New Age Mama Hosts The Croods Screening Party!

***Complimentary product received in exchange for an honest review***

This weekend, my family and I celebrated the release of The Croods on  DVD/Blu-ray combo with a fun pre-release party! My children invited over some of their friends and we had a day to remember. Before I tell you about the party, here is a little info on the movie:

Dun Dun Dahhh! Lauded by critics as “the first great animated film of 2013” (Pete Hammond, Movieline), Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announces the blockbuster hit, DreamWorks Animation’s THE CROODS, will debut on Digital HD™ on September 15 and Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 1. “An instant animated classic,” (Jake Hamilton, FOX-TV), THE CROODS promises to bring the whole family together “from 4 to 104” (Sam Rubin, KTLA), to delight in “stunning visuals, humor and heart,” (Jim Hill, Huffington Post) as the world’s first family embark on an unforgettable adventure.  The Blu-ray™ and DVD are chock full of fun bonus material that will bring the vibrant, amazing world of THE CROODS home for the whole family to enjoy.  The perfect treat for kids of all ages, THE CROODS Blu-ray™ and DVD comes with a lovable Belt plush toy for a limited time only.  

 

Now, let me tell you about the awesome party and all the fun we had. First off, we received tons of cool party favors including paints, blankets, cups, puzzles and more! Everyone's favorite was the plush Belt! As soon as our guests arrived we got things started  by handing out the gift packs.

First off, we made plenty of popcorn and the kids ate it from their cool Crood cups. This made everyone feel like we were in a real movie theater. As soon as that was ready, we settled in to watch the film. During the course of the movie, the kids also enjoyed painting some authentic cave drawings and doing some of the fun Crood themed activity sheets. All through the movie they munched on their popcorn and cuddled into their blankets. Everyone loved how super soft they were.

The movie was really awesome. Its all about a Stone Age Family. They start out of their own because most of their friends have died off from mosquito bites and wild animals. But the Croods have managed to survive because their father never takes any chances. But when the oldest daughter Eep gets separated from her pack, she meets another new human named Guy whose a a bit of a loner. Sparks fly and Dad isn't happy but they still follow him into a brave new world that offers better food and conditions. The only problem is they have to face a lot of new challenges and father Crood does not like change.

This adorable movie is a great choice for the whole family. The characters are hilarious. I especially like Grandma Crood. She sure had a lot of spunk. I also really enjoyed the artistic interpretation of this Stone Age world. Both the animals and the plant life were bright and vivid and this added a whole new dimension to the film. Our screening consisted of kids between the ages of two and thirteen and all of them loved it!

Even after the movie was over, we still had fun playing with our movie-themed packs. After the guests went home, my family watched the movie for a second time. I think its destined to be a family favorite, especially with my toddler who thinks he's a cave man! If you're looking for a great film for the whole family, be sure to check out The Croods!


***Please note that I received a gift card and complimentary products to facilitate our party. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***