review: I AM WRIGHTING THIS FOR MY BROTHER,TANNER.HE WATHED THIS MOVIE 7 TIMES THE FIRST DAY HE GOT IT!HE`S A BIG ELMO FAN AND THIS IS HIS FAVORETE ONE!HE LOVES THIS MOVIE AND I KINDAVE LIKE IT TO!