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DVD movies to watch with the family
Mary Poppins
Despite the years, this musical produced by Disney in 1965 has lost none of its aura. Who can forget Mary Poppins, this whimsical nanny who walks in the sky thanks to her umbrella? Carried by the east wind, she appears one fine morning at the Banks, looking for a new nanny to take care of their two children, Jane and Michael. She immediately takes them into her wonderful world, where every chore becomes a fun game and where the wildest dreams come true.
The characters in flesh and blood find themselves in the heart of a cartoon landscape, surrounded by individuals, each more funny and original than the other. The technical aspect is very impressive, but does not detract from the emotion of certain scenes, nor from the wonder aroused by his magnificent choreographies. Not to mention the now famous lyrics of his songs like “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious…”. One of the best cinematic remedies for melancholy!
Monster and Co.
If your child is afraid of the dark and sees monstrous shadows waltzing across their bedroom walls as soon as you turn off the lights, this movie is for you.
In the city of Monstropolis, an elite team of monsters is tasked with entering the human world at night to terrify children. The howls thus collected serve them to feed themselves with energy. But, one day, Mike Wzowski, a lively little green monster, and his teammate Sulli, unwittingly allow Bouh, a little girl, to enter their world.
The characters are endearing, like the cute little Boo, the dialogues are irresistible and the whole is incredibly inventive.
To watch together so as not to fear the noises of the night!
Azur and Asmar
In the tradition of “Kirikou and the wild beasts”, this cartoon gives a lot of importance to the aesthetic side and conveys positive moral values on the differences of culture.
Azur, the lord’s son, and Asmar, the nurse’s son, are brought up as two brothers. Suddenly separated at the end of their childhood, they meet to go together in search of the Fairy of the Djins.
This tale emphasizes the simplicity of the dialogues, accessible to everyone even in unsubtitled Arabic. One way to show that we can understand the other with his differences. But arguably the greatest achievement of this film is its beauty. The decorations are simply sublime, and in particular the mosaics which testify to a more than meticulous attention to detail.
Wallace and Gromit
A pure wonder made entirely from plasticine. The expressions of the faces are very realistic and the decorations show an attention to detail pushed to the maximum. As for the story, it combines humor and adventure to perfection.
A giant were-rabbit sows terror in the city’s vegetable gardens. Wallace and his companion Gromit are tasked with apprehending the monster in order to save the Great Annual Vegetable Competition which is due to take place in a few days.
You won’t be bored for a second in front of this film of great originality which is full of nods to many cult films.
The melody of happiness
Maria, too young to support the monastic life of the Abbey of Salzburg, was sent as governess to Major von Trapp. After encountering the hostility of her seven children, she will eventually win their affection through her kindness and will discover love with the Major.
This film had deserved its five Oscars. The melodies are cult, the actors unforgettable and the Austrian landscapes are superb. At any age, you will be won over by his poetry and the songs will continue to run through your head for a long time after the end credits.
Shrek
While the release of the 4th opus on DVD is scheduled for next month, why not go back to basics with the first part of the saga? We discover this green, cynical and mischievous ogre, forced to go save the beautiful Princess Fiona to get rid of the annoying little creatures who have invaded her swamp.
So here he is on a thrilling and perilous adventure, filled with references to cult scenes from the 7th Art, such as the fight in the forest like the Matrix. The rhythm is hectic and the humor resolutely modern with its parodies of classic fairy tales. The film also delivers a nice message about the difference. Without forgetting the original soundtrack which gives the fishing with its frenzied pop songs.
Babe
This animal tale is about a piglet named Babe. Too young to be eaten, he takes advantage of this reprieve to make himself indispensable on the farm, in order to escape the fate that is promised to him. He thus becomes the first shepherd’s pig.
This fable goes from cruelty to laughter with remarkable ease and deals with difference and tolerance with great tenderness and humor. It’s hard to resist the charm of this endearing little pig, which will surely make you want to eat it before a while!
The jungle Book
This Walt Disney masterpiece is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and has just been released for the occasion in a double DVD collector’s edition. This is the story of young Mowgli, abandoned in the jungle when he was born and raised by a family of wolves. At the age of 10, he was forced to leave the pack and go live in a village of men, in order to escape the clutches of the dreaded tiger Shere Kahn. It is the panther Bagheera who is responsible for leading him there. During their journey, they will meet many unforgettable characters.
Each of them symbolizes a character trait: Bagheera embodies wisdom, Shere Kahn wickedness, the serpent Kaa perfidy, the bear Baloo the joy of living with his famous song “It takes little to be happy …”, that we can not help humming … In short, an explosive cocktail that gives moments irresistibly funny or filled with emotion. As the twists and turns, Mowgli will have to face doubt, to finally learn to trust his friends and especially his instinct … A real delight for young and old!
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Stuart has just been adopted by the Little family. But the little animal will have to use all its qualities to be accepted by George, the young son, who has a hard time admitting that his brother is a mouse. Once this mission is accomplished, he will then have to face the excess of jealousy of the Snowbell cat.
The children will laugh heartily at the nonsense of little Stuart who is trying somehow to adapt to his new home. And parents won’t long resist the many puns that dot the film.
The adventures of Beethoven
The adventures of an adorable Saint-Bernard who wreaks havoc wherever he goes. Adopted by the Newton family, despite his father’s reluctance, he brings happiness to the children he helps integrate into school. But, his masters will have to fight to save their doggie from the clutches of the veterinarian who wants to recover him in order to practice scientific experiments on him.
Sometimes a little cartoonish, with its nasty and ugly beasts and its nice family, typical of the American middle class, but so entertaining. This film connects comic situations at an incredible pace and educates the youngest to the trafficking of domestic animals. Ideal for children who love dogs. But beware, this may give them ideas!