Monkey Up #Giveaway

Meet Monty -- a precocious actor, spokesperson and… a talking Capuchin Monkey!  He’s the face of the energy drink, ‘Monkey Up,’ but he dreams of becoming the first award-winning monkey movie star.  When the greedy owner of Monkey Up has other plans for Monty, the chase is on! He escapes with the help of his new family, the Andrews, and his hilarious primate siblings, Mort, Mooner, and Melody in an uproarious chase that proves Monty really is the ‘fast and the furriest’. Together they help Monty discover that fame and fortune come and go, but family is forever!

MONKEY UP is rated ‘PG’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

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My Thoughts 

Monkey's Up is an adorable film about a little monkey named Monte who's tired of working for commercials and wants to shoot for some bigger goals. He goes to live with the Andrews family and along the way gets some great tips on dating, practices gymnastics, and even decides to work on a screenplay. But the movie wouldn't be much fun without a dastardly villain.  The owners of Monkey's Up doesn't want to let his commodity go and tries his best to capture Monty. Hopefully with a little help from his siblings  Mort, Mooner, and Melody, he'll be able to maintain his freedom.

This is a fun movie. My children, who are four and six, really loved it. They thought the monkeys were adorable and there's lots of humor. Older kids should like it just as much as the little guys did. It's a great family film the whole household can enjoy together. 



The Giveaway 

One lucky winner is going to receive a prize pack including a Monkye's Up bag, coupons, DVD and monkeys in a barrel (note that t-shirt is photo is no longer available.  To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will 2/27/16 and is open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Post-it Brand for offering this fantastic prize. 

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DVD Review & Giveaway - Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

 Good things come in small packages! That’s certainly the case with the adorable, animated feature Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants.  These endearing insects will be in theaters, On Demand, and on DVD May 26, 2015 from kaboom! Entertainment. 

This epic adventure has the added twist of almost no dialogue – think Wall-E meets A Bug's Life! These animated stars communicate solely via a synchronized soundtrack featuring music and sound effects to tell the tale of their journey. With the lone voice of Richard Dreyfuss as the narrator, Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants is the buzz worthy spring feature you won’t want to miss.

Synopsis

After a couple leaves their picnic in a hurry, a gang of hungry ants moves in to steal what could be their most coveted treasure: a tin box filled with sugar cubes.  But before they can get away with the loot, a newly-born ladybug strays from its own family and gets trapped inside the box!  The ladybug is soon spirited away by the ants as they try to transport their prize across the woods toward their colony. Together, the insects embark on an epic journey to protect their sugar.

Fun Facts About Minuscule

• Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants is a 2013 France/Belgium animated film, co-written and directed by Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo
• The film has been a huge box office success worldwide: France, Poland, Korea, Czech Republic, Switzerland and MORE
• Created by the same animated studio that produced Dragon Hunters
• Feature is based off the TV show ‘Minuscule - The Private Life of Insects’
• Series aired on the Disney Channel in the U.S.

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My Thoughts

Miniscule is a really cute animated film that gives you a up close and personal look into the lives of bugs. The story revolves around a group of black ants and their little lady bug companion. They discover the miracle of sugar when they raid a human's picnic. They make off with a whole box of sugar, and everything would be fine except for the fact that the red ants want in on the sugar too. This leads to an all out war where everyday objects like q-tips become weapons and paper money is converted into fighter jets (sort of). The lady bug becomes the real star of the movie and helps lead the black ants to victory.

This is a really unique movie. The characters don't actually speak to each other, instead using hand motions and noises to convey their feelings. The only human voice is the narrator, who tells the story as though he's reading it from a book.  This helps to enhance the realism of the insect world, and allows kids to use their imaginations.  I have four kids ranging in age from 3 to 14, and they all enjoyed this movie. It's packed with action, has a little humor, and is just a fun adventure all around.



The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a DVD copy of Minuscule.  To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will  6/13/15 and is open to the US only.  The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to kaboom!  for offering this fantastic prize.

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DVD Review: Abner the Invisible Dog

About Movie:

When science nerd Chad Sheppard gets a chemistry set for his 13th birthday, little does he know
he’s in for a much bigger surprise. While experimenting with the kit, his best friend, Abner, a big,
furry sheepdog, suddenly starts talking before vanishing into thin air!

Chad already has enough problems fighting off two bullies who want to wreck his chances with
Sophie, the cute girl next door. Now, he has to hide an invisible, talking dog – who’s a bit of a
wise guy – from his parents and figure out how to get everything back to normal … All while
outwitting a pair of clumsy crooks who are determined to steal the top­secret formula  that gave
Abner his super­spy powers.

With his parents out of the house, Chad and his canine sidekick have to defeat the bad guys, get
the girl and save the day!

Our Thoughts:

When looking for a movie to watch at a school function, it can be hard to find one appropriate. So many times they look at ratings, and if they aren't rated G, you don't get to watch them. And that's a lot of kids movies anymore. I was so excited that this one was allowed to be seen at school!!!

A typical movie about a teenage kid being bullied, has his best friend, and dog to stand on his side and help him. That is however, after the big furry dog started talking and disappeared. Abner, the dog, got mixed up in a science experiment by his human, Chad. Things went wonky, and Abner is a wise cracking invisible talking dog!

Add in even more bad guys trying to get the formula, (stolen from the government) that made Abner invisible, Chad has his work cut out for him. He has to put everything back together, get the girl, defeat the bad guys, and stop his bullies, while his parents are away!

This is definitely a funny movie that your kids will enjoy!

 You can get your copy of Abner The Invisible Dog today, or look for it in your local stores!

Reviewed by Steph