My three year old twin daughters and I have watched this movie a dozen times since Christmas. I will let my mini movie critics give their review of this excellent, educational and actually amusing DVD.
"It's so funny. It's so cute. The Hello Kitty song is my favorite song, especially when Kitty says "Mimmy, she's my sister!" because I have a twin sister too."
"It's funny but I learned alot of new things. Like don't eat a giant plate of food or you will get a big tummy ache, don't talk to strangers because Mama says they might not be as nice as they act, be careful crossing the street, and be careful when you go underground with Moley." All important lessons, told well.
"I laugh when Kitty and Mimmy go shopping with Dad and see the book store, hardware store and flower shop. I laugh when Kitty says that Papa's favorite store is the Eyeglasses store, because Papa wears big glasses." It tickles me that my children find that joke hilarious.
"I love the games in between the shows. Connect the dots is fun and I like the claymania game." The games are not easy, but after the tenth viewing, my daughters get so proud that they can figure them out.
How can I add to this review? I will just add that parents will appreciate the lessons, done in a non-preachy, non-patronizing fashion, which keeps even three year old children engaged. Finally, parents won't pass out from sugar shock (as Barney does for us) because the stories are clever, production values are high, and there are funny observations and truths sprinkled throughout the movie. The only downside is that I can't get that bouncy theme song out of my head!
We plan to buy Volume 2 and 3 when released.
