Horrid Henry the Movie DVD Review

Horrid Henry: The Movie, based on Francesca Simon’s popular children’s book series of the same name, will be available as a limited edition with an official Horrid Henry “slime pack” exclusively at Walmart stores in the U.S. on March 12, 2013.

Plot synopsis: When Henry fails yet again to hand in his homework for the umpteenth time, he inadvertently sets off an unexpected and curious chain of events. He forms an unlikely alliance with Moody Margaret, the infuriating girl next door, outwits corrupt School Inspectors, topples an evil Headmaster, wins a talent contest, and stands up to his ultimate nemesis. With each antic crazier than the last, Henry finds himself inexplicably trying to save the very school which he has always professed to hate. 

 

Runtime: 93 Minutes

Genre: Family, Live Action

Cast: Theo Stevenson, Anjelica Huston, Parminder Nagra, Richard E. Grant

Director: Nick Moore

Languages: English, French

Special DVD features: Downloadable activity kit, official trailer and limited-edition slime pack

Availability: Exclusively at Walmart stores for $14.86

Website: www.kaboom-ent.com  

 Our Thoughts 

 My son isn't a big reader, but Horrid Henry is actually a book he picked up and read last year. Not only did he read it, he loved it. He was ecstatic when I told him they were making it into a movie.  The story revolves around Henry, a little boy who has a tendancy to get into trouble. Set in England, Horrid Henry follows a crazy trouble making kid through all his rambunctious adventures. You'll meet his rather large family and watch him join forces with his nerdy neighbor Moody Margaret. The two become unlikely allies in a battle to win the talent show and help save their school.

This movie was so much fun to watch. It has a little of everything. Of course there is tons of  slap stick humor, but it also teaches kids about the bonds of  friendship and to never give up on their dreams. There's music, surprises, and a whole lot of laughs.  On my end, I was excited to see Angelica Huston was a member of the cast. She was always been on of my favorite actresses. She plays Henry's spinster teacher and she brings humor to the screen that the parents will appreciate as well as the kids. 

I think Phase 4 Films did an amazing  job with their movie adapation. So many times a movie isn't as much fun as the book, but it this case, it was even better. My son loved seeing real faces of the characters he has grown to love. To make the DVD even more fun, the package at Walmart will come complete with s sampling of Henry's signature slime. My children and I all enjoyed watching this film together. It's a great choice for family movie night. We give Horrid Henry five stars all the way!

 Reviewed by Laura

 ***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***